C7 Z06 A8 can I disable 4 cyl mode ?
As the title says.
I'd like to disable the 4 cyl mode permanently (or at least on demand). Any thoughts ? |
Originally Posted by NTMD8R
(Post 1596545480)
As the title says.
I'd like to disable the 4 cyl mode permanently (or at least on demand). Any thoughts ? |
Originally Posted by Kracka
(Post 1596545678)
Easily with a variety of Diablo or Range products.
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Originally Posted by NTMD8R
(Post 1596545480)
As the title says.
I'd like to disable the 4 cyl mode permanently (or at least on demand). Any thoughts ? |
Kracka,
could you elaborate please ? |
Originally Posted by NTMD8R
(Post 1596546240)
Kracka,
could you elaborate please ? https://rangetechnology.com/afm-disabler/ |
If you're willing to hose your warranty I found the BEST setting is to disable it in the tune below 65mph. That's what I do. That way on long highway cruise it kicks in but doesn't annoy me in town, doesn't growl, doesn't shake the belt, none of that nonsense. Basically you're looking for the "MIN VSS" setting if I recall correctly.
It's the best of both worlds and the way GM -should- have done it, but doing so will void your warranty. |
Be aware that the Range AFM module constantly pulls power even with the car off; the mfr recommends that the device be unplugged if your car sits idle for more than a week or so. It's possible to install an off/on switch with the device so that you're not constantly inserting and removing the device. |
Originally Posted by HighBeta
(Post 1596549183)
To the OP:
Be aware that the Range AFM module constantly pulls power even with the car off; the mfr recommends that the device be unplugged if your car sits idle for more than a week or so. It's possible to install an off/on switch with the device so that you're not constantly inserting and removing the device. |
Originally Posted by jcthorne
(Post 1596550649)
Old information. The current revision no longer requires unplugging. It shuts down with the car.
The revisions they HAVE made were to eliminate, or reduce, instances of a CEL. https://rangetechnology.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/204980565-Battery-Draw |
Originally Posted by HighBeta
(Post 1596551210)
Not according to the device manufacturer. They still recommend unplugging it if the car will be not run for a week or more.
The revisions they HAVE made were to eliminate, or reduce, instances of a CEL. https://rangetechnology.zendesk.com/...5-Battery-Draw |
Originally Posted by NTMD8R
(Post 1596545480)
As the title says.
I'd like to disable the 4 cyl mode permanently (or at least on demand). Any thoughts ? |
Originally Posted by vdavenp802
(Post 1596552016)
Its beyond me why anyone would want to do this. But, some folks want the strangest mods to their car.:rofl:
I have no idea why anyone would want to pass up such a wonderful and generous opportunity from the General. |
Originally Posted by jcthorne
(Post 1596551740)
No, many phone calls and actual trials have got the power thing solved in the latest version. Web site is out of date. You can actually watch the unit power down.
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Range AFM battery draw
Originally Posted by jcthorne
(Post 1596551740)
No, many phone calls and actual trials have got the power thing solved in the latest version. Web site is out of date. You can actually watch the unit power down.
As they put it on their current and website: Support Battery Draw The Range Device does NOT draw much on the vehicle battery during normal operation. If you drive your vehicle daily (or almost daily), then this will not be a concern. However, if you drive your vehicle infrequently (i.e., only on weekends), please remove the device. It is best practice to remove the device if your vehicle will sit for anything longer than a week. To add some more detail:
A healthy battery with decent capacity should be able to go much longer than the recommended length of time but it worth it not to come out from a 3 week vacation and find the battery dead in the airport parking lot! ________________________________________ _________________________ And that's why, to avoid V4 operations, I use manual mode almost all the time in my A8 .... |
Or, if you leave the car for long (?) periods, just keep your trickle charger plugged in.
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Try the Search function (your friend)
A DS 'tuner' will not run down your battery so you can forget about it and if you remove the tune before going in for "any" type of service you will not have any problems. Like I said, do a search, you can use the tuner just to remove the V8/V4 mode from the stock tune if that's all you want but go to their site to check things out before buying.
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So, whether you use the Range module or change the tune, you still void the warranty????
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Originally Posted by Gonzo
(Post 1596557146)
So, whether you use the Range module or change the tune, you still void the warranty????
Changing a tune? IIRC, that will void your warranty. |
Originally Posted by NSC5
(Post 1596552051)
As part of this beautiful V4 technology GM includes a special feature to ensure that your torque converter lockup clutch doesn't last too long by continuously modulating it on and off during V4 mode to reduce the transmission of engine vibration to the rest of the car. This ensures that you will get to visit your GM dealer during warranty to have the torque converter serviced and then it is even better after the warranty runs out because not only do you get to visit the dealer for the exciting torque converter repair you also get to pay for it.
I have no idea why anyone would want to pass up such a wonderful and generous opportunity from the General. |
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