Incompatible Vehicle List, What is OBDII?

CarChip Online Help Printable Version

CarChip Software version 2.1 includes the following changes:

•New Option in the Setup Menu's Walkthrough. The Walkthrough process has been divided into two different processes: Express Setup and Full Setup. The Full Setup option provides all the same functionality of the Walkthrough process available in previous versions of the CarChip software. The Express Setup option is a shorter, quicker version of the walkthrough.

•Updated the software and firmware to support the European version of Windows OS.

•Anytime a new driver or vehicle is added in the Add Driver or Add Vehicle dialog box, it is now assigned a sequentially numbered ID.

•CarChip software automatically saves program data without being prompted by the user. CarChip Software version 2.0 includes the following changes:

•This version of the software changed to add USB support.

•The audible alarm available on the CarChip with Alarm (# 8225) and CarChip Fleet with Alarm Models (# 8245) can be toggled on an off from the CarChip Menu.

•The Enable VIN feature can now be toggled on and off from the CarChip Menu.

Incompatible Vehicle List

Davis Instruments keeps an updated listing of all the US market vehicles that are currently not compatible with the CarChip. See the CarChip Compatibility List for more information on the vehicles exclusions and conflicts for the CarChip model you are currently using.

What is OBDII?

OBDII, or "on-board diagnostics two", is the on-board automotive diagnostics system that has been required by the EPA on every new motor vehicle sold in the USA since 1996. OBDII is also found on many vehicles sold internationally since 1996. The on-board diagnostics monitors virtually every component that can affect vehicle emissions and many other vehicle functions and operations as well. Any detected problems will be recorded by the system and will cause the vehicle's check engine light to be illuminated.

OBDII is an outgrowth of earlier similar diagnostic systems which were created in the 1980's to monitor vehicle emission controls.

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 to be 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 and country to country.