Chip Tuning, Map Optimization, or Software Tuning: What’s behind it?

Chip Tuning, map optimization, tuning software, turbo tuning, etc. — many terms, but they all essentially mean the same thing. The term “chip Tuning” comes from a time when engine control unit was managed by a separate memory chip on which the maps were stored.Back then, you had to desolder this chip and reprogram it with specialized equipment.

Nowadays, this is no longer necessary. In modern vehicles, the integrated diagnostic interface is typically used to load new maps or even the entire software. This method mirrors the approach used by manufacturer service centers and allows for precise and efficient adjustment of engine control unit. In the rarest cases does the control unit need to be removed or opened.

What About Tuning Boxes or Additional Modules?

Whether expensive or cheap, with TÜV approval or without — tuning boxes and additional modules have one thing in common: they are installed in the wiring harness between the vehicle and the engine control unit. These modules attempt to deceive the control unit with manipulated sensor values. The engine control unit then tries to compensate for this manipulation, which can lead to increased performance but usually also brings about other issues.

Although some providers, including well-known brands, use the word "chip" in their products, this has nothing to do with real chip tuning. These modules typically offer only a minimal performance increase and often cause errors in the engine control unit due to the manipulated signals.

As you can see from the description, this is far from a solid solution. Therefore, we distance ourselves from such additional modules and recommend that our customers avoid them. With us, you receive genuine chip tuning that we develop ourselves!

Benefit from our experience and expertise

Take advantage of our many years of experience in map optimization and software development. Our engineers have extensive expertise from working at one of the largest control unit manufacturers and a leading provider of automotive software.

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