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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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Hi guys,

I'm having a Yank PT4000 installed. Will I need a tune afterwards?

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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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Sometimes you need to adjust shift points or delete a code. It is not a certainty nor do you need a full tune.
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Originally Posted by Ragtop 99
Sometimes you need to adjust shift points or delete a code. It is not a certainty nor do you need a full tune.
Thanks. The reason I asked is because the car is not idling well at all.
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Did you do an idle reset? On a cold motor, pull PCM fuses, let it sit 15 minutes. Restart and allow the car to fully warm -up and relearn the idle. You go between park and gear a few times and that normally does it.

If that doesn't do it, you may need a little more idle air. A 1/2 turn (open) on the idle set screw is normally enough to fix that and not mess up the rest of the tune.
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No, I didn't. I just picked it up this AM on the way to work, and it wasn't fun. Stalled a few times in LA traffic.

Thanks much. I'm sure the reset will take care of the problem.
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You might need a tune. Mine did some crazy stuff it wouldput my car into limp mode all kinds of stuff. it is a brutal converter though on the street
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by AutomagicLS1
You might need a tune. Mine did some crazy stuff it wouldput my car into limp mode all kinds of stuff. it is a brutal converter though on the street
Amen to that. The 4000 replaces a 3400 stall, and the difference is like night and day.
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