Why I Uninstalled My $70 Ebay 9 Drive Throttle Controller! 2 year Review | Is It Worth Buying??

[@paulblackman889]

From my experiences when / if the I Drive unit causes your vehicle to go into limp mode it most likely is not the fault of the controller. Try looking at the condition of your "air Flow meter" plus if you are running an aftermarket EGR cheat lead, you will find that these two units do not communicate well with each other and will often go into fault mode. I would rather keep the throttle controller and loose the cheat lead. Find a different way to control your EGR: ECU ramp, Catch can, proper fitted blanking plates with sufficient venting so as the EGR still thinks its operating fully. Lots and lots of different options before you just stop using the controller.

[@Carfleet]

Ya I uninstalled it and no issues but I just installled a new one recently

[@sandobracewell-nmigroup982]

Thanks for the review. My BMW also is presently having the same issue. one day it just would not go up the hill until I floored the gas pedal. I have unplugged it but I have not disconnected it from behind the gas pedal yet because it still is not giving me full power yet. So I will completely disconnect it from the car and see what happens.

[@bethzarin6439]

I will replaced mine each year.. it's just 37 us dollar in my country (Philippines). I spend more diesel in my daily route than the cost of the controller.

[@capitalistwire]

I’m having the same issues it’s my EVC on my 2019 4Runner. Never had one issue with this module for 14 months - then, I moved into a new home and the driveway is on a steep incline. My 4Runner throttle doesn’t hardly work (limp mode seems like). I dialed down my EVC Controller from 3 (it’s normal setting for me) to 0 and now it’s doing it less but still, randomly, it’s doing that limp mode thing. I’m going to disconnect it today and see if that fixes my issue. Seems like it will. This truck has never once had any issues at all.

[@Carfleet]

Ya that’s weird seems similar to mine

[@ThatBoyMichael1]

Did it help?

[@render80]

Same issue on infiniti g35 It worked fine for about a year and then limp mode while i was driving on the highway during overtaking. After engine restart limp mode gone, throttle works fine. Disconnected it immediately. I thought maybe it happened because of the location - i kept it in the armrest glovebox , and when the ac is on it getting really cold there, but it seems that there is some internal problem.

[@Carfleet]

Super annoying

[@LilKing420s]

@Carfleet At what setting were you running the 9-Drive? A high setting could possibly trigger limp mode by pegging the throttle input at 100% or higher for a relatively long time (going "up the hill"). An ECU would likely see this as a stuck throttle and in turn activate limp mode to prevent physical damage. I don't know this for certain, but seems like a possible cause.

[@Carfleet]

I used it for the eco mode I never really put it into the higher modes So I’m not to sure and it was fine for a long time

[@GJJC13]

@@Carfleet Did the Eco mode actually improve your mpg?

[@Carfleet]

@@GJJC13 hard to say. I’d say it just makes you drive slower because you don’t get the power right away so it makes you feel like your driving civic haha

[@raymondsilva5440]

​@@Carfleet ummmm why would you buy this for eco mode? And then keep it in the truck for 2 years after not even realizing a difference? Weird bro

[@Carfleet]

@@raymondsilva5440 I kept it in eco mode for normal use sometimes switching it to get some speed as well it’s fun to use but after 2 years of no issues it started limping me

[@all73]

Same here I installed on 2017 Tacoma it worked great for about 2 years than the truck won’t accelerate anymore on the freeway sometimes or on any surface so yes it still turns on but there is something wrong internally . Rip 9 Drive

[@ThatBoyMichael1]

How did you get fix it?

[@all73]

@@ThatBoyMichael1 I didn't I just remove it from the truck is useless.

[@Romstar2]

@@all73 did your truck go back to accelerating normal ?

[@all73]

@@Romstar2 yes it still drives normal .

[@NerdyMeathead]

Some of these controllers if you try to switch modes during acceleration it will throw it into limp mode. Can you confirm that you were changing modes while driving?

[@Carfleet]

I wasn’t changing it while driving. it was when I was going up a hill

[@bL33ds]

Ur supposed to change modes while in park.

[@nathanburkhardt5308]

​@@Carfleetgoing up a hill means you were driving ....

[@Carfleet]

@@nathanburkhardt5308 I meant I didn’t change it while driving but the limp was thrown just as I was driving up a hill I didn’t touch the controller

[@nathanburkhardt5308]

@@Carfleet sorry makes sense ... I just installed mine today and may uninstall just because the effects doesn't really astound me

[@GeefromBC]

Good honest review. Not good to go limp you know lol 😂

[@Carfleet]

😂

[@drchangtorres]

I've had the SpeedForm Tc on my F150 for a couple of years. Now all of the sudden, it throws the wrench sign when I punch it. I unplugged it and all is fine, I just put it on sport mode now. But It was fun when it worked though.

