I used some connectors off the last harness that had multiple shorts but good connectors. I'm sure the Alliant connectors are exactly the same.

 

Thanks. I was part way through the repair and it hit me...there wasn't a write up on it. Took pics and notes so hopefully I can give back to the forum that has helped me soooooo much!

 

I know! Back in March 2011 I found the FICM harness 3C3Z-9D930-AA for $71.
Now they are $200+. Wish I bought it back then.

 

Great write-up. Reps sent.

What tool did you use to release the wires?
Do you have a multiuse one, or did you get away with a homemade one from a paperclip? Thanks.

 

The wires are mainly held in place with the white clip that is pushed inward from the #1 pin side (step 4). To push the pins back through the black one-way barbs, I used a small screwdriver at the top of the wire pin. Then gently moved them side to side which slipped the pins passed the openings along the sides of each of the plastic barbs. I tweaked a few things in the write up for some added clarification..

Thanks for the reps.

 

Nice Job and added to the Tech Folder, reps going your way also.

 

I'm glad I could give back to the forum!

 

Great writeup, I tried to rep ya, but have to spread some around first. I will get you when I can!

 

I've been having the same issues with owing reps. Been trying to find some worthy recipients....

 

Hi, your steps were great and pretty accurate. I just replaced the 3 connectors while still in the hood, took me about 3 hours to get through it. One thing i did differently is the following picture.

Before removing the old connector, i put in the strip of wood of the right thickness between the two rows of wires, put in two nails on each side and sandwiched it all with two tie-wraps. This kept all the wires straight and aligned ready to put in the new connector with no worries of mixing up the wires. I think it made it easier especially with doing it under the hood.

 

This thread was a big help.

I have been having intermittent starting problems with my 2005 f350 6.0 after changing the IPR (which required removing the FICM). It quickly came to my attention that the previous owner / owners had broken the pins off the FICM connectors, so when there was a no start, I'd have to reseat them and then she'd start up.

I ordered the 18, 19, and 20 connectors and performed the swap under the hood. PIA! I swapped one wire at a time.

I can't stress enough how important this statement is:

" Once the pins are transferred to the new connector, only push them in far enough so the one way barbed retainer can be placed over them. We only want the tips of the pins to be just above the barbs."

If you engage the barbs too soon during reassembly your screwed, it will be impossible to line up the rest of the connector if not done right. Just push the pins in the new connector just enough to allow the tip of the pins to barely pass through new barbed portion and the white locking plate. Then assemble the entire connector, then push the pins in fully, then lock.

Thanks for the write up!

 

Even at 200,, I sell quite a few of them.

 

For some reason all the images from this thread have been lost. I am unable to view your pics. is there a way to repost the images or something. I am going to perform this repair on Friday and would really like to have some images to see. thanks

 

It's in the Tech Folder. Here is the link.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11252042

 

Disregard, I see what your saying now, I linked back to the same thread.

I thought there was a PDF or word document floating around.