Redd's Panda Power Module Install & Review (2.0L EcoBoost Tune)

[mdl20813]

This thing is the only car part I can remember giving me this much of an install headache. Has anyone been able to take a decent picture of the sensor harness “B” plugs into? Thought I had the right one but it wouldn’t push all the way in to lock. The one I circled is what I thought was right. Was trying to avoid taking the skid plates off from underneath but I don’t even see another sensor choice from the top right now

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[jewc75]

This thing is the only car part I can remember giving me this much of an install headache. Has anyone been able to take a decent picture of the sensor harness “B” plugs into? Thought I had the right one but it wouldn’t push all the way in to lock. The one I circled is what I thought was right. Was trying to avoid taking the skid plates off from underneath but I don’t even see another sensor choice from the top right now

I just got home. If no one else post a pic I will in a few.

 

[mdl20813]

I just got home. If no one else post a pic I will in a few.

Thanks. Panda says that is the correct sensor so I am a bit puzzled as to why I can't seem to get it pushed on all the way so that I can engage the lock tab on the connector

 

[TomMaverick]

Thanks. Panda says that is the correct sensor so I am a bit puzzled as to why I can't seem to get it pushed on all the way so that I can engage the lock tab on the connector

I haven't been impressed by the PPM thus far. Been playing around with different tune settings, 1-7 on each eco, sport and race mode on 93 octane with not much to be impressed by to be honest. In fact around town with the PPM disabled, I actually notice a bit better of drivability and power curves in lower speed environments. Thus far I'm not impressed and a bit disappointed with the outcome. I'm waiting for Panda to come out with the OTA tunes to see if that makes a difference. Otherwise I'll be tossing it in the bin or selling it off. Not worth it to me.

 

[mdl20813]

I haven't been impressed by the PPM thus far. Been playing around with different tune settings, 1-7 on each eco, sport and race mode on 93 octane with not much to be impressed by to be honest. In fact around town with the PPM disabled, I actually notice a bit better of drivability and power curves in lower speed environments. Thus far I'm not impressed and a bit disappointed with the outcome. I'm waiting for Panda to come out with the OTA tunes to see if that makes a difference. Otherwise I'll be tossing it in the bin or selling it off. Not worth it to me.

I got them to refund me store credit months ago and went with the Cobb Accessport instead. Huge difference and having the ability to tune the shifting behavior alone was worth it.

 

[TomMaverick]

I got them to refund me store credit months ago and went with the Cobb Accessport instead. Huge difference and having the ability to tune the shifting behavior alone was worth it.

Thanks! I will say they were responsive to my emails when I ordered the unit and seem like a good company. I've been thinking about the AP, however I might do that later down the road when my warranty is closer to the end. Either that or just bite the bullet and let the warranty go. LOL I really wish the PPM had a bit more punch and turbo control or power to it, especially in lower speeds and lighter throttle, normal traffic as they state everywhere that's what they were targeting for this product. The stock shifting characteristics on different modes I 100% agree has a bit to be desired as well.

 

[Superg0]

This is correct. The Power Module does not touch anything but the signals to the MAP sensors. It is invisible to the ECU. The computer can't log a change that it can't see.

Is there a 2024 version out yet?

 

[Nw_adventure]

I got them to refund me store credit months ago and went with the Cobb Accessport instead. Huge difference and having the ability to tune the shifting behavior alone was worth it.

Yes I could also use a shifting upgrade from stock -

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