Need a PCM

DocBar · Mar 24, 2013

co04cobra said:
02-03 7.3 auto PCM only.

What power-struck is talking about would be impossible to get done in my area.

Do you mean Powerstroke Cowboy?

co04cobra · Mar 24, 2013

DocBar said:
Do you mean Powerstroke Cowboy?

Yes. Sorry. :doh:

DocBar · Mar 24, 2013

co04cobra said:
Yes. Sorry. :doh:

lol. Why would it be impossible? No Ford stealerships?

Powerstroke Cowboy · Mar 24, 2013

DocBar said:
That blows. Is there any way to tell if it's fried or needs reflashed before spending the $$ on a tow? I could throw my PCM in there but I don't think it has the same code.

What year is your pickup? and what year is your friends pickup? If this has been asked sorry!! We just pulled it there on our trailer so that was not a problem. just a pain for such a easy fix!

Nice mistake cobra!! I to am interested why that would not work where you live?

DocBar · Mar 24, 2013

Powerstroke Cowboy said:
What year is your pickup? and what year is your friends pickup? If this has been asked sorry!! We just pulled it there on our trailer so that was not a problem. just a pain for such a easy fix!

Nice mistake cobra!! I to am interested why that would not work where you live?

His is an '02 auto 4x4 mine is an '03 auto 4x4

Powerstroke Cowboy · Mar 24, 2013

should work to test it. Just dont let him try hooking up a chip to it!!!!

co04cobra · Mar 24, 2013

Main reason would probably just be lack of willingness to work with you, lack of knowledgeable staff at the one, and that they would rather sell you the $1000 part then the cheaper fix.

Doc, I spoke with your buddy. He told me that a dealership near him sold him a 15* hpop to put on his 02 truck and told him they are all the same it would be fine. Reasons like that is why I say it would be tough to get them to do it. Trying to tell them that you have a potential fried pcm that you need to try a reflash on first, would only warrant me a bunch of "WTF" looks :morons:

DocBar · Mar 24, 2013

co04cobra said:
Yes. Sorry. :doh:

Thanks for making the phone call so late on your side of the country!! I love PSA!! Best bunch of guys on the planet.

co04cobra · Mar 24, 2013

DocBar said:
His is an '02 auto 4x4 mine is an '03 auto 4x4

Yours will work fine to test in his pickup.

DocBar · Mar 24, 2013

co04cobra said:
Main reason would probably just be lack of willingness to work with you, lack of knowledgeable staff at the one, and that they would rather sell you the $1000 part then the cheaper fix.

Doc, I spoke with your buddy. He told me that a dealership near him sold him a 15* hpop to put on his 02 truck and told him they are all the same it would be fine. Reasons like that is why I say it would be tough to get them to do it. Trying to tell them that you have a potential fried pcm that you need to try a reflash on first, would only warrant me a bunch of "WTF" looks :morons:

Wow. Tony never told me that. I hate dealing with a stealership for the very reasons you mentioned. Again, thank you for taking time out of your weekend, late at night to make the phone call.

DocBar · Mar 24, 2013

co04cobra said:
Yours will work fine to test in his pickup.

I'll talk to him about it and see if we'll do it. It makes much more sense than towing it. It would take longer to wait on the tow truck than swap pcm's twice.

Powerstroke Cowboy · Mar 24, 2013

Is there a shop in your area DocBar that specialisms in Fords??? Other then ford dealership? We took the pickup to a private garage. It was closer then the dealership AND we do not trust our Dealership. I feel your pain cobra. I wish dealers would be their to serve not act like they know it all and we are the scum of the earth. We do have a good one out here in Circle MT though. about 3 hours away though!

DocBar · Mar 24, 2013

Powerstroke Cowboy said:
Is there a shop in your area DocBar that specialisms in Fords??? Other then ford dealership? We took the pickup to a private garage. It was closer then the dealership AND we do not trust our Dealership. I feel your pain cobra. I wish dealers would be their to serve not act like they know it all and we are the scum of the earth. We do have a good one out here in Circle MT though. about 3 hours away though!

The only shop local here is OC Diesel and I wouldn't take your truck there. LOL

prowirenut · Mar 24, 2013

Hello all I'm the idiot that docbar was trying to help out...
I figured I'd join the forum that was helping with all the info.

DocBar · Mar 24, 2013

prowirenut said:
Hello all I'm the idiot that docbar was trying to help out...
I figured I'd join the forum that was helping with all the info.

You're a pro wire nut? THAT'S a stretch!!! LMAO...j/k. Welcome Tony!!!
Great bunch of guys on here that will help you out, regardless of the stupity of the act. Kinda like you helping out the "Prince of Darkness" on occasion.

DocBar · Mar 24, 2013

DocBar said:
You're a pro wire nut? THAT'S a stretch!!! LMAO...j/k. Welcome Tony!!!
Great bunch of guys on here that will help you out, regardless of the stupity of the act. Kinda like you helping out the "Prince of Darkness" on occasion.

Or even the stupidity of the act. :doh:

Powerstroke Cowboy · Mar 24, 2013

DocBar said:
The only shop local here is OC Diesel and I wouldn't take your truck there. LOL

With you saying that it must be true. That is to bad though!! I wish shops would have great customer service!!

prowirenut said:
Hello all I'm the idiot that docbar was trying to help out...
I figured I'd join the forum that was helping with all the info.

Welcome aboard!!

You could also send you PCM the DP-Tuner, PHP (power hungry performance), Swamps, beans, and there are more to to have them re-flash it.

I know Jody@DP-Turner could flash the stock tune back in the PCM. IF it is not fried...

Powerstroke Cowboy · Mar 24, 2013

You talk to much Doc!

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prowirenut · Mar 24, 2013

Yeah the "prince of darkness" does do automotive upgrades as well as powerplant blackouts, :evil

DocBar · Mar 24, 2013

Powerstroke Cowboy said:
With you saying that it must be true. That is to bad though!! I wish shops would have great customer service!!

Welcome aboard!!

You could also send you PCM the DP-Tuner, PHP (power hungry performance), Swamps, beans, and there are more to to have them re-flash it.

I know Jody@DP-Turner could flash the stock tune back in the PCM. IF it is not fried...

Just a quick glance through parts/services was enough to warn me off of them. THEN socal guys started talking about them. They might be great for Cummins or Duramax but they don't know Powerstrokes for chit.