My 02 F35 7.3 wont start shut it off on wednesday before Thanksgiving was running just fine. Got in it on Monday to go to work wouldnt start and still wont. Finaly got a code reader, called Auto Zone they say it recommends replacing the ECM is that the brain over the drivers side tire in the fender well or is it someplace else?

 

Why would they say that? Did you retrieve a code that lead them to that decision? And just my opinion, Auto Zone is not the best source of info. What kind of code reader did you get?

 

Actually I misspoke myself. I got the code from my Superchip module. Then I called Auto Zone to ask what the code was?

 

What was the code number. Most of us have the numbers list and might interpret it a little better that AZ

 

I'll have to look when I get home and get the code number so I can tell you what the code was I cant remember off hand right now.

 

Do you remember if you get the Wait To Start light when you turn the key on?

 

Don't buy anything yet, Got a feeling it's something simple like a blown fuel bowl heater fuse, or some other things not so serious.

 

Ill get the code number tomarrow. It turns over real fine it acts like it wants to fire it just wont do it. smokes out the tail pipe just wont fire and run.

 

Try unplugging your ICP and see it that helps it crank. That would answer a few questions.

 

OK whats an ICP I probably should know this.

 

Injector Contro Pressure sensor.

 

got it thanks alot.

 

OK if I unplug the ICP do I try to start the truck with it unplugged or do I need to clean the contacts with electrical cleaner and then try to start it.

 

Yeah, try to start it, it won't drive like that, but it could start and tell you if that's the problem, but if there is oil under the plug, the chances are good that's the problem

 

OK Ill try it am charging batteries right now. I thought I wrote the codesdown in my book but I guess I didnt so I will read the codes again and then post them. Thanks for the help so far I appreciate it.