Engine stalling while driving, need help ASAP.
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Well guys, got it figured out. Turns out that it was the plugs causing interference between the chip and computer. The problem was being created because of the extra spark these plugs generate and the fact that they are a non-resistor plug. The guy that did my tune just downloaded my program to an SCT Xcalibrator 2 and flashed the vehicle PCM. The chip was removed and presto, the problem was gone. The truck has been running awesome ever since. I'm glad too because I didn't want to have to remove the supercharger again to change the plugs out. These Beru plugs made a noticeable difference, especially with my mileage. The last road trip I made it got 12.5 mpg, with a lot of that trip doing between 70-80, not bad for a supercharged V10. Thanks for all of the input!
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How about re-installing just the plugs that are easily accessible, just for diagnostic purposes? I.e., the vehicle might still act funny, but not die, in which case your problem is diagnosed.
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I don't think that proved the plugs were the problem, at all...
Removing the chip and flashing the computer just removed a bunch of variables from the environment, ie: edge-card connector being dirty or faulty in some way. Heat building up making the chip fault, etc.
Non-resistor plugs though, that can be bad for the coils...
Either way, glad you're running again!
Still, I wouldn't point a finger at the plugs with any degree of certainty...
JMO.
art k.
Removing the chip and flashing the computer just removed a bunch of variables from the environment, ie: edge-card connector being dirty or faulty in some way. Heat building up making the chip fault, etc.
Non-resistor plugs though, that can be bad for the coils...
Either way, glad you're running again!
Still, I wouldn't point a finger at the plugs with any degree of certainty...
JMO.
art k.
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Originally Posted by FortyFords
What's the name of these plugs and where did you get them. Beru??? never heard of them.
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Originally Posted by krewat
I don't think that proved the plugs were the problem, at all...
Removing the chip and flashing the computer just removed a bunch of variables from the environment, ie: edge-card connector being dirty or faulty in some way. Heat building up making the chip fault, etc.
Non-resistor plugs though, that can be bad for the coils...
Either way, glad you're running again!
Still, I wouldn't point a finger at the plugs with any degree of certainty...
JMO.
art k.
Removing the chip and flashing the computer just removed a bunch of variables from the environment, ie: edge-card connector being dirty or faulty in some way. Heat building up making the chip fault, etc.
Non-resistor plugs though, that can be bad for the coils...
Either way, glad you're running again!
Still, I wouldn't point a finger at the plugs with any degree of certainty...
JMO.
art k.
