Re: PCM options - '99 5.2L

From: Phil Jenkins (bugnik@yahoo.com)
Date: Sun Jan 08 2006 - 16:21:57 EST


You can try on the DTO (dodgetrucks.org) website for
more information on the Hypertech vs. Superchips
tuner. [ Poll ] Superchips vs. Hypertech
There is usually one for sale there as well.

Phil

--- Kevin S <kevin14@surewest.net> wrote:

>
> I'm looking for options to regain some power and
> mileage that was lost when
> my dealer errantly re-flashed my PCM. I'd prefer
> not to be leashed to 93
> octane, but at this point I'd accept almost any
> option.
>
> As far as I can tell, MP doesn't make a PCM for this
> truck ('99 5.2L, Auto,
> 4x4)?#@.&?!
>
> I'm thinking about getting a Hyper Tech programmer,
> or less likely a Superchips
> version, to possibly replace the new flash with a
> better one. All of the
> reports on the DML archives for Hypertech and
> Superchips ICON are from 1999-2000,
> does anybody still use them? Are there any reports
> from folks who've used
> them, successfully or otherwise?
>
>
> I thought about hunting down a used PCM from a
> wrecking yard in hopes of
> finding one that hasn't been flashed, but it would
> still have to be flashed
> to input the VIN and mileage. I can't guarantee
> that the ham fisted guy
> who screwed up my original PCM wont do it to the
> used one too.
>
>
> Any other options out there?
>
>
>
> Why did I do it? Well, since my Dakota was just
> about done with the service
> contract, I took it to the dealer to get the A/C
> serviced and resolve a shudder
> that seems to occur under load. While they told me
> they were only going
> to diagnose, and call me with the repair costs, it
> turns out they did a little
> more.
>
> They didn't fix any of my problems, but they DID
> re-flash the PCM with the
> dreaded "anti-pinging" program!!! It was running
> fine before, now it feels
> like they stole about 30 ponies. I lost about 2-3
> MPG as well. They offered
> up a new PCM as a fix, but it made no difference -
> they claim it automatically
> gets the new flash when it's installed.
>
>
>

                
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