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epowers777 Wed, March 21st, 2012 09:58 PM

emergancy failed smog need to talk to bill
 
Well i just got back from the smog shop. He failes me. he told me the computer has been whipped clean and i had to remove the banks 6 gun. I was like banks what? I hid the switch as instructed by the previous posts when i bought the fu chip. I was told it would pass fine. Well it failed and i have stage 2 single shot injectors. So what can i do? Bill please call me 5309660003 . My baby is due next month and the truck is the only vehicle that can carry my 2 babys. registration is due the end of the month.
Also he stating i needed a catalytic convertor or go to Ford and print a peice of paper stating it didnt come with a cat. please help here is the VIN 1ftww33f3xee84687
Do I need a Cat?

f350 7.3l dually stage 2 single shot injectors by rosewood injectors
fu chip 6 position custom tunes

Longshot270 Wed, March 21st, 2012 10:25 PM

I left a message for Cody.

In the mean time I'd work on getting the catalytic converter or note that the truck doesn't need one.

epowers777 Wed, March 21st, 2012 10:40 PM

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ok thanks i feraking out. If I have to send the computer to bill my wife and kids cant go anywhere and i have child custody on Tuesday. the inspector said the sticker on the door and hood are rubbed off and the sticker on the valve cover was gone. Well the valve cover sticker is in the file and it says its a 2000 model b235cf. What i read is it doesnt need a cat is that correct?
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cleatus12r Wed, March 21st, 2012 10:54 PM

If the valve cover sticker says "DC" or "DOC", then you NEED a catalytic converter.

Since the sticker is gone, you'll have to get a build sheet from Ford.

If your inspection guy doesn't like your truck having a chip on it, you'll need a reflash. Bill WILL NOT be available for the last week of the month (as per the announcement at the top of the page) and unless you want to pay for overnight shipping both ways (likely about $80 each way), it won't be done by the end of the month.

epowers777 Wed, March 21st, 2012 11:08 PM

Cleatus nice to hear from you. I would like to talk to bill about an idea I have. if i reburn my computer will i need to get my 6 programs redone also? if someone wants to call me my number is on the first post.

emission codes: ecm,tc,di,cac

dietoremain Thu, March 22nd, 2012 02:14 AM

Not to sound shady, but ca is a joke, there's plenty of smog guys that wont give ya the run around bs like that guy is.. just gotta know who to go to man. sorry you're having troubles..

Thats the one thing that makes me wanna get outta here, that and the stupid traffic.

epowers777 Thu, March 22nd, 2012 02:30 AM

do you know anyone in auburn roseville sacermento or marysville?

Power Hungry Thu, March 22nd, 2012 03:50 AM

Eric,

If the truck is a 1999 to 2001 Automatic, it should NOT have come with a catalytic converter on it so you wouldn't need one to pass emissions. Since your emissions codes did not include DC or DOC, the emissions guy can stick the whole catalytic converter garbage up his butt. Honestly, go find someplace else to take your truck for testing. I think this guy was just being a prick. You shouldn't have any problem passing emissions with Stage 2 Single injectors, and we've got a number of customers in Calif. that pass without problem.

As to the reflash, if you did have the ECM reflashed you would NOT need to change the chip. The chip overrides the ECM strategy and would ignore whatever strategy the ECM is programmed to.

Unfortunately, we will be out of the office all next week. If worse comes to worse, you are usually able to apply for an emissions extension which allows you something like 30 days to get the vehicle repaired. You'll have to check with your local tag agency to determine what the eligibility requirements are.

