5.3 v4 mode

[paul825]

Has anyone come up with a way to keep the 5.3 engine in v4 mode longer? I live in south jersey where the steepest grades are the overpasses. As you all know the 5.3 won't stay in v4 mode with a two mile an hour head wind or a .1 precent grade, seems an extreme waist of engineering and money for something that absoulutly does not work!

 

[Regency]

Most of us turn it off.

 

[07Burb]

x2....just tune that POS system out and be done with it. It's pretty much a worthless "feature" for most people and doesn't stay in v4 mode long enough to matter.

 

[MABX13]

yes there is a way . i wouldnt suggest it unless u want your engine to mess up . i see u probaby want to be the first with a 4 banger tahoe

 

[mfdrookie516]

I disabled mine before I drove it off the lot. Range makes a chip that will keep it in longer, or disable it completely. Never used one, but they seem to have great reviews from the guys I've seen on another forum.

 

[amtronic1]

Y U hate V4 mode so much? I live in Florida where the biggest inclines are the overpasses too. The V4 mode works great for me, stays in it even over the steepest overpasses.

 

[07Burb]

You must have the unicorn of all 5.3's with this "feature" then lol

 

[Goodinblack]

Over Inflate the tires...... stays in longer. Life is reduced of course

 

[MudnRox]

I disabled mine before I drove it off the lot. Range makes a chip that will keep it in longer, or disable it completely. Never used one, but they seem to have great reviews from the guys I've seen on another forum.

Just how does one go about disabling it?? I was under the impression one needed a programmer to do this.

 

[Regency]

You do need a programmer.