Sconn

Ok,

Before I order another Range module, I'm just wondering why I shouldn't just spend the extra money and get the Trifecta tune instead?

It can deactivate the afm as well as a host of other features. We put this tune on our 2016 Impala when we had it ​​​​​​and it worked great. No problems at all.

I'm just wondering about the Range vs Trifecta here.

​​​​​​Seems to me it's just higher cost/extra options vs lower cost/single feature.

You can put your car back to stock, if need be. So it would be really tough for it to void your warranty as the dealer doesn't even have to know. The tune isn't much more money than the Range module... Couple hundred bucks. Seems worth it for the extra features you get. Anyone else feel this way?

thompstl1

The issue centers around whether it's actually true whether the dealer will "know" you installed a tune and then returned it to factory again.

A very knowledgeable tuner told me the statement about the dealer "not knowing" is a partial truth. He said that your typical technician may not be able to tell, but if you have serious issues and they take an in-depth look at your computer, they will know for sure it's been altered in the past.

Whether you choose to believe that information (or not) is the centerpiece (in my view) on whether tunes make sense or not. That, and whether you have/care about your warranty being intact.

Sconn

Hmmm... Ok, that makes sense. I definitely care about my warranty being intact. I'll need to do some more research before I decide.

KCV

C5Driver

Yup, most tunes GM can detect. With Range once its unplugged its 100% gone from the system.

Rebel Yell

I think you've got your answer my friend. Aftermarket tune = no warranty.

Buy a Range unit, plug it in, and you will not be disappointed.

Sconn

Ya I didn't realize that GM could detect a tune deep within the coding. I'll stick with the Range for now

Rebel Yell

Oh yeah babe, they can dig down deep. And usually the Service Writers look hard for something to void the warranty when it comes to engine problems. We don't want to make it easy for them.

Black18C7

JUST BUY THE Range.....!!!!!!!!!

DD04C5

Rebel Yell

The best advise I have is to buy it directly from Range. That way there's no question about the warranty, and free upgrades. There are many people out there selling the unit that are not authorized dealers, and Range will not honor the units. I bought mine from Range, and they have great customer service.

FunDriver

rangetechnology.com

Black18C7

Same here. Didn't want any issues. Works flawlessly..

Sconn

Amen to that, Rebel!

My concern with the Range is that it's just a bandaid. Say two years down the road, when my car is out of warranty, if I start having TC issues, it'll be on my dime and the Range might have covered it up.

So, I think I'm going to do the triple flush now (BEFORE I start having problems) and hope that will also help.

Vegas1500

Kevin A Jones

My advise would be to go with the 'tried and true' range devise, literally hundreds here praise it and why risk your warranty on something else?

geewez

While we're on the subject, can a good tuner just tune out the AFM system?

Sconn

Yes, they can. That was one of the reasons I was considering a tune instead of just doing the Range.

Rebel Yell

It certainly can, but do you want to lose your warranty? That's what will happen when GM finds out you have an aftermarket tune. They will void that warranty right before your eyes.

bjones7131

I would be surprised if your dealer would do the flush if you aren't having problems and it is a single flush now, so I read. Single flush and blow out all the lines and refill. Let us know if you get GM to do it without having any TC issues. I too would like to have that flush done even though I have the range device.