Tranzfomer Faq's

The Tazer is an OBD2 plug-in device that can “speak” to your car via CAN communication busses. It’s able to change the car’s configuration to add or unlock features, as well as some “live” features by sending commands to make the modules do what they’re told to do. It is not harmful to the vehicle to send these commands, which are typically sent by a dealer scan tool.

The USB port serves two purposes:

• Configuration: Using the ZPU programming utility, you can change light show settings, and more options will likely be added in future releases.
• Updates: Z Automotive is constantly working to improve the Tazer and add new features. New firmware, when available, can be loaded into the Tazer via USB using the ZPU utility.

Under the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act (1975), a manufacturer can only deny a warranty claim when an aftermarket component is used if they can prove that the component caused the failure. Simply write down the settings you used the Tazer to change and revert them to their original values before servicing. It will appear as though it was never used.

As for “live” features such as light shows, line lock, full ESP disable, nav in motion, or force video – the use of these features cannot be detected.

Yes. It’s designed to go into sleep mode 30 seconds after the car’s accessory power shuts down. It can remain plugged in full-time. If you’re not planning to use features like line lock, light shows, full ESP off, force RWD/AWD, nav in motion, or force video, you can leave it plugged in as you wish.

No. The AWD system is designed to keep the front axle disconnected most of the time, only engaging as needed based on detected wheelspin, ambient temperature (below 40°F), or when the windshield wipers are on. The Tazer’s Force RWD function simply prevents the front axle from engaging.

The Tazer ships with the light show only functioning when the car is not moving. Impersonating a police officer is a felony, and using the light show on the street could be mistaken for such behavior (especially in a Charger).

The light show can be enabled for in-motion use via a hidden menu option in the ZPU programming utility. If you wish to unlock this feature for in-motion use and take responsibility for using it responsibly, please email tech support for instructions.

• Scat Pack: None. You won’t have track transmission mode (since you control shifting), but you will still get increased throttle response and stiffer steering in track mode. You will also retain valet mode.
• 3.6 or 5.7 Engines: You won’t have access to SRT drive modes but will still enjoy other features.
• SRT 392 or Hellcat: These models already have SRT drive modes, but you can still use features like Line Lock, light shows, and nav in motion.

• Scat Pack and SRT drive modes: In Track mode, the traction setting won’t change to "Track" due to the lack of adaptive suspension. You can still use Track mode with traction in Street, Sport, or OFF.
• 2016 Scat Pack: The “sport” button near the Super Track Pack button won’t work after enabling SRT mode. However, double-clicking the Super Track Pack button will activate Custom mode.
• Startup logo: Scat Packs with the "Bee" logo will display the standard SRT logo instead after enabling SRT. Disabling SRT will restore the Bee logo.
• 2015/2016 Chargers (3.6/5.7): Enabling SRT will cause an airbag error. SRT mode offers no benefits for these models, though you can still access EVIC performance pages and add Sport mode if not already present.
• 2015/2016 Challengers (3.6/5.7): Enabling SRT doesn’t cause airbag errors but tricks the UConnect system into thinking you have a Hellcat, disabling Sport, Track, and Valet modes.

Performance Pages availability depends on the car:

• 2011 Charger: Not available to unlock.
• 2012–2014 Charger/300 with 8.4" Uconnect: They will work.
• 2015/2016 Charger/Challenger: Rarely work unless the radio has been upgraded.
• 2017 models: Typically work.
• Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, RAM: Not compatible.