K-Tuner available for 2019 RDX
#481
Instructor
Thank you, Padre Dave, for this and your other contributions (I've been a lurker for some time)
I have read about that but seemed to take longer than the anecdotal advice. Flashed Sunday night. Drove around the block a few times. Turned engine on and off at least 3 times. Woke up for work Monday morning; lights still on and could not switch mode selector. Drove 25 miles to work. When I got back in to go home, everything was clear. Comfort mode feels like butter. Was just worried since it seemed to be taking longer than everyone else.
Safe travels, everyone
-RC
I have read about that but seemed to take longer than the anecdotal advice. Flashed Sunday night. Drove around the block a few times. Turned engine on and off at least 3 times. Woke up for work Monday morning; lights still on and could not switch mode selector. Drove 25 miles to work. When I got back in to go home, everything was clear. Comfort mode feels like butter. Was just worried since it seemed to be taking longer than everyone else.
Safe travels, everyone
-RC
The following users liked this post:
Padre Dave (06-24-2021)
#482
I have question seeing if anyone can help, I just got my ktuner and flashed stage 1 but I don't remember if my driving mode was in comfort or sport, I wanted to know if when you do the flash does it optimize all modes or just that specific one I was in?
sorry if this is a newbie question
sorry if this is a newbie question
The following users liked this post:
Padre Dave (06-24-2021)
#483
Expanse me
I have question seeing if anyone can help, I just got my ktuner and flashed stage 1 but I don't remember if my driving mode was in comfort or sport, I wanted to know if when you do the flash does it optimize all modes or just that specific one I was in?
sorry if this is a newbie question
sorry if this is a newbie question
that is what I understand considering the ecu you burned has one set of data.
btw, go ahead and burn stage 2….
The following 2 users liked this post by Funz51:
Oil Stain (06-25-2021),
Padre Dave (06-24-2021)
#485
Racer
Nope, no other mods required. I don’t know why they have a Stage 1…..I did that too. So, I thought, if Stage 1 is good, maybe Stage 2 is awesome! Yep, pretty much.
The following users liked this post:
KSeriesTuner (06-29-2021)
#486
#487
Expanse me
The following users liked this post:
Padre Dave (06-30-2021)
#489
Expanse me
Have fun!
#490
stage 2 feels like a different car,
there seems to be more power even every gear but still didnt fix the delay when from stop and go immediately, there is still that lag....or maybe my pedal is not mashed down enough?
there seems to be more power even every gear but still didnt fix the delay when from stop and go immediately, there is still that lag....or maybe my pedal is not mashed down enough?
#491
And the ecu will limit boost in 1/2 gears as a torque management safety system
k tuner does not have the tables for this to adjust yet-
hopefully soon
#493
Expanse me
I find to help with that annoying 'tranny' delay, i do a tranny reset, which you can find on the site, it has been posted a couple times. it involves holding down the throttle with the car off for a minute or two in a short process.
Next suggestion, while driving, if you are not in S+ mode, and real slow or stopped, tap either paddle just before you hit the gas. it helps alot. Also, I use the brake stop feature. I find coming off that brake stop there is never a delay, and it moves pretty quickly.
good luck. let us know what you experience.
#494
Drifting
...
Next suggestion, while driving, if you are not in S+ mode, and real slow or stopped, tap either paddle just before you hit the gas. it helps alot. Also, I use the brake stop feature. I find coming off that brake stop there is never a delay, and it moves pretty quickly.
....
Next suggestion, while driving, if you are not in S+ mode, and real slow or stopped, tap either paddle just before you hit the gas. it helps alot. Also, I use the brake stop feature. I find coming off that brake stop there is never a delay, and it moves pretty quickly.
....
