RaceChip Ultimate Connect User manual

RaceChip Ultimate Connect
Installation Guide
Common Rail 1-Channel
Item number: EBA-ALLG-ULTIMATEC-CR-K1-ENG-V1 Test winner, September 2013

Contents
Foreword............................................................................................................................................................................................4
Scope of delivery....................................................................................................................................................................5
Installation......................................................................................................................................................................................6
Downloading the RaceChip app ............................................................................................................................................................6
Locating and entering the serial number ...........................................................................................................................................7
First steps for installing the RaceChip................................................................................................................................................8
Removing the engine cover..................................................................................................................................................................10
Connecting to sensors...........................................................................................................................................................................11
Connecting the RaceChip to a wiring harness ..............................................................................................................................15
Fastening the RaceChip ........................................................................................................................................................................16
Completing the installation .................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Connecting the RaceChip with the RaceChip app .......................................................................................................................19
Using the RaceChip app............................................................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................................25
Index of plugs.........................................................................................................................................................................27
Contact us ...................................................................................................................................................................................28

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Foreword
Dear customer,
Finally - you are now the proud owner of a new RaceChip Ultimate Connect! In just a few minutes you will experience the
tremendous driving pleasure that RaceChip offers.
Regardless of whether you are on bending country roads, accelerating away at traf c lights or coasting on motorways,
your RaceChip is guaranteed to thrill! The “RaceChip Effect” allows a completely new dimension of driving pleasure, as your
vehicle gives you performance the like of which you have never experienced before. And you are not alone! Every year we
welcome over 100,000 new RaceChip enthusiasts across the world. Our top priority is to offer you the best performance
enhancements for your vehicle – with the best technology and quality standards.
Your feedback helps us to become even better. We would be thrilled to hear about your new driving experiences with
RaceChip.
So start looking forward to your  rst drive with your new RaceChip. After installing you can begin straight away.
Happy driving.
Your RaceChip Team
Individually customised
for your vehicle
Quality & technology
Made in Germany
Optimisation within
power reserves
Comprehensive
product guarantee
GERMANY

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Scope of delivery
Wiring harness
Automobile-grade, suitable for your vehicle (1)
RaceChip Ultimate Connect
Individually customised for your vehicle
Other equipment
• Deactivation plug
for resetting your vehicle to its factory settings
• Cable tie
for fastening the RaceChip and wiring harness in your engine bay
• Torx key
in case you wish to open the RaceChip
• Installation guide
for installing your new RaceChip in just a handful of steps
If they are available, we will send you additional vehicle images for the installation process via e-mail.
(1) Picture may differ from delivered product.

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Downloading the RaceChip app
Installation
If you do not  nd an entry in your Google Play Store or Apple Store under the search term
“RaceChip”, the RaceChip app may not be supported by your smartphone. In this case, please
 rst make sure that your smartphone is running the latest operating system version. If this is the
case, but you still cannot  nd the RaceChip app, please contact our Customer Service staff.
1. The RaceChip app is free to download. It is
compatible with smartphones running the
following operating systems:
If you have an older version of either of these operating systems, please update the operating system on your
smartphone.
2. Android-Smartphone: Open the Google Play Store.
iPhone: Open the Apple App Store.
3. Enter the search term RaceChip in the search box. The RaceChip app should appear in the list of search results as in
the following picture.
4. Now download the RaceChip app for free and install it on your smartphone.
5. The icon of the RaceChip app should now appear on your smartphone and you should be able to open the program.
iOS 8.0
and higher
Android 4.3
and higher

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Locating and entering the serial number
1. Open the RaceChip app.
2. After you have opened the RaceChip app for the  rst time, you will  rst go through a short setup process in order to
establish a connection to the RaceChip Ultimate Connect.
3. Con rm by tapping the OK button that you have read the note ALWAYS ACT IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE
RULES. Now tap ULTIMATE CONNECT SETUP to commence the setup process.
4. You will be prompted to enter the serial number of your RaceChip Ultimate Connect. The serial number is located on the
back of the connector of your RaceChip Ultimate Connect (see image). There are two ways to enter the serial number:
either by using the barcode scanner or via manual input.
5. Barcode scanning: to scan the barcode, select
SCAN BAR CODE.The app will then access your
smartphone camera (your smartphone might ask for
your authorization and you will need to grant this).
Position the barcode of your RaceChip within the orange
frame of the barcode scanner displayed on your screen
and avoid shadows or glare. After a few seconds, the
barcode will be automatically read and you will be returned
to the setup process. The serial number should appear in
the box.
6. The scanned or manually entered serial number is now saved in the RaceChip app.
7. Before you can begin con guring the RaceChip app, the RaceChip must  rst be installed in the engine bay.
Note for Android Smartphones: For some Android smartphones (especially LG, Engineola and
Sony devices), in order to establish Bluetooth pairing with the Ultimate Connect, you must  rst
directly pair your smartphone with the Ultimate Connect via your smartphone Bluetooth settings
before starting this setup process.
Locating serial number:
Locating serial number:
The label with the serial number is located on
the back of the Ultimate plug connection.
If you have dif culties scanning the serial number, you can also enter it manually. Tap the
ENTER MANUALLY, input box to enter the serial number using your smartphone keypad.

