Valvegod/SMC performance
Valvegod/SMC performance Well I dont think he's a sponsor, but I got his contact info here.
So i thought I'd share & inform others of my experence.
Have ordered from him in the past= no problems.
This time get a PCM from him already flashed & find out it is defective.
It sets a P0530 A/C hi pressure sw. input & runs the cooling fans constantly & does not allow the A/C to engage.
Well I called him, explained the situation. I had bought the PCM late Feb.
Since I didn't install it till recently(may 25th) & then found a problem, too bad he wont do anything about it.
So I guess you have a 1 week warranty w/ his stuff, nice. Definately lost a customer over this. Hope it informs someone else of this BS, I guess what you get from him is a crap shoot.
Then when you do get a defect o-well too bad.
So i thought I'd share & inform others of my experence.
Have ordered from him in the past= no problems.
This time get a PCM from him already flashed & find out it is defective.
It sets a P0530 A/C hi pressure sw. input & runs the cooling fans constantly & does not allow the A/C to engage.
Well I called him, explained the situation. I had bought the PCM late Feb.
Since I didn't install it till recently(may 25th) & then found a problem, too bad he wont do anything about it.
So I guess you have a 1 week warranty w/ his stuff, nice. Definately lost a customer over this. Hope it informs someone else of this BS, I guess what you get from him is a crap shoot.Then when you do get a defect o-well too bad.
I have bought many PCM over the years. The few rare instances I have gotten a defective part it was exchanged no problem. You cannnot tell me by buying a $xxx.xx solid state componet & then hope it is good from anyone no warranty, come on.
I have had no problem from dealers over the years.
I have had no problem from dealers over the years.
Originally Posted by Cammin BeaSSt
I have bought over 200 PCMs from Shaun. I have yet to have an issue with his stuff.... Best of luck.
Ron
Ron
Rare to have a bad PCM but I guess when you do tough $h!t. Thats basically what I was all ready told.
Like said above it is an electrical thing, and with all the tuning software out there how does he know it wasn't user error? I have dealt with him on a few occasions and have never had any problems. Just my $0.02
Originally Posted by LS1_SS
Like said above it is an electrical thing, and with all the tuning software out there how does he know it wasn't user error? I have dealt with him on a few occasions and have never had any problems. Just my $0.02
It is good to hear that you all have had a good dealing w/ him, but when you do have a problem dont expect much
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If I got this right,you bought a PCM 4 months ago from him and now want to send it back? Just suck it up and go elsewhere if you like. I'd be on the edge too if I was in Valvegods spot.
BTW-if it is a Vette,they are common to get that code.Most of the time it is the high pressure switch,not the PCM.
BTW-if it is a Vette,they are common to get that code.Most of the time it is the high pressure switch,not the PCM.
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
If I got this right,you bought a PCM 4 months ago from him and now want to send it back? Just suck it up and go elsewhere if you like. I'd be on the edge too if I was in Valvegods spot.
BTW-if it is a Vette,they are common to get that code.Most of the time it is the high pressure switch,not the PCM.
BTW-if it is a Vette,they are common to get that code.Most of the time it is the high pressure switch,not the PCM.
It works fine w/ another PCM.
I quess if you buy a part you have to have the ability to install it instanly & ensure it is good to get it warrantied. Car was not running, I was collecting all the parts needed to get it going.Now that it does I have a problem & o-well.
Nice mentallity here........
Originally Posted by wrencher
No its not a vette.
It works fine w/ another PCM.
I quess if you buy a part you have to have the ability to install it instanly & ensure it is good to get it warrantied. Car was not running, I was collecting all the parts needed to get it going.Now that it does I have a problem & o-well.
Nice mentallity here........
It works fine w/ another PCM.
I quess if you buy a part you have to have the ability to install it instanly & ensure it is good to get it warrantied. Car was not running, I was collecting all the parts needed to get it going.Now that it does I have a problem & o-well.
Nice mentallity here........
