TDi tuning box

cheesetoastie · 08-21-2018, 01:08 PM

Has anyone had a problem with their TDi tuning box
My cars 2 years old and lights up the dash when I fitted it. In fact it's the second TDi box I've tried. Both did the same thing???
I Followed the procedures not that it's particularly difficult
With the box fitted it won't power the box or start the car amongst various fault messages.
If I take it off the cars back to normal once again.
Any ideas

KCH1984 · 08-21-2018, 02:03 PM

Not had any issues with any of the boxes I've tried - the only thing that can happen is putting the boost connector on the wrong way round, other than that pretty straightforward as you say.

Have you spoken with TDi?

Tengocity · 08-21-2018, 02:08 PM

No issues with mine and it's been on and off the car a few times for servicing etc.

cheesetoastie · 08-21-2018, 02:12 PM

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Not had any issues with any of the boxes I've tried - the only thing that can happen is putting the boost connector on the wrong way round, other than that pretty straightforward as you say.

Have you spoken with TDi?

Yeah they have been great they sent me a new box out that did the same thing

cheesetoastie · 08-21-2018, 02:14 PM

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No issues with mine and it's been on and off the car a few times for servicing etc.

Weird mine just doesn't like it?
The boost connection is difficult to get to maybe I'm not connecting to it correctly?

KCH1984 · 08-21-2018, 02:16 PM

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No issues with mine and it's been on and off the car a few times for servicing etc.

Weird mine just doesn't like it?
The boost connection is difficult to get to maybe I'm not connecting to it correctly?

You can inadvertently fit the connector on the wrong way round as it will go in both ways, I'd double-check that connector before writing off the box completely

Tengocity · 08-21-2018, 02:17 PM

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No issues with mine and it's been on and off the car a few times for servicing etc.

Weird mine just doesn't like it?
The boost connection is difficult to get to maybe I'm not connecting to it correctly?

What car is it? It does sound like something isn't connected up right.

I went to their offices for fitting, so I always knew it was done right from the start, and then took videos and pics prior to removal so I could be sure of doing it exactly right again.

KCH1984 · 08-21-2018, 02:17 PM

Different box but the method is the same

cheesetoastie · 08-21-2018, 02:23 PM

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No issues with mine and it's been on and off the car a few times for servicing etc.

Weird mine just doesn't like it?
The boost connection is difficult to get to maybe I'm not connecting to it correctly?

You can inadvertently fit the connector on the wrong way round as it will go in both ways, I'd double-check that connector before writing off the box completely

I think I'm connecting to the wrong connection
I've just seen a video on YouTube and it looks like I'm connecting the boost connector to the rpm sensor which is not needed on this box

cheesetoastie · 08-21-2018, 02:24 PM

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No issues with mine and it's been on and off the car a few times for servicing etc.

Weird mine just doesn't like it?
The boost connection is difficult to get to maybe I'm not connecting to it correctly?

What car is it? It does sound like something isn't connected up right.

I went to their offices for fitting, so I always knew it was done right from the start, and then took videos and pics prior to removal so I could be sure of doing it exactly right again.

I think I've sussed it
I'll try again and post up after

cheesetoastie · 08-21-2018, 02:29 PM

What power did your TDi boxed cars make. Are they like they advertise?

teaston · 08-21-2018, 02:33 PM

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What power did your TDi boxed cars make. Are they like they advertise?

Setting 7 is crazy rapid, but it did give me a drivetrain warning after a couple of weeks. Setting 6 is still bloody quick but hasn’t given any warnings.

cheesetoastie · 08-21-2018, 02:35 PM

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What power did your TDi boxed cars make. Are they like they advertise?

Setting 7 is crazy rapid, but it did give me a drivetrain warning after a couple of weeks. Setting 6 is still bloody quick but hasn’t given any warnings.

It looks like a really good kit especially with the Bluetooth to change the settings.

teaston · 08-21-2018, 02:38 PM

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It looks like a really good kit especially with the Bluetooth to change the settings.

Mine doesn’t have BT, but it’s not difficult to open the bonnet and press the buttons on the box.

