Twalk225

I recently sold my 2009 Ford F-150 Plat 2wd with 5.4L and purchased a 2014 f-150 FX4 with 5.0L. My question is on my 2009 I had a X4 programmer with 5 custom tunes from 5startuning which I no longer need anymore. So if I sell my X4 tuner to a 3rd party, does the tunes stay with it or will they not work on another VIN#? This was my first programmer which means my first time trying to sell one. Anyone have experience with selling a second hand tuner?

white_dc

iTrader: (12)

Did you return your old truck back to the stock tune before getting rid of it? The Custom tunes will stay on the x4, but if they have a different strategy code it will not work on their truck.


Also, if the x4 is still married to your old truck it will need to be unlocked by SCT. Last I checked it was $150 to have SCT unlock it.

Twalk225

Yes I returned my truck back to stock before I traded it in. Wow, didn't know that about the $150 for SCT to unlock. Thanks for the info.

white_dc

iTrader: (12)

Why not just use it on your new truck? The canned tunes will still work or you can just buy new custom tunes for your new truck.

phantomblackgto

I thought you could use it on 5 different vehicles before you had to pay to have it unlocked, assuming you return each vehicle back to stock before using it on a different vehicle.

vozaday

Plus if u get new tunes from 5* you can buy the warranty.

Twalk225

I didn't want to put it on my new FX4 because I'm worried about something happening and factory warranty not covering it.
Just curious, but the canned tunes would work on a 5.0L if it was tuned for a 5.4L?

white_dc

iTrader: (12)

If you have part number 7015, it will have canned tunes for the 5.4, 5.0, and the 3.5 ecoboost trucks. I would just make sure you have the most updated firmware on it.

vozaday

Look into Stage 3/5* aftermarket warranty

Johnno815

I put the stage 2 kit and tune from Tasca Mod Shop on my 12 fx4 5.0 and it is great really woke it up. Great guys to work with also.