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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383  
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It does what it says on the box!!
Unplug it and go for a drive.... see if you can tell the difference  |
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22nd Jul 2016 11:55am |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
you find that it has been wired in red plug of ECU if you unplug my not start
 Click image to enlarge uk agents Van Aaken http://www.crdtechnology.com/tag/van-aaken-diesel-smart-box/ |
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22nd Jul 2016 12:17pm |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971 
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That's a cheap and cheerful/nasty way of getting more power from the engine. Like a remap in outcome but much more crude and with the potential for more things to go wrong.
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22nd Jul 2016 12:26pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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It's the same as the old 'Twisted' boxes, you could unplug them and you'll still be able to drive as normal..just slower.
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22nd Jul 2016 1:19pm |
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| Funkster Member Since: 02 Mar 2016 Location: London Posts: 32
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Thanks for the Guided Tour! |
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22nd Jul 2016 1:19pm |
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| Leviathan Member Since: 24 Oct 2015 Location: Staffs Posts: 248
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I wouldnt trust it.
Probably made by the company of the villain on the left in this picture, on MARS!! [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  |
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22nd Jul 2016 3:49pm |
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| Funkster Member Since: 02 Mar 2016 Location: London Posts: 32
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I'd be more worried if it was designed by the guy on the right!
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22nd Jul 2016 3:58pm |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
Click image to enlarge |
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22nd Jul 2016 4:54pm |
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| Disco_Mikey Member Since: 16 Nov 2014 Location: Dundee Posts: 532  
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When you understand how "Tuning Boxes" work, you will soon remove it
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22nd Jul 2016 6:19pm |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826 
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I've got the same box on my TD5. It's been on for 13 years and I haven't had any issues with it.
Sadly, whoever fitted it connected it with those loathsome click lock connectors. I've thought about taking it off and getting a proper remap, but I'd want to replace the damaged wiring loom. Not sure how easy that would be. Cheers Simon |
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23rd Jul 2016 6:22am |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826
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Is there any direct experience of what goes wrong or what damage these boxes cause..? Cheers Simon |
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23rd Jul 2016 6:25am |
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| Disco_Mikey Member Since: 16 Nov 2014 Location: Dundee Posts: 532
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All they do is ramp up the fuel pressure on CR engines, and inject more fuel.
Not a problem in itself, if it can introduce extra air to cope with the extra fuel. If it can't, the EGTs start to increase, which can result in melted pistons... |
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23rd Jul 2016 1:32pm |
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| Funkster Member Since: 02 Mar 2016 Location: London Posts: 32
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So she's going in for a service and a few minor leak-busting tweaks tomorrow.
What to do with the magic box?! A. Leave it as it is. The performance seems great and so why worry? B. Remove the box. The thought of melting my new toy does not appeal! C. Throw the box in the village pond... If it floats it be witchcraft! |
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26th Jul 2016 10:24pm |
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| taazzukcb Member Since: 30 Aug 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 663 
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Mine had a Van Aaken box on when I bought it. Was on it for near enough 60-70,000 miles I'm lead to believe by previous owner.
Mine came off when I got all the nice bits added with a remap to suit. The early generation boxes all came with the scotch locks. Later ones had a pre-made loom once the plugs where readily available. |
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27th Jul 2016 10:01am |
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