RaceChip Difficultlies

BMWCARGUYM5X5 · 04-06-2020, 02:02 PM

I had a RaceChip GTS black for my M5 and it worked flawlessly. Got rid of that car and got a M850i convertible for my move to FL. I quickly shipped the Racechip back to Germany to be reprogrammed, it arrived back quickly so I reinstalled and it wouldn't turn on. Completely DOA.

After a little back and forth with Germany again, they said for me to send it back. I did.

2nd Racechip arrived today and I rushed to install it. Well... Dead again, won't activate, Bluetooth doesn't connect, won't light up...

Germany originally thought my harness was fine so they didn't replace it. Now I feel that the harness might be causing the issue. Engine light won't turn off either since I tried installing the first RaceChip... any one have thoughts on this?

limeypride · 04-06-2020, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWCARGUYM5X5

I had a RaceChip GTS black for my M5 and it worked flawlessly. Got rid of that car and got a M850i convertible for my move to FL. I quickly shipped the Racechip back to Germany to be reprogrammed, it arrived back quickly so I reinstalled and it wouldn't turn on. Completely DOA.

After a little back and forth with Germany again, they said for me to send it back. I did.

2nd Racechip arrived today and I rushed to install it. Well... Dead again, won't activate, Bluetooth doesn't connect, won't light up...

Germany originally thought my harness was fine so they didn't replace it. Now I feel that the harness might be causing the issue. Engine light won't turn off either since I tried installing the first RaceChip... any one have thoughts on this?

r33_RGSport for any input.

r33_RGSport · 04-06-2020, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWCARGUYM5X5

I had a RaceChip GTS black for my M5 and it worked flawlessly. Got rid of that car and got a M850i convertible for my move to FL. I quickly shipped the Racechip back to Germany to be reprogrammed, it arrived back quickly so I reinstalled and it wouldn't turn on. Completely DOA.

After a little back and forth with Germany again, they said for me to send it back. I did.

2nd Racechip arrived today and I rushed to install it. Well... Dead again, won't activate, Bluetooth doesn't connect, won't light up...

Germany originally thought my harness was fine so they didn't replace it. Now I feel that the harness might be causing the issue. Engine light won't turn off either since I tried installing the first RaceChip... any one have thoughts on this?

Can you email me pictures on how the harness hooked up?

Thank you limeypride for the page.

BMWCARGUYM5X5 · 04-06-2020, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

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Originally Posted by BMWCARGUYM5X5

I had a RaceChip GTS black for my M5 and it worked flawlessly. Got rid of that car and got a M850i convertible for my move to FL. I quickly shipped the Racechip back to Germany to be reprogrammed, it arrived back quickly so I reinstalled and it wouldn't turn on. Completely DOA.

After a little back and forth with Germany again, they said for me to send it back. I did.

2nd Racechip arrived today and I rushed to install it. Well... Dead again, won't activate, Bluetooth doesn't connect, won't light up...

Germany originally thought my harness was fine so they didn't replace it. Now I feel that the harness might be causing the issue. Engine light won't turn off either since I tried installing the first RaceChip... any one have thoughts on this?

Can you email me pictures on how the harness hooked up?

Thank you limeypride for the page.

Here are photos for connections

BMWCARGUYM5X5 · 04-06-2020, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWCARGUYM5X5

I had a RaceChip GTS black for my M5 and it worked flawlessly. Got rid of that car and got a M850i convertible for my move to FL. I quickly shipped the Racechip back to Germany to be reprogrammed, it arrived back quickly so I reinstalled and it wouldn't turn on. Completely DOA.

After a little back and forth with Germany again, they said for me to send it back. I did.

2nd Racechip arrived today and I rushed to install it. Well... Dead again, won't activate, Bluetooth doesn't connect, won't light up...

Germany originally thought my harness was fine so they didn't replace it. Now I feel that the harness might be causing the issue. Engine light won't turn off either since I tried installing the first RaceChip... any one have thoughts on this?

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BMWCARGUYM5X5 · 04-06-2020, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWCARGUYM5X5

I had a RaceChip GTS black for my M5 and it worked flawlessly. Got rid of that car and got a M850i convertible for my move to FL. I quickly shipped the Racechip back to Germany to be reprogrammed, it arrived back quickly so I reinstalled and it wouldn't turn on. Completely DOA.

After a little back and forth with Germany again, they said for me to send it back. I did.

2nd Racechip arrived today and I rushed to install it. Well... Dead again, won't activate, Bluetooth doesn't connect, won't light up...

