range unit
Melting Slicks
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From: Massachusetts
FYI: in some forum reply it was recommended to remove the 'Range' device and drive for 50 miles before service and car inspection. A person removed it and immediately had the car inspected and it failed. Drove some and had inspected again, passed.
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From: Out Where the Buses Don't Run, Eglin AFB/ Niceville FL
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Mine should be arriving today. I figure I have put if off long enough. My car is not a DD and is used either stop and go traffic to work or interstate. Normally on the interstate I put it in M. Now I will just plug in the Range device and not worry.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Bellingham WA
Exhaust sound control
[QUOTE=Bills17n72;1603071409]ok guys im thinking about buying a range unit for my car ,it keeps the motor from switching it from V-8 to V-4 I think you just plug it in ,and do you leave it plugged in all the time , just wondering how you all like it ,thanks have a good weekend! Bill[/QUOTEust
Does the Range unit keep the exhaust sound management from going into "quiet" mode with the A8 transmission?
Does the Range unit keep the exhaust sound management from going into "quiet" mode with the A8 transmission?
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From: Port Saint Lucie Fl
Racer
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Range AFM disable
I have a 2015 C7 A8 Z51 Stingray, I had the stuttering transmission under light loads and took it to the dealer a couple of years ago. They did the triple flush and replaced the fluid and no problems until this week. After about 7000 miles, my powertrain warranty ceased and it started again. I just ordered the Range unit and hope to receive it this week. It is very irritating to have that little stutter when accelerating lightly. I look forward to receiving the device and will provide an update later.
Intermediate
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From: Port Saint Lucie Fl
I have a 2015 C7 A8 Z51 Stingray, I had the stuttering transmission under light loads and took it to the dealer a couple of years ago. They did the triple flush and replaced the fluid and no problems until this week. After about 7000 miles, my powertrain warranty ceased and it started again. I just ordered the Range unit and hope to receive it this week. It is very irritating to have that little stutter when accelerating lightly. I look forward to receiving the device and will provide an update later.
drive it with the paddle shifters. If it still does it the range device won’t help.
Melting Slicks
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C7Pipeliner: I suggest you change the fluid again. You can change the fluid yourself.
Who knows, did the dealer do a single or triple flush, did the dealer use the latest fluid, did the dealer get all the fluid exchanged.
You can use a fluid-pump to pump the old out and the new fluid in. Good, cheap enough, and worth it.
Who knows, did the dealer do a single or triple flush, did the dealer use the latest fluid, did the dealer get all the fluid exchanged.
You can use a fluid-pump to pump the old out and the new fluid in. Good, cheap enough, and worth it.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2016
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From: Nassau County
unfortunately I don't believe the range will fix the problem if used early or B4 Shutter it will prevent the problem. But what bruce said is true using paddle shifters will keep car in V8 mode hence same as having range plugged in. Hope I am wrong Good Luck
Last edited by slant6; Mar 7, 2021 at 09:09 PM.