Notices
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel 2003 - 2007 F250, F350 pickup and F350+ Cab Chassis, 2003 - 2005 Excursion and 2003 - 2009 van

Mistake?!?!?

Old Mar 11, 2004 | 05:56 PM
  #1  
JMac24's Avatar
JMac24
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Mistake?!?!?

The truck is in to get a window tint (included in deal) and some paint work that the dealer scratched.

Mistake being, I asked if it had the lastest flash. By this I asked. They thought I wanted. 08/03 build so I dont think it has had that flash yet. Am I losing PI? What can I expect if they did flash it?

New to Diesels so help a newb here!
 
Reply
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 06:07 PM
  #2  
ninelives 59's Avatar
ninelives 59
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
From: tampa florida
If it has not been flashed at all you may have lost the the pilot injection.Most trucks on the lot were flashed with the oct flash which removes the pilot inj.They may just install the dec flash depending on your location.
 
Reply
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 06:38 PM
  #3  
JMac24's Avatar
JMac24
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Originally posted by ninelives 59
If it has not been flashed at all you may have lost the the pilot injection.Most trucks on the lot were flashed with the oct flash which removes the pilot inj.They may just install the dec flash depending on your location.
Crap. Im in the Pac NW. North of Seattle. He said the Oct flash was the latest. Im lost........I have the updated injectors as far as I know, why would they ditch the PI?
 

Last edited by JMac24; Mar 11, 2004 at 06:42 PM.
Reply
Old Mar 11, 2004 | 11:33 PM
  #4  
JMac24's Avatar
JMac24
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Well, the workorder says they flashed it. But with what revision I dont know. Im assuming Oct because thats what they thought the latest flash was.

Im sure its in my head? But seems louder. Much more lag off the start. And it smoked on start up, didnt do that before I know.

 
Reply
Old Mar 12, 2004 | 06:04 AM
  #5  
SBV45's Avatar
SBV45
Postmaster
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 4,483
Likes: 2
From: Central Texas
If the dealer service told you the october flash was the latest flash, FIND ANOTHER DEALER! Check this link for http://www.flatratetech.com/6literpo...l_updates.html
Don't flash it unless you are having problems.
 
Reply
Old Mar 12, 2004 | 09:03 AM
  #6  
"Luke" SdeS's Avatar
"Luke" SdeS
Elder User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 695
Likes: 0
From: Southern California
JMac24

May I suggest that you do a search on this site regards "Pilot Injectors" (which have been shut down) to bring yourself up to date on that issue. You'll find the reading considerably informative.
 
Reply
Old Mar 12, 2004 | 10:34 AM
  #7  
JMac24's Avatar
JMac24
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Originally posted by SBV45
If the dealer service told you the october flash was the latest flash, FIND ANOTHER DEALER! Check this link for http://www.flatratetech.com/6literpo...l_updates.html
Don't flash it unless you are having problems.
Exactly. I wasnt gonna flash it. They flashed it after I asked what revision it was.......ack.

The smoke blows.
 
Reply
Old Mar 12, 2004 | 10:36 AM
  #8  
JMac24's Avatar
JMac24
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Originally posted by "Luke" SdeS
JMac24

May I suggest that you do a search on this site regards "Pilot Injectors" (which have been shut down) to bring yourself up to date on that issue. You'll find the reading considerably informative.
Did some reading yesterday. Ill check out more today. Thanks for the replies guys.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-2

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-7

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Mar 13, 2004 | 10:00 AM
  #9  
"Luke" SdeS's Avatar
"Luke" SdeS
Elder User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 695
Likes: 0
From: Southern California
J Mac

You'll find this site to be an invaluable source of information relative the Ford trucks...
 
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2004 | 08:11 PM
  #10  
tn mac's Avatar
tn mac
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,052
Likes: 0
TREMENDUS INFORMATION
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mmenzies
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
15
Dec 10, 2012 09:43 PM
AeroGuy1212
Aerostar
6
Jun 20, 2011 01:11 AM
hubler13f
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
32
Nov 9, 2010 07:15 PM
mark a.
Offroad & 4x4
26
Jul 30, 2008 08:20 PM
Outwest
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
18
Jan 2, 2004 07:14 AM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:16 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE