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the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Tuesday, August 02, 2005 9:27 AM
hey im ordering my supercharger augu 10th and im wondering what exactly does the gm reflash do, does it reset the air fuel so its correct for the charger or what? and also when i put on my supercharger kit will i be able to start the car up before doing the reflash just to see how it sounds and make sure its running or do i have to get the reflash done before i can start the car up after installing the kit. thanks





Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Tuesday, August 02, 2005 9:37 AM
I installed everything, even the 2bar map sencer, and it ran fine. The re-flash make the computer "see" boost through the 2bar map, it also lets the computer adjust fuel and timing curves.

The KIT is a kit in all senses of the word.

Chris



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Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Tuesday, August 02, 2005 9:37 AM
I think thats what gets changed, and i'm pretty sure ignition timing too. I don't see a problem starting it w/o the reflash as long as you don't beat the crap outta it. Head straight to the dealer
Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Tuesday, August 02, 2005 9:39 AM
it will put your lasy fuel controoler to work]



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Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Tuesday, August 02, 2005 10:44 AM
the reflash allows the computer to work with boost from the 2 bar map sensor , and it changes the fuel and spark timing maps








Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Tuesday, August 02, 2005 11:24 AM
so its ok to drive it w/o doing the reflash i see, as long as its not alot. w/o the reflash right away i should be running rich correct?




Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Tuesday, August 02, 2005 11:56 AM
noooo lean. you have to BABY IT..


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Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Wednesday, August 03, 2005 8:59 AM
I towed mines. Gotta love AAA.



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Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Wednesday, August 03, 2005 9:47 AM
how much is the reflash?????

i am considering buying the charger, i am just trying to see how much everything is gonna cost me.



Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Wednesday, August 03, 2005 9:50 AM
if you buy the kit new , then the reflash wont cost you anything cause you paid for it when you bought the kit








Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Wednesday, August 03, 2005 9:57 AM
sweat... that makes me happy becouse my friend has a grand am and he had to have it reflashed and it was somewhare around 300 bucks.(not becouse of a charger but of other things got messed up)




Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Wednesday, August 03, 2005 10:25 AM
But he forgot to say, they (may) charge you for 1hr labor




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Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Wednesday, August 03, 2005 10:28 AM
can this reflash work on an 01 2200, im goin turbo and need this


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Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Wednesday, August 03, 2005 12:00 PM
they arent susposed to chage you , the labor opp is either in the instructions or they are susposed to get it when they call for the VCI#


if they charge you call GM customer service , and complain about it


that is only on the new kits , like i said earlier


and this is only the 2.4's







Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Thursday, August 04, 2005 1:18 AM
yes..... if they charge you for it, they are robbing you...... because they will also charge GM for it. (anything to make a buck)




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Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Thursday, August 04, 2005 5:18 AM
My dealer charged me for it. Might be because I'm in Canada. I'm not sure.

They looked into it and didn't charge me at first. Then they send me a bill when they couldn't get reimbursed from GM.

They said that the cost is absorbed in the price of the kit but since I didn't but it from them and didn't have them install it, they couldn't waive the charge.

Cost me 1 hour. And I don't think they ripped me off. I honestly think they did their best to get reimbursed for it from GM.




Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Thursday, August 04, 2005 9:19 AM
Ya I did call the 1-800s supplied in the kit and everytime they specifically said the dealer will charge you 1hr labor at their rate, In my case $65, instead of the usually $95 rate.
If you got it for free, consider your self lucky.



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Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Thursday, August 04, 2005 11:12 AM
so i take it that a 2200 cant get this flash?


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Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Thursday, August 04, 2005 11:40 AM
Nope. Only 2.4l's.





Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Thursday, August 04, 2005 2:01 PM
damn that sux, is there any other place to get a reflash except for jbodyperformance, 500 is a little much


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Re: the gm s/c reflash.....whats it exactly do?
Saturday, August 06, 2005 2:46 AM
CAVI.DEMON wrote:damn that sux, is there any other place to get a reflash except for jbodyperformance, 500 is a little much


Yeah like they said above, only listed for 2.4 motor. Different motor so it's a different computer. If you really need to change your fuel or ignition on your 2200, check out Apexi SAFC-2 (fuel), Greddy E-manage (fuel & ignition timing).



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