Range Technology AFM Question
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Racer
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From: Charlotte, NC
Range Technology AFM Question
Hey everyone, I have a quick question about the Range Technology AFM Disabler. Last week I had ordered on from Amazon for $194 (The RA003R Model) and the box shows its a 2020 version, but when I plugged it in I noticed the car still switches to V4 mode, not as often but still doing it. I see it on the dash and also of course the exhaust note changes. So I requested a replacement from Amazon and today but it, and the new one is doing the same thing.
I plugged it in before I started the car, so I assume there is not much more I can do wrong correct? LOL
2014 Stingray Z51 in case that matters.
I plugged it in before I started the car, so I assume there is not much more I can do wrong correct? LOL
2014 Stingray Z51 in case that matters.
Last edited by LT1 Power; Oct 21, 2020 at 01:29 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: NW Georgia
That is the way mine worked, had 16 Stingray with A8, plugged the range device into the port, then cranked the engine and let it run about 2 or 3 minutes, the LED lights starting flashing and went through a start up sequence that lasted less than a minute, never went into V4 again. Pretty much bullet proof if the unit is working correctly.
Instructor
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From: Houston TX.
You need to plug it in and hit the start button without your foot on the brake. Wait a few seconds and then start the car. If you just get in the car and start it the device doesn't work. I called range about mine and that's what they said to do.
Drifting
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C7 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
When you first plug it in to the OBDII port, it does a series of blinks.
These blinks are the revision number. I think the latest version is 8.6.3. So 8 blinks, then 6 blinks, then 3.
These blinks are the revision number. I think the latest version is 8.6.3. So 8 blinks, then 6 blinks, then 3.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by mliebs
You need to plug it in and hit the start button without your foot on the brake. Wait a few seconds and then start the car. If you just get in the car and start it the device doesn't work. I called range about mine and that's what they said to do.
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Racer
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Instructor
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You should have bought it directly from Range Technology, not Amazon. I did and have never had a problem. Others have said that Range will work to fix the device when returned with a problem if bought from them.
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Racer
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I have a 16 z51 since new, started hearing noises from the right side during the period of barely pressing the gas pedal on and off, about when the car is doing its 4/8 decision. I installed the range finder and no more noise and the car shifts better at all times! 21k miles.
