Torque Monitoring Disable — Torque Model / Plausibility Off

Torque Monitoring Disable is a professional ECU calibration service developed for tuners working with newer engine control units that feature advanced torque model checks.
These ECUs continuously compare the requested torque (driver demand) and the calculated torque (from boost, airflow, ignition, lambda, etc.).
When the measured or estimated torque value is inconsistent with the predefined limits, the ECU assumes a fault and activates torque intervention—cutting boost, closing the throttle, or triggering limp mode—even if everything is mechanically correct.

Our Torque Monitoring Disable service safely neutralises these plausibility routines, allowing proper custom tuning and higher torque output without unwanted ECU torque cuts.
All other safety systems such as over-boost, knock control, oil pressure and temperature protections remain fully active.
This service is intended for off-road or motorsport applications, or where local regulations permit such modification.

How Torque Monitoring Disable works

Modern ECUs implement complex torque structure management: driver wish → requested torque → permitted torque → delivered torque.
Torque monitoring compares forward and inverse torque calculations and triggers an intervention if the difference exceeds its internal thresholds.
We modify the calibration to disable these plausibility checks while keeping all core torque control functions intact.
Each solution is bench-validated and dyno-tested to ensure stable drivability, smooth torque delivery and full compatibility with other ECU strategies such as traction, gearbox and ESP systems.

When this service is recommended

• When performing Stage 1/2/3 tuning where the delivered torque exceeds factory torque limits and the ECU triggers torque monitoring faults.
• On platforms using TCU torque arbitration (e.g. DSG, ZF8HP) where ECU and gearbox torque requests conflict, resulting in torque cuts or limp mode.
• When upgrading hardware (turbo, injectors, cams) that invalidates the stock torque model and causes plausibility errors.
• When recurrent DTCs such as P061A (Internal Control Module Torque Performance) appear even though sensors and tuning are correct.

Benefits and technical notes

– Eliminates unwanted torque interventions and limp-mode behaviour.
– Allows safe calibration of higher torque targets without triggering plausibility faults.
– Preserves all key ECU protections (knock, temperature, boost, oil pressure).
– Ideal for performance tuning, engine swaps and custom builds requiring consistent torque delivery.
– Recommended only for professional tuners who understand the torque model framework and maintain mechanical safety margins.