Tengocity · 08-21-2018, 03:05 PM

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What power did your TDi boxed cars make. Are they like they advertise?

My 330e showed around 290bhp in the Dyno, so about 40bhp increase. Less than the 300bhp advertised, but not a bad gain give the underlying petrol engine only contributes 180bhp to start with, so an extra 20% is fine.

KCH1984 · 08-21-2018, 03:39 PM

I reckon they're probably 5-10% under where they claim to be. On the 30d you're probably looking at 300ish bhp as opposed to the 320bhp they state.

jcdub · 08-21-2018, 03:43 PM

Just ordered a dtuk fsr+ Bluetooth version for my 330e. Looking forward to seeing how it performs.. Hopefully have it tomorrow or Thursday. Where are people locating their control box within the engine bay?

Tengocity · 08-21-2018, 03:55 PM

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Just ordered a dtuk fsr+ Bluetooth version for my 330e. Looking forward to seeing how it performs.. Hopefully have it tomorrow or Thursday. Where are people locating their control box within the engine bay?

Here

cheesetoastie · 08-21-2018, 03:59 PM

I think there a good option especially still having some warranty left
I'll be happy with about 360 bhp the car nippy as standard tbh

jcdub · 08-21-2018, 05:22 PM

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Here

That looks like between the air box and the strut mount

KCH1984 · 08-22-2018, 02:03 AM

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I think there a good option especially still having some warranty left
I'll be happy with about 360 bhp the car nippy as standard tbh

You have a 35d I take it? If so I'd imagine you'll see 360bhp easy enough.

cheesetoastie · 08-22-2018, 02:43 AM

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I think there a good option especially still having some warranty left
I'll be happy with about 360 bhp the car nippy as standard tbh

You have a 35d I take it? If so I'd imagine you'll see 360bhp easy enough.

Good stuff

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cheesetoastie Private First Class 25 Rep 109 Posts Drives: F30 335D Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London iTrader: (0)	TDi tuning box Has anyone had a problem with their TDi tuning box My cars 2 years old and lights up the dash when I fitted it. In fact it's the second TDi box I've tried. Both did the same thing??? I Followed the procedures not that it's particularly difficult With the box fitted it won't power the box or start the car amongst various fault messages. If I take it off the cars back to normal once again. Any ideas
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KCH1984 Major 952 Rep 1,447 Posts Drives: Tesla Model Y LR Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Glasgow, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Not had any issues with any of the boxes I've tried - the only thing that can happen is putting the boost connector on the wrong way round, other than that pretty straightforward as you say. Have you spoken with TDi? __________________ Gone: G05 X5 40d M Sport, F15 X5 30d M Sport, F30 330d xDrive, F21 M135i, E87 123d
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Tengocity General 8567 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	No issues with mine and it's been on and off the car a few times for servicing etc. __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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KCH1984 Major 952 Rep 1,447 Posts Drives: Tesla Model Y LR Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Glasgow, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Different box but the method is the same __________________ Gone: G05 X5 40d M Sport, F15 X5 30d M Sport, F30 330d xDrive, F21 M135i, E87 123d
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cheesetoastie Private First Class 25 Rep 109 Posts Drives: F30 335D Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London iTrader: (0)	What power did your TDi boxed cars make. Are they like they advertise?
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KCH1984 Major 952 Rep 1,447 Posts Drives: Tesla Model Y LR Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Glasgow, Scotland iTrader: (0)	I reckon they're probably 5-10% under where they claim to be. On the 30d you're probably looking at 300ish bhp as opposed to the 320bhp they state. __________________ Gone: G05 X5 40d M Sport, F15 X5 30d M Sport, F30 330d xDrive, F21 M135i, E87 123d
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jcdub Lieutenant 204 Rep 584 Posts Drives: 330e M Sport Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Just ordered a dtuk fsr+ Bluetooth version for my 330e. Looking forward to seeing how it performs.. Hopefully have it tomorrow or Thursday. Where are people locating their control box within the engine bay?
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cheesetoastie Private First Class 25 Rep 109 Posts Drives: F30 335D Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I think there a good option especially still having some warranty left I'll be happy with about 360 bhp the car nippy as standard tbh
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