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BlkCamaroVert · 11-23-2015, 06:08 PM

Had my Range Device for the past two days and happy to report it's working flawlessly. I've had this car for 5000 miles and it's guzzled two quarts of oil already. Hopefully this will help. What I now find annoying is my right foot hits the device when entering the car. Maybe because I wear flip-flops? Also not so keen on the blue light cast on my ugly feet.

The blue light is easily fixable with a piece of tape but I was wondering the best way to get the device out of the way before I break it. Is there an adapter of extension cord of some sort or should I just relocate the port? However, I'd rather the GM Tech not see that the port was moved.

Homeless Man · 11-23-2015, 06:16 PM

Don't wear flip flops lol

BlkCamaroVert · 11-23-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Don't wear flip flops lol

I have to. It's Florida.

I think I found the solution. A low profile OBD2 extension. It even has a power switch on it to prevent battery drain.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A2FJISFXR1Q6M0

CamaroJim56 · 11-23-2015, 06:54 PM

post back on how it well works when you get it, i like the idea of an on-off switch.

Thanks,

Jim

Rainbow1616 · 11-23-2015, 07:34 PM

I have a right angle extension on mine and the device is tucked away under the dash where it can't be seen.

BlkCamaroVert · 11-23-2015, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

I have a right angle extension on mine and the device is tucked away under the dash where it can't be seen.

It's 16 pin right?

Rainbow1616 · 11-23-2015, 08:01 PM

Yes

tonysplanb · 11-23-2015, 09:38 PM

I bought a 3 foot extension from eBay and ran it into the glovebox where I keep the range device unplugged when not in use.

GMTool · 11-24-2015, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BlkCamaroVert

I've had this car for 5000 miles and it's guzzled two quarts of oil already.

I'd be concerned about this ^^^.

PalmerGA · 11-24-2015, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Don't wear flip flops lol

^^^THIS^^^
Not a good idea to wear FFs when driving. The first time your FF gets hung under you brake pedal when you try to stop, you'll find out why. Hopefully without wrecking.

qcman · 11-24-2015, 07:56 AM

If you didn't have the oil issue I would suggest just tuning the car and be done with AFM etc. I used to use the Range and my big feet were always hitting it unless I was extra careful. And it would throw codes from time to time though it wasn't a big deal.

Its possible the Range may help with the oil issue but that is quite a bit. My car used less oil with the range but that was from say a 1/2 quart down to none between changes.

My car is tuned now and it uses perhaps a 1/4 to 1/2 quart between changes at say 5000 miles...

Moto-Mojo · 11-24-2015, 08:46 AM

This. I've kicked mine a couple of times too. I don't use the extension much as mine's not a DD.

JR 1 · 11-24-2015, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BlkCamaroVert

I have to. It's Florida.

I think I found the solution. A low profile OBD2 extension. It even has a power switch on it to prevent battery drain.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A2FJISFXR1Q6M0

Nice! I bought a low profile extension but I didn't know they made them with a switch. I hate unplugging and plugging it in all the time, I'm concerned I'll bend a pin or wear the thing out. Now I can just flip a switch.

qcman · 11-24-2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JR 1

Nice! I bought a low profile extension but I didn't know they made them with a switch. I hate unplugging and plugging it in all the time, I'm concerned I'll bend a pin or wear the thing out. Now I can just flip a switch.

It will be just like the Clapper lol. You can turn AFM on then AFM off while you are booting around j/k likely wouldn't be a good idea

11-23-2015, 06:08 PM	#1
BlkCamaroVert Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99 Vert IO Interior Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: FL Posts: 296	Range Device: One annoyance solved. A couple others created! Had my Range Device for the past two days and happy to report it's working flawlessly. I've had this car for 5000 miles and it's guzzled two quarts of oil already. Hopefully this will help. What I now find annoying is my right foot hits the device when entering the car. Maybe because I wear flip-flops? Also not so keen on the blue light cast on my ugly feet. The blue light is easily fixable with a piece of tape but I was wondering the best way to get the device out of the way before I break it. Is there an adapter of extension cord of some sort or should I just relocate the port? However, I'd rather the GM Tech not see that the port was moved.

11-23-2015, 06:16 PM	#2
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Don't wear flip flops lol __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

11-23-2015, 06:54 PM	#4
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,603	post back on how it well works when you get it, i like the idea of an on-off switch. Thanks, Jim __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

11-24-2015, 08:46 AM	#12
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	This. I've kicked mine a couple of times too. I don't use the extension much as mine's not a DD. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

11-23-2015, 07:34 PM	#5
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	I have a right angle extension on mine and the device is tucked away under the dash where it can't be seen.

11-23-2015, 08:01 PM	#7
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	Yes

11-23-2015, 09:38 PM	#8
tonysplanb Drives: 2014 1SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Cornelius,NC Posts: 124	I bought a 3 foot extension from eBay and ran it into the glovebox where I keep the range device unplugged when not in use.

11-24-2015, 07:56 AM	#11
qcman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada eh? Posts: 1,889	If you didn't have the oil issue I would suggest just tuning the car and be done with AFM etc. I used to use the Range and my big feet were always hitting it unless I was extra careful. And it would throw codes from time to time though it wasn't a big deal. Its possible the Range may help with the oil issue but that is quite a bit. My car used less oil with the range but that was from say a 1/2 quart down to none between changes. My car is tuned now and it uses perhaps a 1/4 to 1/2 quart between changes at say 5000 miles...