Computer acting up
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Tuned
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Computer acting up
I tried searching, but I don’t know what terms to use.
When I start my 2017 350, it’s a little surprise as to what will come up on the screen. Usually it’s the dash dimmer level...then it disappears. Today I got a wrench that didn’t go away, then on next start up I got HillDecent unavailable, and then something else that I forget now.
For the most part I can’t press the start button once. The engine will crank and cough out one half turn. Takes a couple presses to get it going.
I’m in Canada and I like my display in imperial not metric, I’ve had it in imperial since new ...when I change the units (Fahrenheit/Miles) to imperial they will change back to metric on the next start up. Also the clock, on the Sync screen goes to 24 hour clock and won’t stay on regular time.
Anyone have an idea?
When I start my 2017 350, it’s a little surprise as to what will come up on the screen. Usually it’s the dash dimmer level...then it disappears. Today I got a wrench that didn’t go away, then on next start up I got HillDecent unavailable, and then something else that I forget now.
For the most part I can’t press the start button once. The engine will crank and cough out one half turn. Takes a couple presses to get it going.
I’m in Canada and I like my display in imperial not metric, I’ve had it in imperial since new ...when I change the units (Fahrenheit/Miles) to imperial they will change back to metric on the next start up. Also the clock, on the Sync screen goes to 24 hour clock and won’t stay on regular time.
Anyone have an idea?
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Tuned
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My voltage readings came from, the OBD port. Would that include any cable drop?
I was thinking about loading in my original software, but I never saved it before I went on my FORScan journey.
I haven’t played with FORScan in 4 years. I forget how to do it now.
Looks like I might be taking this to the dealer. I’ve never had the truck in for anything major before. Ugg...$$$
I was thinking about loading in my original software, but I never saved it before I went on my FORScan journey.
I haven’t played with FORScan in 4 years. I forget how to do it now.
Looks like I might be taking this to the dealer. I’ve never had the truck in for anything major before. Ugg...$$$
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Maybe the connectors at the rear of the truck? They are located in front of the bumper, between the frame rails. Lowering the tire makes the access a bit easier. Open the connectors and carefully inspect them for corrosion.
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Lead Driver
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I would test the battery directly, low battery even by a small bit can set off so many other issues.
If you have an Advanced Auto they will run the code thingy for free and test battery too for free
If you have an Advanced Auto they will run the code thingy for free and test battery too for free
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