"m" flash revisited
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I had my M flash 2 weeks ago. The anti bucking feature is great, and I have to say teh car is much smoother- and even easier to rev to redline now. I feel it has gotten a bit better than the first few days I had the flash, BUT.... I feel less power at about 4000 rpm than I used to have with the K flash.
I think now I run constantly at a higher rpm to compmensate. And that negates the better MPG (if any on my car- no tests yet)
I am about the put my CZ1.1 back in and see if it works. There was a problem with my car in that the MAF volateg was higher than normal, and the CZ was causing the car to go into safe mode.
I think now I run constantly at a higher rpm to compmensate. And that negates the better MPG (if any on my car- no tests yet)
I am about the put my CZ1.1 back in and see if it works. There was a problem with my car in that the MAF volateg was higher than normal, and the CZ was causing the car to go into safe mode.
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Originally posted by d0va
I GET REAL BAD MILEAGE. AROUND 230 MILE PER TANK. (12-14MPG) CITY DRIVING.
I GET REAL BAD MILEAGE. AROUND 230 MILE PER TANK. (12-14MPG) CITY DRIVING.
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So if I buy a new 8 in a couple of weeks - will it already have the "M" flash on the ECU?
I just got my 8 last Thursday. Absolutely love it.
The dealer preferred to have the flash done as warranty service after sale, not before.
I don't know if this is common, standard, or my dealer being quirky, but I plan on taking it in in a couple of months anyway for routine service, etc. I'll have it done then.
By the way...I can even express how glad I am I bought this car.
I just got my 8 last Thursday. Absolutely love it.
The dealer preferred to have the flash done as warranty service after sale, not before.
I don't know if this is common, standard, or my dealer being quirky, but I plan on taking it in in a couple of months anyway for routine service, etc. I'll have it done then.
By the way...I can even express how glad I am I bought this car.
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Originally posted by Gord96BRG
Even if you don't request the M flash - at your next oil change, or recall appointment (airbag wiring or trans damper), they'll say "By the way, your car was due for a PCM flash, so we did it for you". Resistance is futile - you WILL be assimilated!
(I had the M flash done a few weeks ago - no big deal.)
Regards,
Gordon
Even if you don't request the M flash - at your next oil change, or recall appointment (airbag wiring or trans damper), they'll say "By the way, your car was due for a PCM flash, so we did it for you". Resistance is futile - you WILL be assimilated!
(I had the M flash done a few weeks ago - no big deal.)
Regards,
Gordon
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That experience of lean to rich and many trials leads me to believe that the 8 was leaned out for better performance and economy and is confirmed by many on this board.
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Originally posted by shoptb
So if I buy a new 8 in a couple of weeks - will it already have the "M" flash on the ECU?
So if I buy a new 8 in a couple of weeks - will it already have the "M" flash on the ECU?
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Just picked up my RX wed. they told me ythey are not sure what flash it has unless they hook it up . so i go back the 9 th to get the newest flash. i was wondering about the m flash with a Automatic ? most on here have MT . Any AT owners had the update and what did you notice?
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There is no way of knowing really if you buy off the lot what flash the car has. I would say enjoy the car and then, when you go for service, request the flash.
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