Today’s ECUs are more encrypted than ever. Manufacturers no longer design ECUs just to run engines—they’re built to block tuning, prevent hacking, and lock out even advanced remappers.

Traditional ECU remapping is no longer fast, safe, or guaranteed. What once took weeks now takes years—or is still impossible. But RaceChip has the solution.

Most Locked ECUs XLR8 can help with:

•  BMW G-Series (e.g. 330e G21, M3 G80)
  Bosch ECUs detect unauthorized tuning and may disable vehicle functions entirely.
  Unlocks are costly and require sending ECUs abroad. Still no safe OBD solution after 5+ years.
• VAG Group (Audi, VW, Porsche, etc.)
  Hardware-based encryption. Bench access required, often risky.
  Even 2-year-old ECUs remain unremappable with no guaranteed success.
• Mercedes-Benz (AMG models)
  Bootloader and OS-level security. Unlocking is manual, time-intensive, and mostly limited to official channels.
• Honda Civic Type R (2020+)
  Requires physical jailbreaking hardware and software like Hondata.
  ECU integrity checks have doubled tuning time.

And many more—

Why It Matters

• Risk of ECU damage

• Lost remaps after updates

• Lower resale value

• Voided warranties

• ❌ Fewer crackable ECUs each year

RaceChip: The Better Way Forward

✔ Works with locked ECUs
✔ Plug & Play, Safe & Legal
✔ Proven real-world performance
✔ Read & delete errors with SMART Features