Quote:
Originally Posted by wileetundra
The DVD firmware mod does work once you get the DVD to burn properly. It is not new and has been documented on numerous forums over the past two years ( here and here just to name a few).
I have tested it several times and confirmed that you do in fact lose some functionality, which is to be expected since they don't upgrade the firmware just for fun. For me this was a deal killer since the AUX jack on the dash never worked with the downgraded firmware - you could plug something in but the AUX switch never enabled the device to play through. I reverted back to 6.1 and the AUX worked fine again. Also, you had to manually enable the bypass function every time you started your vehicle, which to me was as much or more of a pain than the occasional function block while in motion.
I had started to compile a list of the other functions and screens that were missing or limited after the downgrade but then I scrapped those notes since it was quickly apparent that I did not want to use the old firmware under any circumstance. I reverted back to 6.1 and now I use my wiring mod to bypass the motion lockout for 30-40 seconds with just one flip of the switch whenever I need it. Soon I will have the pulse generator circuit completed and then it will be a permanent mod and no need to even flip the switch. My advice would be to go ahead and wire a toggle switch into your speed sensor line - cheap, easy, and ultimately just as effective without having to downgrade your firmware and lose functionality. |
Wilee, I in no way intended for people to think that Im the originator of this mod, I only wanted to document that I proved to people on this forum, that it worked for our Trucks as well. I even attached the link to one of the original sites I got most of my data from. Problem with most of these forums was I had to sort though alot of posts till I found what worked most reliably. I am a great fan of your posts btw, and am wondering what features do you think were lost between firmware versions?
I didnt experience any issues with my AUX jack when I did the mod? Please
let me know what issues you had. I use my IPOD daily on it without any problem. Maybe this was an issue on other vehicles??