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03-22-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky

Codes that are set are stored in the PCM's memory for about a month after the last time the error was present.

so it could be throwing codes that arent set and wont read unless i am driving it and it shifts incorrectly. is that correct?

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03-23-2011, 06:41 PM

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If I had the truck I could plug in a scan tool, go for a ride, and tell you what's happening. My guess is that it isn't shifting to overdrive, which is 4th gear.

What he's talking about is useing the scan tool to see what the PCM see

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03-23-2011, 06:42 PM

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if your OD light was/is flashing then you should have a code

What scan tool did you put hook to it not all will read our trucks

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03-23-2011, 06:53 PM

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the od light was never flashing. one of my buddies at the ford dealer plugged in the scanner he is a diesel mechanic there so i am assuming he used the correct scanner

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