auto mode change instructions incorrect

[xr8man83]

i was on aufalcons.com earlier just having a look around because i am new to the site and i stumbled opon a read in articles about AU XR auto mode change instructions so i had a look and thought that it was a great idea so i went and tried it but it didnt work maby there was a step missed out or somthing can anyone shed some light on this situation??

[Casper]

Just checked it.. its correct. Only variation is that the AU1's cluster doesnt show any confirmation.. but it does still work.

[xr8man83]

i must be doing somthing wrong i couldnt get anything but econ mode on mine nomater witch one i tried. econ mode would be the factory setting wouldnt it??

[Casper]

no, factory set is adapt. If you reset the ECU thats what it will return to.

[xr8man83]

oh ok i will keep trying when they say turn the ignition on that is the second bit just before you start the engine hey??

[Casper]

Yep, all the dash lights come on.

So its:
Stop the vehicle, apply Park Brake and turn Ignition Off (completely)

Apply Foot Brake and move gear selector to:

1 for Maximum Performance Mode
2 for Maximum Economy Mode
3 for Adaptive Shift Strategy

Turn the ignition On (till the dash lights up) and wait for the air bag warning light to turn off

Move the selector to "R" and wait for the segment on the cluster to confirm the mode selected:

(Not sure if you will see this in XR's only for T series)

PEF - Maximum Performance Mode
ECO - Maximum Economy Mode
ADP - Adaptive Shift Strategy

Return gear selector to "P" and start the engine.

[Kryton]

are you sure you havent had a replacement gearbox put in that doesnt have adaptive shift?

[Casper]

adaptive shift is ECU controlled. Any AU auto can do it if the ECU is an XR program.

[xr8man83]

na its the factory box i got it into econ mode when doin that procedure but i did it for performance and now its stuck i will keep trying dam econ

[Kryton]

Originally Posted by Casper

adaptive shift is ECU controlled. Any AU auto can do it if the ECU is an XR program.

makes more sense than a different gearbox.

[HLC]

so if i swapped the ecu in mine to an XR6 HP ecu, i could get adaptive shift?

[Casper]

Originally Posted by HLC

so if i swapped the ecu in mine to an XR6 HP ecu, i could get adaptive shift?

yep..

[S3SR]

im guessing only for auto's?

[clontarf_x]

I can't see how a Manual box can have its shift patterns controlled by a computer, so I'd say yes

[Casper]

Originally Posted by FALCONSR

im guessing only for auto's?

only if you have one of those arms from iRobot :

[xr8man83]

tried it over and over and no matter what i try i just keeps coming up with ecno

[AUIIForte]

Would this "Maximum Performace Mode" work on an standard AU Forte series 2 using the whole step by step procedure?

[HLC]

Originally Posted by AUIIForte

Would this "Maximum Performace Mode" work on an standard AU Forte series 2 using the whole step by step procedure?

only if you have "adaptive shift" which is controlled by the ECU.

so if you swapped your ECU for an XR6 HP ecu, then yeah you could have it.

[XR6-VCT-2000]

In the series 2 XR ( well in mine anyway ) , no matter what mode you select it will just flash 'econ' just to confirm a change has been made , no 'pwr' or 'adp' icon flashes when selecting these modes nor does an icon stays on the dash after selection, only when selecting economy the economy icon stay lit up on the dash/ there is no icon for adaptive or power mode .

cheers.

[Casper]

Its probably just the T series that it shows the actual selected mode. If I remember right the AU2/3 flashes a different number of times to dictate what mode its in.

[XR6-VCT-2000]

Originally Posted by Casper

Its probably just the T series that it shows the actual selected mode. If I remember right the AU2/3 flashes a different number of times to dictate what mode its in.

correct , and only flashes 'econ' a certian amount of times no matter what mode is selected. ;) . cheers mate

[ClassicAU]

so, if it is true that this mode is on a XR ECU, how hard is it to swap them over? I have only ever done ecu swaps on an EA, can i just do a straight swap on my AU, or will it suff up the security and keys?

