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rich6111 · 02-13-2019, 01:54 PM

has anybody used the range afm disabler?

Atradees · 02-13-2019, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rich6111

has anybody used the range afm disabler?

Purchased a reconditioned Diablo Sport T2 ex. Loaded custom 91 octane canned tune options with the tune were turn off DOD/AFM. Transmission hard shift. Turn off Speed Limiter.
Wow. Didnt make much difference fuel wise.

GodWentPunk · 02-13-2019, 03:09 PM

Yes, I used mine all the time. The only drawback was my car is not a daily driver so if I left the device in for longer than 4 days without using my car, my battery sometimes died. All I do is plug it in when I want to use it and unplug when I was done. I'll be getting a tune soon so I'll no longer need it anymore.

joe...

pyroguy · 02-13-2019, 03:20 PM

Why not tune the car and get the benefits of a better transmission tune in addition to AFM being disabled? These cars with a proper tune are a whole different animal.

Moto-Mojo · 02-13-2019, 08:19 PM

Pages of threads on this. A Range is a pretty cool device that does as advertised - unless you buy an older one. Then it may throw a code on ocassion. But Range says they will update it for free. I never did. I eventually got a tune. But even those are not completely trouble free. But that’s a broad statement...

Welker2 · 02-13-2019, 09:08 PM

Have had one plugged in for over a year now; works as advertised with no side effects (i.e. haven't had a code or any other issues)

Adeeyos · 02-13-2019, 09:22 PM

Used one for about a year and half till I decided to put on headers, which required a tune. Only problem I had was, as previously mentioned, since it isn't a daily driver, if I forgot to unplug it, the battery would go dead after about 4 days. Other than, worked as advertised. did not throw any codes.

However, as also said, once I got it tuned, it really woke up and unleashed the beast.

blewbyyou · 02-14-2019, 08:53 AM

Use one everyday for about 4 years I do get the occasional gremlin
that causes the gages to go crazy but I just unplug it for 5 minutes and plug it back in with no more issues. A tune is in the near future just need to find a good tuner in or around Orlando. Anyone know of one?

Livernois Motorsports · 02-14-2019, 10:11 AM

Just so you know a lot of people end up just getting a performance tune and shut that off. Reason being is yes you shut off the AFM but you also get added performance. Now just so you guys know even with disabling the AFM you are still at risk of the common lifter failure. So technically a DOD delete kit is suggested but we offer the shutoff in our normal performance tune also. If you guys have any questions message me or call me at 313-561-5500 my name is Jake thanks
https://www.livernoismotorsports.com/shop/page/2

sprintguy1 · 02-15-2019, 07:31 AM

Got mine 2 months ago. No issues. Lovin it.

radar1972 · 02-15-2019, 08:25 PM

Have it. Use it. Love it. I installed mine on side of the center console using a cable with an inline switch to turn it on/off and prevent battery drain.

rich6111 · 02-16-2019, 06:57 AM

radar, can it set 1 wk without drain bat? where did you get cable?

rich6111 · 02-16-2019, 11:14 AM

welker 2. does bat go down if it sets for a week?

radar1972 · 02-18-2019, 09:11 PM

rich6111- with the switch in off position it's the same as not having the Range device even plugged in. Zero battery drain.

02-13-2019, 01:54 PM	#1
rich6111 Drives: 2018 2SS Mosaic Black Metalic Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: ohio Posts: 36	afm disabler has anybody used the range afm disabler?

02-13-2019, 03:09 PM	#3
GodWentPunk Drives: 2015 2SS White Convertible CE/INDY Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 780 View My Garage	Yes, I used mine all the time. The only drawback was my car is not a daily driver so if I left the device in for longer than 4 days without using my car, my battery sometimes died. All I do is plug it in when I want to use it and unplug when I was done. I'll be getting a tune soon so I'll no longer need it anymore. joe... __________________ ARH LTH/HFC/Legato muffler, RDP Custom Tune, K&N Blackhawk CAI, Bigworm Blackout kit, ZL1 Rims, Phantom Grills, VMAX PTB

02-13-2019, 03:20 PM	#4
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,914 View My Garage	Why not tune the car and get the benefits of a better transmission tune in addition to AFM being disabled? These cars with a proper tune are a whole different animal. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

02-13-2019, 08:19 PM	#5
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,972	Pages of threads on this. A Range is a pretty cool device that does as advertised - unless you buy an older one. Then it may throw a code on ocassion. But Range says they will update it for free. I never did. I eventually got a tune. But even those are not completely trouble free. But that’s a broad statement... __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

02-13-2019, 09:08 PM	#6
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Have had one plugged in for over a year now; works as advertised with no side effects (i.e. haven't had a code or any other issues) __________________

02-13-2019, 09:22 PM	#7
Adeeyos Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 14	Used one for about a year and half till I decided to put on headers, which required a tune. Only problem I had was, as previously mentioned, since it isn't a daily driver, if I forgot to unplug it, the battery would go dead after about 4 days. Other than, worked as advertised. did not throw any codes. However, as also said, once I got it tuned, it really woke up and unleashed the beast.

02-14-2019, 08:53 AM	#8
blewbyyou Drives: Dusk SE Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Apopka Fl. Posts: 453	RANGE Use one everyday for about 4 years I do get the occasional gremlin that causes the gages to go crazy but I just unplug it for 5 minutes and plug it back in with no more issues. A tune is in the near future just need to find a good tuner in or around Orlando. Anyone know of one? __________________ Daily Drives Dusk SE 2SS/RS

02-14-2019, 10:11 AM	#9
Livernois Motorsports Drives: 2010 Camaro 454 LSX (SOLD) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 792	Just so you know a lot of people end up just getting a performance tune and shut that off. Reason being is yes you shut off the AFM but you also get added performance. Now just so you guys know even with disabling the AFM you are still at risk of the common lifter failure. So technically a DOD delete kit is suggested but we offer the shutoff in our normal performance tune also. If you guys have any questions message me or call me at 313-561-5500 my name is Jake thanks https://www.livernoismotorsports.com/shop/page/2

02-15-2019, 07:31 AM	#10
sprintguy1 Drives: 45th Anniversary Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 39	Got mine 2 months ago. No issues. Lovin it.

02-15-2019, 08:25 PM	#11
radar1972 Drives: 2012 IOM SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Georgia Posts: 92	Have it. Use it. Love it. I installed mine on side of the center console using a cable with an inline switch to turn it on/off and prevent battery drain. __________________

02-16-2019, 06:57 AM	#12
rich6111 Drives: 2018 2SS Mosaic Black Metalic Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: ohio Posts: 36	radar, can it set 1 wk without drain bat? where did you get cable?

02-16-2019, 11:14 AM	#13
rich6111 Drives: 2018 2SS Mosaic Black Metalic Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: ohio Posts: 36	welker 2. does bat go down if it sets for a week?

02-18-2019, 09:11 PM	#14
radar1972 Drives: 2012 IOM SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Georgia Posts: 92	rich6111- with the switch in off position it's the same as not having the Range device even plugged in. Zero battery drain. __________________