SCT creating TCM problem

[Gabe McCutcheon]

All,
I am a new member to the forum but have been visiting for some time. I have a job 1 2008 superduty with a 6.4 powerstroke. I purchased an SCT livewire less than one month after purchasing the truck to get rid of the dpf. Due to needing to purchase new tire soon (going to go a little larger than stock) I recently updated by livewire with the latest firmware and tunes which allow tire calibration. When I tuned the truck with the extreme tune the truck would not try to start (starter didnt even engage). I then tried to go back to stock and the programmer locked up in the ECM update screen for over one hour. I eventually unhooked the programmer as it was not getting anywhere and tried to start over. Unfortunately the programmer continues to tell me to return truck to stock however will not communicate with the truck. I had a certified ford tech. with the correct software to re-flash the PCM however we cannot get the TCM to communicate because it says it is corrupt. He is telling me I will need to purchase a new TCM at approximately $1000. Just wondering if anyone has heard of anything like this of if you have any suggestions.

[FordDieselTech]

The only other thing he (ford tech) could try would be to disconnect/reconnect the tcm then attempt to perform a "programmable module installation" using as built data for the tcm.

[CobbsDieselPerformance]

Job 1 TCMs are very flaky there have been several tcm failures on Job 1 trucks. The tcms are no where near 1000 dollars they retail around 350 or so I believe so sounds like the tech is blowing smoke.

[Gabe McCutcheon]

The tech did try to use the as built data for the tcm, however we did not disconnect the tcm before doing so. Would this make a difference?

[FordDieselTech]

probably not if he already tried as built

[H&S Tech]

I have never seen an SCT do this, but it is possible. Corrupt / incomplete transmission calibrations can crash the TCM. The are not $1000 bucks though. I believe Cobbs is right, they are around $350-$400. It should even come pre-programmed for your truck if you order using your VIN number.

[FX4STROKER]

Originally Posted by CobbsDieselPerformance

Job 1 TCMs are very flaky there have been several tcm failures on Job 1 trucks. The tcms are no where near 1000 dollars they retail around 350 or so I believe so sounds like the tech is blowing smoke.

Sorry to hijack but what is the diff in a new tcm from ford and a new tcm from spartan. I thought the one from spartan was just a blank one. Is a new ford one a blank one?

[keving]

Originally Posted by FX4STROKER

Sorry to hijack but what is the diff in a new tcm from ford and a new tcm from spartan. I thought the one from spartan was just a blank one. Is a new ford one a blank one?

Spartans TCM is re-worked to improve shifting, and is designed to ONLY work with their tuner programing.
You cannot use a Spartan TCM with any other tuner, sorry.

[Dusten]

Originally Posted by FX4STROKER

Sorry to hijack but what is the diff in a new tcm from ford and a new tcm from spartan. I thought the one from spartan was just a blank one. Is a new ford one a blank one?

no, ford is not going to sell you a blank one. That is the difference, matt sells you a blank one, and the tunes to control it.

[ol38y]

Originally Posted by keving

Spartans TCM is re-worked to improve shifting, and is designed to ONLY work with their tuner programing.
You cannot use a Spartan TCM with any other tuner, sorry.

Hmmm, then if you get a Spartan TCM can it be returned to stock tune to go in to the dealer? Or am I misunderstanding what you are saying?