Neutral with the paddles

Huecifer · 2022-04-27T23:01:06-0400

I've never really considered any software mods until I read this:

Added Neutral to paddle shifters! (EU settings)

As many of you know and lament, NAFTA Giulias that have paddle shifters do not have the full functionality seen in non-NAFTA regions. Specifically pulling on both pedals doesn't shift into neutral, and once in neutral pulling on the right paddle doesn't get you back in drive. Thanks to Shpuncik...

www.giuliaforums.com

🙀🎉

My assumption is that the programming and function would work the same on the Stelvio, right?

ALFAOFFROAD · 2022-04-28T06:17:43-0400

Find out!

Just in case, be sure you know all the changes to reverse them. Long as you do that it shouldn't hurt anything even if it doesn't work.

shpuncik · 2022-04-28T09:09:26-0400

it works on Stelvio just as on Giulia.

tibimakai · 2022-04-28T11:02:34-0400

Any extra steps with SGW cars?
Thanks for this, it is a great option!!
Mazda CX5 had neutral from factory, but not the Alfa. It is great to have it back.
I will have to wait a bit, to do this. I still have remote issues, and I may have to go back to the dealer.

Stelvio Ti Sport AWD · 2022-04-28T12:47:28-0400

so in order to do this you need the proxy alignment tool and the MES software on a PC correct? Nothing else?

tibimakai · 2022-04-28T12:53:26-0400

Shpuncik, the car has to sit on level ground, when the proxy is done?

shpuncik · 2022-04-28T13:53:25-0400

tibimakai said:
Any extra steps with SGW cars?

apart from a lot of swearing in Italian, getting your arm cut like you were fighting feral tomcat while connecting SGW it's pretty straight forward.

Stelvio Ti Sport AWD said:
so in order to do this you need the proxy alignment tool and the MES software on a PC correct? Nothing else?

MES software (I use PC version), OBD adapter, blue/grey adapters and SGW for later cars. can't tell anything about iOS version of MES as never used it.

tibimakai said:
Shpuncik, the car has to sit on level ground, when the proxy is done?

as I wrote in original post you don't need to run any adaptations after this mod so it doesn't matter if you do it upside down. rumifaizer was a bit too cautious

if proxi alignment was successful you're good to go. bear in mind 4.7R1 version has bug and won't finish proxi on ABS unit so either use latest 4.8 or downgrade to 4.6 version.

tibimakai · 2022-04-28T14:51:42-0400

I took care of the SGW, I have ripped it out of it's place(removed one bolt on the left side), and now it sits nicely behind the little drawer for sunglasses, together with the S/S disabler.

I'm left now, with an extra set of extension cables.

Stelvio Ti Sport AWD · 2022-05-02T12:44:42-0400

If anyone in the DFW area wouldn't mind doing this to my Stelvio I'm sure we can strike up a deal.
I don't have the necessary tools and know how to do this on my lonesome

Kannassee · 2022-09-23T07:09:23-0400

Can you shift it to neutral with the paddles with the car is still moving. lets say like going downhill??

shpuncik · 2022-09-23T08:05:39-0400

Kannassee said:
Can you shift it to neutral with the paddles with the car is still moving. lets say like going downhill??

don't remember trying with paddles but with shifter you can shift to neutral while moving.

Kannassee · 2022-09-23T08:52:16-0400

shpuncik said:
don't remember trying with paddles but with shifter you can shift to neutral while moving.

Wow never knew about that one….I always was worried that I may damage the transmission….thanks for letting me know!!!

shpuncik · 2022-09-23T09:02:24-0400

Kannassee said:
Wow never knew about that one….I always was worried that I may damage the transmission….thanks for letting me know!!!

it's programmed pretty much foolproof. you can't put it into R or P when car is moving. you can put car into P when speed is less than 5km/h I think.

Alfatrooper · 2022-09-23T12:57:07-0400

Kannassee said:
Can you shift it to neutral with the paddles with the car is still moving. lets say like going downhill??

Yes, from either manual mode or auto, pulling both paddles will shift vehicle to neutral. From neutral a pull on the right paddle will move it to D in automatic.
In manual, pulling both paddles both puts it in neutral AND moves the gear shift out of manual position back to auto position.

adams.triston12 · 2022-12-02T20:30:40-0500

adams.triston12 · 2022-12-02T20:34:49-0500

Stelvio Ti Sport AWD said:
If anyone in the DFW area wouldn't mind doing this to my Stelvio I'm sure we can strike up a deal.
I don't have the necessary tools and know how to do this on my lonesome

What do you need done? I'm in DFW and I'm a factory trained Alfa tech, I'm sure I could help you with whatever you need.

Stelvio Ti Sport AWD · 2022-12-02T21:14:27-0500

adams.triston12 said:
What do you need done? I'm in DFW and I'm a factory trained Alfa tech, I'm sure I could help you with whatever you need.

Well I was hoping someone could perform the process to activate this on my Quad. If you can do it I’ll make it worth your while.

adams.triston12 · 2022-12-02T22:58:19-0500

Stelvio Ti Sport AWD said:
Well I was hoping someone could perform the process to activate this on my Quad. If you can do it I’ll make it worth your while.

I'll be buying the software in the next few weeks to do this on my Giulia; I'd be more than happy to set you up. We can discuss details privately, but I'll be happy to check in with you when I get the software and obd dongle.

adams.triston12 · 2022-12-02T23:04:39-0500

Stelvio Ti Sport AWD said:
Well I was hoping someone could perform the process to activate this on my Quad. If you can do it I’ll make it worth your while.

What year?

Stelvio Ti Sport AWD · 2022-12-05T09:34:44-0500

adams.triston12 said:
What year?

2022

Neutral with the paddles

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