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Should I go to the dealer to get a flash?

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Old 10-08-2009, 03:17 AM
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Default Should I go to the dealer to get a flash?

I bought my truck Mid Oct. 2009 and have not gone back to the dealer to have any flash done yet...The dealer is 3+ hours away..so i guess my questions are..
-Can i get a flash done at any Dodge dealership?
-Has there been some humongous beneficial flash that i missed?
-What are the consequences of having none of the flashes done and then getting the Diablo Predator??

Thanks so much in advance for any input!
 
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Old 10-08-2009, 04:42 AM
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Full out your sig.so we know what your driving Under warranty any dealer will do.Same if your paying for it.This is October 09.Do you mean 08? If so I'm sure several flash updates are out.One for Engine performance on the Hemis.Don't know about 4.7. One for Ac/Heat control.
 
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Old 10-08-2009, 12:34 PM
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I have had a couple flashes done but how many are available? is there a thread made up already about them? i know im missing the one flash where pre 09 rams get the fuel saver light
 
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I'm sorry, I meant Oct 2008..its a Sport CC 2wd, 3.55
 
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What engine? Yep theres a couple of computer updates out.Ac/heat controls,General Engine performance.Couple of more recall/redo's depending on truck etc.
 
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Originally Posted by 09RuffRam
I have had a couple flashes done but how many are available? is there a thread made up already about them? i know im missing the one flash where pre 09 rams get the fuel saver light
There is not a flash out that I am aware of to give earlier build the fuel saver light. The one suggested on another thread did not work for all but a couple people. Me included.
 
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only if the service writer is hot...
 
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its a 5.7
 
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Yes you should, and check for any recalls. I just had my truck in for oil and rotate the tires. They also flashed the computer and did the AC module recall.
I also had the gas pedal squeak lubed. They also checked the tailgate cover service but it had already been done.
When I first got my truck I had the lean to the left. It was quite noticable when standing behind the truck. So I had them check that but it was perfectly level on the garage floor. ??? Must have fixed itself, because I when I got home it was nice and flat. Go figure. When all was said and done the guy had to write up 5 pages of warranty work. Cost me $19.00 for the rotation.
 



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