CarChip - More than just another scan tool

Wish you could read your car's mind?

On-board diagnostics (OBD) data was once available only to professional mechanics. With CarChip, this same data is now in your hands. CarChip plugs instantly into the OBDII connector in your car, where it continuously collects and stores data from the car's computer control system.

Consumer Versions of CarChip include the data logger, a CD with software for analyzing the data, and a USB cable for downloading the data. Available in three models:

• CarChip with 75 hours of trip details, including time and date, distance, speed, idle time, hard accelerations and decelerations, and engine diagnostic trouble codes.
• CarChipE/X with 300 hours of trip details. All the details of standard CarChip Basic, plus an accident log and the ability to monitor any 4 out of 23 user-selectable engine parameters.
• CarChipE/X with Alarm has all the features of CarChipE/X plus an audible alarm to warn driver when user-set speed, acceleration, and braking limits are exceeded.
• No returns on these products. Call before ordering if you have any questions.

CarChip Basic $129.95	CarChipE/X $169.95	CarChipE/X with Alarm $189.95

Fleet Management Made Easy

Fleet Versions of CarChip are designed to be used with our Fleet Management Software. The data logger and software are sold separately. Available in two models:

• CarChip Fleet includes all the data logging capabilities of CarChipE/X. The Fleet Management Software includes additional reporting capabilities specially designed for fleet managers.
• CarChip Fleet with Alarm includes an audible alarm that can be set to warn drivers whenever they exceed speed, acceleration, or deceleration limits.

CarChip Fleet $199.95	CarChip Fleet with Alarm $219.95	CarChip Fleet Software $395.95

All Models Feature Easy Plug-and-Go Installation

1. Locate your car’s OBDII connector. It’s found in the passenger compartment of all cars sold today, model-year 1996 or later, no more than three feet from the driver’s seat.
2. Plug the data logger in. A gentle push is all it takes.
3. Start driving. That’s all there is to it! The data logger will start collecting data as soon as you start driving.

Find the OBDII Connector in Your Car

Not sure where the OBDII connector is in your car? Check the interactive database maintained by the National OBD Clearing House at Weber State University.

See how you can benefit from using CarChip in your vehicle

• Better Gas Mileage
• Monitor Teenage Drivers
• Avoid Costly Emissions Problems
• Save on Car Insurance

Award-winning CarChip™ - finalist in TechTV’s 2003 Best of CES awards and winner of SEMA 2003 Best Engineered New Product - consists of a tiny “black box” data logger, a CD with software for analyzing the data, and a cable and power adapter for downloading.

Vehicle Conflicts and Exclusions

There are a few vehicles in which CarChip does not function properly, and there are others in which it may interfere with the normal operation of the vehicle.

Before installing CarChip, be sure to review the list of CarChip Vehicle Conflicts and Exclusions. Unless specified otherwise, the list applies to all versions, whether they are downloaded via serial port or USB.

This list is current to the best of our knowledge as of the time of publication. However, given the thousands of vehicle models produced since 1996, no list can be completely comprehensive. For more information on OBDII issues and anomalies in general, we recommend The Equipment and Tool Institute’s website.

Important Safety Notice

CarChip has been carefully designed and tested to comply with the OBDII protocols 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.

Before installing, be sure to review the list of known vehicle exclusions and anomalies (see the link above). 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 Car Chip 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 Car Chip, you should pull over, off the roadway, immediately or as soon as it is safe to do so. Remove Car Chip from the OBDII port and consult a licensed mechanic or automobile service center.

Report any issues or concerns to Davis Instruments Technical Support Dept. at 510-732-7814 or support@davisnet.com. They are open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time. They maintain an active database of the feedback received, and your comments can help continuously improve the product.