Removing synergy 2 box

Kennarf · 25th June 2017, 10:44

Hello!

I've just got a r75 CDT connoisseur, and am working through the standard niggles - bonnet cable, handbrake etc with the help of the info here.

The car came with the synergy 2 box fitted. Unfortunately my current insurer is asking silly money to include this mod, so in the short term I'd like to remove it before I get round to getting a new insurer.

I've followed the excellent installation tutorial in reverse, but am a bit stumped by the two connectors by the MAF near the oil cap. Were these previously connected to each other? Would the wiring have been removed in the initial install, and do I need to buy the missing wiring?

Thanks,

Kenny

BigJohn · 25th June 2017, 10:55

The Synergy 2 is a simple plug in device with no removal of orginal wiring so the two connectors you mention can now be re-connected. Personally I would ditch the Synergy and look at a 160 remap from the likes of Phil T4, Marinabrian and Big Russ on here

HarryM1BYT · 25th June 2017, 10:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kennarf

Hello!

I've followed the excellent installation tutorial in reverse, but am a bit stumped by the two connectors by the MAF near the oil cap. Were these previously connected to each other? Would the wiring have been removed in the initial install, and do I need to buy the missing wiring?

Thanks,

Kenny

Yes, just unplug that loom cable from the Synergy, and the Synergy from the MAF, then plug the loom plug directly to the MAF. Note/ mark the plugs before you begin, because the plugs fit in both orientations.

The Synergy just fits in series with the MAF, to enable it to distort the values fed to the engine ECU.

Kennarf · 25th June 2017, 15:16

Thanks for your replies, all really helpful and much appreciated. I'll make sure I mark the plugs up when I get onto this later.

Will give the remap some thought, sounds a more sensible option long term.

Rogue · 25th June 2017, 15:19

I can certainy recommend the remap.... It transforms the car

macafee2 · 25th June 2017, 16:52

if your insurance company wont cover a synergy I doubt they would cover a re-map.
some may suggest not telling them, i'm not one of them. If you mod your car tell the insurance company, if you are not willing to pay the premium, don't mod the car

Adrian flux have covered my re-map and other mods

macafee2

beededea · 25th June 2017, 18:41

Can I have the Synergy please?

grivas · 25th June 2017, 21:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJohn

The Synergy 2 is a simple plug in device with no removal of orginal wiring so the two connectors you mention can now be re-connected. Personally I would ditch the Synergy and look at a 160 remap from the likes of Phil T4, Marinabrian and Big Russ on here

I would not be too hasty to 'ditch' as you put it the Synergy it is in point of fact an excellent tuning box, works very well and provides a reliable increase in both power and torque that is perfectly usable in real world driving, most importantly it is transferable.

Look for another insurer, and enjoy the car. However you must decide which way to go.

Kennyeth · 26th June 2017, 07:21

It is worth about £60 so don`t chuck it in the bin

Ken.

Avulon · 26th June 2017, 10:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by beededea

Can I have the Synergy please?

beat me to it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kennyeth

It is worth about £60 so don`t chuck it in the bin

Ken.

That much??

25th June 2017, 10:44	#1
Kennarf Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Macclesfield Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Removing synergy 2 box Hello! I've just got a r75 CDT connoisseur, and am working through the standard niggles - bonnet cable, handbrake etc with the help of the info here. The car came with the synergy 2 box fitted. Unfortunately my current insurer is asking silly money to include this mod, so in the short term I'd like to remove it before I get round to getting a new insurer. I've followed the excellent installation tutorial in reverse, but am a bit stumped by the two connectors by the MAF near the oil cap. Were these previously connected to each other? Would the wiring have been removed in the initial install, and do I need to buy the missing wiring? Thanks, Kenny

25th June 2017, 15:19	#5
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,645 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	I can certainy recommend the remap.... It transforms the car __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

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25th June 2017, 10:55	#2
BigJohn Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 609 Thanks: 518 Thanked 162 Times in 104 Posts	The Synergy 2 is a simple plug in device with no removal of orginal wiring so the two connectors you mention can now be re-connected. Personally I would ditch the Synergy and look at a 160 remap from the likes of Phil T4, Marinabrian and Big Russ on here

25th June 2017, 15:16	#4
Kennarf Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Macclesfield Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks for your replies, all really helpful and much appreciated. I'll make sure I mark the plugs up when I get onto this later. Will give the remap some thought, sounds a more sensible option long term.

25th June 2017, 16:52	#6
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	if your insurance company wont cover a synergy I doubt they would cover a re-map. some may suggest not telling them, i'm not one of them. If you mod your car tell the insurance company, if you are not willing to pay the premium, don't mod the car Adrian flux have covered my re-map and other mods macafee2

25th June 2017, 18:41	#7
beededea Regular poster 75 connie tourer, MGZT-T Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Aylsham Posts: 99 Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Can I have the Synergy please?

26th June 2017, 07:21	#9
Kennyeth This is my second home No more Rover Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Posts: 5,881 Thanks: 1,625 Thanked 1,308 Times in 998 Posts	It is worth about £60 so don`t chuck it in the bin Ken.