Hey I just got an AP and was wondering if I should do a full uninstall before bringing my car into Carlsen for an oil change and "11-month" service. Not sure if just realtime flashing the stock map back on would be enough.

thanks.

 

I don't know anything about AP's or servicing, but can't you swap the stock map back in?

 

Yeah you can either "realtime" flash the stock map back on, but it still has a stage1 map hard reflashed onto the ECU. You can also completely uninstall the AP and put the stock map back on, but that's a pain in the ***, which is why I was wondering if a realtime reflash would cover it enough for the dealer not to know I had messed with it.

 

What's included in this "11 month service?"

 

Uhh... for an oil change and what I'm guessing is a 'minor service' (tire rotation, check fluids, etc.) I'd say no. I wouldn't even worry about it.

 

ok cool, i just wanted to check. I didn't want to have to go through the hassle of sending back the AP to cobb and all that.

thanks.

 

Not to be a jerk, but wouldn't changing your own oil be much easier than dealing with the ECU?

 

Haha yeah it would, but I guess I'd just rather have things done at the dealership for record/resale purposes. That and I got a coupon...

 

Oil Change= 20 mintues + Check Fluids = 10 Minutes, Tire Rotation Take 30 minutes...waiting for your car to be finished at Service = 4-5 hrs..u do the math..plus DIY its fun..pop a can of beer..play some music...

 

where do you go? 4-5 hours you got to be kidding me. When I go in for an oil change it right around an hour and when they do the oil change I get a free vehicle inspection and hey check thing I couldn't with out some nice jack stands.

 

I wouldnt have them service it unless you have to, cant you do it all or have someone else? Even if I have to go to them with my 07 eventually it will be modified lol, im not willing to undo and redo all my stuff...

 

if your realy worried see if gst will do your service? +1 for gst

 

i brought my car in with ecutek tune, and they were fine with it.

 

Just in case anyone else is interested, I took it in today for their "minor service" done around 7500 miles. I talked to one of the guys there and they usually don't even touch the ECU until the 30000 mile check-up. So you should be fine until then.

 

Did they wash your car too?? had to be dirty after the snow!