Germany originally thought my harness was fine so they didn't replace it. Now I feel that the harness might be causing the issue. Engine light won't turn off either since I tried installing the first RaceChip... any one have thoughts on this?

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r33_RGSport · 04-06-2020, 05:15 PM

BMWCARGUYM5X5 As I expected.
You plugged them to Secondary O2 sensors.
Both modules are burned since O2 sensors sent out 12Volts and pin-out differently.

The Boost sensors are a sensor connected to the intercooler itself, so the other end won't be a wire. Let me see if I have some pictures.

r33_RGSport · 04-06-2020, 05:18 PM

Here some pictures.
I hope these help.

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BMWCARGUYM5X5 · 04-06-2020, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

BMWCARGUYM5X5 As I expected.
You plugged them to Secondary O2 sensors.
Both modules are burned since O2 sensors sent out 12Volts and pin-out differently.

The Boost sensors are a sensor connected to the intercooler itself, so the other end won't be a wire. Let me see if I have some pictures.

I thought I followed the directions and pictures that were inside the box perfectly. Is this an easy fix? A side is on the right and B side is on the left if you're facing the engine. Everything snapped together perfectly. Did I damage anything?

r33_RGSport · 04-06-2020, 05:19 PM

Location won't be exactly the same. But it is a sensor attached directly to the intercooler. Not another wire on the other end.

BMWCARGUYM5X5 · 04-06-2020, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Location won't be exactly the same. But it is a sensor attached directly to the intercooler. Not another wire on the other end.

Ok I will see if that makes it work. Meanwhile did I damage anything? I hope not... car is brand new

r33_RGSport · 04-06-2020, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWCARGUYM5X5

I thought I followed the directions and pictures that were inside the box perfectly. Is this an easy fix? A side is on the right and B side is on the left if you're facing the engine. Everything snapped together perfectly. Did I damage anything?

You don't damage your car, you just been damaging the Modules since wrong voltage went to different pin.

Side A or B doesn't matter in your case.

Yes, thank you to BMW for using the same connector for O2 sensors and the Boost sensors.

The other easy way to figure it out, if you notice the connector that you are plugged-in now, it have a big grey locking tab.
The correct connector is small white locking tab.

r33_RGSport · 04-06-2020, 05:24 PM

Here is the picture on the correct connector. Small White tab.

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BMWCARGUYM5X5 · 04-06-2020, 06:37 PM

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Here is the picture on the correct connector. Small White tab.

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Ben, you really are the man!!! Thanks again for taking the time out of your busy day to help me! 1-2-3 problem was fixed!!!

r33_RGSport · 04-06-2020, 08:41 PM

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Ben, you really are the man!!! Thanks again for taking the time out of your busy day to help me! 1-2-3 problem was fixed!!!

Anytime. Glad I can help.

Enjoy the car.
Be safe and stay healthy.

DealerCounsel · 08-14-2021, 06:14 PM

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r33_RGSport General 14595 Rep 19,635 Posts Drives: X7 M60, G05 X5 40, 991.2 GT3RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	BMWCARGUYM5X5 As I expected. You plugged them to Secondary O2 sensors. Both modules are burned since O2 sensors sent out 12Volts and pin-out differently. The Boost sensors are a sensor connected to the intercooler itself, so the other end won't be a wire. Let me see if I have some pictures. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for EVERYDAY DEAL!! AST • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • PowerFLEX • Akrapovic • Vossen • Eventuri • HRE Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • CSF • SPL • SST and more... *Accepting - Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Paypal, Venmo, Cash App, Amazon Pay, Affirm.*
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r33_RGSport General 14595 Rep 19,635 Posts Drives: X7 M60, G05 X5 40, 991.2 GT3RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	Location won't be exactly the same. But it is a sensor attached directly to the intercooler. Not another wire on the other end. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for EVERYDAY DEAL!! AST • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • PowerFLEX • Akrapovic • Vossen • Eventuri • HRE Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • CSF • SPL • SST and more... *Accepting - Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Paypal, Venmo, Cash App, Amazon Pay, Affirm.*
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r33_RGSport General 14595 Rep 19,635 Posts Drives: X7 M60, G05 X5 40, 991.2 GT3RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	Here is the picture on the correct connector. Small White tab. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for EVERYDAY DEAL!! AST • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • PowerFLEX • Akrapovic • Vossen • Eventuri • HRE Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • CSF • SPL • SST and more... *Accepting - Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Paypal, Venmo, Cash App, Amazon Pay, Affirm.*
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