question re: display of COM GEAR

[Jackpine]

Originally Posted by ballisticmike

i didnt update it yet

If and when you do - Make sure you update JUST the firmware in the Gryphon, NOT the "calibration". A calibration update will wipe out any custom tune you have.

I honestly can't recall at this moment if you have custom tunes or not. If you still have ONLY canned tunes, then you can update everything. But, I'm trying to head off other people possibly wiping out their custom tune(s) with a calibration update.

And, yes, Mike - the Firmware update should give you the Com(manded) Gear display option.

- Jack

[ballisticmike]

thanks, and yes i do have custom tunes

[F150 Man 4Eva]

So I do have COM GEAR as one of my displays, and I was wondering what does the lock symbol represent when in 4th gear? It seems like the tranny shifts again and then it will show a little padlock symbol..??

[Longshot270]

It means that your torque converter is locked.

[F150 Man 4Eva]

Oh ok, thanks. I guess I need to do a little research. I don't even know what the torque converter does.

[Longshot270]

Well this is a good place to find out because nobody here will be a jerk.
Here is a video so that you can also see how it works, also says why. This one is pretty good and to the point compared to some of the others.
YouTube - Torque Converter


This also helps show 'how' it fits together and where its located.
http://builderstransmission.com/imag...%20cutaway.jpg

[ballisticmike]

hmm, interesting.. i didnt know about that stuff. Is OD the same as fifth gear? Does comgear show OD? I like to hit the OD button and turn it off ..
1. when on windy/hilly roads
2. going down long hills to control speed

are these mis-uses of the OD button? I know that button is mainly intended for trailer towing