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Wheel alignment/ tuner question

Started by bigmoneycloser, October 07, 2013, 07:09:56 PM

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bigmoneycloser

This may be a Dumb question...
Does a dealer have to plug into the computer(where I upload my tunes) for any reason while doing a wheel alignment?
Would they notice my tune if they did?
Thx
2014 Explorer Sport 401A
22x10.5 Vossen CVT- powder coated Matte Graphite
Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico 285/35/22
H & R lowering springs/LMS 93 high boost/AirAid CAI/170* thermostat/3 Bar Map Sensor/Full LED interior /HID head and fog lights/weather tech digital floor mats/SharkFin antena/custom Billet foot pedals/Wilwood big brake kit/ LMS-Corsa CatBack Exhaust/LMS Catted Downpipes

DJE624

I don't think so but, I always flash to stock before going to the dealer.  If they have a bulletin to reflash your computer and just do it with out telling you, you could be screwed. 

bigmoneycloser

Quick question?
What would happen if a dealer flashed my computer with a custom tune on it?
Also, when I flash back to stock, do I have to disconnect battery? LMS says too in their directions...
Thx
2014 Explorer Sport 401A
22x10.5 Vossen CVT- powder coated Matte Graphite
Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico 285/35/22
H & R lowering springs/LMS 93 high boost/AirAid CAI/170* thermostat/3 Bar Map Sensor/Full LED interior /HID head and fog lights/weather tech digital floor mats/SharkFin antena/custom Billet foot pedals/Wilwood big brake kit/ LMS-Corsa CatBack Exhaust/LMS Catted Downpipes

DJE624

I'm not sure but I think if they update your ecu it is based on the stock tune.  If you have a custom tune in there, the update won't relate to it.  Plus your stock tune stored in the programmer won't get the update.  I have heard both sides of disconnecting the battery.  I didn't last time I went in for an oil change but, it does sound like a good idea.  I just try to play it safe and flash to stock whenever I go to the dealer.

bigmoneycloser

2014 Explorer Sport 401A
22x10.5 Vossen CVT- powder coated Matte Graphite
Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico 285/35/22
H & R lowering springs/LMS 93 high boost/AirAid CAI/170* thermostat/3 Bar Map Sensor/Full LED interior /HID head and fog lights/weather tech digital floor mats/SharkFin antena/custom Billet foot pedals/Wilwood big brake kit/ LMS-Corsa CatBack Exhaust/LMS Catted Downpipes

DJE624

I am hardly an expert on tunes.  I do have some experience.  I just try to play it safe. It only takes a few minutes even if you do disconnect the battery, to swap tunes.  I didn't do the battery last time mostly because my sockets are still buried from moving and I was too lazy to look for them yet.  Good luck with the alignment!