Carbyte 2024 Tahoe 6.2l

[Chad G 1979]

Thanks! ive been debating putting in the auto start/stop disable, but i HATE the DFM... i feel it in my in town driving ALL the time and it sucks. for 180 i can get the range module, and my abilities i can install it easily.

 

[KMeloney]

Where does the Range connect?

The Range connects under the vehicle, near behind the wheel well liner behind the driver's side wheel. It might only be a 10 minute operation connecting it or disconnecting it, but that's a dealbreaker for me. I haven't gotten the Carbyte yet (either), but I'm still thinking of getting it...

 

[dwkehoss]

I use the Range afm disabler that pugs into the OBD2 diagnostic port. Dont recommend the module that plugs directly into vehicle computer in wheel well as you will have to remove it when returning to dealer for service as my friend just did. The OBD2 plug has been working great and I removed recently for dealer service.

 

[jfoj]

Not sure why anyone is worried about any of these DFM disablers, especially the Range unit.

It is a simple "Plug and Play" installation. On my Denali I did not have to jack the vehicle up or remove the drivers side front wheel. I think there were about 5-7 screws I took out to move the inner fender liner to gain access to the ECU to plug the device in.

I have had it installed for 8000 miles without issue. The only thing that may be an issue is it takes a little bit longer for the Emission Readiness Monitors to toggle to Ready based on my observation. Maybe it is no longer than a stock vehicle, but in my opinion it took slightly longer, but once the Emission Readiness Monitors were Ready there were no problems. I probably would not even remove the device if I had to take it to the dealer, not that is going to happen very often anyway. It does not "modify" anything on the vehicle it just tricks the vehicle. If there is a question, just remove it for the dealer visit if there is a drivability concern.

One of the best things other than a Catch Can and 0W40 oil that I have added to the vehicle along with the NextGen transmission valve body upgrade.

 

[KMeloney]

I use the Range afm disabler that pugs into the OBD2 diagnostic port. Dont recommend the module that plugs directly into vehicle computer in wheel well as you will have to remove it when returning to dealer for service as my friend just did. The OBD2 plug has been working great and I removed recently for dealer service.

The Range for the '21+ models doesn't plug into the OBD2 port -- only into the wheel well.

 

[BacDoc]

I have more time and miles on the Carbyte and I’m very satisfied! For the price and the ease of just plugging it into the OBD port it is definitely worth it.

The phone app is worthless as it doesn’t do much besides showing status and I guess you can turn it on/off with the app but I don’t see any reason to turn it off.

I did take it to dealer for oil change and tire rotation and unplugged it then but I don’t think it would make any difference

 

[dwkehoss]

The Range for the '21+ models doesn't plug into the OBD2 port -- only into the wheel well.

Thanx for clarification was not aware I have 2019 and 2016

 

[DontTaseMeBro]

I've been rocking mine since January and haven't had a single issue. One thing that beats the Range one is easy of removal when taking it to the dealership like I recently had to for the L87 recall.

 

[olyelr]

So far I’ve been putting more miles on and no problems with anything else and the Carbyte is working perfectly even at speeds below 40 mph the auto stop is eliminated.

What do you even mean by this? Why would speed matter at all…it dosnt even kick on at any speed.

 

[JTGZ71]

What do you even mean by this? Why would speed matter at all…it dosnt even kick on at any speed.

I think he’s just saying that even though DFM does not get disabled until you reach 40 mph, the auto stop/start is disabled immediately/at all times. In other words, it’s not like the entire Carbyte device only becomes operational once you reach 40 mph.

 

[noob]

Carbyte is on sale at Amazon for 120. Just ordered. I didn’t want to take apart my center console of my Escalade for the 4d tech start/stop eliminator.

 

[BacDoc]

What do you even mean by this? Why would speed matter at all…it dosnt even kick on at any speed.

There were some people saying Carbyte doesn’t work unless you reach 40 mph. There are 5-7 trips on my regular commute that speed limit is 35 mph and especially seasonal traffic you don’t move more than 30 mph. The few lights I hit, the auto stop doesn’t come on.

 

[KMeloney]

There were some people saying Carbyte doesn’t work unless you reach 40 mph. There are 5-7 trips on my regular commute that speed limit is 35 mph and especially seasonal traffic you don’t move more than 30 mph. The few lights I hit, the auto stop doesn’t come on.

You're confusing the two. No one ever said that the auto-stop feature doesn't work until you reach 40 mph -- they've said that the cylinder deactivation override feature doesn't work until you hit 40 mph.

 

[BacDoc]

You're confusing the two. No one ever said that the auto-stop feature doesn't work until you reach 40 mph -- they've said that the cylinder deactivation override feature doesn't work until you hit 40 mph.

How can anyone tell that? There is nothing on the DIC on my 2024 that indicates how many cylinders are active. Maybe some have calibrated hearing or calibrated hands that can feel the AFM kicking in?
The company says when the device is installed it keeps the motor in V8 mode full time. Are you saying the that advertising is deceptive and fraudulent?

 

[olyelr]

How can anyone tell that? There is nothing on the DIC on my 2024 that indicates how many cylinders are active. Maybe some have calibrated hearing or calibrated hands that can feel the AFM kicking in?
The company says when the device is installed it keeps the motor in V8 mode full time. Are you saying the that advertising is deceptive and fraudulent?

Again. You are confused. We are talking about the auto/start feature (as you were). Which clearly has nothing to do with 40mph.

 

[BacDoc]

Again. You are confused. We are talking about the auto/start feature (as you were). Which clearly has nothing to do with 40mph.

I’m not talking about ASS!
I’m talking about full time V8 mode. There are 10-20 mile segments that I drive that are only 40 mph speed limit and with traffic you can rarely do the limit. Yesterday I followed a FedX truck for 15 miles and he was driving at 30-35mph max. I never hit 40 mph in that distance. The motor was in V8 mode according to the app which reads status.

According to the Carbyte app and their advertising the motor is in full time V8 mode and doesn’t go into AFM.

This has absolutely nothing to do with ASS!
Not sure why you are fixated on that?

 

[olyelr]

I’m not talking about ASS!
I’m talking about full time V8 mode. There are 10-20 mile segments that I drive that are only 40 mph speed limit and with traffic you can rarely do the limit. Yesterday I followed a FedX truck for 15 miles and he was driving at 30-35mph max. I never hit 40 mph in that distance. The motor was in V8 mode according to the app which reads status.

According to the Carbyte app and their advertising the motor is in full time V8 mode and doesn’t go into AFM.

This has absolutely nothing to do with ASS!
Not sure why you are fixated on that?

When i originally quoted you, you specifically wrote “even at speeds below 40mph the auto stop is eliminated”…i dono, maybe you meant afm instead, but you didnt write it.

 

[robj]

From the Carbyte website.. Here is why some folks say it works under 40mph and others don't

DOES THE AFM/DFM DISABLE RIGHT AWAY?Collapse
Late 2022 and Newer Models
In late 2022, GM introduced a new management system into their trucks and SUVs that significantly differs from the earlier implementations. The new system prevents the complete deactivation of DFM until the vehicle speed exceeds 40 mph at least once.
The vehicle speed must reach 40+ mph for 3-5 seconds for Carbyte to fully disable the DFM system. The 40 mph requirement only needs to be met once, then the DFM system remains disabled at any speed, 0+ mph, until the engine is turned off.
Note:
Under certain conditions, the systems test might not start until the vehicle is traveling at a higher speed, such as when using larger tires.
Early 2022 and Older Models
AFM/DFM is immediately disabled