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09-03-2012 | 09:11 PM

C4TT

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Originally Posted by Trturbo

Hello, More than likely the dealer left the flash installed but it is set on stock instead of pump. That is exactly what happened when I bought mine. Get with Mike at AWE and he can get you the handheld flashloader (150.00) .
You than plug it in to the port right under the steering wheel, turn on the key and push read on the flashloader and it will light up the stock or the pump light. If it lights up the stock light that means that the previous owner turned the flash off before selling the car. If that is the case, push the pump button and it should light up . Get in and find out what all the excitement is all about.

Yeah I'll probably do that, then go for an update since they've had updates since it's been installed.
Mike is a helpful guy so I'll drop him a note tomorrow.

Thanks

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09-03-2012 | 09:15 PM

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NOTE to the OP: Without upgraded IC's GIAC would have your tune at 565HP/550TQ (max)

That makes sense. That's pretty much what the power feels like give or take.

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09-04-2012 | 07:48 AM

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I've seen the arrow... And I've seen boost near 18psi. I guess the tune is active and I'm just jaded.

I had reached out to GIAC and they confirmed the car was tuned in 07, I just "assumed" the dealer would flash to stock for CPO, since they went as far as remove the clear bra to adhere to code.

Good that they left the tune intact - probably overlooked it on CPO...but the CPO checklist doesn't say anything about removing clear bra to certify.