Banks Is NOT the way to go

[towworm]

That would have been a great idea, but not knowing where it is was the problem. Banks told me yesterday that if there is a problem with the ECM, there chip shuts down and goes to stock.

thanks

 

[towworm]

I wasn't sure where it was or I would have. Having been a member only a short while it didn't occure to me to get "AN OPPINION" I didn't know who much you guys were into this. Now I know. I appreciate the help!

Mike

 

[BillGotthelf]

Towworm-I believe they are feeding you a crock. I cannot believe that their chip can read the ecm and turn itself off if it detects a problem. What would the parameters of the problem be to activate the banks chip to turn off. Does it read codes? I am sorry you had to find out after the fact about many members experiences with Banks. I am sure they do sell some goods parts but as stated earlier in this post they don't seem to have done a real good job with their electronics.

 

[DPKetchum]

No more or less posts about their boxes then the other box manufactures having problems.

 

[DCasten]

Count me as one that is happy with Banks. Performance is great and the adjustable switch works as advertisd for towing. After the install I called customer service with questions regarding how to disconect the box should the truck ever start "not running right". They answered my call and questions immediately.

 

[Patriot_RAM]

I called the order line in 05/2004. I had to leave a message for a call back about their products. I received the call back about two weeks ago. -- one YEAR later. The order line is just as bad. They clearly do not want business.

Tow,



Get down and dirty. Call up their order line (like RMalone said, they'll answer quick) and tell them you want to place an order but tell then you need to ask a technical question or two and need to talk to a tech. If you can get a tech, start out by explaining the issue as if it were a friend's truck but you're trying to get some info to avoid the issue, then unload on them that is yours if they press you.



Might be a bit low-handed, but sometimes you gotta do that to get some answers.



JMHO,

-Jay

 

[towworm]

Don't worry. I made the service manager a custom fishing pole. I just took off all the banks decals and the plate behind tuner and he was very happy. Lucky for me! It's still coming off next week!

 

[Car_nut57]

Banks products

I called the order line in 05/2004. I had to leave a message for a call back about their products. I received the call back about two weeks ago. -- one YEAR later. The order line is just as bad. They clearly do not want business.

You can always call us about Banks products. We will answer the phone and do our best to get you the information you need.

 

[DCasten]

But then they couldn’t complain.

Car nut57, Is it safe to assume your experience with Banks products has been the same as the other chips?

I know they are not perfect but they are also not as bad as you all are portraying them

 

[Car_nut57]

But then they couldn’t complain.

Car nut57, Is it safe to assume your experience with Banks products has been the same as the other chips?

I know they are not perfect but they are also not as bad as you all are portraying them

Yes, our experience has been that Banks problems have been similar to other brands. We had some issues with the early programming and with certian truck configurations with Six-Guns, but Banks has made changes to correct these issues. It may be that they did not get some of these issues address as quickly as some would have liked.