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Is ECU Remapping safe for my engine?

Updated: Jun 21, 2023

Join us for another dive into a question that comes up a lot - can a remap damage my engine?


The Importance of Qualified Technicians


Like any modification to a vehicle, care is needed to ensure the modification does not come at the expense of the safety and general health of all components. A remap is no different, so it is VITAL that only suitably qualified and experienced technicians carry out ECU Remapping.


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If an owner has skipped service intervals or failed to keep on top of basic maintenance then it stands to reason the risk of a component failure is increased.

Additionally, it's rare a delivery mileage vehicle gets remapped, therefore ancillary components can have thousands of miles under their belt. With this in mind, we never chase peak figures for the sake of "bragging rights" as this can lead to pushing components too far. Instead we offer safe and realistic gains that are genuinely usable in real world conditions.


There are many examples where either a DIY tuner or unqualified amateur has inadvertently caused damage to a vehicle by incorrectly tuning an ECU, perhaps not surprisingly given the complex nature of modern vehicles and the interaction between hundreds of components, yet we still see cheap clone tuning tools and unbacked software causing issues from time to time.


Benefits of Choosing Taytec Tuning


TayTec Tuning operate as a Viezu Performance Tuning Approved Dealer and as such we can offer the following benefits:

  • Dyno Proven and Emission Tested Results - Developed at Viezu's research and development HQ.

  • Insurance Backed Warranty - We not only carry £5M Public Liability Insurance for all work but also offer Viezu's Insurance Backed Guarantee as standard.

  • 30 Day Money Back Guarantee - If you are not completely happy with the results, we will remove the software and refund you. Also, if you require any slight tweaks to the software, we'll also carry those out free of charge.

  • Lifetime Support - If for any reason you lose the remap (usually as a result of dealer service intervention) we will reinstall the software free of charge.

  • Latest Generation Tuning Tools - We only ever use fully licensed, genuine hardware.


Contact TayTec Tuning Today

We appreciate there are a lot of individuals offering ECU Remapping, but remember Taytec Tuning is a registered limited company who are passionate about what we do and stand by the solutions we offer.


We'd be delighted to talk you through the process so contact us today or enter your vehicle details to discover what gains we can offer you and your vehicle.


0330 030 3404

07555 582030



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