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Apr 16, 2007 | 01:55 PM

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The AutoEnginuity http://www.autoenginuity.com/products.html scan tool will also do the CASE learn.

Apr 16, 2007 | 02:42 PM

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also, a CASE learn isnt 100% necessary, right?

Apr 16, 2007 | 02:58 PM

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If you go with option 2 and have us send you a core then that core must be taught the crankshaft variation (I.E. you MUST have a crankshaft relearn done).

Failure to do so can result in three options.

1)You somehow happen to have gotten a PCM that has the same variance in your crank sensors already programmed in it. (Rare)

2)You get a PCM that has a negative variance (less timing less performance)

3)You get a PCM that has a positive variance (more timing, possible engine damage)

Apr 16, 2007 | 03:09 PM

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Would it be somewhat safe to replace PCM and then drive 3 - 4 miles to the shop for the CASE learn procedure?

Apr 16, 2007 | 03:25 PM

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Would it be somewhat safe to replace PCM and then drive 3 - 4 miles to the shop for the CASE learn procedure?

As long as you don't go over half throttle (into Power Enrichment mode) you will be fine.

Apr 16, 2007 | 03:27 PM

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is there anyway to verify you have had a case learn done other than hooking up to a scantool?

Apr 16, 2007 | 04:59 PM

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Would it be somewhat safe to replace PCM and then drive 3 - 4 miles to the shop for the CASE learn procedure?

As long as you don't go over half throttle (into Power Enrichment mode) you will be fine.

Rogue, is 8-ball your daily driver? I am curious about the city/hwy gas mileage it gets, and what I will be looking at myself as I mod, mod some more, and more and more...

Apr 16, 2007 | 05:09 PM

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Would it be somewhat safe to replace PCM and then drive 3 - 4 miles to the shop for the CASE learn procedure?

As long as you don't go over half throttle (into Power Enrichment mode) you will be fine.

Rogue, is 8-ball your daily driver? I am curious about the city/hwy gas mileage it gets, and what I will be looking at myself as I mod, mod some more, and more and more...

Yes it is, I get about 20mpg although before my gear change (3.69 now) I was getting about 26.