10-26-2020, 11:40 AM | #1 |
Drives: Chevy Camaro 2019 Turbo 4 LT 6sp Join Date: Jun 2019
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How to disable ATM 2020 v6 ?
Looking to buy a v6 with auto but does sport mode disable AFM? Or is there any way to disable it with out a tune. Need Warranty
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10-26-2020, 11:46 AM | #2 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro V6/RS Join Date: Nov 2018
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Drive modes won't disabled it. Outside of tuning you can by a range device. I'm considering that as well
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10-26-2020, 03:14 PM | #3 | |
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Sport Mode doesn't disable the AFM. Phastek makes a disabler for the 2010-2019 models but it doesn't look like one is made for the newer models.
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10-26-2020, 03:35 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2012
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Range Technology makes an AFM disabler but they don’t list compatibility with 2019 or newer V6 engines. You would want to contact them for details before you buy one. There are numerous companies that sell them.
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10-26-2020, 04:01 PM | #5 |
Kyrac
Drives: 2018 2SS A8 Join Date: Feb 2015
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You can disable it by driving in manual mode with your paddle shifters, at least that is how my 18 2SS works... All you have to do is downshift one time and it will stay in V8 mode until you turn off the ignition... Not sure of the newer models but I would think it would be the same whether it is a V4, V6 or V8 but who knows???
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10-28-2020, 06:23 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2021 LT1 10 speed auto Join Date: May 2013
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From what I understand, you can remove the electric motors from the AFM valves (3 small bolts) keep the wires plugged in and just hang the electric motors under the car securely. Valves will be always open.
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10-28-2020, 06:37 PM | #7 |
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The V6 AFM valves are spring-loaded. They aren’t electronic actuators like the V8. Disconnecting the actuators won’t prevent the engine from activating AFM mode internally. I think that’s what the OP is trying to accomplish.
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10-28-2020, 07:17 PM | #8 |
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Oh, Ok than he will probably have to have it tuned out.
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11-06-2020, 04:18 PM | #9 |
Drives: 2018 Rs Camaro Join Date: May 2020
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I have to ask, why would you even want the AFM disabled? Like, this is the least logical thing I could think to ever buy, for pretty much any reason.
I don't have AFM anymore as I supercharged my V6. However, the extra fuel econ when I was just driving to work or whatever was really nice. |
11-06-2020, 05:09 PM | #10 | |
Drives: 2018 Camaro V6/RS Join Date: Nov 2018
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06-07-2021, 03:11 PM | #11 |
Drives: 2017 1LT RS V6 A8, 2020 Fusion Join Date: Jun 2017
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After reading lots of reviews online, I called Range to ask a few technical questions. It was like talking to a kid who was still in high school. "I'm not sure. Not that I know of personally. Maybe someone else who works here would know." I asked about using an OBD2 extension cable with an inline switch. He never heard of that. Not much help.
The Chevy dealer says the V-6s are not having the same AFM failure issues as the V-8s. It's still annoying though. The converter unlock on deceleration and then abrupt lock-up when stepping on the gas pedal again is more annoying. I'll still likely get one. Last edited by LtColumbo; 06-07-2021 at 04:47 PM. |
06-11-2021, 09:44 PM | #12 |
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Drives: 2016 V6 1LT Join Date: Jun 2016
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I recently (2weeks) got the range module and its worth the $189. No more delay from switching V4 to V6. I enjoy my car now.
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06-12-2021, 03:54 PM | #13 |
Drives: 2017 1LT RS V6 A8, 2020 Fusion Join Date: Jun 2017
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How bright are the lights? Distracting? Which color is the least offender? Put tape over the lights?
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07-05-2021, 08:47 PM | #14 |
Drives: 2020 3LT Camaro 3.6L 1LE Join Date: Feb 2020
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I hate the throttle lag... Do these plug in's work as they claim?
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