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x4 Can't Load Tune, Needs update

Started by Godfatherws, February 18, 2015, 04:46:04 PM

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Godfatherws

So I had my car tuned for several months. I had an issue with a O2 sensor going out so I returned it to stock and took it in to the Dealer to see if I could get it done under warranty. Which they did replace it, but now my x4 says that it needs an update when I try to reload my tune.....
So I updated it, still said the same. Then I found some possible solutions on the f150 ecoboost site.
They were to update through your PC software rather than WIFI and delete and reload the tunes on the device.
I did all of this, still says the same?!?!
Has anyone encountered this issue?

Any Help would be Much Appreciated
Thanks
2013 SHO non PP(X4 Unleashed 3 bar tune, LMS Dpipes, VTA, 170 t-stat, Modded Airaid, EBC brakes/rotors)

SHOdded

So you grabbed the new strategy code using the X4 and sent it to your tuner (Unleashed?) to update the tune and send back to you for loading on the X4?
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!

ZSHO



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Godfatherws

oh.. so you are saying that if the dealer does an update It will change my strategy code?
2013 SHO non PP(X4 Unleashed 3 bar tune, LMS Dpipes, VTA, 170 t-stat, Modded Airaid, EBC brakes/rotors)

SHOdded

#4
That is correct, unfortunately.  You have to check every time you get the car back from service to make sure the strategy code has not changed.  Can't really ask the dealer directly (correct?), so add it as a step in your process.

Now if the device itself needs an update, that is different, and the link ZSHO pointed to will let you download it to your PC.  You would then update the X4 using LiveLink.

If you like, you can upload a pic or two to show exactly what the X4 is saying/doing.
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!

Godfatherws

I bet it is the strategy code, bc my firmware on my device matches the numbers on sct's website.
So i'm crossing my fingers.
Thanks
2013 SHO non PP(X4 Unleashed 3 bar tune, LMS Dpipes, VTA, 170 t-stat, Modded Airaid, EBC brakes/rotors)

Godfatherws

That was it. Sorry for my ignorance and thanks for the quick response.
2013 SHO non PP(X4 Unleashed 3 bar tune, LMS Dpipes, VTA, 170 t-stat, Modded Airaid, EBC brakes/rotors)

SHOdded

Let us know how it turns out.  Software/computer things in the car world can be very archaic and annoying ...
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!

Godfatherws

So to update I finally got my tune back on.
It was the Strategy Code and SCT hadn't seen this one b/f so Torrie had to get SCT to add it to the database.
With that said it took a week or so for SCT to do this, but all is well again.
Thanks for the help guys!
2013 SHO non PP(X4 Unleashed 3 bar tune, LMS Dpipes, VTA, 170 t-stat, Modded Airaid, EBC brakes/rotors)

AJP turbo

If your strategy/catch code was GDM1|KHDL4TV there is an update and if you have it at ford and they do the update it will change to GDM2|KHDL5K5

There are only 3 changes that were made to the tune, however I do not know what exactly they mean. I had the tune added to my license in my PRP software.
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Former:2014 PP SHO
3 bar 93 tune, Airaid, Stainless Works non catted DP's  
405whp/520tq
Dyno
     
Current:2016 F150 2.7 Ecoboost
Tuning in progress

SHOdded

Great to hear!  Keep us updated on your adventures :)
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!