Does chipping/programming set a code? - Diesel Forum

RRose · 08-26-2008, 07:11 PM

It seems like there is alot of misinformation on this subject. Does anyone have a cut and dry answer about this issue? Does reprogramming your computer set a code in the computer that can't be reset?

Stymie · 08-26-2008, 11:54 PM

no, when you clear the codes, it sets a drive cycle code. most new rigs have a flash counter, that will detect the last X number of flashes. GM's can see the 10 flashes on a truck and what those entailed.

GrampyJim · 09-06-2008, 03:35 AM

What can I say? Why worry about DTCs when there are log files to be had.... There is a lot they aren't telling us.... There are a lot of memory areas in the PCM that we just don't know about...

In the end.... is there a reason to be worried? Is there something we are trying to hide?

RatherBNtheWoods · 09-06-2008, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GrampyJim

In the end.... is there a reason to be worried? Is there something we are trying to hide?

The answers are....Yes, and Yes.

With Ford trying to hold down warranty cost, they seem to be looking for ANY reason to blame the owner. As in your oil pump failed and the lack of lube destroyed the bottom end of your engine.,,But,,you have a chip so Ford won't cover it under warranty.

FORD6.4DIESEL · 09-07-2008, 12:57 AM

Yes There Is A Way Ford Can Tell If You Put A Chip In Ur Truck.. Im A Mechanic For General Motors And We Can Tell When You Go To Flash The Computer It Gives You A History Of What The Truck Has Been Programed With..

Stymie · 09-07-2008, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FORD6.4DIESEL

Yes There Is A Way Ford Can Tell If You Put A Chip In Ur Truck.. Im A Mechanic For General Motors And We Can Tell When You Go To Flash The Computer It Gives You A History Of What The Truck Has Been Programed With..

thats gm, not ford... you can see the last 10, correct?