[xr8man83]

Originally Posted by XR6-VCT-2000

In the series 2 XR ( well in mine anyway ) , no matter what mode you select it will just flash 'econ' just to confirm a change has been made , no 'pwr' or 'adp' icon flashes when selecting these modes nor does an icon stays on the dash after selection, only when selecting economy the economy icon stay lit up on the dash/ there is no icon for adaptive or power mode .

cheers.

yea that was what was hapining to mine and i did notice when i tried to put it economy mode that it stayed on the dash when i was driving. so if i do it for performance and the econ flashes when it is in reverse that doesnt meen that its not in econ so to speak and that its in performance or adaptive shift hey??

[XR6-VCT-2000]

Originally Posted by xr8man83

yea that was what was hapining to mine and i did notice when i tried to put it economy mode that it stayed on the dash when i was driving. so if i do it for performance and the econ flashes when it is in reverse that doesnt meen that its not in econ so to speak and that its in performance or adaptive shift hey??

Thats right , if you have no 'econ' dsiplay on the dash while driving then you either have it in performance or adaptive shift , cheers mate .

[xr8man83]

ta bud

[Autocade]

XR8MAN
Here is the Adaptive mode change procedure for AU2 from the manual
It just worked on mine a few minutes ago

ADAPTIVE SHIFT STRATEGY (WHERE FITTED)

1-Stop the vehicle, apply Park Brake and turn Ignition Off position(0)

2-Apply the foot brake and move gear selector to:
-1 for Maximum Performance Mode
-2 for Maximum Economy Mode
-3 for Adaptive Shift Mode

3-Turn the ignition Key to On (Position II) and wait for the air bag warning light to turn off

4-Move the selector to "R" (reverse)The ECON light will flash 3 times to indicate a successful mode change.

5-Return the gear selector to P (park) and start the engine
Observe the operation of the ECON light to confirm the programming of the correct mode

-One Flash after turning the key to On (Position II) - indicates Maximum Performance Mode is selected

-Continuous illumination - indicates Maximum Economy Mode is selected

-No illumination - indicates Adaptive Shift Mode is selected

6-Programmed modes will remain unless the EEC is reprogrammed as above or the vehicle battery power is removed

[Kryton]

i notice in the specs of the BA autos, it says adaptive shift.
would it be the same thing or is it just refering to the manual shift part of the auto?

[XR6-VCT-2000]

Originally Posted by davway

i notice in the specs of the BA autos, it says adaptive shift.
would it be the same thing or is it just refering to the manual shift part of the auto?

Yep the same , as in it adapts to your driving style / eg . drive it hard for a while and it will start reving the gear changes out harder , drive it like a grandpa and it will change gears early producing a smooth change.

[AUIII XR8 MAN]

Originally Posted by Autocade

XR8MAN
Here is the Adaptive mode change procedure for AU2 from the manual
It just worked on mine a few minutes ago

ADAPTIVE SHIFT STRATEGY (WHERE FITTED)

1-Stop the vehicle, apply Park Brake and turn Ignition Off position(0)

2-Apply the foot brake and move gear selector to:
-1 for Maximum Performance Mode
-2 for Maximum Economy Mode
-3 for Adaptive Shift Mode

3-Turn the ignition Key to On (Position II) and wait for the air bag warning light to turn off

4-Move the selector to "R" (reverse)The ECON light will flash 3 times to indicate a successful mode change.

5-Return the gear selector to P (park) and start the engine
Observe the operation of the ECON light to confirm the programming of the correct mode

-One Flash after turning the key to On (Position II) - indicates Maximum Performance Mode is selected

-Continuous illumination - indicates Maximum Economy Mode is selected

-No illumination - indicates Adaptive Shift Mode is selected

6-Programmed modes will remain unless the EEC is reprogrammed as above or the vehicle battery power is removed

Mine work fine using this method

[Mechan1k]

Originally Posted by AUIIForte

Would this "Maximum Performace Mode" work on an standard AU Forte series 2 using the whole step by step procedure?

To go to performance mode ... press the ECON button next to the shifter so the "ECON" display disappears off your cluster ... much easier.