Range AFM Delete Battery Draw

2SS Capt · 08-16-2020, 02:27 PM

Just got a Range AFM Delete module for my 2020 2SS, on the back of the box it says "IMPORTANT: Do not leave your Range device installed on a vehicle that is not driven daily. Unplug the device if the vehicle will not be driven for a few days. There may be a draw on the battery in some vehicles."

My question is, is there a battery draw on the Camaro SS if you leave this device plugged in? There I times I might go 7-10 days without driving my Camaro, will this cause a battery issue?

Any feedback would be much appreciated!

Glen e · 08-16-2020, 02:28 PM

Supposedly the newest range devices do not drain the battery to any great degree. Contact range for more definitive facts.

2SS Capt · 08-16-2020, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

Supposedly the newest range devices do not drain the battery to any great degree. Contact range for more definitive facts.

Thanks, mine should be the newest as I ordered it directly from Range and it was even backordered a couple days when I ordered it...

njweatherman · 08-17-2020, 07:10 AM

On their page, they state it still draws a very minimal current.
See below for the quote:
"Testing has shown that the Range Device has a very small battery draw when the vehicle is off and in "sleep" mode. This is because it needs a monitor running to catch when the vehicle is started. This small draw is not enough to adversely affect battery life or drain the battery unless left in place for an extended period of time (i.e. more than a week or two)."

2SS Capt · 08-17-2020, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njweatherman

On their page, they state it still draws a very minimal current.
See below for the quote:
"Testing has shown that the Range Device has a very small battery draw when the vehicle is off and in "sleep" mode. This is because it needs a monitor running to catch when the vehicle is started. This small draw is not enough to adversely affect battery life or drain the battery unless left in place for an extended period of time (i.e. more than a week or two)."

Hmmm... Ok, thanks, sometimes my car sits for over a week... I guess if that is the case I remove it if I think it is going to sit for an extended period...

njweatherman · 08-18-2020, 07:26 AM

I would. It does not hurt to remove it. I unplug mine daily in the summer time because my car sits in the Sun all day and it gets hot in the car. I've had no problems removing it daily. Nothing has loosened and it works great.

az4783054 · 08-18-2020, 05:45 PM

You can remove it or utilize a switchable harness. One end goes into the OBDII port and the other end has the RANGE MODULE plugged into it. In between is a simple rocker switch. The one I bought is 24" long which allows for the module to be placed under the dash or near the console.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I left mine (#RA003G, V8.6R1) plugged in all the time, but my C7 Z06 was always on a BATTERY TENDER PLUS when the car was stored. Removing it over and over risks bending a pin.

2SS Capt · 08-18-2020, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by az4783054

You can remove it or utilize a switchable harness. One end goes into the OBDII port and the other end has the RANGE MODULE plugged into it. In between is a simple rocker switch. The one I bought is 24" long which allows for the module to be placed under the dash or near the console.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I left mine (#RA003G, V8.6R1) plugged in all the time, but my C7 Z06 was always on a BATTERY TENDER PLUS when the car was stored. Removing it over and over risks bending a pin.

Awesome, thanks!

Just ordered the harness.

SSport16 · 08-19-2020, 10:27 AM

You will be good with the harness, I have been usi ng my Range with a harness for yeays, always switch it off if the car will sit for more than a few minutes, never had an issue.

2SS Capt · 08-19-2020, 12:11 PM

Where are you guys mounting the switch and device??? I haven't looked under the dash yet but I don't want wires hanging everywhere...

SSport16 · 08-20-2020, 10:42 AM

This is how I have mine mounted. I used velco for the Range on the carpet as well as the switch itself.

2SS Capt · 08-20-2020, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSport16

This is how I have mine mounted. I used velco for the Range on the carpet as well as the switch itself.

Nice! Thank you!

2SS Capt · 08-22-2020, 05:06 PM

Thanks for all the feedback, guys!

Got my Range AFM Delete and Switch Harness installed today!

08-16-2020, 02:27 PM	#1
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,031	Range AFM Delete Battery Draw Just got a Range AFM Delete module for my 2020 2SS, on the back of the box it says "IMPORTANT: Do not leave your Range device installed on a vehicle that is not driven daily. Unplug the device if the vehicle will not be driven for a few days. There may be a draw on the battery in some vehicles." My question is, is there a battery draw on the Camaro SS if you leave this device plugged in? There I times I might go 7-10 days without driving my Camaro, will this cause a battery issue? Any feedback would be much appreciated! __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Camaro Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *Added after delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Sport Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, Black Lugs/Locks, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF - Full Front, SunTek 35% Tint, CeramicPro coating, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Super Conductor Wires *Left: My "fun" ride. Right: My "work" ride: a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph...*

08-16-2020, 02:28 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Supposedly the newest range devices do not drain the battery to any great degree. Contact range for more definitive facts. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

08-19-2020, 10:27 AM	#9
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	You will be good with the harness, I have been usi ng my Range with a harness for yeays, always switch it off if the car will sit for more than a few minutes, never had an issue. __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

08-19-2020, 12:11 PM	#10
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,031	Where are you guys mounting the switch and device??? I haven't looked under the dash yet but I don't want wires hanging everywhere... __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Camaro Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *Added after delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Sport Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, Black Lugs/Locks, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF - Full Front, SunTek 35% Tint, CeramicPro coating, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Super Conductor Wires *Left: My "fun" ride. Right: My "work" ride: a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph...*

08-20-2020, 10:42 AM	#11
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	This is how I have mine mounted. I used velco for the Range on the carpet as well as the switch itself. Attached Images __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

08-17-2020, 07:10 AM	#4
njweatherman Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS, redline edition Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Hackettstown, NJ Posts: 209	On their page, they state it still draws a very minimal current. See below for the quote: "Testing has shown that the Range Device has a very small battery draw when the vehicle is off and in "sleep" mode. This is because it needs a monitor running to catch when the vehicle is started. This small draw is not enough to adversely affect battery life or drain the battery unless left in place for an extended period of time (i.e. more than a week or two)."

08-18-2020, 07:26 AM	#6
njweatherman Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS, redline edition Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Hackettstown, NJ Posts: 209	I would. It does not hurt to remove it. I unplug mine daily in the summer time because my car sits in the Sun all day and it gets hot in the car. I've had no problems removing it daily. Nothing has loosened and it works great.

08-18-2020, 05:45 PM	#7
az4783054 Drives: SWXXZL1 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: the corrupt purple state of az Posts: 150	You can remove it or utilize a switchable harness. One end goes into the OBDII port and the other end has the RANGE MODULE plugged into it. In between is a simple rocker switch. The one I bought is 24" long which allows for the module to be placed under the dash or near the console. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I left mine (#RA003G, V8.6R1) plugged in all the time, but my C7 Z06 was always on a BATTERY TENDER PLUS when the car was stored. Removing it over and over risks bending a pin.

08-22-2020, 05:06 PM	#13
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,031	Thanks for all the feedback, guys! Got my Range AFM Delete and Switch Harness installed today! __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Camaro Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *Added after delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Sport Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, Black Lugs/Locks, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF - Full Front, SunTek 35% Tint, CeramicPro coating, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Super Conductor Wires *Left: My "fun" ride. Right: My "work" ride: a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph...*

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