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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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replacing PCM?

received a new flashed PCM from DP Tuner this morning, any quick instructions out there for replacing this thing? I have seen something somewhere, can't remember.

Loosen a bolt on the firewall inside the engine bay then a few nuts underneath from the front and it should just slide on out correct?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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Pretty basic. I believe you've got it down. Many have done this without disconnecting the battery cables first. But, I leave that up to you. Better safe than sorry.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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this is for the chip insall but gives you the idea...
Diesel Movies - I install a DPTuner F5 chip in my buddies truck. Positions were Stock hi idle 60tow 80econo 120 race 140smoke.

congrats and good luck.........
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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One thing make sure the key in out the ignition.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by WILDMAN_Stroker*7.3
One thing make sure the key in out the ignition.

What Mike said is very important. Put the keys on your work bench.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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heh, left the keys in the house, finished this about 30 min ago, just got back from a test drive....


HOLY CRAP

mileage just kept wanting to go up (got the 80E) and power was incredible when I wanted to put my foot down, shifts better, drives better in every way....

totally different truck in every way, this is so awesome! I can't imagine what 140 would do, that would just be nutty
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by heavytruk
heh, left the keys in the house, finished this about 30 min ago, just got back from a test drive....


HOLY CRAP

mileage just kept wanting to go up (got the 80E) and power was incredible when I wanted to put my foot down, shifts better, drives better in every way....

totally different truck in every way, this is so awesome! I can't imagine what 140 would do, that would just be nutty
Welcome to the club. lol Don't be surprised if mpg goes down for a few weeks.

Congrats.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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Welcome to the club. lol Don't be surprised if mpg goes down for a few weeks.

Congrats.
heh, I don't doubt it lol, that is just to fun!

unfortunately I have an 88 mile round trip commute that I have to do 1-3 times per week, I keep it at 65, been getting about 16-18 mpg (depends on how much in town crap goes on during that time) I am hoping for some really good things here!

hell it was worth it just for the fun factor
 
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congrats Eric..... watch out for the speed police....
 
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Yep watch out for that right go pusher, because you will be waaaaaaaaay over the speed limt real quick. Have fun.
 
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