Re: Re: Re: Pinging?

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Mon May 15 2000 - 12:24:57 EDT


>From what I got from both Dodge dealers (one in CA and one in TX) YES...it
IS a TSB and the V6/V8 models are covered under it. I'll dig through the
TSB's for the '98 and '99 models during a break.

- Bernd

----- Original Message -----
From: "Cale" <vencomatic@ameritech.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Re: Pinging?

> Hey Bernd, go us one better, will ya? Is there a TSB out for it, and
> are both V-6 and V-8's covered by it? I thought all this MSD stuff
> would smooth my truck out, and it really isn't any different that I can
> tell. Mileage has yet to be determined however. I found and performed
> the TSB on plug wire re-routing, and if anything I think it pings more!
> Grrrrr....
> Thanks in advance,
> Cale
> 98cc318
>
>
> Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
> >
> > It is supposed to. The timing curve is slightly retarded. Great for
top
> > end runs and nitrous/blowers/turbos. I can't guarantee that it's the
> > complete and final fix, but it worked in my situation.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Mitchell Carson" <Mitchell.Carson@dalsemi.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 9:51 AM
> > Subject: DML: Re: Pinging?
> >
> > > Question: Is this the flash upgrade that fixes the pinging problem?
You
> > know, the one we've all been waiting for? If it is, that's GREAT news!
> > >
> > > -Mitch
> > >
> > > > Well, after having just about every sensor replaced on my truck
(with
> > > > minimal results), the reflash finally solved the problem. And I
have to
> > say
> > > > one thing about the new program...she NEVER ran like this
before...MUCH
> > > > BETTER!
> > > >
> > > > - - Bernd
> > >
>



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