PTU fluid change frustration

Mycalibrator...new one from this spring...3 of dtc's were doubles...p260f, u0131, u0100 (3times)...when running the 4plus+ I never get a dtc...when running the 4+ I'd get p1000 (emissions I think, normal)
 
When I hooked up the MyCal a couple of months ago to go from 4+ to 4X, it showed several DTCs.  The check engine light has never come on so I think they were either random misfires that may have occurred before I changed plugs, false alarms or just simply irrelevant.  Many others have noted similar DTCs.  I cleared mine and went on my merry way. 

I cannot imagine how it could flash itself back to stock by itself.  That one has me puzzled!
 
Brucelinc said:
When I hooked up the MyCal a couple of months ago to go from 4+ to 4X, it showed several DTCs.  The check engine light has never come on so I think they were either random misfires that may have occurred before I changed plugs, false alarms or just simply irrelevant.  Many others have noted similar DTCs.  I cleared mine and went on my merry way. 

I cannot imagine how it could flash itself back to stock by itself.  That one has me puzzled!
Me too??? Wonder if these codes popped up because of the obdlink being plugged in overnight and popping dash warnings when I started...usually when I plug tuner in it shows the tune I'm using, this time stock was up...
 
SHOnUup said:
Mycalibrator...new one from this spring...3 of dtc's were doubles...p260f, u0131, u0100 (3times)...when running the 4plus+ I never get a dtc...when running the 4+ I'd get p1000 (emissions I think, normal)

U0100 is a communication error, probably due to the dongle being left in. I have had that one pop up. I have had Mycalibrator report that the stock tune is loaded when in fact the 93 was loaded. I don't believe that it's possible for the PCM to revert to stock on it's own with our cars. Do you have access to FORScan? It will tell you exactly what the codes are. See pic.

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These are the codes that pop up after an error with the MXobd or when you unplug the battery.


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Appreciate the look. Laptop is a must I see to get better data and more access to this complex system. About to go for a test run see if it was actually back to stock or just bringing it up by default for some reason now.
 
Ok...the reset of mpg is my dumb fault, as I mount tablet I must have slightly pressed the reset button as this morning I turned hazards on myself. :-[
 
Well I did this again with a smaller tube and rotating the wheel three times seemed to help as I got out about 10 ounces. Less sludgy this time around.  You need to be patient with it to really get the fluid out. I definitely think doing this a few times on my car will help desludge it...so to speak. I plan regular maintenance to the ptu from here on out. I can do the whole job in less than an hour...would be much less if it wasn't so hard cleaning up all the black sludge!
 
Glad to hear you got some real fluid outta that thing. Live and learn thing right here alot of us have experienced now. Think I'm still getting whiffs of PTU fluid lingering around.
 
ecoboostsho said:
Well I did this again with a smaller tube and rotating the wheel three times seemed to help as I got out about 10 ounces. Less sludgy this time around.  You need to be patient with it to really get the fluid out. I definitely think doing this a few times on my car will help desludge it...so to speak. I plan regular maintenance to the ptu from here on out. I can do the whole job in less than an hour...would be much less if it wasn't so hard cleaning up all the black sludge!
Any "but dyno" that feels a change in ride?
 
The biggest improvement was after the first time honestly. This time it just seems to shift better and is generally smoother. Happy with the results though!
 
Boggus said:
Anyone with a 2013 PP perform the PTU fluid swap yet?
From what I've seen (don't own a 2013+ pp) the dpipes(one of em)and heat shield need removed making it a lot tougher of a job.
 
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