AED Tune with no mods worth it?
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Bricking: During the tune process, there is a slight surge in voltage; an error light comes on the dash: check voltage system (exact wording?).
Nest on the tuner; a failure warning with instructions ; if car will not start, return to stock tune.
The car did not start, and I couldn't load stock tune; you do not want to run the stock tune with CAI, runs to lean and can cause damage.
There is a procedure for disconnecting battery, I'll have to find it or I'm sure someone who knows it can post it.
I think I disconnected battery, turned the headlights on for 20 min. ???
After the disconnect battery procedure, the car started and proceeded to load or change the tune with no issue.
I use the trickle charger now every time and have had no further issues.
I'm pretty sure that the characteristics of the TracKey are not and cannot be duplicated by any other tuner. FRPP has done a good job of locking that tune. I had my TracKey for a year and used it 95% of the time; there might be some engine braking in the Lopey, but nothing as aggressive as the TracKey.
AED is an awesome tune, VMP too! cant go wrong with those...nothing againt bama either but they seem to be/feel more of the entry level stuff.
when the ECU voltage is too high, it wont let the programmer write tunes to the ECU and since its unlocked the ECU at this point...it "bricks" the car.
when the ECU voltage is too high, it wont let the programmer write tunes to the ECU and since its unlocked the ECU at this point...it "bricks" the car.
I thought you had ran the AED lope tune before but wasn't sure when you asked the previous question. The trac key sounds good but doesn't compare to Shaun's tune. The only reason I have the trac key is because it came with the car. For now it's good. I'm waiting until I make my mind up about which way I want to go as far as moding before I get tuned. If I go with cams or a TVS I will be taking the car up to Revauto for a dyno tune but for anything else, I will stick with Shaun's tuning.
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Mine would just throw all the lights on the dash and not load the stock or custom tune.
Also Shaun said stock airbox is fine he actually likes it.
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My BAD: I went back to my emails with Shaun and he said "if I want a CAI, now was the time to do it".
So, I was under the impression that a CAI was necessary and it is not. Sorry.
Jabooh1:
I mistakingly said the CAI was a necessity for AED tune.
Sorry for the error.
The AED is definitely worth it.
Thanks everyone. I already have an SCT device so it really is just the tune. Just a little hesitant on giving up the warranty.
no worries, just had me worried since I sold a $350 CAI to use the stock box instead and you had me freaking out I made a mistake.
Only if they can prove the tune caused the issue. So...*possibly* loosing your warranty
I know the feeling. You have me freaking out that I could have used my stock box and saved 600!!!!!
Haha yeah that has got to hurt. :beer:
So how does it work... You pay X dollars for the tune. Then if you change something it is the same price for another tune? I wanted to do each mod with a Dyno in between. This would add up if it is $250 each time.
The only car I have driven with TracKey is the Boss Track Attack car. At 4300 ft. altitude those cars are way down on power and don't feel fast at all so I really don't know what the TK is like. In my experience the difference between stock and just the AED tune is subtle, so if the TK does anything at all, and I assume it does, unless you plan on modding beyond a CAI I don't see any reason to ditch the TK.
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If you are referring to AED, I paid the initial fee and later when I added the CAI he sent me a revised tune at no additional charge.
Basic bolt ons should be a free tune revision. Major changes require paying again.
If you like your TracKey, you can keep your TracKey…….with a caveat. Couldn't resist.
If you purchase an Airaid CAI with the MVT (Venturi Sleeve), then yes.
The MVT is used only on stock tunes (includes TracKey).
MVT installed and car returned to stock tunes: use Silver or Red Key.
Take the MVT OUT and use Custom Tunes.
ps. since I've gone to AED tunes, I haven't had the desire or need to use TracKey.
If you purchase an Airaid CAI with the MVT (Venturi Sleeve), then yes.
The MVT is used only on stock tunes (includes TracKey).
MVT installed and car returned to stock tunes: use Silver or Red Key.
Take the MVT OUT and use Custom Tunes.
ps. since I've gone to AED tunes, I haven't had the desire or need to use TracKey.
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