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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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speecdo correction

ive got a 2001 f250 super duty 5.4l. i need to get my speedo corrected after installing 35's.

will the dealership do this? if so, how much can i expect to pay?

i do not want to purchase a tuner just yet, but i do need this corrected asap
 
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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everbody i called would not do it i, so i just bought a superlift truspeed its a calibration box that tie's into the abs module underneath the driver side battery, it was easy to hook up and is fully adjustable for different tire sizes and gear ratios,
 
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 08:10 AM
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the diagnostic systems we (dealerships) have do not have the capabilities of speedo correction to that extent. you are limited by preset boundaries ford engineers preprogram in the equipment for programable parameters such as tire size and gear ratios.Chris
 
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 08:22 AM
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I have a 2002 5.4 and could not find a tuner that could reprogam the speedo for that model year. I went with the truspeed, it's a straight foward install, and works great.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 03V10SonicBlue250
the diagnostic systems we (dealerships) have do not have the capabilities of speedo correction to that extent. you are limited by preset boundaries ford engineers preprogram in the equipment for programable parameters such as tire size and gear ratios.Chris
I've read here that the "preset boundaries" go up to 35"
 
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 04:07 PM
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If you do digital monitors, most of the ones that I know of(I know mine does it and it's the outlook monitor), one of the gauges you can select is a speed gauge and you can set it up with aftermarket tires, plus you will be able to have all your gauges as well and the safety features that you can only get with digital gauges compared to analog ones.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jake00
I've read here that the "preset boundaries" go up to 35"
that is true. i have my 06 programed to 35s, my buddies at work have a 99 and a 02, both calibrated to 35s using the ford wds/ids/pds all 3 will do this.

i have 37s on mine now, how much was that superlift thing?

-Jared
 
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by FtwoFityboy06
that is true. i have my 06 programed to 35s, my buddies at work have a 99 and a 02, both calibrated to 35s using the ford wds/ids/pds all 3 will do this.

i have 37s on mine now, how much was that superlift thing?

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wait..so did they do it at the dealership?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Spectre 023
wait..so did they do it at the dealership?

yeah, i work at a ford dealer ... we do it for free .... but other dealers around here will either charge 0.5 of an hour or an hour of their hourly rate.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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cool. do most dealerships offer the service, or is there only a select few that do?

ive got quite a few large ford dealerships in the area, but ive been told that they dont offer the corrections.....
i'll call tommorow and find out for sure.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by FtwoFityboy06
how much was that superlift thing?

-Jared
They run from about $187-$225. Although if you search around the internet you can sometimes find them as low $165.
 

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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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i got mine for free or so they say when i ordered my lift 4-wheel parts had a deal going on
 
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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I've read here that the "preset boundaries" go up to 35"
The Ford PCM can be programmed to recognize a tire with as little as 600 revs per mile, which equates to about a 35" tire. Officially, Ford says 601 revs per mile, but my truck took 600. Try 599 or less and it won't accept it.

Ford dealerships have the capability to calibrate your speedo, but some lack the knowledge and simply refuse the service if they don't know how. Call around a few places until you find a shop that can do it.

For your specific tires, go to the manufacturer's web site and find the revs per mile, take that to the dealer.
 
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