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Old Apr 9, 2026 | 12:37 AM
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If I install the range afm disabled in my 2019 corvette will it run down the battery and if so how fast does it do it? Has anyone noticed that on theirs? Thanks for any answers.
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Old Apr 9, 2026 | 07:25 AM
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According to information I have read, Range has corrected that issue and the latest versions show no signs of drainage. I would suggest purchasing from them directly should decide on this disabler to ensure you receive the latest version. Or verifying the version if purchasing second hand. I leave mine in and have had no problems (I also keep the car on a battery maintainer when not in use). Hope this helps.
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I bought directly from Range. 3 years ago. Have had 0 issues with battery drain.
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Old Apr 9, 2026 | 12:17 PM
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I had the after market disabler, no issues at all.
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Old Apr 10, 2026 | 12:11 AM
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If you get a Diablo and pay Diablew a few bucks more, he can give you a better ECM and TCM program and you will cut off the AFM. It won't wear down your battery any more than your car is already doing. You can increase the throttle tip in a bit through the mapping and not have to ever rely on the foolers to give you more throttle. You can have better shifts if you are an auto.
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Old Apr 13, 2026 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Wmpjr
If I install the range afm disabled in my 2019 corvette will it run down the battery and if so how fast does it do it? Has anyone noticed that on theirs? Thanks for any answers.
I use a Max Cylinder afm disabler. Made in USA. About $70 less than a Range device. It turns Off with the ignition, so no battery drain. It works great.
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Old Apr 13, 2026 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by lwjohanson
I use a Max Cylinder afm disabler. Made in USA. About $70 less than a Range device. It turns Off with the ignition, so no battery drain. It works great.
Are you using a Max Cylinder disabled on a C7 Corvette? For what ever reason, I don’t see Corvettes listed on their website.
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Old Apr 13, 2026 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by UpNorthC7
Are you using a Max Cylinder disabled on a C7 Corvette? For what ever reason, I don’t see Corvettes listed on their website.
Yes, a 2015 C7. The Max Cylinder Compatibility
Works with most GM V6 and V8 engines, including Chevy Silverado 5.3L, 6.2L, and other popular GM trucks and SUVs from 2004–2020.
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Even with the disabler you can still have problems right? Does it minimize the chance of it happening?
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Even with the disabler you can still have problems right? Does it minimize the chance of it happening?
The lifters are the weak spot. It is said that you can lower the chance of it happening although nobody has been able to say specifically by how much. Take it FWIW. If I planned to keep the car forever, I would add a stockish cam that didn't have AFM but I wouldn't want to waste money if I didn't plan to keep it forever.
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