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sct device failure

Started by black99lightning, June 05, 2014, 11:06:18 PM

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black99lightning

So as my device is once again dead, twice in the last year, I pondered is this why Livernois went to mycal from SCT?  Pulled it out today to clear codes on the SHO, didn't boot up and instead gave me a system file error needs to be reloaded.  I went to SCT's help line and went on chat.  9 minutes later, it logged me off of there and instructed me to email for help.  Their help desk is until 9pm CST.  I started around 745 to get ahold of them.  Didn't hear anything back.  I'll try again tomorrow.  Good thing I didn't need to load a tune!
2013 Esport 13.44 @ 103.6
1999 Lightning 12.44 @ 108.4
2012 GT500 10.96 @ 130.6
2006 GTO 12.83 @ 107.8
2013 CTSV coupe 11.79 @ 119.7

Josephm

What model are you using? This is the first I have read of any failures.
12' Flex EB
Unleashed X4
3rd Cat delete

SHOdded

Haven't heard of any widespread failures with the SCT.  Hope they can get you taken care of quick.

LMS switched to MyCal to gain better in-house control of PCM programming (including more parameters).  This switch was made before the X4 came out.  Don't know how the MyCal and SCT compare head-to-head at this time.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

black99lightning

2013 Esport 13.44 @ 103.6
1999 Lightning 12.44 @ 108.4
2012 GT500 10.96 @ 130.6
2006 GTO 12.83 @ 107.8
2013 CTSV coupe 11.79 @ 119.7

kinder

The posts (google) I have seen about a SCT failure were mostly 2011/12. And in several forums it was the same op.

Just saying.

How was your luck with SCT yesterday?
Haikus are easy
But sometimes they don't make sense
Refrigerator

boostedflex

Mine failed as well, General Device Failure, told me to update firmware, but my computer wont even see it, and cant get back to the screen.  Had to ship it back to SCT, they have had it a week as of tomorrow.  Blacklightening99, how did you make out, and how long did SCT have your device?
2017 Explorer Sport
Stock

2012 Flex, sold
Unleashed 93 tune, 170 degree t-stat, Airaid intake, Motorcraft SP534 plugs

wasinger3000

My X4's internal memory crashed on me... it took my factory tune with it... was quite a pain to get back to factory but sct said they would pay to have the dealer flash it... if it came to that.
13' SHO, Non-PP, Tuned by Torrie, Meth injection, 3 bar, 170* stat, custom axle back exhaust, Prosport Boost gauge.
15' F150 Lariat Sport, all the options, 3.5L Eco. (fiancée ride.)
13' GTCS, will be missed.

boostedflex

Wow sorry to hear that, happy sct at least offered to do the right thing for you.  How long did it take sct to turn around your device?  This driving around without being tuned is getting old :)
2017 Explorer Sport
Stock

2012 Flex, sold
Unleashed 93 tune, 170 degree t-stat, Airaid intake, Motorcraft SP534 plugs

wasinger3000

Took 7 days for them to even Look at it. All in total with shipping time it was 16 days.
13' SHO, Non-PP, Tuned by Torrie, Meth injection, 3 bar, 170* stat, custom axle back exhaust, Prosport Boost gauge.
15' F150 Lariat Sport, all the options, 3.5L Eco. (fiancée ride.)
13' GTCS, will be missed.

SHOdded

Not good.  Hopefully a firmware update will fix these problems!
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!