No no, I didn't mean there wasn't a retard flash for that model year. I
said that the flash wasn't available until 2000, therefore if the dealer did
a flash back in 98 that more than likely he didn't get retarded. I also
mentioned that he should check with the dealer.
Ron
00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Bernd D. Ratsch
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2000 5:18 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: RE: RE: What to do after PCM is flashed...
Well, if it means anything...I spoke with a fellow "Hot Rodder" at the local
Dodge Dealer (Service Manager as well) and he was running a few checks on my
system when he advised me that the truck could use the "Spark Knock Update"
(something along those lines). (Was investigating "something" at the
dealer....)
Their scantool advised him about this! If you vehicles timing is within a
certain range, it will flag it...mine, showing 43-45 degrees total timing in
by 2800 RPM was "flagged". I told him not to do it yet since I had a few
other items to take care of first. (He said "No problem...come back when
you're ready and we'll take care of it for you".)
So...YES, there is a "retard" PCM Flash for '97+ Dakota's.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Ronald Wong
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2000 12:42 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: RE: What to do after PCM is flashed...
I don't believe the 4º timing retard flash was out in 98. I think it was
this year that they started putting that flash on. You should check with
your dealer before automatically assuming your timing was changed.
Ron
00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile
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