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jim_harvey
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Aug 11, 2014

New engine behavior rhythmic ocsillation while accelerating

The engine of my 2014 Fleetwood Southwind 32 VS, 33' 6" with a Ford gas engine started to exhibit a rhythmic oscillation while accelerating through the gears. The "oscillating revs" stop as soon as th...
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topflite51
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Aug 12, 2014
jim harvey wrote:
I called Fleetwood and their Tech Help said what I'm seeing is due to the engine computer not being programmed for making the fuel rich enough due to the higher altitude, and so it's running a little on the lean. He said I can call a Ford dealer, give the VIV# to see if there is a service update to "reflash" the computer.
If there is not a service update, you might want to contact 5 Star Tune in South Carolina, have heard good things about them and their reprogramming updates.

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