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Quote: Originally posted by Big Brian 56 on 19/7/2007

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As you seem chuffed, and the money seems right, but what,s the difference between chipping and re-mapping , obviouslt a chip is fitted in one ,but which is best ?

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Quite simple really Brian. It depends what the van is you have. Most vans today have whats known as an ECU (electronic management system). The ECU contains a "chip" which stores all the information on it to get the van to perform different actions, these can even include the central locking. The "chip" tells the other parts to do the things they do in a certain order ie when the turbo should come in, how much turbo boost, fuel/air to go in to cope with what you are asking the engine to do.  On most cans the chip can be re-mapped in other words give the engine different instructions to those that the manufacturer set up. so in short its a bit like re-writing your hard drive on your PC. Chipping refers to when the chip is actually replaced by a chip that already has the new instructions for the ECU on it. This is generally more expensive but in reality is no different. Its so companies can protect the data that they have designed and then farm out to franchisies.  Having said this some vans can not be remapped because the chip is not re-writable (some BMWs and Mercs) hence the need to replace the chip. When this is done the chip needs to be removed and then resoldered , this on its own can cause problems if not resoldered properly and lead to unexpected breakdowns. Remapping is safer as you are only rewritting your software.

Hope this explanation helps.

Paul.

Im sure he will go to Leeds Brian. Just mention my name, paul from haslington. hes done a few recomendations of late.

Leeds is only just over an hour away from me. Let us know how it goes. you won't be dissapointed.

Hi Brian

had ours done, went to lakes last weekend, what a difference it makes and yes I'll race you anytime, but not in a frock

Morecambebay

Beware  guys

I lent motorhome to my Dad ffor a week away - he got caught speeding!!!!!!   

the dress didn't go down well either

 good to hear it Brian.

Off to the south of France in 2 days so I too will be flying!!!