04 F-250 Diesel FICM replaced and truck reflashed by Ford

[gibooya]

Last week my truck went down and I had to take it in to Ford. I didn't know at the time that they would have to replace the FICM and then reflash the truck so now my U7165 is locked and I can't retune my truck. Also I bought the programmer about a year ago but I have never run an update.... is the 9r11 to a place where it would be a good idea to download it? I've been reading that a lot of people have been having disappointing results from it. Thanks for your help.

Nick

[tuningss]

You will have to contact tech support with the tool powered up.

[gibooya]

how much does it cost to get a custom tune?

[gibooya]

For some reason i cannot see the new 9r12 update.... i read that someone said you have to be logged in to see it but i am.... can someone whisper the secret to finding it to me please.

[gibooya]

i have the 9r05 on my predator...... calid is vxbc9n8. can i even use the 9r12?

[mikel]

9r11 should work fine, but you need to unlock the tool before you update it.

[gibooya]

yeah i have it unlocked. i just wanted to make sure that if i update it i won't loose any power because now that i have her back with the new FICM and fuel pump and she is really runnin strong! should i just stay with the 9r05?

[SCGt94]

if you are happy with it, then stick with it. The 9r05 has quite a bit of fuel in it though so watch those egt's

[gibooya]

Thanks Don! Great job on the predator.... It really make my truck pull! I do have another question though...... if i run it in the 100hp tune and do NOT have a bigger exgaust could it cause any problems to my truck other than the turbo over heating?

[SCGt94]

Doubtful it will give you any issues however its ALWAYS a good idea to have an egt gauge. Exhaust would help your tremendously especially on the 9r05 100hp tunes. If you can't monitor egt's i wouldn't suggest running the 100hp as of yet.