I'm just being lazy here, but I thought someone could give me a heads up on where the computer is at.
Just got my JL Diablo chip and want to install it this weekend.
I'm assuming it's behind the kick panel on the pass side just like the Mustangs are.

 

It's actually located underneath the CD changer. You'll have to remove the passenger seat, the storage box, and some of the electronics for the stereo.

Good luck!

 

SPIKE: you dog!

 

Becareful of the cd changer removal.if you do not unhook the battery before you unhook the CD changer,The cd changer will automatically reburn your cds to blank cds.Undernieth is where you will find the computer.its a black box with a big L on it yellow in color.Good luck

 

Spike
That's a good one. Can you access it by just removing the CD magazine?
Mike

 

Installing the chip isn't a weekend job. Just remember to unhook the battery. I swap mine out all the time. The first time should take no more than 15 minutes to clean the terminals well. Once you've done it a few times you can change it in about 3 minutes, including unhooking the battery. It's located on the passenger side under the dash, next to the kickboard.

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I just knew I was going to catch a load of huey for asking this.

Thanks 99svtlightning.

The rest of you, I will avoid further questions to at all costs.

 

I don't know what you guys are talking about, I took my bed off my truck and then I found it under where the cd changer used to be. Its allot easier that way, Plus you can put the batteries in the custom RTKILLA box. might as well, you got to disconect all the wires that hook up to the battery anyway!

 

While you have the computer out; be sure you make the necessary mods to prevent the intercooler from leaking. I changed the clunk washers at the same time.

 

Do I need to put her up on jackstands?

Should I drain all fluids before I remove the computer?

And how about the carpet, does that have to come out too?

Come on guys, help me out here.

Arn't those wires behind the truck used for downloading programs onto the CPU?

??????????

 

check out chucks website lot's of good info

http://home.midsouth.rr.com/lightningpage/

Mike

 

seattle,

the "port" in the back is where Ford prefers to "strap in" their scan tool.

 

Don't forget the blinker pump changing interval.....must be changed with each unplugging of the computer harness.

 

Spike,

Dude! That's cold blooded!

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Whew, that's a relief, I was under the impression that I had to remove my motor to access the computer.

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