where to find code
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where to find code
im new to this site as well as new to the ford trucks.. i just got a 02 screw..
i was looking on the classifieds on here and found a flip chip... the guy said i needed ot look in teh passenger door to see if the codes match.. well my code sticker is rubbed off.. is there anywhere else to find this code? the chip was something like LG1A.. not real sure about that but i could look the code up again.. any help?? thanks
i was looking on the classifieds on here and found a flip chip... the guy said i needed ot look in teh passenger door to see if the codes match.. well my code sticker is rubbed off.. is there anywhere else to find this code? the chip was something like LG1A.. not real sure about that but i could look the code up again.. any help?? thanks
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The PCM itself will have the code on it. It is located under the dash of the passenger side above the kick panel. It's an aluminum box. It actually connects through the firewall. If I am not mistaken, the side in the engine compartment also has the code.
Also, check underneath the hood for a dealership sticker. That is where they put the info for any changes they made to the PCM which the tuner will need to work. If there isn't one, you are still in fine shape.
Lastly, the PCM code consists of 3 letters followed by one number. My old code from my '97 was HAV4.
Good luck.
Also, check underneath the hood for a dealership sticker. That is where they put the info for any changes they made to the PCM which the tuner will need to work. If there isn't one, you are still in fine shape.
Lastly, the PCM code consists of 3 letters followed by one number. My old code from my '97 was HAV4.
Good luck.
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Hi joshcblue,
Welcome to F-150 Online!
OK, apparently you have already looked for your computer code by opening the front passenger door, and looking in the front part of the door frame, in the general area of the door hinges for a sticker that has 3 letters followed by 1 number - for example, the code you listed that chip being for was LGA1, which is a rather rare code found only in a few 2003 5.4 F-150's - now LGA2 is a much more common code in the 2003 5.4 F-150's, as LGA1 was not used for very long at all.
Anyway, as beowolf explained, you can simply look for the PCM, which will be just above the passenger's kick panel, and it will be held to it's mounting bracket by a small black plastic pressure clip - pull that clip straight back, towards the back of the vehicle, and then usually underneath that clip you can find another sticker with your truck's computer code.
Just FYI, since 2003's are still relatively new, it's not very common for the code sticker to be worn off - that usually happens in older vehicles, but can happen in any of them that get cleaned a lot in the door frame, or that have had paint repairs, etc.
The F-150 is unlike any other vehicle in that they have hundreds of different PCM revisions or "computer codes" as we call them each and every mode year - other vehicles generally only have a few different codes each model year. You have to precisely match that code, down to each letter & number for it to work. So that means you not only must have a 2003 5.4 F-150, but it also must have the exact matching code of LGA1 to be able to use a Flip Chip programed for LGA1. Now if your truck meets those requirements, then yes, you can use that chip!
Just FYI - if you find that your code does not match that chip, you might want to think about getting in on our Group Buy that we are having right now for our custom tuning for your truck - that will get you more than double the power gain of that Flip Chip, and in many cases darn near triple the gains. Here is a link that will take you to that thread so you can read up on it if you like: https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=227214
Good luck!
Welcome to F-150 Online!
OK, apparently you have already looked for your computer code by opening the front passenger door, and looking in the front part of the door frame, in the general area of the door hinges for a sticker that has 3 letters followed by 1 number - for example, the code you listed that chip being for was LGA1, which is a rather rare code found only in a few 2003 5.4 F-150's - now LGA2 is a much more common code in the 2003 5.4 F-150's, as LGA1 was not used for very long at all.
Anyway, as beowolf explained, you can simply look for the PCM, which will be just above the passenger's kick panel, and it will be held to it's mounting bracket by a small black plastic pressure clip - pull that clip straight back, towards the back of the vehicle, and then usually underneath that clip you can find another sticker with your truck's computer code.
Just FYI, since 2003's are still relatively new, it's not very common for the code sticker to be worn off - that usually happens in older vehicles, but can happen in any of them that get cleaned a lot in the door frame, or that have had paint repairs, etc.
The F-150 is unlike any other vehicle in that they have hundreds of different PCM revisions or "computer codes" as we call them each and every mode year - other vehicles generally only have a few different codes each model year. You have to precisely match that code, down to each letter & number for it to work. So that means you not only must have a 2003 5.4 F-150, but it also must have the exact matching code of LGA1 to be able to use a Flip Chip programed for LGA1. Now if your truck meets those requirements, then yes, you can use that chip!
Just FYI - if you find that your code does not match that chip, you might want to think about getting in on our Group Buy that we are having right now for our custom tuning for your truck - that will get you more than double the power gain of that Flip Chip, and in many cases darn near triple the gains. Here is a link that will take you to that thread so you can read up on it if you like: https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=227214
Good luck!
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OK, good, you were able to find your code, WUQ3! That code won't work with an LGA1 chip of course, so you won't be able to go that route - but at least now you know your code.
By the way - just so you'll know, it's against the rules of F-150 Online for us to discuss specific pricing here on the message boards - so for that info, you will need to call us at our number listed below, & thanks for your understanding on that.
The best route to go with is our custom tuned hand-held programmer, and we are having a Group Buy on that right now, which ends February 24th - that is what will get you the best results, our Troyer Performance custom tuning, loaded into the most advanced hand-held tuner on the market, the XCalibrator 2. You can read all about our Group Buy at the link I already gave you in my last post, including the price (that is the only time we can quote a specific price here) and that is what I suggest doing - a chip is not going to be any significant amount less, and you give up so much in features, as well as having a significantly more involved installation that requires removing the PCM from the vehicle, disassembling it, cleaning it's connector, reassembling the PCM & reinstalling it back into the vehicle - you can certainly do that of course, but it's a lot more work, and must be done very carefully.
So for anyone who wants the best results, the hot tip is to simply take advantage of being able to get our custom tuning via the Group Buy going on right now, so you get your choice of 3 different custom tunes loaded into the most advanced hand-held programmer available.
If you'd like to go over any of this in more detail, please feel free to give us a call at our number listed below, & we'll be happy to help!
Enjoy your weekend,
By the way - just so you'll know, it's against the rules of F-150 Online for us to discuss specific pricing here on the message boards - so for that info, you will need to call us at our number listed below, & thanks for your understanding on that.
The best route to go with is our custom tuned hand-held programmer, and we are having a Group Buy on that right now, which ends February 24th - that is what will get you the best results, our Troyer Performance custom tuning, loaded into the most advanced hand-held tuner on the market, the XCalibrator 2. You can read all about our Group Buy at the link I already gave you in my last post, including the price (that is the only time we can quote a specific price here) and that is what I suggest doing - a chip is not going to be any significant amount less, and you give up so much in features, as well as having a significantly more involved installation that requires removing the PCM from the vehicle, disassembling it, cleaning it's connector, reassembling the PCM & reinstalling it back into the vehicle - you can certainly do that of course, but it's a lot more work, and must be done very carefully.
So for anyone who wants the best results, the hot tip is to simply take advantage of being able to get our custom tuning via the Group Buy going on right now, so you get your choice of 3 different custom tunes loaded into the most advanced hand-held programmer available.
If you'd like to go over any of this in more detail, please feel free to give us a call at our number listed below, & we'll be happy to help!
Enjoy your weekend,