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Old Aug 5, 2020 | 04:10 PM
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Is there a way to set up an on/off switch for range device (extender)? Where to purchase one?
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Google: obd extension cable with switch
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Is there a way to set up an on/off switch for range device (extender)? Where to purchase one?
Why ... the latest firmware does not cause battery drain.
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Old Aug 7, 2020 | 10:33 PM
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Their lit says there is a small battery drain.
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Originally Posted by 2ndvett01
Their lit says there is a small battery drain.
I can assure that you will have no problem with the latest firmware . They changed the way the device Pings the ecm to see if the car is running as that was what caused the drain on earlier devices
they have admitted that they have not changed any of their boxes that still have the battery warning on them . Ieft mine plugged in for weeks
If you are going to leave it for some time , just unplug it and throw in glove box
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Old Aug 8, 2020 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 2ndvett01
Their lit says there is a small battery drain.
This was only on earlier units. It is no longer true.

As explained above, they are using old boxes which still include a now unnecessary notice.
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Thanks fo the info all. The latest device is on back order. No promised delivery when I ordered. I’ll wait. The biggest reason I ordered device is my wife won’t use manual either in the Vett or her Comaro. The device goes in the Vett.
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Originally Posted by 2ndvett01
Thanks fo the info all. The latest device is on back order. No promised delivery when I ordered. I’ll wait. The biggest reason I ordered device is my wife won’t use manual either in the Vett or her Comaro. The device goes in the Vett.
are u ordering it from Range directly ?

They ship fast and u can me sure u got the latest firmware
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Yes David, Ordered direct.
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I can confirm that you will have no drain from the latest version. My wife's car sat for 6 weeks with it plugged in and had no problem starting after.
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Old Aug 17, 2020 | 06:45 PM
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I purchased Dave's Range after he no longer needed it as he tuned the car with other mods...It works perfectly...I have never unplugged it...hope this helps!
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