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      09-18-2019, 02:31 PM   #31
Joe@TopGearSolutions
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Originally Posted by CoffeeBean View Post
Joe@TopGearSolutions I see that an external power supply is needed for the DME update (I'm on 863). You're talking about a heavy duty automotive supply, not a battery tender, right? I figure if I have to go buy one of those, then I'd probably come out about the same on cost if I had it done at the dealer, plus it would be their liability if something went wrong. Thanks.
I always recommend one with 12+ amps for the PPK. More is better, but can get away with 12 amps.

I've even had customers insist on doing it without a tender because they just replaced their battery.

Not a bricked DME yet... (knock on wood)
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