I have a 04 f250 that died while driving yesterday and now won't start. I replaced the batteries and alternator about three weeks ago. It will turn over just fine just seems like no spark. What could it be? Need to get this thing running.

 

You can Unplug ICp sensor and try

But need the DTC Read and a Gauge for Live DATA

 

If you're looking for 'spark', I'd say you're either in the wrong forum or you have serious problems.

 

Thanks blade35, I new to the diesel world so where is the ICP sensor located. Should I try to start it with it unplugged,

 

Friend of mine has a DTC reader, so what should I be looking for on the reader

 

Something that can read LIVE data, more expensive scanners can do it or:

Scanguage, DashBoss for iOS, Torque for Droid, Edge CTS, AE on a laptop etc is what you'll need.

Josh

 

Either under turbo

Or passenger side valve cover


We need to know its location to determine whether you have early or late 04 in addition to trying to start with it unplugged

 

ANy info helps

if you do find a DTC then that should point to the problematic system

Once your down to the faulty system then you will need Live Data from a Device josh mentions

Some of the Upper end DTC readers do show some live data so it will depend on what your Buddey has

 

Here is a picture of the ICP on the valve cover of an 04. It is the sensor on the bottom of the picture. If you have it there, you have a "late" build 04.

 

He has Cen-Tech OBDII /EOBD

 

Yes that is where mine is located, so unplug it and try to start it?

 

Yes, give it a try.

 

I did and it still didn't start

 

Could be a high pressure oil leak internally, not building enough psi to fire the injectors, causing a no start. We really need some dtc info from you...

 

STC fitting, hpo system, and/or cooked ficm are good places to start. Now, you need that live data.