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so since MY16 is capable of taking mod over OBD last question remaining is how much ?
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29th Jul 2019 6:37 am
Ceekay
Member Since: 17 May 2009
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My question would be is the MY16 OBD version an alive tuning map or are there options? If its alive tuning then I take it Mikey can do it for me via the IID or is it better to have it done onsite so to speak?D4 HSE Lux MY16 Club Waitomo
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29th Jul 2019 9:38 am
LT
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grzesiul wrote:
so since MY16 is capable of taking mod over OBD last question remaining is how much ?
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29th Jul 2019 10:36 am
Davethegeo
Member Since: 01 Oct 2015
Location: Edinburgh
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Sorely tempted to have my SDV6 MY12 engine remapped. I had my D2 remapped and it was brilliant. The mpg did suffer as I suddenly became a more enthusiastic driver!
I have concerns about mpg, my Warranty Direct warranty and with Insurance.
Can anyone who has had a remap comment on the Warranty or Insurance implications and how you dealt with both or either of those. Ta.D1 300Tdi - gone
D2 Td5 ES (Alive remapped...mmm) - sadly gone
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29th Jul 2019 10:54 am
RogB
Member Since: 15 Jun 2018
Location: Mansfield
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ive had previous Evoque and Freelander 2 remapped.
by rights you should inform your insurance company, as in the event of a claim its discovered you had it remapped it will most probably invalidate your policy.
the same goes for warranty companies, although IIRC Alive Tuning at their HQ in Louth have an agreement with LR main dealers close to them to still honour the LR warranty. Im not sure the same could be said for aftermarket warranty companies.
any remap will put transmission components under additional strain which could over time adversely affect the car, but if you use a reputable company then those stresses are kept within tolerances. This is the reason that warranty companies will use to avoid pay out.
I went to get my 2010 remapped at a local Alive agent but sadly its one of the ones that needs ECU out and sent over to Alive HQ so I have put it on the long finger for now. Shame as ai was looking forward to trying it out.
29th Jul 2019 11:09 am
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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grzesiul wrote:
so since MY16 is capable of taking mod over OBD last question remaining is how much ?
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Yes, it can be done by ODB
Ceekay wrote:
My question would be is the MY16 OBD version an alive tuning map or are there options? If its alive tuning then I take it Mikey can do it for me via the IID or is it better to have it done onsite so to speak?
IID won't apply an Alive map, and I'm not sure if its supported with BAS. That side has gone very quiet on the subject...
Sorely tempted to have my SDV6 MY12 engine remapped. I had my D2 remapped and it was brilliant. The mpg did suffer as I suddenly became a more enthusiastic driver!
I have concerns about mpg, my Warranty Direct warranty and with Insurance.
Can anyone who has had a remap comment on the Warranty or Insurance implications and how you dealt with both or either of those. Ta.
I have claimed on WD policies on vehicles that have been remapped. All about the wording of the claim, without being dishonest My D3 Build Thread
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swansty wrote:
I went to get my 2010 remapped at a local Alive agent but sadly its one of the ones that needs ECU out and sent over to Alive HQ so I have put it on the long finger for now. Shame as ai was looking forward to trying it out.
The earlier cars are still ECU out, but it sounds as though that agent does not have the equipment to do in house...
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like i said since it is OBD doable how much is it?
can i do it with my IIDTool or need other specilized tool on premise
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29th Jul 2019 12:11 pm
Ceekay
Member Since: 17 May 2009
Location: Bury
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From what Milkey just said above its not doable at this time via IID Tool but can be programmed at an alive centre via OBD i would presume.
Also from wording above no discounts as Alive themselves must set the pricing - presuming again really. D4 HSE Lux MY16 Club Waitomo
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29th Jul 2019 1:28 pm
Ali1971
Member Since: 13 Jun 2016
Location: Dalgety Bay
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What are the thoughts on TDI tuning ? Seems to be plug in OBD box and app controlled ??
29th Jul 2019 4:39 pm
Skully
Member Since: 12 May 2014
Location: England
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Any feedback on the reaction/cost from the insurance company?
1st Aug 2019 7:06 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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Ali1971 wrote:
What are the thoughts on TDI tuning ? Seems to be plug in OBD box and app controlled ??
A box relies on "altering" the feedback to the PCM, to ramp up the fuel pressure
While it does make more power, it does put higher stresses on the HPFP and fuel injectors, and because of these false signals, may prevent the PCM from backing things off if pressures/temperatures become critical
Essentially, a tuning box is overwriting the safety features within the ECU to prevent self destruction. A (proper!) remap leaves all these safety features in place My D3 Build Thread
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