Evolution problem

Roller · #1 Sun, March 14th, 2010, 12:40 AM

The code appeared in all the tunings from day 1. I ran 93 for a few months and most problems occurred in that tuning. However, I had issues in all 3 tunings. Overly sensitive gas pedal, the throttle actuator controller error and the transmission crappin' out.

DarkShadowSTX, have you noticed any change in the sensitivity of the throttle with any of the tunings?

DarkShadowSTX · #2 Sun, March 14th, 2010, 07:14 AM

Sensitivity was high for levels 2 and 3, but that is normal because the Edge is supposed to get rid of the throttle lag. In level 2 or 3, I had to watch when I back up in a parking lot because the truck moved quick and I would also spin out in my gravel driveway easily without trying. The last time I got the code, I was going between modes and had the sensitive throttle on level 1, which I had never experienced before because 1 was only supposed to change the tranny shifts. Was there ever a tranny code or anything like that that ever appeared with the p061f? My Edge was sent in and now I'm waiting for my Gryphon to be shipped out with canned tunes only because I have read that Bill writes better canned tunes than Edge and I was hoping that the Gryphon would work better with my PCM and that my code issue was just with the Edge.

***88Racing*** · #3 Sun, March 14th, 2010, 07:30 AM

Good info gentlemen now hopefully Bill will see this.

Roller · #4 Sun, March 14th, 2010, 01:49 PM

That was the way I felt about Level 1 as well but sure enough my throttle was super sensitive. Not all that big of a problem once you get used to it, just didn't expect it is all. I got the P061F error several times(more than a dozen) before I ever received a transmission error. After all the P061F errors I started to hear the whining from the transmission, then about a week later the dash light came on with a flashing transmission error. The Evo never threw any kind of transmission error though. I'd love to hear if the Gryphon works out better for you Shadow. I, too, hope for the same...just an Evo/PCM issue.

DarkShadowSTX · #5 Sun, March 14th, 2010, 05:40 PM

I'll find out hopefully by the end of the month. Was the transmission whine constant? I would like to know what to look or listen for so my tranny doesn't go out on me. I have only had the code come up about 10 times total. Once you would get the p061f code, would you put it back in stock or what did you do each time? Also, before your tranny went, did you ever get the p061f code in stock mode? Thanks for everything. I am glad that I now know that I'm not the only one that has had this recurring code issue.

Roller · #6 Sun, March 14th, 2010, 06:38 PM

Once the whine started it was most likely constant but I could only hear it at low RPM due to my exhaust, road noise and wind noise, etc. If it weren't for driving down my alley with the windows down I might not have even heard it. It was a very subtle sound. When the P061F error would occur, most of the time I would just restart the truck. Sometimes I'd reprogram but normally just the restart and continue on. Oh and when that error does happen the truck is practically a paperweight. Feels like it's running on one cylinder or something. So I'd limp over to the side of the road or into a parking lot and restart. The error has never occurred in stock.

Looking forward to hearing about the Gryphon!

DarkShadowSTX · #7 Sun, March 14th, 2010, 07:10 PM

I'm excited too. Driving in stock mode sucks. I've been in stock for at least 2 months now.