Added range device and threw a code

[batman53201]

I have 2000 miles on my 2017 silverado 1500. I plugged in range device and the check engine light came on the 3rd time I started the truck. Don't know what the code is, I'm at the dealership now. I did remove range device before I got here and tried restarting the truck and light is still on.

Anyone else had this problem or heard about this range device causing issues?

[ShamrockShooter]

what version software is on the sticker on the range unit? Perhaps you need to send it back to them for an update if you have an older unit.

[batman53201]

I called them and they checked my order. According to them, I have latest version

Sticker says RA003

[cjlet]

I had this happen several times and finally got fed up with my Range Device. Many people have no issues, but I had several. Finally gave up and bought an intune.

[Newell33]

Same old story. Range says it's the latest software, and the unit still throws codes. This has been happening since 2014. It's a nice product in theory, but I'm not too confident that the company can actually fix their problems.

[batman53201]

Dealer said that it was a communication issue. I think the device caused it.

 

Code U0073

[Sierra706]

I had a light come on the other day but went away on its own. I also shut my engine off in neutral on the highway and removed the device and restarted so that was probably it.

 

 

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[jhbrennan]

Current Range AFM Disable version is 8.1 - no codes (yet) on 2017 GMC Yukon Denali.

[trik396]

bought a Range directly thru range and it didn;t work at all on my 2016 Sierra

[JimCost2014]

I have 2000 miles on my 2017 silverado 1500. I plugged in range device and the check engine light came on the 3rd time I started the truck. Don't know what the code is, I'm at the dealership now. I did remove range device before I got here and tried restarting the truck and light is still on.

Anyone else had this problem or heard about this range device causing issues?

I had all kinds of problems with the Range and my 2014 not getting along, even after an update. I have never tried it in my 2016 out of fear of the same thing happening. I need to send it in for an update, and then try to sell it.

[JimCost2014]

I had a light come on the other day but went away on its own. I also shut my engine off in neutral on the highway and removed the device and restarted so that was probably it.

 

 

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that sounds very safe, I will have to look for that part in the Range instructions

[Sierra706]

that sounds very safe, I will have to look for that part in the Range instructions

Eh. Still not as dangerous as texting

 

 

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[JimCost2014]

Eh. Still not as dangerous as texting

 

 

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true, just a "funny" sounding solution in a 5000 pound truck at 60 miles an hour.

[Sierra706]

true, just a "funny" sounding solution in a 5000 pound truck at 60 miles an hour.

On the plus side, I can confirm that the key will only move from On to Accessory, and the steering does not lock. However your truck will go into limp home mode and every system will be disabled until you stop and park it for a few minutes.

 

 

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[AllTerrainX]

I have 2000 miles on my 2017 silverado 1500. I plugged in range device and the check engine light came on the 3rd time I started the truck. Don't know what the code is, I'm at the dealership now. I did remove range device before I got here and tried restarting the truck and light is still on.

Anyone else had this problem or heard about this range device causing issues?

Its cheaper to just drive in M5 (6-speed) or M7 (8-speed) when cruising city/suburb, M6 or M8 when you hit the highway. I had one on my 07 Avalanche and have had issues with having to unplug and replug it back in because it didnt activate on startup. I won't get one for my 2016 Sierra :/