Flashes defined! What each one does...
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Originally posted by skigalini
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It's about 4-degrees-F.
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Originally posted by skigalini
The trade-off, as I see it, is 'possibly' or 'possibly-not' improving fuel economy by doing the flash at the risk of introducing 'other' annoyances or problems. The October flash-fix especially has me worried, and all these flashes are incorporated together, as I understand. CALL ME CHICKEN. I'm scared to flash to improve MPG at the sake of introducing new problems.
The trade-off, as I see it, is 'possibly' or 'possibly-not' improving fuel economy by doing the flash at the risk of introducing 'other' annoyances or problems. The October flash-fix especially has me worried, and all these flashes are incorporated together, as I understand. CALL ME CHICKEN. I'm scared to flash to improve MPG at the sake of introducing new problems.
P.S. I would agree with Tim, if thats the only the only problem you are having, hold off for the spring release...
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Originally posted by emtabmm
The flashes are all accumulative, but keep in mind, they are weeding out the bad stuff while they add the better stuff. Do not be afraid, the new flash has helped the trucks we have done here.
P.S. I would agree with Tim, if thats the only the only problem you are having, hold off for the spring release...
The flashes are all accumulative, but keep in mind, they are weeding out the bad stuff while they add the better stuff. Do not be afraid, the new flash has helped the trucks we have done here.
P.S. I would agree with Tim, if thats the only the only problem you are having, hold off for the spring release...
You and I know and could imagine that would be the only way to do it, take the bad code out, before the next flash number is released……………..however do we know for sure.
Inquiring minds want to know
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And as a follow-up: It is for those very reasons, it is so important to keep this forum informed and for us to read everything presented here. With knowledge & homework, you are in such a considerably stronger position when dealing with your service writer.
Actually, I believe, if one reads his material carefully, he has been already doning that. Keep in mind, his position should be considered "delicate". Let's not push our exceptional luck with him......
Fm emtabmm
We continue to be kept updated. .. thank you
Of all the important interesting items we are learning about this great engine is the lack of consistency within the vast number of dealerships across this country. I am amazed at the lack of professionalism at some dealerships...
I am even thinking of seeing if we could recruit Andy to type out the proper way to ask for what we need..
Fm emtabmm
but keep in mind, they are weeding out the bad stuff while they add the better stuff...
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The service manager is still saying that there is a flash coming out in first quarter this year but still has no timeline on it. I am trying to get a confirmation that mileage and performance improvements taken out in the Oct flash will be an enhancement in the "spring" release. No confirmation yet.
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SBV,
I lost mileage and performance in the August ? time frame flash and have been 'desparately seeking susan' with every flash since...
I got the early Dec flash, but no help...
did I fall asleep for a bit and miss that there has been one since?
'scuse me if I missed it...
I lost mileage and performance in the August ? time frame flash and have been 'desparately seeking susan' with every flash since...
I got the early Dec flash, but no help...
did I fall asleep for a bit and miss that there has been one since?
'scuse me if I missed it...
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Far as I know the latest flash was released December 12, 2003. There should be another "first quarter 2004", according to the Service Manager at the dealer where I get the warranty work done. There was a posting by emtabmm on a chart of all the releases, dates, and what they cover.
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Originally posted by SBV45
A: Far as I know the latest flash was released December 12, 2003.
B: There should be another "first quarter 2004", according to the Service Manager at the dealer where I get the warranty work done.
C: There was a posting by emtabmm on a chart of all the releases, dates, and what they cover.
A: Far as I know the latest flash was released December 12, 2003.
B: There should be another "first quarter 2004", according to the Service Manager at the dealer where I get the warranty work done.
C: There was a posting by emtabmm on a chart of all the releases, dates, and what they cover.
a: There has been two since but I am trying to find out if they involve the 6.0L or not.
b: Yes they are still working on it...
c: see first post of this thread for the latest info I have....
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Originally posted by Tim Lamkin
Andy I belive that all think the accumulative problems buried in each flash is what everyone is concerned with. I did not know that the code that caused problems, in each flash, is subsequently being removed.
You and I know and could imagine that would be the only way to do it, take the bad code out, before the next flash number is released……………..however do we know for sure.
Inquiring minds want to know
Andy I belive that all think the accumulative problems buried in each flash is what everyone is concerned with. I did not know that the code that caused problems, in each flash, is subsequently being removed.
You and I know and could imagine that would be the only way to do it, take the bad code out, before the next flash number is released……………..however do we know for sure.
Inquiring minds want to know
According to my sources = true....
and Luke, thanks again....
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