Scott Phillips
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Something that I have received mixed opinions on is if you should approach your dealer firsthand before doing the tune.
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Edit: I am running a tune, no issues so far. I also have a fairly mod friendly dealer, up to including tunes/minor bolt-ons... Now if I go in with a bigger turbo and the engine is blown up, I pretty much need to accept that loss.
Sorry, just seeing this post now. The dealer would have no reason to suspect or look for a tune, since the concern is documented in a TSB. However, I have heard of issues where the Ford scan tool cannot program the PCM because of the tune. So best practice would be to reflash it back to stock before bringing it in.FordTechOne, random question realizing this is not an exact science, but your thoughts are appreciated. Suppose a 2019 experienced a cam phaser issue, would the dealer/Ford look for a tune? What’s your take on a cam phaser warranty repair on a tuned but otherwise stock truck? And what’s the approximate price to a customer for a non-warranty phaser repair. Thank you....
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100% correct. I had my truck in for the new alternator and wanted them to take a look at my turbo gauge on the dash. The Service Manager called me in Vegas, first question, do you have a tune? I said yes. He said their tool won't work with it, and I would have to take it back to stock. I said next time I bring it in, he said no problem. I have a great dealer that takes care of me.Sorry, just seeing this post now. The dealer would have no reason to suspect or look for a tune, since the concern is documented in a TSB. However, I have heard of issues where the Ford scan tool cannot program the PCM because of the tune. So best practice would be to reflash it back to stock before bringing it in.
FordTechOne . Out of curiosity what are the steps a dealer has to do in the event of a catastrophic failure and truck is towed in . Do they hook up to diagnostics? Search for modifications? I Assume the Tech has to find root cause of failure first.Sorry, just seeing this post now. The dealer would have no reason to suspect or look for a tune, since the concern is documented in a TSB. However, I have heard of issues where the Ford scan tool cannot program the PCM because of the tune. So best practice would be to reflash it back to stock before bringing it in.