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OK boys and girls If you have not done your homework here is a site with way too much free info.
This is also where you can "susbscribe" to the real deal technical info
If you were ever curious about how many PCM "codes" there are, follow the second link where the instructions lead you through a very convoluted process to determin what the latest calibration "catchword and module is based on where you started. I was flat out astounded to see over 30 "codes" aka "catchwords" for my 2001 6.8L v10 PCM
sample of the first part:
<TABLE style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" borderColor=#111111 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%">Instructions for determining the most recent module calibration released:</TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%">
http://www.motorcraft.com/
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdi...id=calibration
This is also where you can "susbscribe" to the real deal technical info
If you were ever curious about how many PCM "codes" there are, follow the second link where the instructions lead you through a very convoluted process to determin what the latest calibration "catchword and module is based on where you started. I was flat out astounded to see over 30 "codes" aka "catchwords" for my 2001 6.8L v10 PCM
sample of the first part:
<TABLE style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" borderColor=#111111 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%">Instructions for determining the most recent module calibration released:</TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%">
- Find the tear tag on the vehicle. It is a white tag located on the module or in an easily accessible place such as the doorjamb or engine cowl. The tag contains a four-digit letter/number combination (e.g.: VCS0), called the "catchword." Record this value.
http://www.motorcraft.com/
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdi...id=calibration
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Another good post, Fred. I'll have to give you a cookie...
They're on my Fav's now...like I really needed another eye-bugging, time-stealing site to stare at...
But being a Maintenance Analyst - that's just what I'll DO!!!
You do realize that I'll be chiming in asking you bookoos of questions, now don't you?
They're on my Fav's now...like I really needed another eye-bugging, time-stealing site to stare at...
But being a Maintenance Analyst - that's just what I'll DO!!!You do realize that I'll be chiming in asking you bookoos of questions, now don't you?
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Ron I only go there when I really want to get crosseyed
I did read the entire OBII spec and if you are any kind of on the ball with modern electronics and logic trees LOTs and LOTs of lights will pop on in your head about why our trucks do some of the weird things they do.
Caution knowing too much can be a hazard. Soon you will be watching the POST (power on self test) of turning on the SuperDuty and start thinking boot and re-boot. It sucks that now I drive a V10 powered PC and wounder if it has got Intel or AMD under the hood, or how fast is the RAM?
I did read the entire OBII spec and if you are any kind of on the ball with modern electronics and logic trees LOTs and LOTs of lights will pop on in your head about why our trucks do some of the weird things they do.
Caution knowing too much can be a hazard. Soon you will be watching the POST (power on self test) of turning on the SuperDuty and start thinking boot and re-boot. It sucks that now I drive a V10 powered PC and wounder if it has got Intel or AMD under the hood, or how fast is the RAM?
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Originally Posted by Fredvon4
Ron I only go there when I really want to get crosseyed
I did read the entire OBII spec and if you are any kind of on the ball with modern electronics and logic trees LOTs and LOTs of lights will pop on in your head about why our trucks do some of the weird things they do.
Caution knowing too much can be a hazard. Soon you will be watching the POST (power on self test) of turning on the SuperDuty and start thinking boot and re-boot. It sucks that now I drive a V10 powered PC and wounder if it has got Intel or AMD under the hood, or how fast is the RAM?
I did read the entire OBII spec and if you are any kind of on the ball with modern electronics and logic trees LOTs and LOTs of lights will pop on in your head about why our trucks do some of the weird things they do.
Caution knowing too much can be a hazard. Soon you will be watching the POST (power on self test) of turning on the SuperDuty and start thinking boot and re-boot. It sucks that now I drive a V10 powered PC and wounder if it has got Intel or AMD under the hood, or how fast is the RAM?
I get a strange smell coming from the proximity switch on the lower end of my cerebella, which triggers massive amounts of raw data into an old tape loop that needs constant care and maintenance.
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yes read post to its here, not faint! fumes flames and what ever else.atlantic ocean needed to cool me down. not enough water in a lake.
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Wiring Diagram Manual (also referred to as EVTMs or Electrical Vacuum Troubleshooting Manuals)
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Access to Vehicle Specific Information (available for last 10 model years)
Access to all TSBs('88-Present)
Access to Vehicle Specific Field Service Action (FSA) Information. ('88-Present) These bulletins are specific to a vehicle's VIN and are targeted for U.S. Dealers and fleets having Ford in-house warranty. Some or all of the provisions specified in these bulletins may not apply to non-U.S. markets.
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