Superchips Flashpaq for JK, Initial Impressions

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Feb 21, 2011 | 04:36 AM

#1931

bpic0518

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From: MD

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Originally Posted by JPop

How many miles on the new tune when this happened? Approximate number of key cycles on the new tune? Any DTCs after the fact? Did the engine actually stall or did it go into limp mode for a brief period?

I've had both my Chrysler vehicles go into limp mode and the resulting DTCs to date have never had anything to do with systems related to the Flashpaq. I can also count on the Chrysler PCM'd Sprinter I often rent going into limp mode after about 4-5 hours of continuous driving.

In all if it happens again I would return the vehicle to stock, run a tankful of fuel and take it to the dealer for a PCM re-flash.

About 40/50 miles on new tune around 6 key strokes with a new full tank of 93. I've ran the 87 tune for about 500 miles. At the time of incident had GPS plugged in heater on, lights were on bright and radio going. Oh, and no DTC's.

Feb 21, 2011 | 05:49 AM

#1932

jake2013

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From: Hattiesburg, MS

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Originally Posted by JPop

I've had a 2007 with a Flashpaq since the inception of the product for the JK and don't have a clue as to what the infamous stall bug is and have never experienced anything of the sort.

I think he's referring to the stall bug that was common with early 2007 models, not related to use of the Flashpaq, but an actual Jeep issue.

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Originally Posted by bpic0518

Last night I was cruising along about 50mph through some hills and for a split second electrical failure happened! Lights out, radio out Jeep still running and then dash panel lit up like a Christmas tree! Everyl light as bright as can be and then was all normal again! Never happened before so I did a search and found this.....Another "stall bug" victim thread, Any thoughts???

It sounds exactly like what my 2007 did early on. Took it to the dealer for another recall issue and also explained what it was doing. They re-flashed/updated the system and everything has been good since. Put your VIN# in on the Jeep website and it should tell you any recalls outstanding (don't know if the stall issue was ever an actual recall though). Just remember to set the Jeep back to stock before you take it in.

Feb 21, 2011 | 03:21 PM

#1933

jazper11

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From: Little Rock AR

87 performance tune?

Sorry to hijack the current topic, but I had a quick question for those of you with the superchips. I just received my flashpaq and loaded up my JK with the 87 octane tune. the pamphlet that came with the device talks about a 93, 91, and 87 performance tune. However in the flashpaq menu I only have 93 and 91 "performance" and just 87 octane. I guess what Im asking is the 87 octane synonymous with 87 performance?

Feb 21, 2011 | 03:34 PM

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SilverJK12

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From: Tulsa, OK

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Originally Posted by jazper11

Yep. They are the same thing.

Feb 21, 2011 | 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooter Scott

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Feb 22, 2011 | 01:37 PM

#1936

bpic0518

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From: MD

So once again I'm driving home today on 91 tune n abs light, slippery slider light and bas light illuminates and goes off n on???? Oh, and cruise control doesn't work???? What the heck?!! I guess I'll return to stock n see what happens!! Pulled up a couple of DTC's ill attach pics...

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