DAVIS CarChip Installation Instructions (8211, 8221, 8225) - Manual

Connecting CarChip to Your Computer
Software Installation
and Setup
OBDll connector
CarChip
Data Logger
OBDll
Connector
Indicator
Light
1. With the side labeled "PUSH" facing up, insert the smaller end of the download cable
into the port on the CarChip data logger.
2. Insert the other end of the download cable into the USB port on your PC.
Detailed instructions on how to use the software
are available in the online help and user-printable PDF
on the CarChip CD. CarChip software is compatible with
Windows
TM 98SE/2000/ME/XP.
Installing the Software
1. Place the CarChip CD in your CD-ROM drive.
2. The install program should start automatically. If the install program does not start, choose Run from
the Start menu, type D:\SETUP (or the correct letter for your CD-ROM drive), and choose OK to begin
the installation.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
Running the Software
To run the software, double-click the CarChip icon.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting information is included in the online help and user-printable PDF on the CarChip CD.
Important Safety Notice
CarChip has been carefully designed and tested to
comply with OBDII protocols J1850-41.6, J1850-10.4,
ISO 9141, KWP2000 (ISO14320), and CAN, which are
used on most cars and light trucks sold in the USA,
model-year 1996 or later. However, some vehicle models
are not in full compliance with these protocols. In
addition, the computer control systems on any given
vehicle may be malfunctioning or out of spec, as may be
the sensors used by these systems.
Installing CarChip in Your Car
The OBDll connector will be
located within 3 feet of the
steering wheel, in the general
area indicated by the dotted
line. It should be easily accessible
to a person in the driver's seat.
Installation Instructions
One Year Limited Warranty
We warrant our products to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of
original purchase. While we make every effort to carefully manufacture our products to the highest standards
of quality, occasionally parts may be found missing, defective, or damaged.
If you have a defective part, return the product to us, shipping charges prepaid. Include proof of purchase and
a written explanation of the trouble. During the warranty period, we will, at our option, either repair or replace
the product free of charge.
This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation or use, negligence, accident, or unauthorized
service, or incidental or consequential damages beyond Davis products themselves. Implied warranties are
limited in duration to the life of the limited warranty.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights. You may have other rights, which vary from state to state or country to country.
Note: If you have trouble finding your OBDll connector, don't forget to look under the dash
or in the dash area in front of the passenger seat.
Find the OBDll connector on your car. 1
Plug the CarChip data logger
into the OBDll connector.
2
Check to make sure
the data logger indicator
light is blinking. 3
®
USB Port
CarChip
Data Logger
Download
Cable
Before installing CarChip, be sure to review the list of known vehicle exclusions and anomalies on our website
at www.carchip.com, where you’ll also find the latest software and firmware downloads. For more information
on OBDII issues and anomalies in general, we recommend The Equipment and Tool Institute’s website at
www.etools.org.
While our testing and the experience of thousands of CarChip users have shown the unit to be safe and reliable,
there is an inherent risk in adding any aftermarket product that may potentially affect the operation or
drivability of your vehicle. Should you be concerned about the operation of your vehicle at any time
while using CarChip, you should pull over, off the roadway, immediately or as soon as it is safe to do
so. Remove CarChip from the OBDII port and consult a licensed mechanic or automobile service center.
Report any issues or concerns to our Technical Support Dept. at (510) 732 7814 or [email protected].
We are open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time. We maintain an active database of
the feedback we receive, and your comments can help us continuously improve the product.
07355.057 Rev A
For models 8211, 8221, and 8225