RE: calibrating speedo on 2001 Dak

From: Ronald Wong (ron-wong@home.com)
Date: Fri Mar 02 2001 - 13:12:41 EST


I don't believe you can flash that. That table is in the CABS and the table
itself is not changeable. You can only flash which table element is to be
used for computations.

Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY

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From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Andy Levy
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2001 10:03 AM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: calibrating speedo on 2001 Dak

The PCM has all factory available tire sizes pre-programmed into it. A
dealer can only change the tire size to one of these - their tool simply
tells the PCM which number to use. A non-factory size can't be used unless
you get a custom flash OR you recalibrate the sensor.

I would be very, very wary of making any change to the sensor and/pr the
signal it sends to the PCM, as this sensor is also used by your ABS
system. I also wonder how they can have "one size fits all" with such a
device. Possible I'm sure, but it may be a compromise.

"Victor Carrola, Jr." wrote:

> My 2001 4c4 Quad came with 265-70-16s from the factory. I have since
> replaced the tires with 265-75-16s. This puts my speedo off by about
> 3%.0 Not too big a deal, but it throws off all the calculations on my
> overhead computer in addition to the speedo and odometer being off.
>
> I went to the dealer today to have them adjust the PCM for my new tire
> size. Problem is the dealer says the PCM only has three available tire
> selections: 215-75-15, 235-75-16, and 265-70-16. So your speedo will
> only be correct if you use one of the listed tire sizes and have your
> PCM programmed appropriately. After doing some research today I found
> an interesting device that may correct my speedo
> http://www.abbott-tach.com/era.htm. for $145. I had alerady checked
> with Hypertech, but they don't have a programmer for the 4.7 Dakota.
>
> I wanted to know
> Can anyone confirm if these are the only three tires sizes available to
> set the PCM?
> Has anyone used this ratio adapter or a similar device?
> Any other solutions?



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