sluggish 2001 5-Speed

[Mean Green]

There really isn't a need to reflash the computer unless there was a TSB on something that has to do with programming. A responsible owner will get that done under warranty for free so an owner down the road won't have to pay for it. I've had a '01 automatic PT, a highly modified '03 5 speed GT that had V8s for lunch and my wife has a '04 automatic PT. The only computer that had to be reflashed was the '04 and that was for a TSB for a stalling issue. It was done under warranty for free. Neither the '01 or the '03 needed the computer reflashed. If a mechanic is saying you need your computer reflashed ask him what the TSB is for. There is no such thing as reflashing a car computer to refresh it. To refresh a car computer you disconnect the negative battery terminal for 5 minutes and this takes the computer right back to stock. A car computer is not like your home computer. If you are paying to have your computer reflashed just to refresh it you are throwing your money away.

[mjb457]

Replying to the post..mine was done,,they say it takes about an hour,,is that true or a lie?? (this is what dealer said) The car is running much better ,,(its actually a huge improvment,,almost like a different car,,did they flash or reload the pcm?? I was out of the 3/36 so I had to pay but well worth it

[Mean Green]

I'll bet they just disconnected the battery for a while. I'm into performance mods on my GT and now my srt-4. I disconnect my battery after every performance mod install so my computer can learn the new mod.