Does the PowerMax3 or PowerMax Competition do timing advance?
– The PowerMax3 and PowerMax Competition do not directly do timing advance. Under steady state conditions, such and cruising on the highway, when the PowerMax adds power the ECM will compensate and cut power to keep the power constant for a constant load. When the ECM cuts power, it will advance timing (to reduce emissions). After installing a Pac-Brake (or other brand), the PowerMax quits working right, the remote blanks out when the power is turned on. – You need to install a 1N4004 diode between the power wire that activates the brake solenoid and ground. Connect the end that does not have a silver stripe to ground.Some Radio Shack stores will have this diode, Catalog #276-1103. Or try www.jameco.com or www.mouser.com. Regarding the PowerMaxCR for 2003 – 2005 5.
– The PowerMax3 and PowerMax Competition do not directly do timing advance. Under steady state conditions, such and cruising on the highway, when the PowerMax adds power the ECM will compensate and cut power to keep the power constant for a constant load. When the ECM cuts power, it will advance timing (to reduce emissions). After installing a Pac-Brake (or other brand), the PowerMax quits working right, the remote blanks out when the power is turned on. – You need to install a 1N4004 diode between the power wire that activates the brake solenoid and ground. Connect the end that does not have a silver stripe to ground.Some Radio Shack stores will have this diode, Catalog #276-1103. Or try www.jameco.com or www.mouser.com.
