Computer + Recall
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Computer + Recall I did some fan/cags settings in my PCM the other day on my 04 Z06 and then a few days later took the car in for a recall on the steering column.
Well I got it back today and my fans are back at the default and my cags was also reset (basically just turned back on)
The only conclusion I can come up with is that for some reason the steering column recall made them reflash the PCM to a new firmware I guess?
No big deal, I will just go retune it, but I found that it was odd that the PCM is set back to stock.
Well I got it back today and my fans are back at the default and my cags was also reset (basically just turned back on)
The only conclusion I can come up with is that for some reason the steering column recall made them reflash the PCM to a new firmware I guess?
No big deal, I will just go retune it, but I found that it was odd that the PCM is set back to stock.
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For 6 spds, since the Govt. won't let them remove the actual lock, all the recall consists of is an inspection of the lock to make sure it is working properly, and a reflash of the PCM to keep the car from being driven if a Column Lock occurs. So, yes, they flashed your PCM. I had the recall done prior to having my tune, for just that reason.
I bought mine used and it's a 6-speed. I dunno if the column recall was done or not but
I DONT CARE!!
If that's all they are doing to fix the problem, it's just to cover THEIR OWN ASSES, not to help you. I would only take it in if it was an A4 and it actually fixed the stupid problem. Otherwise, i'd either take the lock out, or leave it as it is.
I DONT CARE!!
If that's all they are doing to fix the problem, it's just to cover THEIR OWN ASSES, not to help you. I would only take it in if it was an A4 and it actually fixed the stupid problem. Otherwise, i'd either take the lock out, or leave it as it is.
When they perform the recall on 6 speeds they don't dissable the lock but actually tell the computer to cut the fuel when the lock occurs. The only fix for 6 speed guys is to spend 50 bucks and dissable it yourself, taking it to a dealer fixes nothing.
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Originally Posted by MJD
When they perform the recall on 6 speeds they don't dissable the lock but actually tell the computer to cut the fuel when the lock occurs. The only fix for 6 speed guys is to spend 50 bucks and dissable it yourself, taking it to a dealer fixes nothing.
You are correct. They have the pcm cut the fuel to the car.
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If you had a huge cam and stuff,you would have to tow the car from the dealer to the tunner/or your house since you said you made the changes.
If you must go for a flash (i never will),maybe you can make a copy of your custom tune,and after they flash your PCM,you whip out your laptop and download your custom tune back in.This would be a must if you had a big cam with raised idle rpms and the famous hole drilled in the throttle blade..
If you must go for a flash (i never will),maybe you can make a copy of your custom tune,and after they flash your PCM,you whip out your laptop and download your custom tune back in.This would be a must if you had a big cam with raised idle rpms and the famous hole drilled in the throttle blade..