The P1000 code shows up after you install the program but does not trip the check engine light indicator. Must be a programming anomoly with the Hypertech unit.

I thought it was due to using E-85 initially but I have switched back to 87 octane gasoline fuel and the P1000 code is still showing up.

The programmer regular fuel setting does give me more power and perfromance and MPG with regular gasoline. It didnt help with E-85 but I know you need a custom program or stock program designed for E-85 to get better MPG with E-85.

An update to this post. I checked for DTC's after driving a couple of days on regular gas and the P1000 code has gone away. So it appears the P1000 code is an E-85 issue only with my truck.

 

I finally got the programmer hooked up. I did not remove the fuses and it was very simple to do. The only real changes I made was the regular octane setting and i incresed the max rpm and increased the rpm for the 1-2 shift. I could immediately notice a difference in the acceleration from a stop and also when passing on the interstate. We went camping this weekend pulling a 18ft ski boat and it walked up the hills without any strain at all. I am pleased with it so far. I have not noticed a MPG change yet as I only have 1500 miles on it now and it keeps increasing every time I fill it up. I imagine it takes a few thousand miles before it reaches its max fuel milage.

 

Purchased a 2009 4x4 FX Package supercrew this week and changed tires to 33" from 31" on 20"rims. 5.4 with 373. My gas milage today with 1020 miles was only 12.7 mpg. Ordered a Hypertech max energy programmer and Airaid intake kit today. I plan to install air intake Monday then followup with installing the programmer. Truck is very sluggish from dead stop and transmission shifts too quickly. Any recommendations changing stock settings to increase preformance would be appreciated.

 

i have a new 09 f150 4X4 King Ranch 5.4l v8 with 2000 miles.
i just installed the 42003 Hypertech Energy Max after updating online. let me tell you there is a big difference in power im pretty much happy with it except for a slight pinging when accelerating. i used the regular gas setting and running 87 octane. dont know why this is, wonder if it will hurt my truck?

i also got a p1000 dtc code, but found out its normal. P1000 means "OBD II Monitor Testing Not Complete. it should clear in a few days..
what should i do about the slight pinging only happens when accelerating?

 

Keith I experienced the exact same problem with my programmer, tried using 91 oct even with the 87 oct program- still there. It concerned me so much I reset the factory program for now. Contacted Hypertech- they could not advise me what to do.

 

i been on the phone with hypertech all week getting the run around. was told not to worry they will get it fixed. stated they will call back, but never did..
finally i called them again today and after all that run around was told now it will take a few weeks to get it fixed. Guess we will see. after a few weeks go by im sure it will be another few weeks.. they put this chip out too early for 09 f150.. anybody thinking about buying one id wait a few months 1st. ill post any updates to my situation.. someone from hypertech even saw this post and emailed me stating he will help, but havent heard from him since.. i really hope they get this fixed because this programmer is an expiensive paper weight right now.

 

Some of this may have already been mentioned. Hope this helps any of you who haven't used one of these devices before.

1. To accurately determine how high to set your shift points, you need to dyno the vehicle to see at what rpm your power starts to fall and adjust the rpm shift point.

2. Adjusting shift firmness increases the transmission line pressure and too much is not good for the life of the transmisison. Even with the highest settings of most of these programmers, it's not really enough to worry about.

3. Eliminating the rev limiter is a good thing.

4. I only have experience with the Superchips on a GM vehicle, however, I was very pleased with the results.

5. The handheld tuners, as was mentioned, store your factory tune. Before you take it to a dealer for repair or service, you'll want to restore the factory tune to the vehicle, which is even easier than tuning the vehicle with the programmer. These things are easy to use.

 

Thanks Jeb for this post! For those of us that are new(er) to these types of devices, input on my questions from anyone here would be most appreciatted.



I just purchased a new '09 F150 SCrew Lariat/King Ranch 4x4 3 weeks ago. I would've never considered modifying anything on this truck until last week when my 25 y/o son suggested getting a programmer/tuner/chip and a cold air intake. I've been trying to find out as much as I can, but still have some questions:

1. What does "dyno the vehicle" mean and how complicated is it?
2. What is "eliminating the rev limiter" and is that something the programmers do?
3. I certainly don't want to do anything that would/could void the warranty on a $40,000 vehicle. Potentially doing harm to the transmission and fuses(electrical sytem) by reprogramming settings, as well as having to change settings back to "factory tune" before taking the vehicle in for service lead me to believe it could void the warranty. True/untrue/complicated answer???
4. Is there a difference between programmers/tuners/chips? if so, what is the difference. I've seen chips advertised for my truck for around $70 and programmers seem to be well above $300.
5. Can a cold air intake make a big difference to increased hp and mpg? Could it also void the warranty?

That's all I have for my for on my first post here and thanks, in advance, for your help.

 

1. You have to take the vehicle to a facility that has a dynamometer.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamom...engine_testing

2. The rev limiter keeps the transmission from over-revving in a given gear. I can't speak about this WRT automatic transmissions, but I've experienced it in semi trucks, if you put it in first gear and stomp on it, the engine will only rev so high to avoid damage.

3. Complicated answer. Short answer is they can only deny you warranty coverage if they can prove that your modification cause the failure of a covered component wholly or in part. Supposedly reprogramming the vehicle with the stock program eliminates any trace of you having used a programmer but this is debatable.

4. Programmers and tuners generally have some sort of interface and some are more complicated than others. Some you just plug in and press go, others look more like a GPS unit and you can change your settings on the fly. I could be wrong but it seems chips are on the downhill slide these days - used to be you would literally pull out what would essentially be the engine's CPU and pop in a new one (short explanation).

5. People argue both ways. Depends on what your definition of "big difference" is. I would say no. Voiding the warranty answer is the same as above.

 

The first time I plugged mine in I did not get the P1000 code at least I'm pretty sure I didn't. Tried it again today and I did get the P1000 code.