I am taking my GT to the dealer tomorrow for an oil change and wheel alignment. I also have the Bama race tune in it. Do I have to return it to factory tune before taking it to the dealer?

 

I wouldn't waste you time. 1. It's just an oil change and they won't be looking at the ECM calibration. 2. Even if they did and you had some warranty claim, Ford can tell if the ECM has ever been flashed and had a custom tune installed on it.

 

They wont even look at the ECM.

 

Bama does recommend you do that. If they re-flash your tune at the dealer, doesn't it lock your tuner? Not for sure on that.

 

They may or may not plug into your car...you never know. Sometimes they routinely check in case there is a minor factory update required.


I used to have the service writer mark the ticket "Do not reflash" and I put tape over the plug with same writing on it. You can also buy a plug in cap that says the same.


And yes, it is my understanding things can go fubar if they just overwrite your tune...heck if you have a CAI then it likely would not even run right with a factory program.


Anyway...I just prefer not to take a chance. The whole warranty thing is not a concern to me, I'm not trying to hide anything.

 

For that type of work, don't worry about it. If anything, just let them know when you drop it off, that all you want/need is an oil change and alignment done. I can't imagine there would be any SW/ECM recalibration recalls that they'd need to get in there. Do get a plug though that says don't reflash. I got one with my Maggie kit. (not that I'd ever take mine to a dealer).

 

If they plug it in to reset your oil life monitor it tells them if it needs up dating, when I take mine in I tell them not to plug it in for anything.

 

I told the service manager to not plug anything in the service port and he said that it is not necessary to do so. He also drives a 14 GT with a tune as well.

 

Problem solved! No issues then . That's funny that even the service manager admits to having a tune. Lol. Irony.

 

I have one of the Steeda caps over mine that says Do Not Flash.

 

This:




You can check it out here:

http://www.steeda.com/index.php?subc...roducts.search

Best Regards,

TJ

 

TJ... that's a nice cover but holy cow... isn't that kindda steep for a cover? 20 bucks?

 

That's the one I have. It fits nice and snug so there is no chance it will accidentally come off.

 

Paying for that brand logo buddy lol.

 

I won't... Lol that's for sure. But others have and will.

 

Nor would I.

 

There are always cheaper alternatives out there ... we have priced ours according.

Like spectreh said ... nice fit & piece of mind when you go to a dealership.

Best Regards,

TJ

 

Oh trust me I wasn't hatin on it TJ. If people want the Steeda cover they should absolutely get one. I have no problem spending money on parts or aspects for my Mustang that others would surely consider a waste of money and not the way they would go but that's the beauty of life.

 

It's a piece of laser engraved, anodized, machined aluminum. If you want to spend $5 get the injection molded plastic ones.

Some people prefer the anodized aluminum, for a variety of reasons. If looks aren't important then a cheaper piece would be more in line with you...

 

I figured after spending money on a supercharger, driveshaft, and a dyno run, $20 was insignificant - 1/2 a tank of gas. Just my opinion. Bottom line is spend money on what makes you happy.