Carbyte (DFM disabler for 2024) limited giveaway

[Johnv76]

Was down to -15 here 2 weeks ago, and zero issues.

 

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[BillyCeee]

It appears the PowerStep module is only using the OBD port for power, so connecting it in parallel with Carbyte should not cause any issues.

In fact, Carbyte can work alongside many different OBD connected devices through a splitter (Zee921, another user on this forum, is using it alongside dash cams). The only exceptions are devices using the OBD port to communicate with the truck's systems -- other OBD connected disablers, OBD scanners, and OBD vehicle trackers will all interfere with Carbyte’s function.


You only need to install the latest version, as each update includes all of the previous improvements.

@Carbyte
If using an OBD splitter, will the Carbyte unit conflict with the Banks Pedal Monster unit since it also requires a connection to the OBD? Banks was able to confirm no conflict with the Range RA007 DFM disabler since it plugs directly to the ECM, however they were not 100% sure of with the Carbyte. Thank you.

 

[BillyCeee]

@Carbyte
If using an OBD splitter, will the Carbyte unit conflict with the Banks Pedal Monster unit since it also requires a connection to the OBD? Banks was able to confirm no conflict with the Range RA007 DFM disabler since it plugs directly to the ECM, however they were not 100% sure of with the Carbyte. Thank you.

So for any one else waiting on an answer to my compatibility question between the Pedal Monster and Carbyte/OBDLink. The company DMd me saying it might be compatible because the type of data being transmitted etc are different but they cannot guarantee it being issue free.

They are planning on testing it internally sometime in the future but asked if I’d be willing to test it myself if were to provide me a complimentary Carbyte unit. I thanked them and let them know I already own and use their device however I didn’t want to risk testing it together with the Pedal Monster since my truck was still under warranty. GM is notorious for using any reason possible to void the new truck warranty especially if codes were to pop up all over the place.

I plan on discontinuing the use of the Carbyte unit and will be reinstalling the Range RA007 unit to use with the Banks Pedal Monster since both Range and Banks confirmed there would be no conflict. I may switch back when Carbyte has fully tested and confirmed compatibility.
That’s it folks! Safe driving to all.

 

[Carbyte]

Thank you BillyCeee for updating the forum members about the Banks Pedal Monster compatibility.

We’re sorry about the delayed response. We were researching the topic in hopes of giving you all a definitive answer. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to give you one until we are able to perform extensive tests ourselves.

While we still believe that the two devices shouldn’t interfere with one another (they require different data and timings over OBD), we are unable to guarantee a full compatibility at this time.

We will post an update in this topic once we have all the data to give you a definitive answer.

 

[airball50]

I have been following this thread since day one. Thanks to the moderators for not removing this as spam, and thanks to Carbyte for reaching out in this forum.
After looking into the device, I pulled the trigger, and mine arrived two days ago. I installed it that day, and everything worked as advertised. Later that day I saw the firmware update post, and immediately updated. After two days of driving, I have found everything to worked perfect.

I do not like the start/stop feature of my new 2024 Yukon XL AT4, and I have been told for years that the AFM programming is responsible for lifter failures in several GM engines. My son graduated from college last year, and I gave him my six year old Yukon Denali with less than 80k miles. Ten days ago the lifters on that vehicle failed. He is currently working through it. I don't expect Carbyte, or anyone for that matter to guarantee that the device will prevent damage, but for the price I am willing to give it a try. Even my dealership mechanic says that the AFM is extremely problematic.

I am sure that I am doing something wrong, but I have found that I have to "reconnect" the device every time I get into the vehicle. If there is a way to configure the device to automatically reconnect every time I get in, that would be perfect. "Fire and Forget". Please advise. (yes my phone is always with me)

Thank you all for your comments, and thanks to the forum and Carbyte.

Not sure if anyone ever replied so sorry if this is duplicative but I made the same mistake. The unit itself works as long as its plugged in; its 100% plug, play, and forget. You do NOT have to connect to the app for it to work. However, you DO have to re-connect to the app every drive if you want to see the info/data on your phone. Obviously, if I'm wrong, someone please correct me ....but I made the same mistake of thinking not being connected to the app meant the unit was not working and was informed of my mistake in a different thread.

 

[Johnv76]

Updste... 5 mounths in, and ZERO issues. Fantastic product, works exceptionally well, DFM, and Auto start/stop is disabled. The product has worked flawlessly. I highly recommend the Carbyte product to anyone looking to disabled DFM and Auto Start/stop on their 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 6.2l. If anyone has any questions please let me know.

 

[TXstar37]

Currently not using Carbyte, though liking the product, i noticed truck throttle response felt noticeably laggy when using Carbyte. Tried with and without several times and felt the same lagginess each time vs not using it. Thinking about ways to measure or test it with and without to eliminate feelings and replace with data. any ideas?

