Superchips Flashpaq for JK, Initial Impressions
I think there is an algorithm involved. It probably depends on how much below the threshold you are and for how long. Also I know initially it takes a number of on/off cycles for the ECU to learn your TPMS codes. When I bought new wheels with new sensors it learned them automatically.
I can attest that I've had the TPMS light come on after I reflashed the setting to 30 psi with the superchips and my tires fell below that.
Also note that auto parts store and gas station tire pressure gauges are garbage. I have two of the exact same tire pressure gauges bought at the same store at the same time and they read 5 PSI different between them. You can buy highly accurate gauges from a road racing supply house but they are like $80.
With that kind of error margin you might be close to 34 PSI or possibly even above it in reality. If you can get your hands on a second gauge it'd be worth seeing if it agrees with the first gauge you used. That or set the pressure threshold to something high like 40 PSI and then drive for a few on/off cycles and see if it comes on.
I can attest that I've had the TPMS light come on after I reflashed the setting to 30 psi with the superchips and my tires fell below that.
Also note that auto parts store and gas station tire pressure gauges are garbage. I have two of the exact same tire pressure gauges bought at the same store at the same time and they read 5 PSI different between them. You can buy highly accurate gauges from a road racing supply house but they are like $80.
With that kind of error margin you might be close to 34 PSI or possibly even above it in reality. If you can get your hands on a second gauge it'd be worth seeing if it agrees with the first gauge you used. That or set the pressure threshold to something high like 40 PSI and then drive for a few on/off cycles and see if it comes on.
I've got a $20 digital gauge from Canadian Tire that seems to be fairly accurate.
I think there is an algorithm involved. It probably depends on how much below the threshold you are and for how long. Also I know initially it takes a number of on/off cycles for the ECU to learn your TPMS codes. When I bought new wheels with new sensors it learned them automatically.
I can attest that I've had the TPMS light come on after I reflashed the setting to 30 psi with the superchips and my tires fell below that.
Also note that auto parts store and gas station tire pressure gauges are garbage. I have two of the exact same tire pressure gauges bought at the same store at the same time and they read 5 PSI different between them. You can buy highly accurate gauges from a road racing supply house but they are like $80.
With that kind of error margin you might be close to 34 PSI or possibly even above it in reality. If you can get your hands on a second gauge it'd be worth seeing if it agrees with the first gauge you used. That or set the pressure threshold to something high like 40 PSI and then drive for a few on/off cycles and see if it comes on.
I can attest that I've had the TPMS light come on after I reflashed the setting to 30 psi with the superchips and my tires fell below that.
Also note that auto parts store and gas station tire pressure gauges are garbage. I have two of the exact same tire pressure gauges bought at the same store at the same time and they read 5 PSI different between them. You can buy highly accurate gauges from a road racing supply house but they are like $80.
With that kind of error margin you might be close to 34 PSI or possibly even above it in reality. If you can get your hands on a second gauge it'd be worth seeing if it agrees with the first gauge you used. That or set the pressure threshold to something high like 40 PSI and then drive for a few on/off cycles and see if it comes on.
I removed the sensors today while at work, (BMW Dealership), so end of my TPMS worries..
Last edited by GoodysGotaCuda; Jun 2, 2010 at 07:57 PM.
I'm sure it is a non-factor given these are all updateable via the net, but were there any 2nd or 3rd versions of this tuner from original and, is there a way to tell from sight? There are a couple available used that I am considering. Thanks!
Rob
Rob
The tuner TPMS setting is for the actual pressure you are running not where you want the light to come on. The light will come on when the pressure drops below the +/- built-in setting which I believe it +/- 4psi. You can see this when you initially went into the TPMS adjust with the factory settings it queries the TPMS settings which started at 37psi. So if you set the tuner TPMS to 34 then when the pressure drops to 29 the light should come on because it is no longer within the threshold window.
when I bought my wheels and tires I opted not to install TPMS. it beeps one time when I crank it up and the light just stays on, no a big deal to me.since I run 28PSI anyway. so If I still Had the sensors it would still be on.
I check the pressure weekly just to maintain Even tire wear.lol
I actually sold my stock wheels and tires with the sensors and I haven't looked back..
I cant see paying $300 for a programmer when I still need a stubby and winch
just my .002
I check the pressure weekly just to maintain Even tire wear.lol
I actually sold my stock wheels and tires with the sensors and I haven't looked back..
I cant see paying $300 for a programmer when I still need a stubby and winch
just my .002
when I bought my wheels and tires I opted not to install TPMS. it beeps one time when I crank it up and the light just stays on, no a big deal to me.since I run 28PSI anyway. so If I still Had the sensors it would still be on.
I check the pressure weekly just to maintain Even tire wear.lol
I actually sold my stock wheels and tires with the sensors and I haven't looked back..
I cant see paying $300 for a programmer when I still need a stubby and winch
just my .002
I check the pressure weekly just to maintain Even tire wear.lol
I actually sold my stock wheels and tires with the sensors and I haven't looked back..
I cant see paying $300 for a programmer when I still need a stubby and winch
just my .002
Hardware wise there are no earlier versions. You might get one that has an earlier software version but like you mentioned it is updateable through the internet so the minute you update you are at the latest DB.
Scott
Scott
Got the superchips fp last week, easy update and install. Running the Economy Mileage XS Save, still running on the first tank, but mileage appears to be better. Normally get about 240-50 miles before the lights goes on. We'll see how the next tank goes. Also, it might just be some sort of placebo affect, but the JK seems to respond better even on this economy tune. I want to run a couple tanks first before switching to the 87 Octane. That's what I'm really interested in seeing. I'll report back in a few.
Scott, what makes the towing tune different than the 87/91/93 tune?