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First steps for installing the RaceChip
Open your vehicle’s bonnet and close and lock the doors.For vehicles with a keyless system:
please place the key outside the radio reception range of the vehicle (to be on the safe side, at a
distance of 10 metres).
After locking the vehicle, wait another 10 minutes.This ensures that there is no residual
electrical voltage in the engine bay connections and that the signal ow in the engine ceases.
10 min
Generally speaking, you do not require special tools to perform the installation.However, a
simple wire cutter is useful for the purposes of removing excess material from the cable tie once
the installation is complete.
In the following section we explain how to install your RaceChip using an example engine.If your
engine has a different design, individual engine parts may be arranged differently in the engine
compartment when compared to the images here.However, the parts that are relevant for the
Race Chip are largely the same.
Before installing the RaceChip, please rst wait for your engine to cool down. Otherwise there is
a risk of sustaining burns.

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This is how the RaceChip looks in its  nal installed position. We will now explain step-by-step how to install it.
RaceChip Ultimate Connect
RaceChip Ultimate Connect
Setup illustration
Common Rail
connection socket
Installed RaceChip
RaceChip wiring harness
cable with disconnected
series plug
Common Rail
connection socket

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Remove the engine cover from the holding clips and place it next to the car. You must jiggle the cover slightly to release
it from the holding clips. If there is no cover on your engine, you can proceed directly to step 2.
Removing the engine cover
Step 1 of 9
Removing a bolted engine cover
In some vehicles it is necessary to loosen one or more bolts before you can remove the engine cover.

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This image shows the connection that is relevant for the installation in your vehicle.
It may be the case that the engine
in your vehicle is not longitudinal,
as shown in step 2, but rather
transverse. In this case you must
apply the steps of the installation
instructions to the type of engine
you have. The installation steps
remain the same.
Please check your e-mail inbox.
If available, we will send you
additional vehicle images for the
installation via email.
Step 2 of 9
Connecting to sensors
Transverse engine
Longitudinal engine
Common Rail connection socket
Common Rail connection socket

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First locate the Common Rail connection socket in your engine bay. The connection
socket to the Common Rail is located either at one of the ends or centrally on the
Common Rail and can be clearly identi ed by the large union nut. The best way to  nd
the rail itself is by following the injection lines. These always lead directly into the
injection system, i.e., they can be traced back from the engine block.
Step 3 of 9
Setup illustration
cable coming from the
RaceChip Ultimate Connect
cable with disconnected
series plug
Common Rail
connection socket
Common Rail connection socket
Common Rail connection socket

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Now remove the plug from the connection socket by gently pressing the locking plug (see image below) while removing
the plug from the socket.
Step 4 of 9
The plugs are locked into the connection sockets by means of a locking clip.
Press the locking clip and pull the plug.
Because the plug is often connected very tightly to the socket, it is helpful,
when pressing the locking clip, to  rst push the plug towards the connection
socket before subsequently pulling on it.
In addition, temperature  uctuations in the engine bay can result in a type
of “vacuum effect” between the plug and the socket. This can be solved by
lightly “wiggling” the plug.
Please note that there may be different versions of the installed connection
plug. If the plug shown here does not correspond to the plug in your car, you
will fi nd a list of other plugs on page 27 with tips on how they can be removed.
Locking clip

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Now connect one part of the RaceChip wiring harness with the disconnected series plug and the other part with the
socket in your vehicle. Make sure that the locking clip of the plug engages once again.
Step 5 of 9

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Now connect your RaceChip to the newly installed wiring harness. To do so,  rst remove the deactivation plug that is
still connected to the RaceChip wiring harness in its as-delivered condition. Pull the purple-coloured plug outwards and
then remove the deactivation plug from the wiring harness connector.
Connecting the RaceChip to a wiring harness
Step 6 of 9
Wiring harness with deactivation plug removed Wiring harness with RaceChip connected
Deactivation plug
With the RaceChip Ultimate Connect and RaceChip app, you can easily activate and deactivate
the performance boost at the touch of a button. The deactivation plug is generally not necessary
but in cases where it is needed, the plug functions as follows:
The deactivation plug allows the vehicle to be restored to its factory settings without the need
to remove the RaceChip wiring harness. In order to use the deactivation plug, you must remove
the RaceChip from the wiring harness connector and then replace the chip with the deactivation
plug.
If you wish to replace the RaceChip with the deactivation plug at some stage in the future,
please ensure that there is no electrical voltage present (see notes on page 8).
Deactivation plug

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Fastening the RaceChip
When searching for a secure fastening point for the RaceChip, make sure that the wiring harness can be properly routed
in the engine bay in the next installation step. The harness must not, for instance, be routed along engine parts that
become very hot, nor should the harness be routed under tension. Fasten the RaceChip in place using the supplied
cable tie, as illustrated in the image above.
Step 7 of 9
• When selecting a fastening point, make sure that the RaceChip is protected from exposure
to water, heat, and vibrations.
• Do not wrap the RaceChip in an airtight bag as this can lead to a built up of condensation.

