An f-type that lost its soul - exhaust note problem
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An f-type that lost its soul - exhaust note problem
Hi All,
I just registered as a new member! Yesterday, I almost bought a 06/2015 f-type base model with active exhaust button, exactly spec'd how I like it.
However, during the testdrive, I noticed no auditive difference between exhaust button activated, dynamic mode, or sport mode. The engine tone was in all cases the same!
A few years ago I drove a friends V6S and remembered the "gunfire" when in dynamic - shifter in sport mode - exhaust activated. Yesterday I did the same thing, no pops or bangs on the overrun or downshifts.... and no difference if the exhaust is manual activated or deactivated.
I am confused because as far as I know the valves are springloaded in open position, so if a vacuum problem would exist, the exhaust should be in "popping" position...
The dealership is going to investigate before I buy. Anyone heard of such a specific problem?
Thx!
I just registered as a new member! Yesterday, I almost bought a 06/2015 f-type base model with active exhaust button, exactly spec'd how I like it.
However, during the testdrive, I noticed no auditive difference between exhaust button activated, dynamic mode, or sport mode. The engine tone was in all cases the same!
A few years ago I drove a friends V6S and remembered the "gunfire" when in dynamic - shifter in sport mode - exhaust activated. Yesterday I did the same thing, no pops or bangs on the overrun or downshifts.... and no difference if the exhaust is manual activated or deactivated.
I am confused because as far as I know the valves are springloaded in open position, so if a vacuum problem would exist, the exhaust should be in "popping" position...
The dealership is going to investigate before I buy. Anyone heard of such a specific problem?
Thx!
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During the first 8000 miles or so, the car is breaking in and the exhaust gets louder and more pronounced. However, at 23,000 miles, I would expect it to be as good as it's going to get. Depending on where you are located, there was a recent posts about the exhaust being toned down in certain areas of the world with a software update.
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During the first 8000 miles or so, the car is breaking in and the exhaust gets louder and more pronounced. However, at 23,000 miles, I would expect it to be as good as it's going to get. Depending on where you are located, there was a recent posts about the exhaust being toned down in certain areas of the world with a software update.
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The only one I know that supposedly affects the noise is H136 - Pass by Noise in Latched Special Programs Mode. It didn't make any difference to my noise when in Dymanic mode, but my neighbour thinks it's a bit quieter at low rpms in D. It also always reverts Dymanic mode to off after an ignition cycle (no 6 hour retention).
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However, have the car checked out just to make sure there isn't anything wrong with the valve actuators. If it's the software update, it's not likely you'll find a dealer to reverse it as it was likely applied for regional compliance.
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