 

[gemarsh]

Have someone else go around the block and don't tell them anything about it with and without?

 

[Pingbling23]

Ordered the carbyte this morning on Amazon and was delivered this evening. Hopefully get to test it out tomorrow.

 

[Pingbling23]

Worked fine during the day. Remote started after dinner and the unit didn’t work properly on the drive home. Does remote start mess with it?

 

[Pingbling23]

I did a firmware update. Notes said fixes issues with remote start so hopefully that was the issue.

 

[FirstTimeTruckOwner]

I ended up taking my Carbyte unit out and going back to the Range product. My fuel economy completely tanked...got down to 13.2 mpg before I decided to pull it out. Back with the Range product now and my fuel economy is back up to 15.7 mpg...and that's doing all the same type of driving. Both products do the same thing essentially, but I can't use something that kills my fuel economy so much.

 

[Teegunn]

I ended up taking my Carbyte unit out and going back to the Range product. My fuel economy completely tanked...got down to 13.2 mpg before I decided to pull it out. Back with the Range product now and my fuel economy is back up to 15.7 mpg...and that's doing all the same type of driving. Both products do the same thing essentially, but I can't use something that kills my fuel economy so much.

Mine is still plugged in, but I deactivated full time V8 as my gas mileage has taken a large dive since last fall (when I got the carbyte). I did get new tires in late November, which I have been blaming the tires for the worse MPG. I have the same size tires that I had before (295/60r20). I had Nitto RG's on before (they were damn near bald - bad for winter driving). I put on MT Baja Boss this time. The MT Baja Boss are .4" taller than the Nitto RG's, and somehwere around 5 to 7 lbs heavier per tire. They have MUCH better traction, especially snow and ice traction (and likely all conditions), but they are heavier and a little taller.

I realize winter weather driving will always hurt MPG, but this was a bigger drop than I have seen for just getting new or different tires. It seems that my MPG are 2 to 3 MPG better since I deactivated full time V8, but I plan on testing that soon by going back to full time V8 setting and seeing if it drops MPG again. The weather is warmer and better now so this will be a more fair comparison if it is the tires or the carbyte. I hope it is the tires, because I like the carbyte overall otherwise.

 

[hdrolling]

I ended up taking my Carbyte unit out and going back to the Range product. My fuel economy completely tanked...got down to 13.2 mpg before I decided to pull it out. Back with the Range product now and my fuel economy is back up to 15.7 mpg...and that's doing all the same type of driving. Both products do the same thing essentially, but I can't use something that kills my fuel economy so much.

Why did you have a Carbyte is you already had a range? How would one product keeping all 8 cylinders active get better or worse fuel milage than another product that keeps all 8 cylinder working ? Your review make no sense at all. Both devises do the same thing, one is not going to get better or worse fuel milage. They turn off auto start/stop and turn off the DFM if you choose to have both turn off, these do not have anything to do with tuning that might affect milage. Its either on or off....

 

[FirstTimeTruckOwner]

Why did you have a Carbyte is you already had a range? How would one product keeping all 8 cylinders active get better or worse fuel milage than another product that keeps all 8 cylinder working ? Your review make no sense at all. Both devises do the same thing, one is not going to get better or worse fuel milage. They turn off auto start/stop and turn off the DFM if you choose to have both turn off, these do not have anything to do with tuning that might affect milage. Its either on or off....

While the two devices are similar in that they activate all 8 cylinders and disable the DFM, the way they go about doing it is different. The Range product (which I had purchased first before Carbyte came out with their product) plugs into your ECM in the driver's side front wheel wheel while the Carbyte plugs into your OB2 port.

One of the nice things about the Carbyte product is that it truly disables DFM once you've reached about 40 mph; while the Range product allows for DFM to be enabled if your engine isn't under power (i.e. braking, coasting, etc.). Additionally, the Carbyte allows you to scan codes, which the Range doesn't.

Range does specify on their site that it's completely normal for certain model trucks to still have the DFM enable, which unfortunately my 23 AT4X does that when coming to a stop. I liked that I would no longer hear that "rumble" of the DFM kicking in when coming to a stop sign with the Carbyte, but for whatever reason, it absolutely killed my fuel economy. My guess (and this is completely a guess), is that when your engine is not under power, the fuel economy doesn't jump up to the 99 mpg, but instead continues to use fuel. Whereas with the Range product, if the engine isn't under power, it's also not using fuel.

I agree with you that both "should" give the same results, but after months of using both, there's a clear difference in the results...and I'll stick with the product that gives me the best of both worlds, which for me is decent fuel economy AND running on all 8 cylinders when the truck is under power.