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[AMChrisRose]

I got this handled for you! So two things... first, you have a really early 2005 model, with the PCM code CDC1. Ford has since then updated to CDC3, which we use to program any CDC1 or CDC2 PCM codes that get submitted. The guy who wrote your tune must have had zoned out or something, because he programmed it as CDC1. I went ahead and re-wrote all of your files using the CDC3 PCM code, so that is going to help in leaps and bounds. It's more than likely the reason you were having problems.

Aside from that, I see that you had 3 tunes written for 91 octane. 91 Street, 91 Performance and 91 Race. I noticed you said that you loaded in the 87 octane tune. I think you might be loading "Strategy Tunes" which are "canned" tunes from SCT.

Make sure that when you go to the Program Vehicle menu, that you scroll over to Custom Tunes and hit select. Don't go to Strategy Tunes. That would have given you the option to load 87, where as custom tunes should have all said 91. 91S, 91P and 91R

I shot those new files over to your email address. I also sent over instructions on how to load these over the old files. Either way, you'll need the new files - even if you were loading Strategy Tunes instead of Custom Tunes.

Hope this helps!

 

[TheKid]

I got this handled for you! So two things... first, you have a really early 2005 model, with the PCM code CDC1. Ford has since then updated to CDC3, which we use to program any CDC1 or CDC2 PCM codes that get submitted. The guy who wrote your tune must have had zoned out or something, because he programmed it as CDC1. I went ahead and re-wrote all of your files using the CDC3 PCM code, so that is going to help in leaps and bounds. It's more than likely the reason you were having problems.

Aside from that, I see that you had 3 tunes written for 91 octane. 91 Street, 91 Performance and 91 Race. I noticed you said that you loaded in the 87 octane tune. I think you might be loading "Strategy Tunes" which are "canned" tunes from SCT.

Make sure that when you go to the Program Vehicle menu, that you scroll over to Custom Tunes and hit select. Don't go to Strategy Tunes. That would have given you the option to load 87, where as custom tunes should have all said 91. 91S, 91P and 91R

I shot those new files over to your email address. I also sent over instructions on how to load these over the old files. Either way, you'll need the new files - even if you were loading Strategy Tunes instead of Custom Tunes.

Hope this helps!

Thanks, Ill try to get everything downloaded and loaded up tomorrow, you guys at AM have some absolutely amazing customer service.

Just a quick question should i return the car to stock then update my handheld with the new tunes and proceed to installing them on the car?
Or would it be ok to just update my handheld then go install the new tunes to the computer?

 

[G.T]

just load up the tunes on the handheld and load them on your car.. no need to return to stock

 

[Scott_0]

wow AM is awesome! thats some great customer service. I cant wait to order my SCT tuner and CAI from them

 

[TheKid]

wow AM is awesome! thats some great customer service. I cant wait to order my SCT tuner and CAI from them

Yea these guys at AM are great, Especially a big thanks to Chris Rose. I came here thinking i had some other problem, the tune was honestly one my last concerns but they found the this thread and found a way to help me out, which is nothing short of amazing customer service. Im in the process of installing the new tunes right now

 

[TheKid]

Final Update:

Got the new tunes downloaded and loaded onto the handheld, despite that being a total pita with 64 bit vista ... I threw the 91P tune on the car about 10 minutes ago and took her out for a quick spin.

First off, I want to Thank Chris Rose for my newly discovered traction problems ....

The car does not have hint of rattle in it now all the way 6300 rpm in any gear. What detonation i was getting was definately robbing power, it feels like a completely new car pulls great all the way to the limiter.

If your in the market for a CAI/Tuner or even a new tune do not overlook Chris Rose/A.M. Im Very impressed with the Customer Service of Chris Rose and the guys at American Muscle, also a big THANKS to everyone the forum who helped me diagnose the issue.