Codes on TST CR boxes

[Don-T]

I have a TST CR box with gauges on order but I am concerned about the codes the boxes are setting. Are there any production boxes out there that are not setting codes? Are the codes all related to the wiring harnesses and installation problems or are there programming problems?

 

[BigCarl64]

Good question Don, I would like to get an answer as well. I installed the PowerMax CR over the weekend and I get a constant P0336 code. I can clear it with a scanner, but it immediately comes right back. Other than that code, the box works great. I love the extra power.

 

[RichardAndrews]

I install mine yesterday it set the PO336 codes a couple of times and i cleared them and everything all ok now NO CODES . LOVE THE POWER. WILDMAN

 

[fencebuilders]

Intersting... some codes easily erased,while others are more stingy?

 

[Tomeygun]

i noticed my P0336 code came on when my truck hit the HIGH idle mode, so i have not let it hit high idle, and I have not had that code in about a week... BTW - i am currently running (3)-3amp fuses on cylinders 1-3, and (3)-5amp fuses on the 4-6 cylinders, and no 2149 codes yet!!



of course, the power is insane, slips my 5-spd on 5/5 EASY

 

[CLAYTON]

What is the horse power on 5/5 and what is the difference if you have the horse power up and the torque down or visa versa?

 

[fencebuilders]

fuse variable?

Originally posted by tomeygun

i noticed my P0336 code came on when my truck hit the HIGH idle mode, so i have not let it hit high idle, and I have not had that code in about a week... BTW - i am currently running (3)-3amp fuses on cylinders 1-3, and (3)-5amp fuses on the 4-6 cylinders, and no 2149 codes yet!!



of course, the power is insane, slips my 5-spd on 5/5 EASY

Whats the deal with the fuse variables,this is the first ive heard about this,is it due to programming issues?

 

[Don-T]

Thanks guys,

That is encouraging, I guess I won't cancel the order. I really want the TST because I will be able to tune how fast the power comes on and I like the gauges built in.

 

[Tomeygun]

well, i tried (6)-5amp fuses and thru a P02149 (bank1 voltage system high or low)- reset it and bang, set it again... It would happen at wierd times though,



BUT with (6)-3amp fuses - I thru bank 2 code...



SOOOO, i though that with 3amp, the bank1 was happy, and with 5amp the bank 2 was happy



BUT MARK DID NOT OK THIS (he didn't say not to, though ), I tested it on my own, and no codes yet!



I think that one of my 5amp fuses was bad, but this worked for me, level 6/6 and no codes... but clutch was no where NEAR holding the power



I have the wierd SO though, that could be why, who knows

 

[TBrennan]

Obvoiusly if a fuse is too low of amperage it will blow permaturely and cause that circuit to go out and therefore probably set a code or whatever, but I can see how having too high an amperage fuse could really be detected by the circuit at all so it shouldn't effect any programming issues. The circuit might not be protected properly but I dont get the setting codes thing ...

 

[BillGotthelf]

I did not understand that fuse question either. Whether its 3 or 5 amps its the same 12 volts. I kept throwing the 0341 code until I deleted the smaller ground wire on the cam sensor harness. The check engine light stayed on for a couple of days but finally went out yesterday. Funny thing it came back on for about an hour and 3 engine starts and then went away and has not come back. My other TST box on my 99 did something like that also. This box is HOT. I notice the engine has a slightly louder sound at idle and has a totally different sound above 2000 rpm.

 

[BigCarl64]

Well, I never connected the ground wire on the crank/canmshaft wiring harness at all. I even tried disconnecting the ground wire on the injector harness, but then the box did not work at all. The remote display still worked, but no power increase on any setting. So, looks like I have either a bad wiring harness or bad box or both. I will call Mark tomorrow and try to get it resolved. I have not checked the fuses yet because the box seems to work ok, just the MIL light stays on even after clearing the P0336 code.

