I just got off the phone with the Mopar tech line. I asked them the
following questions:
1-I haven't flashed the VIN and mileage into my MP Computer yet. Why do I
have my ABS and Brake lights illuminated instead of the MIL as I expected?
2- Can I swap the stock and performance computer back and forth for towing?
3- What triggers the lights on the dash to come on before the computer is
flashed? ie. is it the missing VIN or the service mileage not matching the
odometer mileage.
Here are the answers:
1- This is perfectly normal. Any series of warning lights may come on before
the VIN and mileage is flashed. It may be the MIL, it may be the ABS and
Brake, or it may be one of the other lights. Don't worry about it.
2 and 3- Yes, but you will have to have the mileage flashed each time or the
warning lights will come back on. The mileage in the computer not matching
the mileage in the odometer is that causes the lights to illuminate. Here's
the good information! To get around the towing issue with the MP Computer,
install an aftermarket timing retard module. When you need to tow, dial in 4
degrees of retard. This will take you back to the factory advance and will
be fine for towing.
Looks like I'm going to be getting that MSD after all!
John
98 Dak 4X4 CC Sport, 5.2L, Auto, Mopar headers and computer, F&B TB, Gibson
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