well im READY to get my superchip....but there is one problem...i dont know which code is the code i need in order to get my superchip...so can someone please me

 

It should be on the passenger side door jam, as far as I know, on the forward side. At least mine was, should be 3 letters and a number.

 

Hi White 4.2,

Sure, no problem!

Go to the passenger side of your vehicle, and open the front door. Then look in the front part of your door frame, in the area of the door hinges, and there you should find a small sticker that has 3 letters followed by 1 number on it, 4 digits total, and that is your computer code.

If you have any problems finding it, please give us a quick call & we'll be happy to help you locate it, sometimes the door frame code sticker is missing & we have to look a couple other places, but we can always help you find it, don't worry.

 

Hey Mike,

where is the code located for a 97 scab?

 

 

Hi Dan97,

AS Jaymz mentioned, you can find the computer code sticker in *all* 1997 & up F-150's & Expoeditions in the exact same place, as I've described in my post above.

Sometimes as the years go by, those stickers can get worn, faded, removed, etc., so if you look where I've described above and don't find it, please feel free to give us a quick call & we can go over some other places to find your code as well with you, we can always help you find it, no problem!

 

Hey Mike,

I looked on the passenger door, and as you probably guessed, the sticker is faded, I could make out 3 of the digits but that doesn't help very much. Where are some of the other places I should look?

Tks,

Danny

ps sorry for keep using the boards to ask questions, but my dad gets pissed off when I call long distance.

 

Hi Danny,

If we have 3 digits, we can sometimes still determine the code. For example, if you had the first 4 digits and it happened to be IMP, then it's usually an IMP4. Or if it's YSL, it's usually going to be YSL2. Those are just a couple of examples for a 49-state '97 4.6 automatic, and TBL2 would be a common California code for that same vehicle. In a 97 5.4, if it said DJJ, then it would most likely be a DJJ3. Of course, there are hundreds of different codes each model year, but if it's any kind of relatively common code, we can usually nail it.

At any rate, worst case scenario you can also shoot us an email with your info & a number to call you at, if you're stuck & need help.

I will go over 1 more way to find it with you here, and that is go to the PCM itself, but still without removing it, so this is quick & easy. The PCM is just over top of the passenger's kick panel (it's basically a rectangular-shaped aluminum box, the way it's mounted in the F-150 it's dimensions are 1.5" wide x 6" tall x 9" long), and it's held up against it's mounting bracket by a small black plastic pressure clip, on the back of the PCM, very easy to see. Pull that black pressure clip straight back (it has a little tab on it you can use for a small "handle") to remove it, and then the back of the PCM is fully visible (and also loose at the rear of the unit, so don't move it around unless you have to, and even then not more than a couple of inches, as it's still connected to the wiring harness up front). There on the back of the PCM is usually anothner code sticker, 3 letters followed by 1 number.

If you don't find it there either, then it's time to either call us or use the search feature here (everyone should familiarize themselves with it, as it is your quick & easy key to a treasure trove of information here) to find literally dozens of lengthy posts where we've typed out the various ways to determine the code in many different posts before; just click on the search button at the top right area of your screen & that will take to to the search engine here. And of course, you can always give us a call or shoot us an email with your number & we can call you to get you the help you need. One note, if you email us, just remember that it can take a week+ to get a response, as our email load is very heavy.

You should be able to verify your code using the method I've described, by looking on the back of the PCM. They don't tend to fade & come off as much as the doorframe stickers can.

By the way, one last thought.......... we understand perfectly when you can't make a long-distance call, but whatever you do, if you are a young man under age (and we have no way of knowing), please make sure your parents know about the Superchip if you're going to use it. Some guys have a truck early on, at 17 or so, and then some people still live at home at age 30+, so I mention this just in case it applies to you...........the Superchip is going to effectively remove the top speed limiter on that vehicle, giving that truck the ability to travel at speeds in excess of 115 mph or more, some of these trucks with enough mods can run upwards of 140 mph, like Neal's truck. Only you know if this applies to you, so I'm just letting you know. The factory-type tires on these trucks are not rated for those kinds of speeds, either, so just be aware of these facts if you aren't already.

Good luck!