Installed Programmer 1800 miles in 3 days

[mmandley]

Hi everyone.

I just got my diesel programmer installed.

Thanks Bill and PHP team for 2 day shipping to get it to me before i left on my trip.

I noticed a few things maybe you can help me out here.

1 - No trans temp? I have a trans temp gauge on the dash but the programmer says N/A? Why is this?

Rest is about the canned tunes. Im trying to figure out if i really need Custom tunes or if the canned tunes will do what i need.

Trans Mode = Seemed pretty stock and i didn't notice a difference in my trans performance. What is this tune actually used for?

Economy tune = used this on my trip the most. Every time, and i mean every time i started my truck i get a Check Engine Light. p0299 T/S Underboost.

I assume this is due to my turbo not boosting at idle.

Im worried this tune isnt running the turbo enough and i will get carbon build up and turbo issues down the road. Is there a concern with that? Is there a way to make the CEL not come on every time i start my truck? I like this tune on the highway but in town its really dogged feeling.

Tow tune = I didnt use this as i wasnt towing, i assume its a power tune to allow more HP and Torque at lower RPMs for pulling.

Extream = didn't use this one as im running stock Head bolts. Is it safe to run this tune? Im afraid to damage the engine. I don't plan on driving like a NASCAR but if i punch the go pedal i don't want to break something eighter.

Please help in these concerns if you can. I already paid PHP for 4 custom tunes but Bill said if i liked the canned tunes then he will credit the money but knowing me ill just add it to get the FICM re tuned as well. Please Help.

Thanks

[eabrust]

Regarding your trans temp issue. I had the same issue briefly.

After having my Gryphon for a while and not being able to leave well enough alone, I had updated the firmware in Pegasus to the latest available at the time (3.10.1015). After the update, the only thing I noticed different was that trans temp read 'NA'. I then installed the next oldest firmware (2.50.0924) that was available in Pegasus (the only other one available), and trans temp worked again.

I went back and forth on firmware, and it repeated. I had mentioned it to Bill in an email, and he couldn't think of any reason for it to happen, but also mentioned no one else had reported the issue. So, I left it at the second oldest, and transtemp works for me fine, that was a long while ago, and I've not played with it since.

So, it could be same or a different issue. You could check what firmware you have on the Gryphon, but I'd wait and see if Bill has a comment, unless you're comfortable with updating your Gryphon yourself, give it a try.

good luck
Eric

[mmandley]

Thanks Eric.

Im a bit alarmed i have a Help thread and no one has really answered it.

I did get an email from Bill last night.

We talked about the issues and he is looking into it. He said my ECM and TCM codes are a common code and is looking into them for me. He seemed a bit concerned as to why i get a CEL every start as well on the Economy tune.

As for the Trans Temp i will check and reload the older version see if it helps at all.

I am not to worried about my Trans temp till this April or May when i start realy towing my boat again. I just want to make sure it stays under 200 all the time and if i recall normal is 165ish.