Current PCM Release?
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Current PCM Release?
My truck was built at K.C. in 10/03. My PCM is version BME9. I have about 2k miles on it and just had the dealer change the oil. It feels broken in and powerful. However, the throttle lag and odd shift points are still there. The dealer also overhauled the 3.73 LS. That helped a lot. Before it almost felt like the EBrake was on. LOL Anyway, I still feel there are some PCM issues and Ford has newer updates than BME9. Does anyone know what the current revision is?
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Had mine reflashed today. Took to dealer for inspection,
asked him to reflash for the throttle lag.
Wierd code he gave me,
4U7A-AAB
He kind of complained when I asked for the flash version.
He had to hook the computer up again.
And as mentioned before, I had to remind them to
install an authorized update sticker.
I have no idea how recent this flash is.
asked him to reflash for the throttle lag.
Wierd code he gave me,
4U7A-AAB
He kind of complained when I asked for the flash version.
He had to hook the computer up again.
And as mentioned before, I had to remind them to
install an authorized update sticker.
I have no idea how recent this flash is.
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Whats the reason for the update sticker?
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Ok i am not feeling real sharp right now, I ditto the flash question, I have had my 04 FX4 since 12/03 and have not had any "flash" is it covered under the warranty? I bought the 100,000 mile bumper to bumper if that makes any difference?
One more question, can someone explain how I can put a picture of my truck in my postings?? Thanks
One more question, can someone explain how I can put a picture of my truck in my postings?? Thanks
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hopefully this doesn't sound too dumb, but will a dealership do a reflash just because you are asking, or do you have to have a reason or problem? Thanks.
I've never had anyone ask specifically for the latest reflash and I've never asked for one myself. Most times, reflashes are done to address specific problems. Some dealers are buttheads and won't get you the latest PCM updates unless you come in complaining of a specific problem. If you're gonna ask, I'd go something along the lines of...
"My truck has <this problem>. I've asked around and heard that there was an update for it's computer."
Or, E-mail me a VIN, I can poke around and see if there's any specific updates. I won't know for sure, since some updates don't show up when a VIN request is done; some updates only show when the scantool is connected to the truck.
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When I went in and complained about a couple problems that I knew they would not be able to verify, I suggested the reflash based on other people having similar problems.
They said a reflash depended on my truck's build date. At first mention, I could sense a reluctance to just do it. If I didn't go in there with any particular problems, I think it would have been more difficult to pull off.
They said a reflash depended on my truck's build date. At first mention, I could sense a reluctance to just do it. If I didn't go in there with any particular problems, I think it would have been more difficult to pull off.
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Re: just curious
Originally posted by RandallT
hopefully this doesn't sound too dumb, but will a dealership do a reflash just because you are asking, or do you have to have a reason or problem? Thanks.
hopefully this doesn't sound too dumb, but will a dealership do a reflash just because you are asking, or do you have to have a reason or problem? Thanks.
The funny part is before I took my truck in this last time, I had ordered the Superchips tuner. I didn't know the dealer was going to update my PCM. Once I received the tuner, it wouldn't work becuase of the PCM update. I had to send the tuner back to Superchips for an update which I haven't received back yet. I hear the tuner will definitely improve the throttle response and shift points and is the reason why I got it in the first place.
So, it seems, asking for a PCM update just for sake of throttle response, will not get you anywhere with the dealer. However, if you complain about something specific, they may do it without letting you know which is what happened in my case.