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From: Wisconsin
I just had a major brain wave to check for a DTC this AM LOL!!
And there is one, P0620 generator control circuit.
Just in case anyone else gets this attached is the test.
Says it could be Fusible link, wiring terminals or connectors, generator or PCM.
So far I have only done C1
If I can get to some of this before they can get me in I will, if not they can do it.
Thanks
And there is one, P0620 generator control circuit.
Just in case anyone else gets this attached is the test.
Says it could be Fusible link, wiring terminals or connectors, generator or PCM.
So far I have only done C1
If I can get to some of this before they can get me in I will, if not they can do it.
Thanks
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Lead Driver
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From: Edmonton Alberta
I bought the service manual from helminc
2011 F250/F350/F450/F550 Super Duty Service Information CD-Rom - Helm Incorporated
If you need anything let me know, I am not the greatest at finding things on the CD but I will take a look!
Thanks
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From: Whitecourt AB, Canada
Every time I talk about the 12B33 as a recall they say it's not a recall but a 'customer satisfaction improvement campaign'. I got corrected like 4 times talking to a service writer lol.
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Lead Driver
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From: Edmonton Alberta
It is whatever you don't want it to be by the sounds of it. LOL. Looks like I am not going to have time to look at this so we will see how the "procedure" works on my truck
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Lead Driver
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From: Edmonton Alberta
Well guys, this is getting better (asI think we knew it would). Got a call from tech a couple of hours ago.
Tech "your truck is dead in my bay"
Me "why"
Tech "we put a new PCM in it and....."
Me "what? I thought you were putting an alternator in it?"
Tech "we threw an alternator at it an it did not fix it so we put a new PAM in."
Me "oh no....."
Tech "we started it and it ran for a few seconds, threw 21 codes and now it will not even turn over"
Me "you need to install the download from the black maxx"
Tech "you need to get down here"
Me "sorry I am golfing, tow it into the parking lot"
Hahahahahaha
Sooooooo much fun.
This could take a while.
I am pretty sure the unlock code I have will not work with the new PCM.
Guess I will tow it to NADP tomorrow.
Tech "your truck is dead in my bay"
Me "why"
Tech "we put a new PCM in it and....."
Me "what? I thought you were putting an alternator in it?"
Tech "we threw an alternator at it an it did not fix it so we put a new PAM in."
Me "oh no....."
Tech "we started it and it ran for a few seconds, threw 21 codes and now it will not even turn over"
Me "you need to install the download from the black maxx"
Tech "you need to get down here"
Me "sorry I am golfing, tow it into the parking lot"
Hahahahahaha
Sooooooo much fun.
This could take a while.
I am pretty sure the unlock code I have will not work with the new PCM.
Guess I will tow it to NADP tomorrow.
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That sucks but it sure is funny.
You kind of expected it to go this way based on your conversation with them last week...haha.
Do unlock codes cost you or can you request them for existing devices?
You kind of expected it to go this way based on your conversation with them last week...haha.
Do unlock codes cost you or can you request them for existing devices?
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Lead Driver
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From: Edmonton Alberta
Unlock codes cost about $100.00. BUT they are associated with the VIN so I have no idea how to get one for a new PCM????
Hope HS or NADP does......
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Lead Driver
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From: Edmonton Alberta
Well I am back....with my truck
.
And I am very happy with my dealer (which is pretty odd for me).
Talked to the tech, he was great. Showed him how to re program the new PCM with the black maxx, he was pertty interested in it so it was kinda cool. It did not need a new unlock code so obviously I do not understand how that works.....
Once we got it re programmed it fired right up and no battery light.
It got a new alternator, new PCM and some new wiring all under warranty.
So life is good!
Thanks
.And I am very happy with my dealer (which is pretty odd for me
).Talked to the tech, he was great. Showed him how to re program the new PCM with the black maxx, he was pertty interested in it so it was kinda cool. It did not need a new unlock code so obviously I do not understand how that works.....
Once we got it re programmed it fired right up and no battery light.
It got a new alternator, new PCM and some new wiring all under warranty.
So life is good!
Thanks
Fleet Owner
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 20,128
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From: Wisconsin
Well I am back....with my truck.
And I am very happy with my dealer (which is pretty odd for me).
Talked to the tech, he was great. Showed him how to re program the new PCM with the black maxx, he was pertty interested in it so it was kinda cool. It did not need a new unlock code so obviously I do not understand how that works.....
Once we got it re programmed it fired right up and no battery light.
It got a new alternator, new PCM and some new wiring all under warranty.
So life is good!
Thanks
.And I am very happy with my dealer (which is pretty odd for me
).Talked to the tech, he was great. Showed him how to re program the new PCM with the black maxx, he was pertty interested in it so it was kinda cool. It did not need a new unlock code so obviously I do not understand how that works.....
Once we got it re programmed it fired right up and no battery light.
It got a new alternator, new PCM and some new wiring all under warranty.
So life is good!
Thanks
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Well I am back....with my truck.
And I am very happy with my dealer (which is pretty odd for me).
Talked to the tech, he was great. Showed him how to re program the new PCM with the black maxx, he was pertty interested in it so it was kinda cool. It did not need a new unlock code so obviously I do not understand how that works.....
Once we got it re programmed it fired right up and no battery light.
It got a new alternator, new PCM and some new wiring all under warranty.
So life is good!
Thanks
.And I am very happy with my dealer (which is pretty odd for me
).Talked to the tech, he was great. Showed him how to re program the new PCM with the black maxx, he was pertty interested in it so it was kinda cool. It did not need a new unlock code so obviously I do not understand how that works.....
Once we got it re programmed it fired right up and no battery light.
It got a new alternator, new PCM and some new wiring all under warranty.
So life is good!
Thanks
But crap what a fiasco...got those rebuilt shocks on yet???