[@benmo1882]

Thank you so much sir, It's good to know that it worked normally after it was unplugged. Definately getting one for my charger :)

[@Carfleet]

No problem!

[@PhillipScull]

I got mine as well and mine truck stalls out when I pushed the truck real hard and come to a stop No limp mode though. I've just put it in neutral and restart the truck. Sucks for racing ppl lol. Doing wonderful videos love your shit u post Ps keep up on the Oil change all the time on those hemi mine started to get a me Dick from the lifters because I didn't change the oil enough it's better to do it early instead of on time. I know it wasn't the tick from the exhaust.

[@Carfleet]

Thanks! Ya I’ve been keeping up with my oil changes I need to deal with my tick tho I can see my manifold bolts are snapped

[@rafaelalmo]

You can put it on the settings to normal mode or eco and should be the same as taking it out cause it depends on the mode you have it going up hill, throttle might be too sensitive and trigger limp mode.. I guess 🤷🏽‍♂️... not a mechanic, just a thought I have the same cheapo and works fine at the moment 🤞🏽

[@Carfleet]

I see what your saying but it worked fine for a long time then it had issues outta no where I hope yours doesn’t have the same issue

[@XxsteamerxX]

My thoughts as well. The throttle booster simply multiplies signal voltage from the pedal. so if you are WOT goin up that hill, then it's possible you have overloaded the ECU with "more throttle input" than it believes should be present.

[@sheepsterbro5813]

I keep mine off for school and work and crank it on cruise nights. It’s like having an “extra power” switch in your car for when you want it

[@Carfleet]

Ya it’s pretty cool

[@waynehuffman33]

When I installed mine I would have to unplug it and plug it back in every time I turn my truck off. Otherwise I had no throttle. I just got a new one figuring it wouldn't hurt to try again

[@UnwindingRoads]

Crazy that after 2 years it started happening.... Good review!

[@Carfleet]

Thanks Teddy! Ya it’s wack haha

[@loon3yloc174]

Mine did it before a year..

[@ThatBoyMichael1]

@@loon3yloc174how did you fix it?

[@ptester123]

mine threw a throttle voltage code and would not allow any input through the gas pedal. This is after 2 years of running it. just did it all of the sudden and as soon as i took it out, it ran fine. its now a paper weight i still hold on to for some reason.

[@Carfleet]

Seems to be a little trend around 2 years it stops working weird

[@jacobsebastien3910]

You hold on to it for the memories? Lol

[@johnnyhatesjazz7434]

Appreciate your review. 👍👍

[@BoostedVibes89]

ordered one today for my 18 charger so if it does ever going limp just uninstall and your back to normal correct?

[@Carfleet]

Ya exactly

[@SINYC02]

Any idea if these are compatible with hybrid cars? Thinking about them switching between gas/electric.

[@Carfleet]

I’m not sure but that’s a good question

[@andrewsunio8140]

How do you take it off? I lift the red tab but it's still not unplugging

[@Carfleet]

I think it’s the red tab then pull but I havnt had it for a few years

[@justinolford6836]

Same here.. wtf

[@sergateway]

I've had limp mode on my 05 dodge ram 1500 and I never had the throttle control. mechanic fixed it

[@rider93g]

It’s pretty good but doesn’t work for right now 859 but doesn’t run fits on 2012 ford f150

[@siddhantd7659]

works in all the cars with electronic accelerator?...example suzuki ertiga!!

[@Carfleet]

I believe so just need to find the one with the vehicles connector

[@CaptAcidTrip]

What setting were you using when that happened? Apparently they have an issue with using the eco mode, the same with pedal commander and other high dollar ones. Just curious

[@Carfleet]

I was on lower speed settings and it happened so I bumped it up and it’s still happened

[@CaptAcidTrip]

@@Carfleet ok just curious, I got one a few weeks ago and was wondering if it was the same issues with eco I've heard most people talk about. I haven't had issue myself.....knock on wood lol

[@justindwyer3832]

It probably burnt up. For $70 I'll buy one every year

[@blowfishes]

I’m not sure about these mods, but can’t you connect the module, make your adjustment, then disconnect the module and your car stays with that new setting? Yes… if you want to change things then you need to reinstall the module, but if you find a setting you prefer, then all is good.

[@JerzSo973]

I need Help Bad. I hate it. I cannot remove it myself. I’m not sure why 😢 I need a response. I even call American muscle and they said they cannot provide and answer 😭 I have the speedform throttle controller for my 22 charger

[@Carfleet]

There pretty simple to remove just 2 plugs

[@mzsinko0984]

I ordered the 9-Drive for my car a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT not knowing what it does, I stalled it in my car and I have had problems with it.

