{"product_id":"afm-dfm-vcm-disabler-gmc-canyon-2015-2018-afm-dfm-disabler","title":"GMC Canyon 2015-2018 3.6L V6 AFM\/DFM Disabler","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis AFM\/DFM disabler plugs into the OBD-II port of the 2015–2018 GMC Canyon. Its job is to keep the engine running on all cylinders instead of dropping into the reduced-cylinder mode that GM's Active Fuel Management uses at light load. Installation is plugging it in. Nothing is spliced, flashed or removed from the engine, and the factory system resumes as soon as the module is unplugged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVehicles, years and engines\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fitment table for this part (all rows marked 100% fitment match):\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e2015–2018 GMC Canyon: 3.6L V6\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm that your exact engine is the one in the table and that it uses cylinder deactivation. The RPO label and the VIN engine digit are the reliable ways to check, and support can confirm from a VIN.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow GM cylinder deactivation works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGM's cylinder deactivation saves fuel by running the engine on fewer cylinders during light-load cruising. The switch is controlled by the engine computer. The module talks to the vehicle through the OBD-II port and keeps that reduced-cylinder mode from being selected, so all cylinders stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy people turn AFM off\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe usual complaints are a drone or shudder in reduced-cylinder mode, a slight hesitation when the engine switches back, and a general wish to keep the valvetrain doing the same thing all the time. With the module installed, the engine stays in full-cylinder mode, so those transitions stop. Expect light-load fuel economy to be closer to an engine without AFM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScan tools and inspections\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it occupies the OBD-II port, unplug the module before connecting a scan tool, an insurance logger or an emissions-test probe, then plug it back in afterwards. Make sure it sits clear of your left knee and the pedals, and that the housing is fully seated in the port.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiagnose existing problems first\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the oil at the correct level and grade before and after installation. AFM lifters and their solenoids are oil-pressure operated, so an engine that is low on oil or running the wrong grade should be sorted out first. The module stops the switching, but it is not a substitute for maintenance or for repairing an engine that already has a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat changes when you drive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect steadier behavior at part throttle and no change at wide-open throttle. Towing and hill climbing were already mostly done on all cylinders, so the biggest change is during relaxed cruising. Average fuel economy may drop slightly depending on how much of your driving is light-load highway time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlug-in module vs. a mechanical AFM delete\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mechanical AFM delete swaps the deactivating lifters (and often the camshaft and lifter oil manifold) for non-AFM parts and requires a tune afterwards. A tune alone can switch AFM off in software. This module works through the OBD-II port instead, so the engine hardware and its calibration stay stock. That makes it the easiest option to reverse, and the right one only when the engine is mechanically healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaintenance still matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOil level and quality are worth watching on any AFM engine, because the deactivation hardware is hydraulic. Check the dipstick at fuel stops on high-mileage engines, follow GM's specified oil grade, and address oil-pressure warnings immediately. None of that changes with the module installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment check\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour model year, model and engine match a row in the table (2015–2018 GMC Canyon).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook up the engine RPO code. Older GM vehicles print it on the Service Parts Identification sticker, often in the glovebox; 2018 and newer GM models carry it in a QR code on the driver-side B-pillar label. You can also read the 8th digit of the VIN, which is the engine code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo check-engine light is on, and oil level and pressure are normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the vehicle has an engine swap, an aftermarket tune or a replacement engine computer, contact support first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions: support@automotivebypass.com with your VIN.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment table with engine codes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne row per year. The last column shows which AFM-equipped GM engine codes match that year and engine size:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAFM codes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eListing note\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanyon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6L V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirm by VIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Fitment Match | OEM-Grade Quality | Plug \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanyon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6L V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirm by VIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Fitment Match | OEM-Grade Quality | Plug \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanyon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6L V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLGZ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Fitment Match | OEM-Grade Quality | Plug \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanyon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6L V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLGZ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Fitment Match | OEM-Grade Quality | Plug \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAfter-install checks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck-engine light after fitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unplug the module, read the code and contact support with the code and the VIN.