 

[JHardwick]

I think I'll wait for the Edge, lol.



For all of the screaming due to delays, I'm betting there is no code throwing issue when the Edge hits the market!

 

[Tomeygun]

Originally posted by JHardwick

I think I'll wait for the Edge, lol.

YOU MEAN EDGE IS MAKING A CHIP ???????

you could have fooled me, hahahaha



one thing mark said though, even with blown fuses, no codes should pop, but power will be down to stock, and run rough (because a few cylinders would have power added, and some not)



i can't explain my situation, but mark also said there are diodes in the harness... that could be a lead on a fix ?!?



again i am happy, and will continue to be happy even if a little engine light comes on, doesn't that light mean the engine is running ???

 

[JHardwick]

Originally posted by tomeygun

YOU MEAN EDGE IS MAKING A CHIP ???????

you could have fooled me, hahahaha

LMAO, you've never heard the old proverb that amounted to something like "good things come to those who wait".



I'd quote "anticipation, it's making me wait", but that would age me, lol.

 

[Bob4x4]

tomeygun,Can you do me a favor?Put a drb on your truck,go to the duty cycle menu and record the numbers. Pm me the numbers or post here. Thanks



Bob

 

[Tomeygun]

Originally posted by Bob4x4

tomeygun,Can you do me a favor?Put a drb on your truck,go to the duty cycle menu and record the numbers. Pm me the numbers or post here. Thanks



Bob

Not at idle,right ? you mean at full pedal? (like the old blue chip modules fuels + 63% -etc)



i will have to have the old wifey hold the DRB while i pound a few HP's out...



i will try tommorow...



let me know at what load you want the numbers to be at,



TOM



PS. my new site is up, it is on my profile page

 

[d90boy]

Originally posted by JHardwick

I think I'll wait for the Edge, lol.



For all of the screaming due to delays, I'm betting there is no code throwing issue when the Edge hits the market!

I would hope not since they'll be able to get ahold of a TST box and learn from their efforts.

 

[mgonske]

Originally posted by Don-T

I have a TST CR box with gauges on order but I am concerned about the codes the boxes are setting. Are there any production boxes out there that are not setting codes? Are the codes all related to the wiring harnesses and installation problems or are there programming problems?

I installed mine this morning, and immediately went out and put about 50 miles on it. It worked fine right off the bat, and no codes so far (fingers crossed).



Mine was shipped 9 Feb, SN 1060. My cam & crank sensor harness did not have the extra ground wire, but I do have the bt (box temp) display page.



I have a Scotty III, but have not installed the boost elbow yet. I was surprised to find that on 6/6 I could peg my 35 psi analog boost gauge, and the digital went to 41 psi. On 4/4 it stays more in the 28 psi range, but I've seen 31.



I can hit the EGT limiter within seconds on 6/6 (along with that 41 psi boost)--and this is unloaded, on level ground, at sea level!. 4/4 seems to stay in control much better.



It may be partially due to the lack of the boost elbow (as with the EGTs), but this thing makes SMOKE!!! Well, maybe not so On 6/6 even if I try to build boost slowly, if I hammer it I get MAJOR smoke (OK, I've never been able to make smoke before, so my assessment of it may be different than others'). It's enough that I wouldn't want to normally drive on that setting, because it's generated so easily. 5/5 makes a pretty good cloud, too, but not nearly as good/bad. 4/4 can make a small burst/haze, and so is probably the upper end of what I'd want to drive on day-to-day.



6/6 is the highest setting I've tried so far, and so far I haven't noticed any clutch slipping--but again, this is all unloaded, on level ground, at sea level. The high-speed governor and/or high-EGT box limiter are hit VERY QUICKLY on this setting

 

[JHardwick]

Originally posted by d90boy

I would hope not since they'll be able to get ahold of a TST box and learn from their efforts.

Edge Products has a reputation of producing a quality product. I seriously doubt that happened by sitting back and playing copycat.