Mechanic in San Diego?

[MsConduct]

Absolutely awesome!!! Thanks so much! Even if you don't want to do the differential work, I would love to have someone give me an opinion on what it might be. The rest of this month is kinda nuts for me, but I will PM you with my contact info and hopefully we can set up something. I'll need to figure out some logistics so I can leave the beast and get home.

I love this site!!!!!

[MSHardeman]

The power button really doesn't have any "noticeable" effect on the transmission. It really just adjust the shift points of the transmission so that it shifts at higher RPM's (it's not like a turbo boost ), so it might be working just fine. Try turning the power mode off and getting on the skinny pedal when you take off from a light. Notice at what RPM the transmission is shifting, then put it in power mode and do the same test. Does the tranny shift at a different spot (higher up in the RPM band)?

[JoFotoz]

What ^^^ Mark said

I figured we can go through that when we test out the diff

Jo

[bartmanS4]

Jo should be able to help with this but make sure you have a few more people to stand around and give advice.
Scott

[JoFotoz]

LMAO Scott....

I'll put up the "Stoop" sign, lay out some camping chairs, pour some cocktails......



Jo

[MsConduct]

Sounds like a good party to me!!!

And to think I was just about to consider selling the main attraction!

As for the Power button, I am sure it is not working. I used that button frequently, and can feel the difference in the way the VX acts with it on or off. It is doing nothing now, except turning on the light.

Indeed, I don't know whether the tranny rebuild knocked something loose or if maybe something just didn't get connected back up, or maybe it is just a weird coincidence. In any case, I do miss it, and want it back.

Looking forward to meeting more VXers and their opinions!

[bartmanS4]

Sorry man but as stated before the power button doesn't actually change anything in the tranny. It simply changes the shift commands sent to the tranny from the ECU. It really just allows the VX to remain in lower gear ranges at higher RPMs. I can't see how a transmission rebuild would effect this, you should be able to determine the shift point RPMs at gradual acceleration alternating power mode on and off.
Good luck and I'd like to be there to give Jo pointers Haha.
Cheers
Scott