12-21-2017, 04:49 PM | #1 |
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AFM disabler
Anyone using an AFM (active fuel management) disabler that hooks up to the OBD port?
Pros....Cons?
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12-21-2017, 04:53 PM | #2 |
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Sounds interesting
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12-21-2017, 04:58 PM | #3 |
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I had one on my 5th gen, LOVED IT!
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12-21-2017, 05:03 PM | #4 |
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Had the Range AFM disabler (v8.2 I think? 8.something) and it worked great the first day no issues... second day it threw a CEL. Haven't tried it again since - made me paranoid :/
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12-21-2017, 05:17 PM | #5 |
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Yeah...range is saying you can get the latest firmware on the device for free..but they also state "there is still a small chance of it happening"....throwing a simple code that is....
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12-21-2017, 05:39 PM | #6 |
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I had one CEL, removed Range, cleared code, returned for free update, never happened again. Again IMHO it's GREAT, I HATED 4 cylinder mode.
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12-23-2017, 08:10 AM | #7 | |
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It will still throw a CEL. No matter what version you have. I just sucked it up and bought a DiAbloSport trinity. You can tune it out yourself with a handheld or get a performance shop to tune it out. |
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12-23-2017, 08:17 AM | #8 |
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Disabling the AFM will not affect the durability of the AFM lifters. Even the manual trans cars have them, it just doesn't activate them.
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12-23-2017, 09:07 AM | #9 |
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I have never thrown a code in two years with my range on a V-6. That being said, I rarely use it because the V-6 does a good job with AFM, unlike the fifth generation where you absolutely had to have it.
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12-23-2017, 09:38 AM | #10 |
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I stopped using mine, exchanged mine through Range for one with the newest FW, still throws CELs. I am used to the change between 4 and 8, I am OK with it. The damn A8 is the issue and drives me crazy some days and in certain situations.
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12-23-2017, 10:59 AM | #11 | |
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There are delete kits...but then you get into the cams....and out of the warranty.
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12-23-2017, 11:10 AM | #12 | |
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Just trying to understand....thx.
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12-23-2017, 11:24 AM | #13 |
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Inquiring.
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12-23-2017, 12:14 PM | #14 |
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However a "Tune" voids your drive train warranty
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