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Old Aug 25, 2020 | 10:20 AM
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I just received the Range Limiter I ordered....The instructions state that if it isn't a daily driver to remove it as it can cause a battery drain in certain vehicles....Are our C7's one of those "vehicles"? From what I have read here on the forum , I didn't see any problems with it....

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Old Aug 25, 2020 | 10:44 AM
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I have kept mine in for over a week, without driving, with no drain/issues.
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Old Aug 25, 2020 | 10:45 AM
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Standard disclaimer on the box. Early versions had issues. I leave mine in all the time, no problem at all.
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Old Aug 25, 2020 | 10:55 AM
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If it is version 8.6 or higher, there are no battery draw issues. Packaging is dated.
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Leave mine plugged in but I do have on tender at all times when not driving. 3yrs and no issues.
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Originally Posted by javenius
If it is version 8.6 or higher, there are no battery draw issues. Packaging is dated.

This. The problem has been fixed with the newest version.
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Old Aug 26, 2020 | 05:10 PM
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Does range limiter void warranty, etc.?
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Only in the highly unlikely scenario GM can establish use of the Range device caused damage for which you are seeking warranty coverage.
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Originally Posted by Elk
Only in the highly unlikely scenario GM can establish use of the Range device caused damage for which you are seeking warranty coverage.
I agree.
Just remove your Range device prior to taking your C7 in for service AND if your locality requires emissions testing then remove your Range device and drive C7 100 miles or so without prior to emissions testing or it could result in failing test.

As has been stated by others the current V8.6 R1 version will not draw on battery. I keep my Range installed all the time and I've gone weeks without driving with no draw on battery.

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