No roll .................
Post Fiend
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From: Mesa AZ
Can your Edge read boost? How about exhaust back pressure?
Have you pulled any of your codes yet?
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Cargo Master
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
I havnt did the things you suggested yet.
Lack of know how and tools but Ill read up on it and get to it when I can.
I think i understand what you are saying ..........
Lack of know how and tools but Ill read up on it and get to it when I can.
I think i understand what you are saying ..........
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Cargo Master
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
I think im done with this truck...................
Ive spent thousands on keeping it running.
Not sure what Im going to get , I dont want a 6L and I dont think I can afford a 2008 or newer.
I dont want a Dodge , so i guess that leaves a Duramax?
Ill buy something to use for a few years until 2008 and up are down some in price.
Any ideas?
Ive spent thousands on keeping it running.
Not sure what Im going to get , I dont want a 6L and I dont think I can afford a 2008 or newer.
I dont want a Dodge , so i guess that leaves a Duramax?
Ill buy something to use for a few years until 2008 and up are down some in price.
Any ideas?
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Cargo Master
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
I should have bought a AE a long time ago but i never did.
I dont need a hobby , I work all day and when I get home ( If I make it)I dont want to have to work on my truck.
I dont need a hobby , I work all day and when I get home ( If I make it)I dont want to have to work on my truck.
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Cargo Master
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
Hotshot
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From: N.GA Mountains
Am I missing something?Does it do the same thing in neutral? Any extra 'play' or noises when you go from Drive to Reverse? (rear diff issue?)
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Cargo Master
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
2 mechanics Ive talked to both agree that this switch would do it.
Ive tryed it unplugged and its better , so I dont know?
It still doesnt seem 100% .
Rear diff was completley rebuilt a month ago.
Fleet Owner
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Something isn't jiving for me.
Wastegates only operate when the engine is under heavy load and your truck won't roll even at an idle???
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Cargo Master
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
Nope havnt tryed that.
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Cargo Master
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
I'm with you on this one. Acting like the brake is on while pointing downhill has nothing to do with the wastegate
This would be the first thing I would try.
Something isn't jiving for me.
Wastegates only operate when the engine is under heavy load and your truck won't roll even at an idle???
This would be the first thing I would try.
Something isn't jiving for me.
Wastegates only operate when the engine is under heavy load and your truck won't roll even at an idle???
I mean it doesnt roll smothly and easily going downhill at highway speeds.
When you let off on the fuel the truck doesnt keep rolling at speed ,it starts to slow down just like you pushed the overdrive button or like a exhaust brake on a Dodge.
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From: N.GA Mountains
Are you sure we are talking about the wastegate and not the EBPV?
If the problem is only 'in gear' and feels (sounds?) like an exhaust brake - we must be talking about EBPV. If thats the case, there is NO HARM or future implications from leaving it disconnected - although ya prolly oughta protect the connector from shorting out...
The electrical connector for the wastegate is on the front of the spider/5way plenum in front of the turbo and the one for EBPV is UNDER the turbo on the turbo pedestal - it also has a wire retaining clip thingy ya have to flip up before unplugging it.
I got a real kick out of your willingness to get one of these new PITA trucks to replace the venerable 7.3. Maybe its just because I've gotten to a point where (I think
) I understand this engine and know its quirks - but the new junk appears leaps and bounds more complicated. Besides, there are no forums like FTE for them...
If the problem is only 'in gear' and feels (sounds?) like an exhaust brake - we must be talking about EBPV. If thats the case, there is NO HARM or future implications from leaving it disconnected - although ya prolly oughta protect the connector from shorting out...
The electrical connector for the wastegate is on the front of the spider/5way plenum in front of the turbo and the one for EBPV is UNDER the turbo on the turbo pedestal - it also has a wire retaining clip thingy ya have to flip up before unplugging it.
I got a real kick out of your willingness to get one of these new PITA trucks to replace the venerable 7.3. Maybe its just because I've gotten to a point where (I think
) I understand this engine and know its quirks - but the new junk appears leaps and bounds more complicated. Besides, there are no forums like FTE for them...