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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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Do you really think they are going to drive your car for twenty minutes?

I doubt it.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Do you really think they are going to drive your car for twenty minutes?

I doubt it.
wow,

i know the second time i had mine in for this issue... they put 140 miles on it...

beers
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 02:31 AM
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i got a flash about two weeks ago and yesterday i did an oil change. from the flash i noticed better idling...around 950 to 1k when warmed up... gas milage is better
i averaged about 16.5-17(luck to break into 17) now with the flash the first tank i got 18.3 and hightway i got 19. something now the thing is the past 2 days my car feels like crap. it feels liek it does NOT pull at all i used to be able to pull on my friends tiburon and now my car is neck to neck with him and it feels liek there no spike in the powerband like there use to be (idk if i described that right...) in a nutshell i improved mpg but the pull on my car is rather disapointing it feels like the 2-4k pull prior to my flash when im in the 5-7k rpm range...
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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Hmm, that means I will get another Flash, I was on the "F" flash (05) Now is "G"

Yummy.

F Already fixed my idling issues. But ahh, newest wont hurt

Just gonna wait for the letters to come.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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I have never had a flash done yet on my car. I have never had any idling problems or anything else, except for lousy mpg's.

I have been reluctant to get a flash, because I know some problems happen after flashing.

Why do you say "Yummy"??

Do you really think things are a lot better after flashing, just wondering. I will get my first one done here pretty soon for this series of flashes.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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okay - my car came with the (at the time) latest "R" flash. Apparently now the latest is "S" and i saw a blurb in another thread that there is a "T" flash coming?

I was going to make plans in about two weeks to get the recall check and the latest flash. If there is a "T" flash, should I wait for it?
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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I got N3Z2-18881-T yesterday not because I asked for it but because I had a CEL. I've not noticed any big difference so far.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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toxin T is the curretn for you , scroll up and read #377 just wait for your recall letter.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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zoom-- heard a rumor that the temp that the fans turn on is affected by this flash--know anything?
thanks
OD
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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Hey all... ummm, i searched the forums, but couldnt find any results, and i didnt know exactly what terms to search for. hopefully you all can help:

how do i know what flash i have? how do i know if i can get a new flash?

hopefully i didnt miss any thread like dedicated to this answer...
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 06:42 PM
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Only a canbus scanner can read your current level, or just go to the dealer. Better yet, just wait for the recall, because you will get the latest flash then.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by olddragger
zoom-- heard a rumor that the temp that the fans turn on is affected by this flash--know anything?
thanks
OD
Maybe Racing Beat helped write the new flash From the RB site on their upcoming flash:

Attached Thumbnails flash news flash-capture1.jpg  
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 1145climber
Hey all... ummm, i searched the forums, but couldnt find any results, and i didnt know exactly what terms to search for. hopefully you all can help:

how do i know what flash i have? how do i know if i can get a new flash?

hopefully i didnt miss any thread like dedicated to this answer...
wait for your new RECALL letter to come in the mail. then get the recall work done at your dealer. it includes a flash
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rdr
I have never had a flash done yet on my car. I have never had any idling problems or anything else, except for lousy mpg's.

I have been reluctant to get a flash, because I know some problems happen after flashing.

Why do you say "Yummy"??

Do you really think things are a lot better after flashing, just wondering. I will get my first one done here pretty soon for this series of flashes.
My Car original came with the D flash

Well, I was on the E flash, suppose to be the Last recall flash. To Limit the Ability to "Rev" when your car is not moving. So idiots will not be able to kill themself in 20 minutes by reving the car for no reason (besides wasting gas)

I had lots of A/C idling issues. since I bought my car, Its like, if u turn the AC up high, your motor will have a hard time trying to Idle at around the 800~ ish RPM range.

the F Flash, which I just did like maybe a month or so ago. Fixed all the Idling problems. Plus it seems that they change some fuel map or something, 2nd and 3rd Gear seems to pull alot better now.

Now , We're going to the next one, just gonna wait for the letter to come.

I suggest you to flash yours to the newest one.
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 1145climber
Hey all... ummm, i searched the forums, but couldnt find any results, and i didnt know exactly what terms to search for. hopefully you all can help:

how do i know what flash i have? how do i know if i can get a new flash?

hopefully i didnt miss any thread like dedicated to this answer...
The only way to know your software number is to use the right tools, connect it to your OBDII port, and pull the version out.

IT doesnt really matter, the recall letter should be here anytime soon.
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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my car is in the dealer right now getting the recall performed. they are replacing my spark plugs & flashing my ECU. i have an 05 w/ a MT. last i heard, i had the r flash installed during the gas recall. what should i be expecting now? S?? T?? when were the F's & G's released??
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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Each year they have different version number

For The original 04 I think they start with L (if Im not mistaken) so you get an idea how many version has the 04 been thru.

05 They start with I think C or D. Im not sure

06 starts with A or B.

The File name will tell you what year is it for, and what version is it on. Do a Search.

Oh for 05 , newest should be "G"
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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When I sent an email with N3Z2-18881-T in it the spell checker suggested ****
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