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PTU fluid change frustration

Started by ecoboostsho, July 17, 2014, 11:13:32 AM

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Brucelinc

Quote from: jmr061 on July 19, 2014, 05:03:44 PM
Just warm it up with a torch lol


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LOL...it is kind of ugly to work on when the exhaust is hot.  I would at least drive it around the block to stir up the lubricant prior to sucking it out.

Other than a fried arm, skinned up knuckles, and a stiff neck from laying on my back and contorting my head so I could see what I was doing, I am glad I did this job.  I think I need to make a better device to insert into the opening, though - maybe a piece of copper tubing, like someone else used.  I just couldn't get the plastic tube to the bottom of the case without hitting gears or whatever.  Maybe something stiffer with the right bend in it would work better.

ecoboostsho

I actually went up and then over as weird as that sounds...then again I didn't get out much fluid.
2013 White SHO w/PP, Gearhead Tuned, 3 Bar, 160T, Plugs...Mess with the Bull and you'll get the Horn. :)
Previous 2011 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP - 12.89 1/4 Mile

ShoBoat

I am getting mine done tomorrow. I have managed to get some lift time. I'll make sure to take lots of pics. How often are you guys changing the rdu fluid? I am also going to change that out tomorrow.


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2012 Pearl White CTS-V Stock
2016 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB Stock
2013 SHO Black on Black (Gone) PP, Unleashed Custom Tune, 170 TStat, SP534 Plugs, 3 Bar, Airaid Intake, PPE catted downpipes, Corsa Cat-back, H&R Springs. Focal 165KR Front Stage,2 JL W6 10 with Focal 800.1. 12.62 @ 110 mph.

ecoboostsho

I actually had the dealer change the RDU at 50k.
2013 White SHO w/PP, Gearhead Tuned, 3 Bar, 160T, Plugs...Mess with the Bull and you'll get the Horn. :)
Previous 2011 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP - 12.89 1/4 Mile

Brucelinc

I haven't done the RDU yet but that is next on my list..along with rear brake pads.

IHeartGroceries

Wait, so do PP equipped cars have the upper fill plug? But, there's a temp sensor occupying the orifice? Am I understanding this correctly? 



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ShoBoat


Quote from: IHeartGroceries on July 20, 2014, 04:55:04 PM
Wait, so do PP equipped cars have the upper fill plug? But, there's a temp sensor occupying the orifice? Am I understanding this correctly? 



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Yup that's it exactly.


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2012 Pearl White CTS-V Stock
2016 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB Stock
2013 SHO Black on Black (Gone) PP, Unleashed Custom Tune, 170 TStat, SP534 Plugs, 3 Bar, Airaid Intake, PPE catted downpipes, Corsa Cat-back, H&R Springs. Focal 165KR Front Stage,2 JL W6 10 with Focal 800.1. 12.62 @ 110 mph.

SHOnUup

Anyone else have any seat of the pants reviews. ..was pulling .5 knock max before change...today pulling 2 at wot from a stop and less tire spin
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

SHOnUup

Curious this morning so I plug in tuner and get 5 dtc's. Also tuner showed that somehow it flashed itself back to stock? Can this even happen or is car not taking the programmed tune?
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

ShoBoat


Quote from: SHOnUup on July 21, 2014, 09:13:49 AM
Curious this morning so I plug in tuner and get 5 dtc's. Also tuner showed that somehow it flashed itself back to stock? Can this even happen or is car not taking the programmed tune?
which dtc's? And which tuner are you using?


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2012 Pearl White CTS-V Stock
2016 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB Stock
2013 SHO Black on Black (Gone) PP, Unleashed Custom Tune, 170 TStat, SP534 Plugs, 3 Bar, Airaid Intake, PPE catted downpipes, Corsa Cat-back, H&R Springs. Focal 165KR Front Stage,2 JL W6 10 with Focal 800.1. 12.62 @ 110 mph.

SHOnUup

Mycalibrator...new one from this spring...3 of dtc's were doubles...p260f, u0131, u0100 (3times)...when running the 4plus+ I never get a dtc...when running the 4+ I'd get p1000 (emissions I think, normal)
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

SHOnUup

Searched for list of dtc's. ..one place I found I need to register (eautorepair.net)...any others?
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

Brucelinc

When I hooked up the MyCal a couple of months ago to go from 4+ to 4X, it showed several DTCs.  The check engine light has never come on so I think they were either random misfires that may have occurred before I changed plugs, false alarms or just simply irrelevant.  Many others have noted similar DTCs.  I cleared mine and went on my merry way.   

I cannot imagine how it could flash itself back to stock by itself.  That one has me puzzled!

SHOnUup

Quote from: Brucelinc on July 21, 2014, 10:03:09 AM
When I hooked up the MyCal a couple of months ago to go from 4+ to 4X, it showed several DTCs.  The check engine light has never come on so I think they were either random misfires that may have occurred before I changed plugs, false alarms or just simply irrelevant.  Many others have noted similar DTCs.  I cleared mine and went on my merry way.   

I cannot imagine how it could flash itself back to stock by itself.  That one has me puzzled!
Me too??? Wonder if these codes popped up because of the obdlink being plugged in overnight and popping dash warnings when I started...usually when I plug tuner in it shows the tune I'm using, this time stock was up...
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

ShoBoat


Quote from: SHOnUup on July 21, 2014, 09:19:11 AM
Mycalibrator...new one from this spring...3 of dtc's were doubles...p260f, u0131, u0100 (3times)...when running the 4plus+ I never get a dtc...when running the 4+ I'd get p1000 (emissions I think, normal)

U0100 is a communication error, probably due to the dongle being left in. I have had that one pop up. I have had Mycalibrator report that the stock tune is loaded when in fact the 93 was loaded. I don't believe that it's possible for the PCM to revert to stock on it's own with our cars. Do you have access to FORScan? It will tell you exactly what the codes are. See pic.



These are the codes that pop up after an error with the MXobd or when you unplug the battery.


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2012 Pearl White CTS-V Stock
2016 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB Stock
2013 SHO Black on Black (Gone) PP, Unleashed Custom Tune, 170 TStat, SP534 Plugs, 3 Bar, Airaid Intake, PPE catted downpipes, Corsa Cat-back, H&R Springs. Focal 165KR Front Stage,2 JL W6 10 with Focal 800.1. 12.62 @ 110 mph.