Once the Evo is programmed into my truck I can go ahead and disconnect it right?? or does it need to plugged in order to work...I read it somewhere but cant find the thread, sorry guys:o

THANKS

 

Once the tune is downloaded you can disconnect it if you'd like to.
Most people leave them hooked up and use them as gauges.

 

its goin to be hooked up most of the time but theres times when I have to leave my truck at a airport parkin lot and...well you know, security. I wouldnt like to have my free edge stolen

 

In this case, it would be best to remove it from the vehicle. You can disconnect it from the cable at the back of the Edge and just leave the cable and pod in place. I'd take the Edge with you, rather than leaving it in your glove box or somewhere else in the truck. And, remember to turn the ignition to ON before plugging the Edge back in.

Or, you could remove the Edge, pod and cable at home before leaving. The tune is stored in your PCM, so the Edge never has to be connected while driving.

- Jack

 

I rather leave them at home...so disconnect the evo with the key "off" and first turn the "on"(engine off) then connect it again??

 

That's the way I'd do it! If the ignition is not ON, when you plug it in, it can't contact the PCM to be "booted" properly. Once it's done this though, It draws a small amount of "keep-alive" power (about 0.05 A) to maintain a "booted" state (kind of like the radio does to maintain its station presets) even if the ignition is turned off.

- Jack

 

I hate that when things grow legs and walk off!!!!
Good thinking on your part!

 

okay, thanks for the help guys!!