I've been in your position before and lost alot more $$ than your computer cost.It sucks but happens.
I have purchased from Valvegod in the past and he swapped out a PCM from me no questions asked. However, it was like a week or two from when I purchased it.
If you let all that time pass I would worry just like Valvegod.. he's no crook.
If you let all that time pass I would worry just like Valvegod.. he's no crook.
Sorry about your situation. I have had EXCELLENT service with Valvegod though.
Electrical components are tough to warranty and generally no electrical components such as PCMs get much of a warranty.
Electrical components are tough to warranty and generally no electrical components such as PCMs get much of a warranty.
Originally Posted by Slowhawk
Who say's you haven't been running that PCM for the last 4 months and burn't it up yourself?
The car was put together, & the PCM was installed by a sponsor on here & tuned by them. The car runs great,but then this problem was apparent from the get go.
I was left w/ the car that will run well w/ the fans goning full blast. Then a stock pcm that does not run well but the A/C & cooling fan functions normally.
Nothing was burned up.
Nor did I tune the car or handle the PCM, the shop that did is a great & well known sponsor here.I made this post for those that might search to find my experence. I know I like to search these type things. I know for a fact I was sold a defective part & told to too bad.
So what, but others be aware of the way customers of SMC are taken care of
Thats my main point of this entire post. 
Pcm Slamming someone on the boards for something such as this to me is just proof why you cannot please everyone.. I would have replaced the PCM no problem if you would have sent it back in like a few weeks. Even though right on the invoice it says "No refund after 30 days" No refund on warranty on electrical parts" What do you expect me to do? I have replaced many parts over the past 7 years of business for many different reasons. Some of which are defective new parts, damaged used parts, or even some I know the customer has damaged but still take care of them. You purchased the PCM back in Feb and now it is June? I back everything I sell, but lets be realistic!!! Also it is an electrical item.. Try taking an electrical part back to a dealership after you used it for trouble shooting or running your car on it for 3 months. Think they will take it back? Not a change, not even after you take it out of the box.
Shaun
valvegod@aol.com
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Shaun
valvegod@aol.com
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Originally Posted by wrencher
Well I dont think he's a sponsor, but I got his contact info here.
So i thought I'd share & inform others of my experence.
Have ordered from him in the past= no problems.
This time get a PCM from him already flashed & find out it is defective.
It sets a P0530 A/C hi pressure sw. input & runs the cooling fans constantly & does not allow the A/C to engage.
Well I called him, explained the situation. I had bought the PCM late Feb.
Since I didn't install it till recently(may 25th) & then found a problem, too bad he wont do anything about it. So I guess you have a 1 week warranty w/ his stuff, nice. Definately lost a customer over this. Hope it informs someone else of this BS, I guess what you get from him is a crap shoot.
Then when you do get a defect o-well too bad.
So i thought I'd share & inform others of my experence.
Have ordered from him in the past= no problems.
This time get a PCM from him already flashed & find out it is defective.
It sets a P0530 A/C hi pressure sw. input & runs the cooling fans constantly & does not allow the A/C to engage.
Well I called him, explained the situation. I had bought the PCM late Feb.
Since I didn't install it till recently(may 25th) & then found a problem, too bad he wont do anything about it.
So I guess you have a 1 week warranty w/ his stuff, nice. Definately lost a customer over this. Hope it informs someone else of this BS, I guess what you get from him is a crap shoot.Then when you do get a defect o-well too bad.
Last edited by valvegod; Jun 8, 2006 at 10:14 AM.
I've purchased some stuff from Valvegod with no problem. ProStockJohn actually recommended him to me. No offense but anything like a PCM or any other solid state component you should test asap. I think it's your problem now.
No problem I have other sources for this, no big deal. All ready have another, have to transfer file etc.
Alot of places sell PCM's, remote flash & then have a real warranty. For less $$ now I've found lol
Alot of places sell PCM's, remote flash & then have a real warranty. For less $$ now I've found lol