Ideas? Help with a DOD/ AFM Deleted 2011 Escalade 6.2

[rdezs]

Are those torque converter codes related to any of that? Personally, I wish things were not over-designed, over the years I've known so many people to have problems as a result of torque converter lockup.

Honestly I would like to do a tune

Running an AFM deleted engine without turning it off will throw all sorts of codes. I would bet the torque converter codes are related. I would also expect abs and stabiltrack codes. Random misfire codes. Etc. I would expect all that to disappear after deactivating AFM so the ECM isn't looking for an attempting to activate the system.

 

[solli5pack]

this is the one that crazed performance guy always recommens. I've not used them thou. I already had hptuners on hand

AFM Delete

you can also search Facebook market place, I've seen people offer to turn it off locally. Just remember it's 2 credits to unlock the ecm, and then one drop down box changed to disabled. this isn't real tuning, don't let them charge you much more than 2 license cost.

you can also check the performance car message boards, fine a used hpt hardware for sale and do it yourself. which would allow you to tune other stuff, like ecm and tranny. but there's no can tuned from them you gotta deep dive and learn to do that yourself.

I used him 2yrs ago when I did my delete. Worked out great! Had the computer back in 4 days. I believe he's on the east coast somewhere.

 

[j91z28d1]

How much is the Diablo Predator versus like a Blackberry tune?

Seems like black bear has fantastic results for everybody on this board that uses it. Kind of a middle ground. a custom tune but also without the learning curve of hp tuners. Tuning for a camshaft drivability and idle is probably the hardest thing to do with HP tuners. wot is easier to learn

 

[solli5pack]

Isn't getting an old AFM valley plate and plugging it in while laying on the motor an option? Just to see if the codes go away?

 

[j91z28d1]

Isn't getting an old AFM valley plate and plugging it in while laying on the motor an option? Just to see if the codes go away?

can't hurt to try.


I think it still doesn't run right if it goes into 4cyl mode, it cuts fuel off to the injectors. the crazed guy's kit can include some resistor to stick in there, says it can help get you to a tuner to disable.

 

[rdezs]

Isn't getting an old AFM valley plate and plugging it in while laying on the motor an option? Just to see if the codes go away?

No, because it's looking for a response from the AFM solenoids..... And then cutting fuel to the AFM cylinders. It's pretty much all or nothing when it comes to AFM components.

 

[rdezs]

How much is the Diablo Predator versus like a Blackberry tune?

Seems like black bear has fantastic results for everybody on this board that uses it. Kind of a middle ground. a custom tune but also without the learning curve of hp tuners. Tuning for a camshaft drivability and idle is probably the hardest thing to do with HP tuners. wot is easier to learn

If going with an aftermarket non-vvt camshaft, I think a black bear tune is probably the way to go.

If you're keeping the VVT, and using an oem non-vvt camshaft, I would go with the Diablo. Gives you control over a lot of easy to change features. Even tire size.

I personally would not go for just sending off the ECM to get AFM turned off. There's a lot more you can do either with a Diablo or a black bear tune to extend the life of your transmission and such. That is worth more, then just getting the AFM turned off. The AFM disablers that you simply plug into the OBD2 port only deactivate the AFM in the in the ECM..... Probably cheaper these days than sending the ECM off to have it turned off. I've noticed several are for sale now under $60.

 

[rdezs]

The Diablo sport predator 2 for GM is below. Not sure what black bears charging these days.

https://www.autocado.com/p/diablosp...NwJDPUogEZFCXZWvaxppVo7QceExXl16QqCxKHg&gQT=2

 

[j91z28d1]

If going with an aftermarket non-vvt camshaft, I think a black bear tune is probably the way to go.

If you're keeping the VVT, and using an oem non-vvt camshaft, I would go with the Diablo. Gives you control over a lot of easy to change features. Even tire size.

I personally would not go for just sending off the ECM to get AFM turned off. There's a lot more you can do either with a Diablo or a black bear tune to extend the life of your transmission and such. That is worth more, then just getting the AFM turned off. The AFM disablers that you simply plug into the OBD2 port only deactivate the AFM in the in the ECM..... Probably cheaper these days than sending the ECM off to have it turned off. I've noticed several are for sale now under $60.

as I understand it, if you delete afm the little plug is ones still don't work. it's gotta be ecm code level..

plus the emissions testing issues if it didn't work. you'd never be aeyo unplug it to set the monitors

 

[rdezs]

AFM is not related to anything emissions related. If anything, the engine would probably even run cleaner at idle.

The device you just plug into the OBD2 port completely disables AFM while it's plugged in. (I've heard the thinking behind that is it gives you a way to disable AFM without deleting the actual hardware. Might be useful for a vehicle under warranty..... You could always drop by the dealer for whatever reason, unplugging it first.)

However, with the AFM hardware still there you run the risk of failure, particularly the AFM lifters. It should in theory prolong the time before the AFM system fails though.

Lifespan of the AFM components? It's a gamble. Some fail at 10,000 miles. A few make it past 200,000 miles. My guess based on postings in the forum, I think the average falls between 120,000 and 170,000.