I'll be happy to give you a shout in the morning as soon as we get back from Corey's Dr. appointment.

epowers777 Thu, March 22nd, 2012 04:34 PM

Bill I thank you for your response. You can call me anytime that is convient for you. I was wondering if maybe we can do a trade for flashing the pcm and of course pay my fees. i would pretty much like a stock or smokeless tune. I was hoping we could do a pcm trade cause of my situation. Thanks Bill

Shake-N-Bake Thu, March 22nd, 2012 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by epowers777 (Post 56776)
Cleatus nice to hear from you. I would like to talk to bill about an idea I have. if i reburn my computer will i need to get my 6 programs redone also? if someone wants to call me my number is on the first post.

emission codes: ecm,tc,di,cac

According to your valve cover sticker, your truck did not have a cat. The attached photo shows two different stickers for 1999 models. The lower (black) sticker has "OC" listed....which means it came with a catalytic converter.

If your truck is a 1999 model, then perhaps you can print out this photo and show to your emissions inspector.
Hope this helps...

dietoremain Mon, March 26th, 2012 01:30 AM

wish I knew a guy up north, honestly i'd talk to a few other(not jerkk) guys and see what they have to tell ya and go from there. Sorry its frustrating i know..

Longshot270 Mon, March 26th, 2012 09:02 AM

I'd go to a different shop. Preferably one that has trucks leaving with the current sticker.

epowers777 Mon, April 2nd, 2012 05:21 PM

Can someone ask bill to call me since it's a no call Monday? My wife has been having alot of false labor pains and I can't have the truck down. It carries my kids around. 5309660003

A/Ox4 Tue, April 3rd, 2012 03:59 AM

I suggest finding a new smog place. You should have no problem passing, and his computer should be able to tell him you dont need a cat.

And I dont know where he got the Banks 6 Gun crap :notallthere:

Especially since the Banks 6 Gun is CARB approved...

http://arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/de...o/D-161-74.pdf :doh:

rammertide07 Tue, April 3rd, 2012 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by A/Ox4 (Post 57009)
I suggest finding a new smog place. You should have no problem passing, and his computer should be able to tell him you dont need a cat.

And I dont know where he got the Banks 6 Gun crap :notallthere:

Especially since the Banks 6 Gun is CARB approved...

http://arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/de...o/D-161-74.pdf :doh:

THAT'S SOME GOOD AMMO RIGHT THERE:cheesy smile: CHEW ON THAT

epowers777 Tue, April 3rd, 2012 06:58 PM

I just talked to some smog guys found bad news please have bill call me I didn't realize it was past 3

epowers777 Thu, April 5th, 2012 04:22 AM

I called php about 30 times today between 12 and 3 after awhile started getting the answering machine. Please help ca want 60 for a smag extention. I went to other smog shop all said no.
Also they said smog people is looking at numbers for computer programing if the shop passes me theres a chance i will get a letter in the mail supina to go to a ref station. Can bill write a stock program and make everything look stock in the computer?

Longshot270 Thu, April 5th, 2012 08:31 AM

I left a note for Bill

epowers777 Thu, April 5th, 2012 05:56 PM

I called again today no go even posted in the emergency forum. Why am I not getting any service.?

Longshot270 Thu, April 5th, 2012 10:29 PM

I honestly don't know. I left Bill a note and it seems he is the only one that could get you going.

Have you tried a different shop since the first one? The other diesel guys posted some pretty good evidence about the catalytic converter and CARB certified chip.

epowers777 Thu, April 5th, 2012 11:12 PM

Yes I tried a few shops won't except the sticker cause it's not on the valve cover. The I called ford to order one takes 2 weeks there having problems finding the sticker too also I can't remove the chip cause of the single shot injectors conversion I have so I need bill to flash my computer. I'm driving it illegally now cause its not registered the want 60 for an extension. My baby is due any day and my truck is the only one that can haul my family around.

Longshot270 Fri, April 6th, 2012 08:34 AM

I left Corey a note. Hopefully she'll be able to get his attention.

epowers777 Fri, April 6th, 2012 03:08 PM

I'm going to wait till Monday. One its good Friday and two Corey is going to the hospital. I read the posting on Facebook I hope they get better.
I'm braking down and buying my wife an Isuzu trooper so we can have time to work on the vehicle's.. That means I can send the computer in to bill.
Hope you all get if your reading this it seems they have been really sick.


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