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Route the cable along a suitable path (for example, along an existing harness) and then fasten it using the supplied
cable tie. Using a wire cutter, you can remove the excess length of the cable tie.
• Do not route the cable in areas in your vehicle that become overly hot during operation
(e.g. the exhaust system, turbocharger, etc.).
• Do not route the cable along movable parts (e.g. fan belts, cam belts, fan wheels).
• Never fasten the cable onto hoses (e.g. a brake hose) as this could result in abrasion.
Step 8 of 9

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Completing the installation
Step 9 of 9
Re-attach the cover of your engine and close the bonnet. The installation process is now complete and your RaceChip is
ready for use. Now you just need to pair the RaceChip with the RaceChip app on your smart phone.

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1. A working Bluetooth connection is required for the RaceChip Ultimate Connect to communicate with the RaceChip app.
Activate your smartphone’s Bluetooth function.This is located in the settings of your smartphone operating system.
2. Now open the RaceChip app.
3. The previously scanned or manually entered serial number is displayed in the RaceChip app.
If this is not the case, please tap
ULTIMATE CONNECT SETUP.(See note on page 7-8)
Note for Android Smartphones: For some Android smartphones (especially LG, Motorola and
Sony devices), in order to establish Bluetooth pairing with the Ultimate Connect, you must rst
directly pair your smartphone with the Ultimate Connect via your smartphone Bluetooth settings
before starting this setup process.
Connecting the RaceChip with the RaceChip app
4. Click NEXT to conrm the serial number. The RaceChip app will now connect to our server and download your vehicle
information.An internet connection is required for this step.
5. The vehicle-specic information is now displayed
in the app.Please check the accuracy of the vehicle
information and conrm this by tapping
THE VEHICLE INFORMATION IS CORRECT.
Now your vehicle information has been saved.
6. Now a Bluetooth PIN, consisting of the last six digits of the serial number, is displayed.
Please make a note of this. You must enter it again at a later step in this process.
Serial Number:
8421412150879
Bluetooth PIN:
150879 (example!)
Please make sure that your smartphone’s Bluetooth function is turned on.The Bluetooth
function must rst be enabled for the RaceChip app to establish a connection to your RaceChip
Ultimate Connect.

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7. Turn the key in the ignition to the start position to supply power to the RaceChip Ultimate Connect.Please do not
completely start your engine at this point however.The setup process cannot be completed if the engine is switched
on fully.
In modern vehicles with a keyless system, you can switch on the ignition without fully starting the engine by pressing
the ignition button once or twice, without using the pedals.
8. Now tap START BLUETOOTH.
9. Enter the six-digit Bluetooth PIN you previously made a note of PAIR.The setup of your RaceChip Ultimate Connect is
now complete.
You’re done! You can now control your Race Chip Ultimate Connect via your smart phone.The only step left before you
can perform a test drive is to select a performance mode.
This is explained in the following pages.
We hope you enjoy using your
RaceChip Ultimate Connect!

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The „DRIVE MODES“ dialog box
Using the RaceChip app
ON/OFF function
Performance modes
You can enable and disable the Ultimate Connect via the ON/OFF function. If you disable the chip, the performance of
your vehicle will correspond once again to the default factory performance.
You can optimise the performance of your car via three performance modes that have been specially  ne-tuned to your
engine.
EFFICIENCY
The EFFICIENCY setting for smart driving: more power and more torque, with
the greatest ef ciency.
SPORT
Do you have a quick leg coming up?
The SPORT setting lets you to summon a signi cant power increase. Perfect
for dynamic driving.
RACE
Maximum performance with up to 30% more power. With the RACE setting,
power delivery is optimised for maximum dynamism. Welcome to pole position!
You can only change the settings of the Ultimate Connect with the engine of your vehicle turned
off and with the ignition switched on. Once you start the engine, the settings in the app are
locked.
The reason for this is the note ALWAYS ACT IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES:
“A driver of a vehicle may not use a mobile phone or car phone if the mobile phone or the headset
of the car phone must be picked up or held. This does not apply if the vehicle is stationary or if
the vehicle engine is turned off.”