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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by solscooter
seems the lopey idle might be causing the issue w/ the cats. the exhaust has a different smell if it had sat at idle for a minute or two, like the cats are really working to scrub the exhaust fumes (almost like a new car you've just beat the hell out of). the solution for the time being has been to pull the battery to reset the computer.............or so I've read on this so far.
All I've seen so far are the 3 main track key/cal threads on TMS. Links to others reporting this?
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by typesredline
All I've seen so far are the 3 main track key/cal threads on TMS. Links to others reporting this?
There's a couple on svtpeformance.com, so far it's only been Track Keys no Track Cals but it's too soon to be sure on that.
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by mfc133
There's a couple on svtpeformance.com, so far it's only been Track Keys no Track Cals but it's too soon to be sure on that.
I assume your saying the cat issue is only reported on the key as of now? Because you have the cal right? And you said you notice some a/c discrepancies.

They are the same tune I believe.
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by solscooter
FINALLY have it installed. new service dept was much nicer and even asked me to join the local MCA.

Still didn't go completely smooth. They somehow managed to program the regular key (the one w/ the galloping mustang) into the track key. the track key was a regular key. lucky for me it was an easy enough fix and i was out shortly after. the lopey idle feels a lot like my old man's 67 w/ a small cam.

THANK GOD ITS DONE!!
Yeeey! That’s great news, solscooter!

Deysha
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 06:27 PM
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I am happy to report my traccal tune is working great.
If you do not like the lopey idle yes you have to turn it off after every start. Simple though just hold down the off button on the cruise control for five seconds after.
I have driven about 150 miles so far
Better gas mileage better low end torque and easier to shift.
Can't say much on full throttle pulls yet though.
If you have any questions call ford racing.
Great customer service ask for Mike on the Svt end great guy.
In case someone else is reading this don't confuse ford racings awesome customer service with fordracingpartsdirect subpar attempt at customer service especially if you talk to the manager there
Not sure how they stay I business.
Once again procal traccal awesome product for $399 including shipping from buyfordracing
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by GHIG50
I am happy to report my traccal tune is working great. If you do not like the lopey idle yes you have to turn it off after every start. Simple though just hold down the off button on the cruise control for five seconds after. I have driven about 150 miles so far Better gas mileage better low end torque and easier to shift. Can't say much on full throttle pulls yet though. If you have any questions call ford racing. Great customer service ask for Mike on the Svt end great guy. In case someone else is reading this don't confuse ford racings awesome customer service with fordracingpartsdirect subpar attempt at customer service especially if you talk to the manager there Not sure how they stay I business. Once again procal traccal awesome product for $399 including shipping from buyfordracing
So your ac continuously blows cold? Maybe this is an install issue? The instructions do mention that if it's not done perfectly as instructed, the PCM could have issues.
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 07:52 PM
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Guy on mustang evo had his key installed on the 16th. He says his check engine light comes on every 3 days or so. So much for FRPP's solution, you have to do it 3 times a week.

http://www.mustangevolution.com/foru...d.php?t=351764
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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by typesredline
Guy on mustang evo had his key installed on the 16th. He says his check engine light comes on every 3 days or so. So much for FRPP's solution, you have to do it 3 times a week.

http://www.mustangevolution.com/foru...d.php?t=351764
Mine has been running on track key for about 300 miles so far. All local suburban short trips so far. Zero check engine light and runs perfectly. Hope that continues.
Air conditioning runs same as always but here in northern NH it has not been very warm yet.

Last edited by todcp; Jun 27, 2014 at 07:29 PM. Reason: added air cond performance
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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 09:53 PM
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My Trackey arrived in the mail today.
Then I found out my Dealer's "Trackey Guy" is on vacation until July 7.
The other Ford dealers I called within 100 miles asked "What is a Trackey?"
Guess I'll have to wait until the Tackey Guy returns.
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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by BBM3
My Trackey arrived in the mail today.
Then I found out my Dealer's "Trackey Guy" is on vacation until July 7.
The other Ford dealers I called within 100 miles asked "What is a Trackey?"
Guess I'll have to wait until the Tackey Guy returns.
Better that then waste your time with a service department who doesn't know what they are doing
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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by solscooter
Better that then waste your time with a service department who doesn't know what they are doing
Your experience is exactly why I am going to wait.
Thanks for sharing.
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 07:09 PM
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I reset my codes myself with my code checker. I noticed if I have extended idling while in traffic or such I get the CEL. If I don't do any extended idling no CEL....
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MyStang2010GB
I reset my codes myself with my code checker. I noticed if I have extended idling while in traffic or such I get the CEL. If I don't do any extended idling no CEL....
Pretty rough trade off when the performance cal is the same minus lopey idle and launch control and has zero issues. I hope FRPP lets people swap for free if they want to.

And the PCM isn't throwing codes for fun. Eventually the cats will die. And I hope to God that no ones motor goes with it.

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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by typesredline
Pretty rough trade off when the performance cal is the same minus lopey idle and launch control and has zero issues. I hope FRPP lets people swap for free if they want to.

And the PCM isn't throwing codes for fun. Eventually the cats will die. And I hope to God that no ones motor goes with it.
The flip side of the trade off is the ability to choose a tune with a simple ignition key swap and turn off lopey idle with a button press.
If I have a CEL caused by lopey idle I'll deactivate lopey idle and worst-case, use the stock key until Ford Racing fixes it.
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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BBM3
The flip side of the trade off is the ability to choose a tune with a simple ignition key swap and turn off lopey idle with a button press. If I have a CEL caused by lopey idle I'll deactivate lopey idle and worst-case, use the stock key until Ford Racing fixes it.
True. But most of us don't have that option. That said, it takes very little time to flash back to stock and vice versa via procal (after the first time that is).
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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 06:28 PM
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When Shaun tuned my Boss two years ago he said all lopey idle tunes would eventually kill the cats, including the Trackey. At least if they die with the Trackey Ford will replace them. I had a Steeda cam idle tune briefly. It was so terrible they discontinued it. The sulfur stench at idle told you the cats were on borrowed time. There is no such smell with my Trackey.
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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 65sohc
When Shaun tuned my Boss two years ago he said all lopey idle tunes would eventually kill the cats, including the Trackey. At least if they die with the Trackey Ford will replace them. I had a Steeda cam idle tune briefly. It was so terrible they discontinued it. The sulfur stench at idle told you the cats were on borrowed time. There is no such smell with my Trackey.
So the TK must not add as much fuel to the mixture at idle then, but it will still kill the cats, just not as fast?

I really really want that sound haha. I still wonder if HF cats would be okay (being that they barely do anything).
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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 07:48 PM
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Got caught in construction traffic for nearly twenty five minutes this afternoon. Road was temporarily closed and no way around it. Air conditioning was on and 91 degrees out. The car sat idling without moving for twenty minutes. Still no CEL and plenty of air conditioning; considering the engine was idling. Still no strange exhaust smells. Shell 93 octane is all I use.
Interesting that I have not seen a posting of lopey idle or Track Key causing CEL's on the Boss 302 forum I frequent and nothing on the Mustang Source Boss forum either. Why are some of the GT owners having an issue already but not Boss owners with the Track Key for a couple of years now?
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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 08:07 PM
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Just out of curiousity, how many of you are running the K&N panel filter that comes with Track Cal/Track Key?

I am still running paper filter and do not have any codes.
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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mfc133
Just out of curiousity, how many of you are running the K&N panel filter that comes with Track Cal/Track Key?

I am still running paper filter and do not have any codes.
I am running the K&N as with my track key and no codes.
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