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Range Device--thoughts?
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<blockquote data-quote="cdnrx1" data-source="post: 155136" data-attributes="member: 2880"><p>Hi lupo:</p><p></p><p>I have a 2019 GS, 2LT with the 8L90 transmission.</p><p></p><p>Prior to purchasing the car back in April of 2018 I researched the TC shudder problem thoroughly and, based on the information available at the time, I decided to purchase the Range AFM disabler. Bought it directly from Range and had it shipped to a PO Box in NY. Made sure that it had the latest software so as to limit battery drain during extended periods of non-use. This has not been a problem.</p><p></p><p>The device does what the manufacturer claims and that is to defeat the AFM system in all driving modes while the transmission is in full auto. Of course if you drive in manual mode AFM will not kick in. For $200.00 US I feel that it is a reasonable band-aide solution to a much deeper problem that GM may or may not ever solve. The latest TSB indicates that the new Mobil 1 ATF has been designed to eliminate moisture absorbance which, they claim, is causing the problem. Still too early to tell if it will solve the problem, I have my doubts. However, keep in mind that, based on anecdotal evidence, the TC shudder affects a very small percentage of the A8's on the road right now. Many owners have thousands of trouble free miles / kilometers on their cars, but , I agree that it's a crap shoot at best.</p><p></p><p>Although I drive in manual mode 99% of the time, there are times when my wife will drive, full auto only. So, I'll continue to use the Range device as it prevents the car from shifting between V8 and V4 modes. No guarantee that it will prevent the shudder from occurring in future but it may provide a small measure of insurance. Fingers crossed. Latest TSB and GM Techlink article attached for those interested.</p><p></p><p>Best regards</p><p>Ross</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cdnrx1, post: 155136, member: 2880"] Hi lupo: I have a 2019 GS, 2LT with the 8L90 transmission. Prior to purchasing the car back in April of 2018 I researched the TC shudder problem thoroughly and, based on the information available at the time, I decided to purchase the Range AFM disabler. Bought it directly from Range and had it shipped to a PO Box in NY. Made sure that it had the latest software so as to limit battery drain during extended periods of non-use. This has not been a problem. The device does what the manufacturer claims and that is to defeat the AFM system in all driving modes while the transmission is in full auto. Of course if you drive in manual mode AFM will not kick in. For $200.00 US I feel that it is a reasonable band-aide solution to a much deeper problem that GM may or may not ever solve. The latest TSB indicates that the new Mobil 1 ATF has been designed to eliminate moisture absorbance which, they claim, is causing the problem. Still too early to tell if it will solve the problem, I have my doubts. However, keep in mind that, based on anecdotal evidence, the TC shudder affects a very small percentage of the A8's on the road right now. Many owners have thousands of trouble free miles / kilometers on their cars, but , I agree that it's a crap shoot at best. Although I drive in manual mode 99% of the time, there are times when my wife will drive, full auto only. So, I'll continue to use the Range device as it prevents the car from shifting between V8 and V4 modes. No guarantee that it will prevent the shudder from occurring in future but it may provide a small measure of insurance. Fingers crossed. Latest TSB and GM Techlink article attached for those interested. Best regards Ross [/QUOTE]
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