Not that I can really think of. As you can see by my pictures I posted, my intake was pretty bad. If I were you, I would get the tune and drive it. Most likely, if there are any serious mechanical issues, like bottom end bearings, they would have already spun.
I have no experience with other tunes but here is my take on it... GDE does their tune mostly for a better driving experience such as throttle response and cruise control enhancements, just to name a very few of what they all do. Other tuners seem to focus on making as much HP and torque as...
I would clean the intake as best as possible along with either cleaning the MAP (not MAF, that is different) sensor. Install the GDE tune which shuts off the EGR electronically and you should be good to go. I was lucky that my manifold got replaced, which if you are mechanical could be done...
Here are some pictures of my intake at 92,000 miles without a tune. I bought my truck used. Now I wish my engine would grenade so I could start over. lol
Here is my take on the GDE tune and the warranty. As TC Diesel suggested, get a second ECM to program and keep your original, or vice versa. I purchased an ECM from www.car-part.com which cost me about $230 or so. Mine was actually from a Jeep Grand Cherokee with the EcoDiesel in it. I sent...
As a side bar, I do love my truck. The ride and comfort in my Laramie is just awesome. Best truck I have ever owned. But, I do worry about taking it on a long trip and having the engine grenade. My wife wanted to make a trip around lake Superior and I want to take the truck, but not sure if...
Yes, of course. I am over at the other Ram 1500 Diesel forum a lot with most of my postings over there.
So, in addition to all of above items they replaced, the last thing that they replaced was the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter), which is a $2500 part. After replacing the DPF, the truck...
They are now replacing the intake manifold on mine. Service manager said that when he took the old intake manifold off that there was so much soot in there he was surprised it ran at all.
Oh interesting. So are we thinking that this class action will actually come through and EcoDiesel owners may be awarded monetary compensation?
My Ecodiesel has been in the shop now for six weeks straight as of yesterday. Initially I had the P0299 code "Service Electronic Throttle Control"...
Truck in the shop yet. So far they have replaced the MAF, Turbo boost sensor, all the injectors and rails and lastly, the EGR. The P0299 code has gone away but now getting the P026D code. Had a discussion with the dealer about a GDE tune but since my truck has been elevated to a different...
Good grief. First, how do you only have 11,000 miles on a 2015? Second, I hear what you are saying about trusting the vehicle. The dealership has now had my truck for 6 weeks. I don't even know what to think anymore. Such a shame because VM has been producing motors since the late 40's and...
Very interesting 71_340.
I love my truck, but only when it runs. Maybe the EGR delete would be the way to go.
I would like to add that the dealer I am working with has been treating me very well through this mess.
Thanks for the input TC. I do know that the PCM is up to date with the latest revision. Not sure if you are saying that a re-flash is the way to go or what.
As mentioned in my previous post, there is supposed to be a new PCM update coming, but we do not know when yet.
Just dropped it off...
New member here with a very sour taste in my mouth.
Bought one with 85,xxx or so on it. 5,000 or so miles later got the dreaded service ETC message. Been in the shop a month.
This truck had an immaculate service record right up until I bought it.
I am a new member (obviously) and certainly realize that there are other threads on here concerning the "Service Electronic Throttle Control" message along with the CEL illuminating. I started a new thread because I don't want a "me too" buried in someone's thread. In fact, I think this is...