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Old Jul 11, 2018 | 09:15 PM
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PE Valves Default Open?

I only drive my C43 with the PE valves open so I always have to press the button to open. Is there any way to have them default open on start?
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Old Jul 11, 2018 | 10:02 PM
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Duct tape the button down?
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Old Jul 11, 2018 | 10:02 PM
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You could probably unplug the connection to the valve under the car in the open position. Put some dielectric grease on the terminals and plug to keep it clean.
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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 12:28 AM
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Buy an asr module
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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by DVision44
Buy an asr module
This^^^...only way to default open valves.

Or u can do the long way which is hit the ignition without pressing brake and put the car into sport plus then start car.
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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by synergize
You could probably unplug the connection to the valve under the car in the open position. Put some dielectric grease on the terminals and plug to keep it clean.
DO NOT DO THIS! YOUR WILL THROW THE CAR INTO A SOFT LIMP MODE IMMEDIATELY! Synergize, who the hell gave you this idea? Come on man. Its all over the forum! Who needs the ASR module if you can just disconnect the valves and be done with it?!

The last 2 guys are right. You need the ASR module, which will keep it permanently open, or you can have it working as it works stock, or you can completely close it. All done through a remote. It has been advised to never use the fully closed position, even in comfort mode, the engine sees the backpressure and goes limp as well.

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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 09:35 AM
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Where do you buy this module?
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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 10:02 AM
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https://asr-component.de/home/41-kla...erung-rx1.html

Use google translate to translate the page. Or email : Info@asr-component.de. Daniel will be able to set you up.
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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by munis
DO NOT DO THIS! YOUR WILL THROW THE CAR INTO A SOFT LIMP MODE IMMEDIATELY! Synergize, who the hell gave you this idea? Come on man. Its all over the forum! Who needs the ASR module if you can just disconnect the valves and be done with it?!

The last 2 guys are right. You need the ASR module, which will keep it permanently open, or you can have it working as it works stock, or you can completely close it. All done through a remote. It has been advised to never use the fully closed position, even in comfort mode, the engine sees the backpressure and goes limp as well.

Is fully closed number 1 on the remote?

I always hit number 2 when I want it to be "normal"
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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 11:21 AM
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Number 1 is fully open
Number 2 is fully closed
Number 3 is stock
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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by munis
DO NOT DO THIS! YOUR WILL THROW THE CAR INTO A SOFT LIMP MODE IMMEDIATELY! Synergize, who the hell gave you this idea? Come on man. Its all over the forum! Who needs the ASR module if you can just disconnect the valves and be done with it?!

The last 2 guys are right. You need the ASR module, which will keep it permanently open, or you can have it working as it works stock, or you can completely close it. All done through a remote. It has been advised to never use the fully closed position, even in comfort mode, the engine sees the backpressure and goes limp as well.
I read it here: https://mbworld.org/forums/c450-c43-...d-working.html post# 7, the person disconnected the valve and said there was no errors. Plus, one person says you disconnect the valve then pull the fuse and the valve will stay open. What do you think about this?

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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by synergize
I read it here: https://mbworld.org/forums/c450-c43-...d-working.html post# 7, the person disconnected the valve and said there was no errors. What do you think?
It would have not given any CEL. But the car 100 percent went into soft limp. Which can be seen when scanning with a Xentry system. There would be a code saying Valve Actuator signal missing.
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Originally Posted by munis
Number 1 is fully open
Number 2 is fully closed
Number 3 is stock
O **** I have been putting my car on 2!!!!!

u have pm

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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 08:32 PM
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I have the ASR module as well, great little add on for doing exaxexa what you want. And ya, position 1 is fully open as Munis said.
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 08:59 PM
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Thanks everyone for the info. I’ll be getting the ASR.
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Jml0717
Thanks everyone for the info. I’ll be getting the ASR.
Your going to love it... Wait till u hear the pops and bangs with valves fully open!
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Old Jul 19, 2018 | 11:22 PM
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Can I check, can the ASR be also used for non-PE exhaust or is it just for the PE exhaust?
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 01:31 AM
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Can I check, can the ASR be also used for non-PE exhaust or is it just for the PE exhaust?
No will only work with PE exhaust
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 01:46 AM
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No will only work with PE exhaust
Thank you!
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 04:58 PM
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Even with the asr module you will still need to press the exhaust button to get any of the ECU induced cracks, pops etc
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 10:03 PM
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Even with the asr module you will still need to press the exhaust button to get any of the ECU induced cracks, pops etc
That pretty much defeats the purpose
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jonathan358
That pretty much defeats the purpose
It's also really not the case. Of course you don't get the crackles and pops in Comfort and Sport mode that's what Sport+ is for. You do get a deeper tone at low rpms in all the modes and it's obvious the valves are open without the button. It's easy to switch between the 3 modes on the remote and notice the difference.

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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 12:45 AM
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It's also really not the case. Of course you don't get the crackles and pops in Comfort and Sport mode that's what Sport+ is for. You do get a deeper tone at low rpms in all the modes and it's obvious the valves are open without the button. It's easy to switch between the 3 modes on the remote and notice the difference.
Well the difference between Sport and Sport+ is quite large, a lot of times I cruise in Sport but won't do Sport+ in the city. It has enough of the added effects for my "cool" factor.

I get that the deeper tone is a plus, however, the main selling point of the Performance Exhaust are the up/down shifts, crackles, and pops. Having to press the button for that is basically the same issue that the remote primarily tries to solve.
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jonathan358
Well the difference between Sport and Sport+ is quite large, a lot of times I cruise in Sport but won't do Sport+ in the city. It has enough of the added effects for my "cool" factor.

I get that the deeper tone is a plus, however, the main selling point of the Performance Exhaust are the up/down shifts, crackles, and pops. Having to press the button for that is basically the same issue that the remote primarily tries to solve.

If you are getting crackles and pops in Sport with the button then you will get the same effects without hitting the button. With the ASR the flaps are completely open all the time! The crackles and pops are due to the ECU programming and the flaps being open on the PE. Not the button! Ordinarily the flaps are only fully open at higher rpms. The module simply keeps them fully open, closed, or stock......
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 05:22 PM
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I'm not sure that's the case... At least with my car.

There is a huge difference between sport+/valves open/button off and sport+/valves open/button on.
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