[@Carfleet]

Dang that sucks

[@mzsinko0984]

I ordered the 9-Drive for my car a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT not knowing what it actually* does, I installed it on my car and I haven’t* had any problems with it.

[@Carfleet]

@@mzsinko0984 oh ok hahaah

[@yohan4ws]

Limp mode.. what was the engine code ?? I was getting this ( and still am ) under load with my v6. Can't haul a camper in the half ton bed anymore... It was a cps code, replaced the sensor worked ok a bit then had it again. I adopted to putting truck into neutral and restarting engine on the fly to get out of limp. It's fine daily driving around the city, but when I was taking the coke highway and up to squamish last year from yyc to Vancouver it wasn't happy. Only thing I can think after seeing yours is if its the T harness interrupting the signal. Wish you'd have pulled the code to get a true diagnosis.

[@Carfleet]

Ya I didnt want to deal with it so just pulled it out

[@NAVYVETBASSKING]

Purchased same throttle mode, no issues yet.

[@NAVYVETBASSKING]

🤞🤞

[@jasondelacruz4486]

It definitely increased my gas consumption.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

My Original/Real "Pedal Commander" works Great on my Ram 2500 4x4 Hemi

[@warrenschultz2735]

Its seems like it is Dodge thing. Have on eco my 3.5 F150 eco..amazing mod ...kinda scary..

[@gilbertrios5283]

Are you installing a different throttle controller?

[@Carfleet]

No just took it out

[@juniorvato4279]

Mine went into limp bisket mode and started breaking everything … weird lol

[@Carfleet]

Damn that sucks

[@archelfrancisco]

Hi, very informative and complete information regarding the throttle controller, thank you, but I have a question I hope the admin or Carfleet can answer regarding safety issues, My question is what if the throttle controller's device suddenly fails? or the little wire cut? Do we still have the control of gas pedal? or it will be back to normal mode? Thank you for hoping Carfleet can enlighten us. thank you again!

[@Carfleet]

No problem My ram went into limp mode and you have like 50% throttle im not sure what would happen if it failed but I’d assume you’d go to limp mode before it fails? Not to sure

[@archelfrancisco]

@@Carfleet thank you

[@Yeetster138]

Mine started doing this after 2 years as well sadly

[@Carfleet]

I just made a video on the WindBooster one! Hoping it last longer

[@jacobnettles8400]

Hey I got a question so I have an 02 dodge 1500 4.7 do you know of a way I can give it some boost cause its slow I can only do 80 in the truck

[@Carfleet]

I’ve never had that issue but maybe the throttle controller could help?

[@lordowl3533]

Yeah, 4.7 shouldn't be slow. My 2012 4.7 will keep up with a hemi til about 55 mph and then the hemi will pull on me big time. Intake manifold gaskets are a pretty common issue on the 4.7 and that can definitely cause sluggishness due to improper air/fuel ratio. It can also cause awful gas mileage.

[@ericlyons2852]

What are you calling limp mode

[@Carfleet]

Won’t let me go past 50 little electric bolt on the dash

[@jonmcneil222]

I have seen some videos showing your product put there vehicle in limp mode 2 no ill pass on that.

[@lukegerard9009]

I’ve had one in my Raptor for about a year and am now having similar issues. It seems like since they intercept and manipulate the computer signals that they can potentially throw off everything in the CAN-bus system.

[@ThatBoyMichael1]

How did you end it up fixing it?

[@lukegerard9009]

@@ThatBoyMichael1 never did unfortunately. I ended up removing it and started making my own tunes so I could adjust the throttle how I wanted it.

[@gorgeousteaa2165]

I gotta question

[@Carfleet]

What’s the question

[@joshcontreras8941]

Mine did it like within 3 months of having it installed . I took that shit out and said fuck that lol

[@robertbauer1528]

After 2 years uninstall then reinstall and your good for another 2 years

[@Carfleet]

Didn’t even think about that

[@ThatGuyTyy]

Holy marfleezy customs

[@loon3yloc174]

Naw same thing happened to me with it and my homie has the commander and it did the same thing

[@CaptAcidTrip]

Yea they both have that issue, as well as the other $200-$300 throttle boosters

[@chikfidipoh6241]

Just a useless thing to put on your car. Its just give placebo effects. After you spend money ofcoz u will feel like u spend money for a right thing to put in your car. But its just your feeling. Nothing improved horse power or torque.

[@Carfleet]

It does what it’s suppose to it makes your throttle respond faster

[@CommentCorrector]

It’s not a placebo. It does as advertised

[@JerzSo973]

Someone please help me take this stupid shit off my car😩

[@Carfleet]

Watch a video on how to uninstall it from your car

[@JM-mp4dm]

Body lift 🤮

[@HvacFl]

No one cares about what you’ve done to the truck just get to the point of why you uninstalled it

[@Carfleet]

😎