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine still feels like it is switching modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the module is fully seated in the port and that the engine code is an AFM engine listed for this vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScan tool will not connect:\u003c\/strong\u003e The module occupies the port; remove it while the tool is in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTicking or misfire continues:\u003c\/strong\u003e That is a mechanical or ignition fault. The module prevents switching; it does not repair hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere AFM came from\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGM first sold cylinder deactivation in 1981 with the Cadillac V8-6-4. The modern system was announced in 2003 as Displacement on Demand and reached production on the 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and XUV with the 5.3L V8, followed by the 5.3L LS4 in the Impala SS, Monte Carlo SS and Pontiac Grand Prix GXP. Renamed Active Fuel Management, it spread across GM's Gen IV and EcoTec3 truck engines. For the 2019 Silverado, GM introduced Dynamic Fuel Management, based on Tula Technology's Dynamic Skip Fire, which can deactivate cylinders individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe hardware behind AFM\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn AFM engine has a solenoid valve assembly in the engine valley cover. Its solenoids send pressurized oil to special hydraulic roller lifters (supplied by Eaton and Delphi) on the deactivating cylinders, which then stop opening the valves. Because the system runs on oil pressure, oil quality matters: worn-out anti-foam additives, the wrong viscosity or overdue changes can delay the oil signal and upset the switching. The module stops the switching; the oil system still needs proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePublished ratings for these engines\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished output and key features of the relevant engines. Exact ratings depend on the vehicle and model year:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRPO code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTorque\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompression\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLGZ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e308 hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e275 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV6, AFM, VVT, direct injection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstall prep checklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScan the engine for stored codes and note any misfire or AFM solenoid codes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the oil level and confirm the grade matches GM's specification for your engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch the ignition off before inserting the module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocate the OBD-II port under the driver-side dash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush the module in until it is fully seated and sits clear of your knee and the pedals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart the engine and let it idle before driving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake a drive at steady light throttle, where AFM used to engage, and confirm the engine stays on all cylinders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLGZ service notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGM's service notes for the 2017-on LGZ describe a variable-displacement, dual-pressure oil pump located inside the oil pan and specify dexos1 5W-30. The engine drives through the 8L45 eight-speed automatic. AFM on this engine is hydraulically switched, so oil grade and level still matter after the module is installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe V6 question\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGM built several 3.6L V6 versions, and only some have AFM. The LGX (2016-on Camaro) and the LGZ (2017-on Colorado and Canyon) both use direct injection, variable valve timing and Active Fuel Management, running on four cylinders at light load (cylinders 2 and 5 are shut down on the LGX). The LFX, used in the 2015–2016 Colorado and Canyon, and the LFY in the 2018 Traverse and Enclave do not have AFM. Your RPO code settles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGlossary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoD:\u003c\/strong\u003e Displacement on Demand, the original name for AFM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPID label:\u003c\/strong\u003e Service Parts Identification label listing the RPO codes on pre-2018 GM vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAFM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Fuel Management, GM's cylinder deactivation system on the engines covered here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIN 8th digit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The VIN character that identifies the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDFM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dynamic Fuel Management, the system on 2019-on L84 and L87 engines that can deactivate cylinders individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRPO code:\u003c\/strong\u003e GM's three-character option code; engine codes begin with L.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOBD-II port:\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard diagnostic connector under the dash on every US vehicle since 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich GMC Canyon years and engines does it fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fitment table lists GMC Canyon 2015–2018 with 3.6L V6. Match your exact year and engine to a row before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it plug into the OBD-II port on the GMC Canyon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It plugs into the OBD-II port under the dash. There is no wiring or splicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I go back to factory AFM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Unplug the module and the factory cylinder-deactivation strategy works again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fix lifter noise or misfires?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Those are mechanical or electrical faults that need their own diagnosis and repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I tell which engine my GMC Canyon has?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the 8th digit of the VIN or the RPO codes on the Service Parts Identification label (QR code on the door-pillar label on 2018 and newer GM models).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it change anything when towing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder heavy load, such as towing up a grade, AFM already keeps all cylinders running. The difference shows up during lighter cruising between climbs, where the engine no longer drops cylinders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much fuel does AFM save?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEPA-test estimates published for GM's system are about 5.5–7.5%, with the benefit coming from light-load cruising. Keeping all cylinders active gives up part of that, depending on how you drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to remove it for an emissions test or scan tool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It uses the diagnostic port, so unplug it while the port is needed and plug it back in afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need it if my engine already has an AFM delete?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. An engine with the AFM hardware removed and a matching tune no longer deactivates cylinders, so the module has nothing to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work on 2019 and newer trucks with Dynamic Fuel Management?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly the vehicles and engines in this listing's fitment table are covered. DFM on the 2019-on Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 (5.3L L84, 6.2L L87) is a different system, so do not assume coverage outside the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it add horsepower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It keeps all cylinders active; it does not change the engine tune.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a tune or ECU reflash required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The module plugs into the OBD-II port and does not rewrite the engine computer's software.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard shipping inside the lower 48 states costs nothing; allow 1–2 business days of handling plus 3–4 in transit. Returns need approval first and must be requested within 45 days. Approved returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee, with return shipping paid by the customer. A 3-year limited warranty applies. 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