computer reprogram for DBS??
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Drifting
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From: Port St Lucie Florida
computer reprogram for DBS??
After sitting for 7 day my C6 6speed was dead as a door nail. Third time since I have owned it. Charged the Battery and took it in to local dealer. They checked the obvious and reprogramed the computer per the TSB.
Anyone had this done and it cured the DBS????
Anyone had this done and it cured the DBS????
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by cleo
I begged mine to do it.10/14,They went
and changed the battery.We'll see what happens. 05/mn6
and changed the battery.We'll see what happens. 05/mn6
Burning Brakes
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From: North Fork,Lawn Guyland New York
Originally Posted by VET4LES
Why? Did you need a new battery? I hope it was free under warranty. Did they not know about the new flash?
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by cleo
I've had 2 dbs's in 18mo. Battery wouldn't hold a charge at all.I brought flash number and they could have cared less.Battery was free under warr.Maybe it was just a "bad battery" but I would have been happier if they did the flash since they had the car.
Racer
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From: Morganville New Jersey
I had my 05 MN6 BCM reflashed last week based on the PIC for draining batteries. After 3 DBS incidents, the dealership also changed the battery since the overall battery condition was not up to specs. Even with the reflash, I am keeping the car on a battery tender if not used for a few days.
Mark
Mark
Last edited by mjscorvette; Oct 18, 2006 at 11:36 AM.
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From: Tucson Arizona
Although my 2005 has never failed to start (even after having it parked for up to a couple weeks) and I wouldn't let anyone reflash the PCM after the edit tune for the LPE 403 motor....I'm curious about the DBS computer 'cure.' Does anyone know what is specifically changed with the reflash?
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by Wayne O
Although my 2005 has never failed to start (even after having it parked for up to a couple weeks) and I wouldn't let anyone reflash the PCM after the edit tune for the LPE 403 motor....I'm curious about the DBS computer 'cure.' Does anyone know what is specifically changed with the reflash?
All I know is what I read here, and apparently the reflash causes the BCM to ignore certain shut down anomalies and let the darn thing go to sleep anyway. The flash is not recommended unless you've had DBS.
Your tune is in the ECU, the reflash concerns the BCM.
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by 6speedC6
My dealer didn't know about the reflash, but they made the effort to find out.
My dealer didn't know about the reflash, but they made the effort to find out.
My dealer remains clueless...
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From: Northern NYs Adirondack Mountains,http://www.visitsacandaga.com.
Originally Posted by Hoonose
My dealer didn't know about the reflash, but they made the effort to find out.
My dealer remains clueless...
My dealer remains clueless...
mine also.Soon to be put away for winter. (3 weeks+ -) Possibly better luck next year
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From: Northern NYs Adirondack Mountains,http://www.visitsacandaga.com.
Originally Posted by Hoonose
We don't do winter here....
Racer
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From: Morganville New Jersey
I learned the hard way that if the dealer is clueless, go to another dealer that is not. All they need to do is look up PIC 4188 or PIC 4188A and, if they can read English, the answer is within.
I recently switched dealers and my service experience went from horrible to excellent. Do not put up with it.
Mark
I recently switched dealers and my service experience went from horrible to excellent. Do not put up with it.
Mark
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by mjscorvette
I learned the hard way that if the dealer is clueless, go to another dealer that is not. All they need to do is look up PIC 4188 or PIC 4188A and, if they can read English, the answer is within. I recently switched dealers and my service experience went from horrible to excellent. Do not put up with it. Mark
Still no joy.
I'll hit him up again next month, when I bring it in for the 'rocking seat'...
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From: Hudson WI
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I have seen nothing that says the reflash works. Just another "fix" that doesn't work.
My dealer says my roof is OK on both 2006s because they are not on the list of problem VINs. One was build in Aug 2005 and the other in Dec 2005........ If they can't get a simple thing like this straight, why do you think they can fix an electrical system issue.
My dealer says my roof is OK on both 2006s because they are not on the list of problem VINs. One was build in Aug 2005 and the other in Dec 2005........ If they can't get a simple thing like this straight, why do you think they can fix an electrical system issue.
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by timd38
I have seen nothing that says the reflash works. Just another "fix" that doesn't work.
Originally Posted by timd38
why do you think they can fix an electrical system issue.
Burning Brakes
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From: North Fork,Lawn Guyland New York
Originally Posted by cleo
I've had 2 dbs's in 18mo. Battery wouldn't hold a charge at all.I brought flash number and they could have cared less.Battery was free under warr.Maybe it was just a "bad battery" but I would have been happier if they did the flash since they had the car.