FICM Help...
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FICM Help...
I had my F250 6L diagnosed with a bad FICM. The Price fix it was anywhere from $600 to $2000. I found the FICM on ebay for around $200- $500. My question is, do i have to have it programmed, and what would be the cost of programming. I had the truck diagnosed a year and a half ago, but have been driving it still, but its a bear to start in the morning, and the engine surges when at a stoplight. I would really like to get it fixed, but my companies work reduction has forced me to postpone it. Im looking for a cheaper way to fix the problem. Any help would be appreciated.
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I personally will not trust any FICM that have their internal parts replaced with non-factory spec ones.
The ones that have solder reflowed only by a reputable firm are fine.
Even then, it must be reflashed (to eliminate glitches and corrupted memory) and verified.
Any mods like "hot" voltage is dubious at best.
The ones that have solder reflowed only by a reputable firm are fine.
Even then, it must be reflashed (to eliminate glitches and corrupted memory) and verified.
Any mods like "hot" voltage is dubious at best.
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From: Stuttgart, Ar
Check the FICM harness ground wire first and YES your FICM could easily be bad.
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If harness and ground test out...
Reprogram the FICM.
Then do repair.
It can still be bad... but you at least got rid of the easy fixes.
Reprogram the FICM.
Then do repair.
It can still be bad... but you at least got rid of the easy fixes.
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i removed top cover 4 pin tested closest pin to fender with volt meter key on and key cranking donot hear inj clicking i put a used one in heard inj click but truck will not start i should have checked codes with used but i didnt returned it for refund thanks where is the ground wire go to
Go to tech folder and follow the Ford TSB on FICM testing.