The following 2 users liked this post by JB in AZ:
Padre Dave (06-30-2021),
tecwerks (07-10-2021)
#495
i dont know how to mess with the settings, dont want to mess stuff up
on my previous car (golf r) I had it tuned via a tuner...this is all new to me, thanks for the info definitely want to try to adjust those settings just to know if there is a difference
on my previous car (golf r) I had it tuned via a tuner...this is all new to me, thanks for the info definitely want to try to adjust those settings just to know if there is a difference
#499
Advanced
![](https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazine.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210418_104633_8811714778deaedaee79def990069439f11d068a.jpg)
![](https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazine.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210418_104647_928a5b01904f9ebaad06757b33c42009395a040b.jpg)
![](https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazine.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210416_161608_04aee9f0791eb707eae9be7d13ee9623d8e63175.jpg)
![](https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazine.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210320_135117_84cc3516475d4937147a0e7034eb1ac1494a915d.jpg)
![](https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazine.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210427_115337_75232801a7693f5c3b0bfedd0a40da40e9d4d349.jpg)
#503
Expanse me
there is no correct way. Just a way you like it. One pedal up for me is good. Otherwise a bit too sensitive. I cannot tell much changing the response. I always max out the target since I do not want anything slowing me down!
The following users liked this post:
KSeriesTuner (07-08-2021)
#505
Expanse me
Now, go another 100 miles and see what it is....lol
#506
#507
The vehicle was just filled with gas so I'd expect driving 45-70 mph for 30.7 miles to avg 27.4 or better on the instant MPG reading. (this is not going to be an accurate interpretation of the end result)
#511
Advanced
Question for K-tuner users who have gotten dealer service:
I'm going in to have the "limp-mode" TSB done. All I need to do is flash back to factory, correct? Or do I need to unlock the k-tuner from the ecu? Want to make sure I'm doin it right. Thanks.
I'm going in to have the "limp-mode" TSB done. All I need to do is flash back to factory, correct? Or do I need to unlock the k-tuner from the ecu? Want to make sure I'm doin it right. Thanks.
The following users liked this post:
BerwynBill (07-19-2021)
#513
Racer
I have taken mine into the dealer for service on the ECU issue I had and it carried the Stage 2 Tune. No issues, and they did the update I couldn't download with the tune in place. It is not that hard to flash back and forth, but after accidentally screwing my ECU up a couple years ago, I don't go messing with it as much these days.
Plus, if the update involves a flash, they will likely do it anyway, so I would be interested in checking to see if your tune is still active when you get home.
Plus, if the update involves a flash, they will likely do it anyway, so I would be interested in checking to see if your tune is still active when you get home.
The following users liked this post:
BerwynBill (07-19-2021)
The following users liked this post:
KSeriesTuner (07-21-2021)
#517
I just flashed last night feels good pulls much better on the highway so before I was averaging 20.5-21.5 mpg mixed use but majority highway and some spirited back roads. measured over 350 miles final 21.3 mpg. trying really hard i could get 22-23mpg on average highway. I reset my mpg after flashing and looks to be a large bump in mpg gains also seems to shift less during elevations where it would drop gears when going up hill sort of speak. right now I am floating at 27.6 mpg I'll report back but I can already tell this is a nice mpg gain simply for remaining in its top gear and gliding easier at lower rpm.
I am looking for more power I am use to powerful cars so I wasn't wowed by the flash anyone do any custom tuning I would imagine that jump would make me happy. It drives well but I want more punch. Do the Turbo Responsiveness and Boost Target Ramp make a big difference level 1 vs MAX? I set all of them at level 1 to start
I am looking for more power I am use to powerful cars so I wasn't wowed by the flash anyone do any custom tuning I would imagine that jump would make me happy. It drives well but I want more punch. Do the Turbo Responsiveness and Boost Target Ramp make a big difference level 1 vs MAX? I set all of them at level 1 to start
The following 2 users liked this post by jeffrey sousa:
Frecks82 (08-19-2021),
KSeriesTuner (08-19-2021)
#518
Each level will make a good amount of difference and contributes to overall drive feel, which it appears you like. You can definitely get more power with custom tuning or even an off the shelf option that pushes further than the KTuner basemaps.
The following users liked this post:
KSeriesTuner (08-21-2021)
#520
Anyone see this weird Ktuner Stage 3 tune? What is this...and why is it so much cheaper than Ktuner Stage 2?
https://www.phearable.net/tuning-sof...-2l-turbo.html
https://www.phearable.net/tuning-sof...-2l-turbo.html