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      11-04-2017, 03:14 PM   #1
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Oh crap. Problem installing my Dinan Sport Tuner

Installation was simple enough. Unplug the sensor from the intake and piggy back the Dinan unit in. When I started my car the engine took longer then normal to turn over and then I got a Drivetrain Malfunction error.

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Here are some photos of where it is installed just in case I possibly installed it in the wrong place.





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I just removed the Dinan Sport and the motor started as normal and I didn't get any issues. I am still wondering what is causing this issue though because I want this bad boy to work.
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Probably defective unit. Wouldn’t be a first
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The install looks correct to me. The only time I've seen a Drivetrain Malfunction error was when I disconnect the battery, then reconnecting it upon a JB4 setup. However, once I drive, it goes away...which is very standard procedure for the JB's.

I'm a little baffled why the Dinan caused a Drivetrain Malfunction error. Reach out to Dinan and see what they have to say. As Silver mentioned, it might be a defective unit.
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The install looks correct to me. The only time I've seen a Drivetrain Malfunction error was when I disconnect the battery, then reconnecting it upon a JB4 setup. However, once I drive, it goes away...which is very standard procedure for the JB's.

I'm a little baffled why the Dinan caused a Drivetrain Malfunction error. Reach out to Dinan and see what they have to say. As Silver mentioned, it might be a defective unit.
Yeah, I am going to give them a call tomorrow. They are not open on the weekends and the contact us form on their website is kind of bugged. Not only is the error message weird but it's also strange that it takes a couple of seconds for the engine to turn over.
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I'm really curious to hear Dinan's explanation.
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There going to warranty your sport box, one thing is with it plugged in how bright is the led on the box. I’ve installed one and defective right out the box.
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There going to warranty your sport box, one thing is with it plugged in how bright is the led on the box. I’ve installed one and defective right out the box.
The LED is very bright red. Been trying to call them all day and keep getting a voicemail. Left a message, just waiting to hear back from them.

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FYI the unit was defective. Just received a replacement, spent 30 seconds installing it and it worked flawlessly right out of the box.
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Awesome news...now go play with the BT and get it completely set up.
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Awesome news...now go play with the BT and get it completely set up.
Driving into work today with this thing installed was a blast. Very noticeable difference in Sport + mode.
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Awesome news...now go play with the BT and get it completely set up.
Not much to play with on the BT. I just am always going to leave it on RACE.
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Not much to play with on the BT. I just am always going to leave it on RACE.
I can't say from experience, but doesn't the app allow you gauges like a JB4?
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