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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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How long does the Re-Flash last?

When my truck was brand new, if you barley touched the throttle you could break your neck. 5,000 mile later there is about a one second delay in the throttle response. When you get your PCM re-flashed does it give you that break your neck feel again? Or in another 5,000 am I going to have to get another update?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 05:45 AM
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A re-flash is an update to the on-board computer software. Engineers make changes to the software as problems arise. Once a change is flashed it stays forever or at least up until the next update. Since the computer controls the electronic throttle a re-flash could potentially modify throttle response. Perhaps you have some other problem not related to the computer program.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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My dads 05 4.6 is the same way.

I just might take it over and see if they can flash it to get rid of that stupid delay.

When I stomp on it I want instant response!
 
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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NOTE: the Flash comes directly from FORD and the installers at the dealership can not modify it by any means. So you can't may any request for special features or changes.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 04:55 PM
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The Onboard Memory is ROM I believe...which is why they have to "flash" it. It should always stay the same unless they "re-flash" it.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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Latest flash

What is the latest flash version/number? I got mine flashed about 5 months ago.
 
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