do programmers leave code in memory??
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Originally Posted by CanadaGuy
If a truck were to be towed in with a head gasket failure, and a p1000 and/or p0603, it doesn't take a genius to figure out what is going on... .
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Originally Posted by CanadaGuy
If a truck were to be towed in with a head gasket failure, and a p1000 and/or p0603, it doesn't take a genius to figure out what is going on... although it is nothing positively identify a tuner has been used.
I find that mode9 data sometimes has weird module IDs if a tuner was being used, I acutally one time had one tell me I was working on a Scorpio...
The 4.5 uses new(er) electronics that has a log, date and time clock, and is apparently a real pain in the *** to reflash, and is supposed to be the electronics that the 6.4 is going to get. I don't know if they are doing this to try eliminate the use of programming... or if it's just a better system. Time will tell.
I find that mode9 data sometimes has weird module IDs if a tuner was being used, I acutally one time had one tell me I was working on a Scorpio...
The 4.5 uses new(er) electronics that has a log, date and time clock, and is apparently a real pain in the *** to reflash, and is supposed to be the electronics that the 6.4 is going to get. I don't know if they are doing this to try eliminate the use of programming... or if it's just a better system. Time will tell.
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Originally Posted by 006f350diesel
so can a module like the edge or banks 6 gun be traced in any way if it is physically removed from the truck??
For instance, if there is a clean area where the tuning box used to be, they will probably figure it out.
Often, with those devices you need to tap into a MAP pressure feed somewhere, and it often involves drilling/tapping.
(Example, on an 06 Cummins you have to drill into the main intake tube).
However, when I was tuning them, I bought a backup from the dealer so the stock one would remain unmolested.
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In anyway... if I ever blow a gasket, why would I let ford put the same stock gasket again for me to blow again?????
If I blown it once, then I must get some better gasket no?
And while at it, why not getting arp head studs???
If I blown it once, then I must get some better gasket no?
And while at it, why not getting arp head studs???
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Scenario:
I have the SuperChips economy tune loaded. I decide to reload the stock tune so that I can take it in for service. I then disconnect the battery to remove any traces of the programmer.
Why can't I then use the Flashpaq to erase the 2 codes that are left? How would the pcm know that I used the Flashpaq to erase these codes.
I have the SuperChips economy tune loaded. I decide to reload the stock tune so that I can take it in for service. I then disconnect the battery to remove any traces of the programmer.
Why can't I then use the Flashpaq to erase the 2 codes that are left? How would the pcm know that I used the Flashpaq to erase these codes.
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Originally Posted by f250meangreen
I erased the codes with my flashpaq but they came back right away. I had to drive a little then they cleared themselves.
By the way, if you do an experiment on a stock truck, you'll get the same code without any tuner:
Shut the truck off, disconnect the battery for 1/2 hour or so.
Reconnect, startup and check the codes.
BAM! P1000 and P0603
No biggie......
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My son tells of a customer who was a little peeved when his warranty work was disallowed. He just couldn't understand how he managed to generate excessive psi on the turbo and blow a head gasket.
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Originally Posted by Vic_Ferrari
You mean the time I disconnected the battery when I left town for a week, then blew the head gasket whil trying to pull my 5th wheel right after reconnecting it?
www.ford-trucks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418412
I like the new icons Ken added as well... 
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From: 3rd Rock
Originally Posted by Kepler4
And here's a link to the past with some more information:
www.ford-trucks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418412
I like the new icons Ken added as well...
www.ford-trucks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418412
I like the new icons Ken added as well... 
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Originally Posted by marspec
My son tells of a customer who was a little peeved when his warranty work was disallowed. He just couldn't understand how he managed to generate excessive psi on the turbo and blow a head gasket.
