Updated flash??
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From: dousman, wisconsin
Updated flash??
My 7.3 Excursion is the shop, for stalling issues, while it is in there I would like to know what a updated flash is.? I have read somewhere on here that guys take their trucks into the dealer for a upgrade flash. Do they update the older trucks? My EX is a 2001. I would love to have the latest updates if available. Do I need to send my DP Tunner back in for updates???. All my problems started with a aftermarket autostart. Love the truck and the engine but problems are starting to get expensive...
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If I understand this correctly, your tuner is set to your current PCM codes/parameters and if they flash it, the tuner may not work well with the new parameters. Maybe Diane and Jody can chime in with a more in-depth explanation.
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I am planning on calling them anyway..because the first time the truck died I had it towed in and was unable to get the tinner off, they told me they tried to flash it thats when I went down there and took it off. I think the tunner is junk..not sure yet. Live and learn I called DP after my first problem and they told me get it off the truck. ???? Once everything is squared away I will call then for info before I try putting it back on. They have been awesome to deal with so far...21mpg on the Higway I really want to put the Tunner back on eventually...thats 21 mpg with the calculator not the overhead "lie-o-meter"....
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I know the 6.0's had updated flashes. I have not heard of any for the 7.3. Did the shop tell you there was an update? I would be hesitant about it since you have a chip.
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No..but I asked if there are updates...they will not be able to get to it till monday...so I am asking you guys now..
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I am planning on calling them anyway..because the first time the truck died I had it towed in and was unable to get the tinner off, they told me they tried to flash it thats when I went down there and took it off. I think the tunner is junk..not sure yet. Live and learn I called DP after my first problem and they told me get it off the truck. ???? Once everything is squared away I will call then for info before I try putting it back on. They have been awesome to deal with so far...21mpg on the Higway I really want to put the Tunner back on eventually...thats 21 mpg with the calculator not the overhead "lie-o-meter"....
