DTUK CRD3+ - Quick Question

[j1mg]

Just got my CRD3+, but due to weather not had the chance to install it yet.

Quick question before I install - what's the part circled in red?

I've done several seaches and read the instruction manual, but can find no reference to it.

I have come up with the theory that you can swap it out for the actual box and have your car running stock, but would appreciate confirmation.

Cheers.

[DaveDaveDave]

Because you are breaking into 3 sensors the car will not run without the box connected. I believe this allows you to remove the box and when plugged in is standard. 

[themanwithnoaim]

That's exactly it but, its pretty pointless as on the TDI all the sensors are accessed from the engine bay hence, its as easy to remove the whole setup.

Edited 2 January, 2018 by themanwithnoaim

[GoneToBeemer]

And you can just turn the box off if you want to run standard, so as above it’s pointless. 

[themanwithnoaim]

In addition, I had a bent pin on a blanking connector, right PITA to fault find & the error messages were CRITICAL !!!

[j1mg]

Cheers, that’s what I thought. Thanks for the clarification. When I get back from a work trip I’ll get it installed. 

[war1]

I am also interested in this box but I would like to have the opinion that has installed it.

[GoneToBeemer]

4 hours ago, war1 said:

I am also interested in this box but I would like to have the opinion that has installed it.

 

I had one on my Diesel O3, and it’s a 5 minute job to fit - great results once installed. 

 

@themanwithnoaim has also had a couple too I believe, but they are harder to fit on the 2.0 TSI engines because of the position of one of the sensors.

 

[stever750]

I've done about 2.5k now with mine, mostly on setting 2+0 (or should that be 2-0...) with no strange behaviour or warning lamps. I've started using millers too, on the basis it should help keep the soot levels down. Doesn't do anything for performance that I can tell, and to really to verify effect on fuel economy 

Edited 9 January, 2018 by stever750

[j1mg]

How did people find it effected insurance?

I've been phoning around and people don't seem to really know what it is.

 

Got one good quote, but they want to see proof of my lowest quote to date, which was genuine, but I seem to be having trouble re-creating the quote.

[stever750]

Adrian Flux. 

[the_r_sole]

see with these boxes, can you have them in the car but switched off? or some kind of eco mode (thinking for the wife driving!)

[stever750]

Yes, takes no time to deactivate it. Or switch h it back on. 

[JohnnyType2]

4 hours ago, j1mg said:

How did people find it effected insurance?

I've been phoning around and people don't seem to really know what it is.

 

Got one good quote, but they want to see proof of my lowest quote to date, which was genuine, but I seem to be having trouble re-creating the quote.

 

added £50 to my insurance, i was pricing around and some didnt even mind it. Theres someone from adrian flux on here they are an extra £50 AFAIK.

[JohnnyType2]

the plug furthest to the left can be a PITA to remove as the clip is under the plug and there's not much room to slide your fingers.

[DAN@ADRIAN FLUX]

On 1/3/2018 at 03:31, j1mg said:

Cheers, that’s what I thought. Thanks for the clarification. When I get back from a work trip I’ll get it installed. 

Hi,

If you need any help with insurance at all then please feel free to drop me a line.

Regards,

Dan.

[j1mg]

Admiral quote is £100 more than my Privilege renewal, which doesn’t include the box. 

Adrian Flux are almost double. 

[j1mg]

2 hours ago, DAN@ADRIAN FLUX said:

Hi,

If you need any help with insurance at all then please feel free to drop me a line.

Regards,

Dan.

Happy to give you a call tomorrow.

Direct number or general number and ask for you?

[DAN@ADRIAN FLUX]

Hi there, if you don't mind calling the clubline - 0800 916 1288 and our quotes guys will guide you through.  There's no need to ask for me personally as I don't tend to do the quotes myself.

Thanks

 

Dan

[j1mg]

It's related, so I won't start a new thread.

 

Is there an easy way to remove the little storage door by the drivers knee?

As that would be a logical place to store the Pedal Box? But it's too tight to thread through whilst it's attached.

The wire should fit through niucely, but getting thte actual unit through is not working.

[pist0nbr0ke]

26 minutes ago, j1mg said:

It's related, so I won't start a new thread.

 

Is there an easy way to remove the little storage door by the drivers knee?

As that would be a logical place to store the Pedal Box? But it's too tight to thread through whilst it's attached.

The wire should fit through niucely, but getting thte actual unit through is not working.

 

Mine's in there 

 

From memory, drop the 'door' outwards, either by twisting it slightly to one side, squeezing the two sides inwards to release the catches, or I may have unclipped it at the two sides at the bottom first, sorry I can't remember exactly.

 

I know it only took 2 minutes with no tools! Will have a look later if I can.

[j1mg]

Finally got to drive the car after fitting the Tuning Box. I'm very happy with the difference.

Got a nice run to do on Sunday to my second home (The NEC), so am quite looking forward to that drive now.