I need help my girl friend has an 06 f350 with a 6.0 in it i know nothing about powerstrokes but i do know how to run a computer so the check engine light came on so i ran the computer to see what was wrong with it and it told me the supercharger overboost condition i have no idea what that means can someone help

 

Probably means exactly what you read. The boost was too high. Typically that is caused by the turbo being dirty. Too much boost will blow the heads off of the 6 liter, so she needs to be careful until she can get it worked on.

The turbo probably needs to come off and be cleaned up. If you are interested in trying that job, there are instructions to be found down in the 6.0 diesel forum.

 

Moved to the 6.0L Powerstroke Diesel forum.

 

^^^^ what he said but just and FYI its a turbo. gas motors have superchargers

 

If I'm not mistaken, this can also be caused by a dirty or clogged EBP sensor. This sensor detects exhaust backpressure. An erroneous reading to the PCM will cause the turbo to overboost. On the 06' it's located toward the front of the drivers side exhaust manifold. Unplug the harness and remove it and the pipe from the manifold and ensure it's clear.

 

Where is it on an 04

 

Next to the thermostat,3 wire connector.

 

My code reader called it a supercharger also when I got the same code.cleaned up the turbo and all has been fine for two years now.

 

FYI to your FYI, supercharger vs turbocharger. the full name for a turbo is a turbosupercharger. common usage limits supercharger to a mechanically driven device.
the point of either of them is to increase the amount of air delivered to the combustion chamber. turbochargers work by using the exhaust gases to turn a turbine which drives the impeller that increases the air going to the engine. a supercharger(mechanical) is driven by the engine itself to produce the power to turn the impeller.

any type of supercharger or turbocharger can be used on any type of internal combustion engine.

example of supercharged diesel:
Sea Bee Inboard

 

lol...where is thermostat?

 

Front drivers side cylinder head

 

What is the price range to get the turbo cleaned?

 

how did you clean your turbo and did it cost anything

 

it just cost time if you do it yourself. dont know how mechanically inclined you are though. takes me about 20 mins to pull a turbo but ive done it a few times.

 

I used roloc discs and emery cloth on mine.if you don't have a die grinder you can use light sandpaper and get the same results.it'll take a little more elbow grease but you'll save a bunch of money,and have the knowledge to do it again,because chances are it'll happen again.check out the write up on turbo cleaning in the tech folder.I would recommend also having a 10mm half inch drive,6pt socket to aid in turbo removal.