Can I cause any damage by driving without programming after mods...
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From: Hamilton Waikato
Can I cause any damage by driving without programming after mods...
Have had the following mods done. ON taking the car back home, it cut off completely while driving but then restarted immediately within a few milliseconds. I did not have to turn the key at all and was able to drive on. This happened about 3 times. I have checked battery terminals etc. Is the computer recalibrating or something and can I cause any harm by driving it as is until I get the programming done.
> Donaldson Blackwing Intake system
> Powerduct
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> X pipe Bassani
> Corsa Indy Pace exhaust system
> Thermostat fan and fan controller w/adjustable controller
> LS 6 manifold w/accessories
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> Donaldson Blackwing Intake system
> Powerduct
> Belanger Headers
> X pipe Bassani
> Corsa Indy Pace exhaust system
> Thermostat fan and fan controller w/adjustable controller
> LS 6 manifold w/accessories
> Katech Head and Cam package STage 2 with ported throttle body
> Underdrive Pulley
> Gears: 3.42
> TC sy3500
> Z0 6 fog light screens
> lowering bolts.
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Re: Can I cause any damage by driving without programming after mods... (Naylin)
I don't think you can cause any damage, but I would have it programmed to take full advantage of all of the mods. Impressive list. Hope everything turns out ok.
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Re: Can I cause any damage by driving without programming after mods... (Naylin)
Hi Naylin. Can you elaborate a little on what the scenario was when it was cutting off? Did any codes set? This sounds strange unless if it's got something to do with going into reduced engine power mode (e.g. if the TB is a little out of whack or something along those lines.) Do you know if the shop road tested it or just ran it in the shop?
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Re: Can I cause any damage by driving without programming after mods... (ToplessTexan)
HI Kurt,
Just seemed to be cutting off i.e as if no battery power to the car at all. LIghts etc all went off, lost power steering etc for a very short period then restarted without me having to turn the key.
They did just a short test drive around the block.
I also think that they might not have reconnected the emission control stuff.
Multiple codes now showing.
May have to leave car in the garage until programming is done I think.
PCM 6 codes P0135C
P0141 HC
P0155C
P0161HC
P0300H
P01626H
SDM 2 codes U1000H
U1064H
Hvac U1064H
Bo338HC
LDCM 6 codes
B2284 H
B2282H
U1064H
U1255H
U1096H
U1016H
RDCM
B2283H
B2285H
U1064H
U1016H
RCM B2605 H
B2607H
B2860H
Just seemed to be cutting off i.e as if no battery power to the car at all. LIghts etc all went off, lost power steering etc for a very short period then restarted without me having to turn the key.
They did just a short test drive around the block.
I also think that they might not have reconnected the emission control stuff.
Multiple codes now showing.
May have to leave car in the garage until programming is done I think.
PCM 6 codes P0135C
P0141 HC
P0155C
P0161HC
P0300H
P01626H
SDM 2 codes U1000H
U1064H
Hvac U1064H
Bo338HC
LDCM 6 codes
B2284 H
B2282H
U1064H
U1255H
U1096H
U1016H
RDCM
B2283H
B2285H
U1064H
U1016H
RCM B2605 H
B2607H
B2860H
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Re: Can I cause any damage by driving without programming after mods... (wallstAL)
You might be chasing a wild goose by thinking its a lack of programing after the mods... rather than thinking something was not done correctly/completely when the mods were installed. Like a connector not reattached, or a pinched wire.
If it is a lack of reprog; then you should get error messages on the DIC and/or a check engine light before the car would ever shut itself down.
In other words; you might still have the problem after the reprog.
[Modified by Mike Mercury, 9:45 PM 7/24/2002]
If it is a lack of reprog; then you should get error messages on the DIC and/or a check engine light before the car would ever shut itself down.
In other words; you might still have the problem after the reprog.
[Modified by Mike Mercury, 9:45 PM 7/24/2002]
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Re: Can I cause any damage by driving without programming after mods... (Mike Mercury)
Do yourself a favor and garage it until you find out what the heck is wrong with it. Start with the reprogram and work from there.
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Re: Can I cause any damage by driving without programming after mods... (Untouchable00)
Just wanted to add...never seen Blue with Red interior. :cool:
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Re: Can I cause any damage by driving without programming after mods... (Mike Mercury)
You might be chasing a wild goose by thinking its a lack of programing after the mods... rather than thinking something was not done correctly/completely when the mods were installed. Like a connector not reattached, or a pinched wire.
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From: Hamilton Waikato
Re: Can I cause any damage by driving without programming after mods... (ToplessTexan)
it goes: asked for it specifically, notice the right hand drive as well?
topless texan, mike mercury: Will drive it back to the installers and leave it there until sorted. about a 2 week wait at present for ls1edit...
topless texan, mike mercury: Will drive it back to the installers and leave it there until sorted. about a 2 week wait at present for ls1edit...
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From: Hamilton Waikato
Re: Can I cause any damage by driving without programming after mods... (Naylin)
will connect my autotap tonight and see what the codes mean.
Most of the codes are related to the emission control. P0300 means cylinders misfiring.
They didnt reconnect the emissions control apparently deliberately as this is not necessary in New Zealand, but I guess they will have to reconnect this to avoid throwing these codes
[Modified by Naylin, 9:14 AM 7/25/2002]
Most of the codes are related to the emission control. P0300 means cylinders misfiring.
They didnt reconnect the emissions control apparently deliberately as this is not necessary in New Zealand, but I guess they will have to reconnect this to avoid throwing these codes
[Modified by Naylin, 9:14 AM 7/25/2002]