I am thinking that I might break down and let the new flash get done to my truck. This being the inductive heating flash for the injectors. One question is this will the pcm flash for the injectors include all previous running changes? The one I am really after is the trans logic change that pertains to the TSB 07-6-9 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE - BUCK/JERK WHEN PULLING LARGE/HEAVY GOOSE NECK TRAILER and want ot make sure if I step up and have the latest flash done it will actually do what I want it to do. Secondly, my dealer knows I have a Edge Platinum, I know they know, they have done warranty work in the past with it hooked up but never a flash. Do I need to unhook it just for the purpose of the flash or will the Edge even make a difference? I wouldn't think so but just want to be sure. Thanks all.
Question about PCM flash...
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unplug the edge and im pretty sure if you get the inductive heat flash you will get EVERYTHING else that comes with it. what else comes with it I don't know. Im sure someone does.....and im sure they will be along shortly. I just had the inductive flash done 4 or 5 days ago and like it so far. expect a mpg's decrease for the first few tanks as the pcm learns your driving habits. happens anytime your pcm is flashed and people always complain the "new" flash ruined their mpg but it's because their kam was erased.
Thanks for the replies. The inductive heating for the FICM is actually not the motivating factor to update. I don't think that part is a negative side affect though. The real reason is for the buck/jerk when pulling a large fifthwheel. Mine will buck something fierce at some points mostly when in fourth gear TC locked. It is a fairly early '04 and I am under the impression I still have the more agressive tow/haul and have accepted the fact that might change. If it cures the buck, it will be worth it for sure. As for the Edge will it cause problems with the flash by being hooked up? I don't plan on completely removing it if I need to, just unplug and let it sit there. Like I said, my dealer already knows I have it. Also, since the labor is cheaper than the $100 deductible, warranty will not even be involved.
You will be further ahead to disconnect the programmer for the reflash.... It's not a matter of the dealer knowing i is there or not but you ae dealing with computer programming.
There is every likelihood that leaving it connected *MAY* not have any ill effects on either the programmer of the PCM..... How lucky do you feel?
In my job, I cannot leave anything to chance... it can come back to bite me.
Return the PCM to stock, disconnect the tuner... be done with it. No guesswork... no chances....
There is every likelihood that leaving it connected *MAY* not have any ill effects on either the programmer of the PCM..... How lucky do you feel?
In my job, I cannot leave anything to chance... it can come back to bite me.
Return the PCM to stock, disconnect the tuner... be done with it. No guesswork... no chances....
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I have the equipment so I do my own PCM/FICM/TCM flashing on Ford vehicles. You will need to disconnect the Edge before flashing. I tried to flash my '03 F350 with an Edge connected and when I tried to do the flash, I kept getting an error when the computer tried to rewrite the PCM or any of the modules. When the Edge was disconnected, the flash would take just fine.
You will just need to unplug the Edge from the PCM and plug in the original OEM wire harness. Any connections to the MAP or EGT pyrometer may remain connected.
Being the owner of an early '03, I would highly recommend the induction heat flash. The buzz flash didn't help much at all. It was just annoying. Even though it only gets down to about 25 deg. F in the winter, it made a huge difference in starting and drivability while the engine is cold. Since I have a manual transmission, I can't comment about the Auto shift patterns or Tow/Haul.
You will just need to unplug the Edge from the PCM and plug in the original OEM wire harness. Any connections to the MAP or EGT pyrometer may remain connected.
Being the owner of an early '03, I would highly recommend the induction heat flash. The buzz flash didn't help much at all. It was just annoying. Even though it only gets down to about 25 deg. F in the winter, it made a huge difference in starting and drivability while the engine is cold. Since I have a manual transmission, I can't comment about the Auto shift patterns or Tow/Haul.
So ask for the inductive heating flash to be accomplished? I talked to a service rep and mentioned TSB 07-6-9, but I would have had much better luck bashing myself in the side of my head with a hammer. He told me that I already had it done since my truck has had the turbo replaced (yet again) 2 month's ago...also, the $100.00 warranty deductible applicable for this? (I know...wishful thinking). Thanks in advance.
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