AFM issues
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AFM issues
Posting in here as I understand each engine has different AFM parameters etc. Just got back from a great 3K mile road trip to the Carolinas to do some twisties driving in my '16 Z. The car ran perfectly, especially when being pushed hard.
But on the highway, the AFM seems to ba acting up. Especially around 65mph, the car is constantly stumbling, shuddering, etc. It made the rattling noise from day one when coming in and out of V4, but the shuudering and stumbling is new as of this drive. Car now has 20K on it. Any ideas before I go to the dealer for the inevitable "seems to be running fine".
But on the highway, the AFM seems to ba acting up. Especially around 65mph, the car is constantly stumbling, shuddering, etc. It made the rattling noise from day one when coming in and out of V4, but the shuudering and stumbling is new as of this drive. Car now has 20K on it. Any ideas before I go to the dealer for the inevitable "seems to be running fine".
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Posting in here as I understand each engine has different AFM parameters etc. Just got back from a great 3K mile road trip to the Carolinas to do some twisties driving in my '16 Z. The car ran perfectly, especially when being pushed hard.
But on the highway, the AFM seems to ba acting up. Especially around 65mph, the car is constantly stumbling, shuddering, etc. It made the rattling noise from day one when coming in and out of V4, but the shuudering and stumbling is new as of this drive. Car now has 20K on it. Any ideas before I go to the dealer for the inevitable "seems to be running fine".
But on the highway, the AFM seems to ba acting up. Especially around 65mph, the car is constantly stumbling, shuddering, etc. It made the rattling noise from day one when coming in and out of V4, but the shuudering and stumbling is new as of this drive. Car now has 20K on it. Any ideas before I go to the dealer for the inevitable "seems to be running fine".
Last edited by usrodeo4; Oct 21, 2019 at 12:05 PM.
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Constructive Suggestion
To get rid of the V8/V4 mode all of the time and not have anything in your car get a DS hand held tuner (works well) or etc. Just remember to remove the tune if you take it to the dealer for service.
Why have trouble/PITA if you can avoid it in the first place?
Why have trouble/PITA if you can avoid it in the first place?
Last edited by C7/Z06 Man; Oct 21, 2019 at 02:08 PM.
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Somewhat true, but the hit or miss with the Range seems to depend on the version/update, e.g. buying through Amazon. Buying directly from the company guarantees the current version. Got mine some 6 months ago and have had no issues. No tuning required, just plug it in. Mine will go past 2 weeks without draining the battery. Never sat for longer periods, so can't verify beyond that.
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From: Florida
Somewhat true, but the hit or miss with the Range seems to depend on the version/update, e.g. buying through Amazon. Buying directly from the company guarantees the current version. Got mine some 6 months ago and have had no issues. No tuning required, just plug it in. Mine will go past 2 weeks without draining the battery. Never sat for longer periods, so can't verify beyond that.
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Yeah I get that...if I am trying for a time or am racing someone I will use D for sure (I do like to use M on rolls to make sure I start in the gear I want then slide to D) but when I am just putting around town I like using M just for some involvement, and for the giggle producing rev matches on down shifts. Plus I removed fuse 42 so with the flaps always open, in D you get some odd droning at cruising speed when the AFM kicks in and out, which I hated so M fixes that too.