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Old Mar 27, 2017 | 02:57 AM
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SCT programmer not working...

So I put 93 octane in the beast the other day and needed to re-tune the truck. I swap the tune about once a month (whenever I fill the tank) depending on the fuel I use. So I put the nozzle in the tank and start the pump. I hop in the rig and plug in the tuner. It doesn't light up or make any noise. I turn the key all the way and it does nothing. I start the truck and nothing. I don't know what to do now. Should I check fuses? Are there even any fuses going to the OBD2 plug? Do I just need to call 5star and talk to them?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2017 | 07:12 AM
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Does the cig lighter have power, it shares the same fuse as the OBDII port I believe.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2017 | 07:24 AM
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What he said. Fuse 3 under the dash.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2017 | 11:15 AM
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I'll check it today
 
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Old Mar 27, 2017 | 11:34 AM
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Fuse. Cig lighter.

Dang newbie.

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Old Mar 27, 2017 | 01:08 PM
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Start with the fuse!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2017 | 04:39 PM
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I would probably start with checking the fuse.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2017 | 08:18 PM
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I'm sure it's been mentioned somewhere, but I typically like to start at the basics when troubleshooting these type things. Check the fuse.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2017 | 09:04 PM
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It's probably a super complicated multi step process requiring many phone calls and hours of aggravation. Or just check the fuse
 
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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 02:47 PM
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I would think that asking the question a forum will solicite the best answers.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 03:29 PM
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Crowd engineering department suggestions always trump the actual factory service manual
 
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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 06:56 PM
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I have no idea why it has not been mention yet but I would check the fuse.





 
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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Twitchyleprechaun
I have no idea why it has not been mention yet but I would check the fuse.
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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 12:03 PM
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I would buy a 7.3. No changing tunes for octane ratings.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Chevota_72
I would buy a 7.3. No changing tunes for octane ratings.
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