V4
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Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Madison Wisconsin
V4
I have a question. My 2017 Grand Sport which has only 200 miles it goes into green V4 when in Track, Sport, and Tour mode . I don't think that is right unless that has something break in?
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Intermediate
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From: Madison Wisconsin
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
Should you desire to bypass the V-4 mode, consider a Range AFM (active fuel mgt) disabler. I would order a OBDII extension with switch to connect it with. Plugs into your OBDII port and prevents the engine from deactivating cylinders. I installed one and my car stays in V-8 mode all of the time. Bought them on Amazon. Range Technology AFM disable device $189. Cable $10.
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From: Chirper Island
The Range does draw power from the battery when not running, so it could make a difference whether you decide to use a tender if not driving the car for awhile, or if you need to unplug the device.
I just drive it in M 100% of the time. I have all the fun of the manual, without any of the tiring left leg problems (especially in traffic).
I'm still not sure about how the wear on the engine is going to play out over next several years as the car ages, and I, given that I will probably be one of the first to have high-milage issues, don't want to be GM's guinea pig on this particular issue.
I just drive it in M 100% of the time. I have all the fun of the manual, without any of the tiring left leg problems (especially in traffic).
I'm still not sure about how the wear on the engine is going to play out over next several years as the car ages, and I, given that I will probably be one of the first to have high-milage issues, don't want to be GM's guinea pig on this particular issue.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
The Range gadget works great. Not one single issue with it and it keeps the engine in V-8 mode all the time. I liked the paddle shifters but after time found the computer much better at shifting.
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From: Manheim Pennsylvania
With a manual the only time your engine will go into 4 cyl. operation is when you select econo on the mode selector. I never select it, well I accidently did once, I switched it off immediately.
