Alfaobd guidance (help!)

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Finney83

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I have scanned a number of forums(not to mention google searches). I'm trying to make a few adjustments, on my 2k12 ST crewcab hemi(nothing major)with alfaobd. I still have a number of questions, I can't seem to find the answers to. Could someone, provide a nudge in the right direction?

List of changes
Changed out EVIC, need to correct mileage.
Need to update TPMS(so it doesnt show 0).
Reset oil change indicator
Turn on compass(dont really need, just figured why not).

How would I find out if I'm running wcm 1 or 2(as it lists both versions).

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, TIA
 

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There is a 06-12 alfaobd thread. If you haven't check that out.

I don't believe you can change mileage on 09-12 truck's with alfaobd. Not sure if that's something he plans on adding or not


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Also look through the thread in the 4th Gen DIY section, I know the first post says 2013 and up, but that was some initial mis-information, almost the same settings and steps apply. I even used it on my 2006 Charger R/T with no issues.

To reset the oil change indicator, with the key on, press the go pedal three times
 

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There is a 06-12 alfaobd thread. If you haven't check that out.

I don't believe you can change mileage on 09-12 truck's with alfaobd. Not sure if that's something he plans on adding or not


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Right same here. AlphaOBD is primarily about changing the setting of the computer what is on or off in terms of options the truck has. I upgraded my cluster from a forum member here BUT only because he had the special tool to reset the mileage and I know it's not Alpha. I think tools like that need to be tracked and registered if Alpha could do it imagine how much mileage fraud there would be.
 

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Right same here. AlphaOBD is primarily about changing the setting of the computer what is on or off in terms of options the truck has. I upgraded my cluster from a forum member here BUT only because he had the special tool to reset the mileage and I know it's not Alpha. I think tools like that need to be tracked and registered if Alpha could do it imagine how much mileage fraud there would be.

You can change mileage with alfaobd but only on 13-18 maybe 19 classic. This was a discussion when it first came out that alexxy was going to add the ability to. In my opinion, even without alfaobd, having a member being able to, having 3rd party companies who have the ability and charge anywhere from $75 -$300 or the ability to just swap clusters for $50 ( basic cluster) and $150-$350 for a premium cluster that have low mileage, the options are there for someone to lower mileage. So with alfaobd having the ability to doesn't bother me.


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can someone tell me if we can tune the throttler body to be more responsive using alfaobd
 

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can someone tell me if we can tune the throttler body to be more responsive using alfaobd

Nope, Alfa cannot make any performance based changes (ECM changes). It is not a tuner.
 
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