hello all, First off, FTE is awesome!!! i have a 97 f-250 psd auto 4x4 and I just bought a superchips max micro tuner (model #1705). This model had a diagnostic code reader built into it. My question is, should i trust this feature? or should I take it to a shop when I have a problem? thank you very much in advance.

 

Yes it is a very helpful tool when diagnosing a problem.

 

I would always try to diagnose a problem before taking it to the shop... Come to think of it I'd rather just fix it myself!

 

all the superchips tuner does is read the codes the PCM is shooting out. so it wouldnt matter if you take it to the ford place and have them read the codes or take it to autozone and have them use their scanner. you could also get a code reader from actron and yet again its the same thing. what matters is what you do with the info the scanners give ya.

-cutts-

 

hey guys thanks for the replies. I hooked it up and ran the dtc's and found P0603 Internal Ctrl Mod KAM Error. What does this mean? Everytime I clear it, it comes back. any info would be appreciated!! thanks again.

 

0603 PCED Powertrain Control Module KAM error No historical faults output during a KOEO test Open PCM pin, disconnected B+, faulty PCM

 

Im sorry, but is this a set of directions? and what is KOEO test?

 

no its a code the PCM is sending out, someting is kosher somewhere!

KOEO - Key On Engine Off test

-cutts-

 

That code will come up when a tuner is loaded on a truck, because it removes the stock programing from the truck and replaces it with its own. Nothing to worry about.

 

oo ok!!! I didnt even think that it would come up as a trouble code. Im glad to hear that, thanks for the info...I appreciate it!!!

 

I believe it has mentioned elsewhere in this forum that this same code is relavent to haveing batteries disconnected as well as the KAM (memory )in the compute needs a little juice to power up for codes