speedo calibration
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speedo calibration
I have a 98 F150 with 35's and I have heard that you can have your speedo recalibrated at a ford dealership and Ive also heard you have to buy a speed calibrator and need to know if it can be done at my local Ford dealer or if I have to buy a calibrator. I plan on doing this after I change gears will the dealer still be able to help or should I buy a calibrator after my gear swap? It really doesnt bother me too bad now but after the gear swap I know it will be even more off than it is now.
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Originally Posted by WVF150VIANC
I'm sure the dealer can do it...for a nominal fee.
You can also do it with a chip or programmer.
You can also do it with a chip or programmer.
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Originally Posted by WVF150VIANC
I'm sure the dealer can do it...for a nominal fee.
You can also do it with a chip or programmer.
You can also do it with a chip or programmer.
Call a few dealers and get a price for a reprogram. Some dealers just charge you 1/2 hr worth of labor, about $40 bucks. But if you go with the programer you'll be able to do a lot more than just recalibrate the speedo.
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Just guessing, I'd say the dealer is going to charge you what, $100-150(?) just to get your speedo correct.
A little more, being that you are modding anyway, and you can gain a little more power and get rid of the speed/rev limiters.
Just a thought, Good luck.
Rich
A little more, being that you are modding anyway, and you can gain a little more power and get rid of the speed/rev limiters.
Just a thought, Good luck.
Rich
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Originally Posted by WVF150VIANC
Just guessing, I'd say the dealer is going to charge you what, $100-150(?) just to get your speedo correct.
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Originally Posted by triton_2002
Yea, some will try to stick it to you, but some will just charge you 1/2 hr's worth of labor. It doesn't take put a few minutes to plug in the computer and punch a couple of buttons.
I dont really care about the speed limiter its on 35's so spped isnt an issue and the difference in price for the programmer is not worth the difference in cost to me.
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