CODE QUESTIONS TO TECHS
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CODE QUESTIONS TO TECHS
'03 6L F350 - 4 inch turbo back MBRP exhaust - EDGE evolution programmer level 3 - truck runs great but continually throwing code P0275 reads Cyl 5 contribution/balance fault - spoke to Ford dealer their only helpful answer was bring it in and for $ 300 we will check it out - any info on causes for this code would be much appreciated would rather spend the $ 300 on going fishing ... 
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'03 6L F350 - 4 inch turbo back MBRP exhaust - EDGE evolution programmer level 3 - truck runs great but continually throwing code P0275 reads Cyl 5 contribution/balance fault - spoke to Ford dealer their only helpful answer was bring it in and for $ 300 we will check it out - any info on causes for this code would be much appreciated would rather spend the $ 300 on going fishing ...
if the code still persists Id check ficm voltage 48 volts if its ok then change that injector
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Agreed. Contribution balance codes normally mean a bad injector not a bad FICM. Bad FICM is usually associated with low circuit codes in my experience.
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Thanks for the info its alot more than Ford was willing to give ... And Id rather spend $ 200 on an injector and test the voltage myself then give $ 300 to Ford for them to tell me I need to spend $ 800 more ... Will let you know the outcome ...
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craftsmangary & npccpartsman - Thanks for the advice ... will check the FICM voltage as a 1st step - my brotherinlaw also suggested to check spring in coil pack and then most likely replace injector ... All better than Fords just come pay me ...
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Not looking for FREE diagnosis - BUT dont appreciate Ford trained service personal acting as though they have no idea what their own codes mean to at least be able to give you a clue what type of repair and price range you might be looking at before you just leave it all to them ... We all like to have great vehicles but dont all necessarily like throwing all our money at them ... Thats why I also ride a Yahama and not an oil pit ...
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Tell your Bro in law that real trucks don't have spark plugs--LOL, i.e. no coil pack. It could possibly be the connector at the injector but that usually throws a different code. It could ALSO mean that you have a failed cylinder (piston, rings, etc) but not usually the case.
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Not looking for FREE diagnosis - BUT dont appreciate Ford trained service personal acting as though they have no idea what their own codes mean to at least be able to give you a clue what type of repair and price range you might be looking at before you just leave it all to them ... We all like to have great vehicles but dont all necessarily like throwing all our money at them ... Thats why I also ride a Yahama and not an oil pit ...
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Tell your Bro in law that real trucks don't have spark plugs--LOL, i.e. no coil pack. It could possibly be the connector at the injector but that usually throws a different code. It could ALSO mean that you have a failed cylinder (piston, rings, etc) but not usually the case.
I personally never knew this but apparently each glow plug uses what is considered an ignition coil - when he looked up the part numbers @ the part store where he works ironically its the same part # for his Expedition with a 5.4 gas motor ... double checked it with a local mechanic who clarified that he was right ... seems odd to me but Im just learning about the diesels so I never knew ... possibily coil pack wasnt the correct term but that was my mistake ... Thanks again
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Every V-rod Ive seen says Harley on it at least somewhere ... Not that by any means I think they are all bad either ... But I know I have not had to put a dime into my Yahama when Harley riding friends have had to spend big bucks on repairs ...
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I personally never knew this but apparently each glow plug uses what is considered an ignition coil - when he looked up the part numbers @ the part store where he works ironically its the same part # for his Expedition with a 5.4 gas motor ... double checked it with a local mechanic who clarified that he was right ... seems odd to me but Im just learning about the diesels so I never knew ... possibily coil pack wasnt the correct term but that was my mistake ... Thanks again
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base part for a glowplug is 12a342.
p0275 can be from an injector, low fuel level, broken rockerm, bent push tube, failed ficm driver, failed injector harness, failed fuel pump, stuck egr valve... etc,etc.
not so simple to tell the guy in the drive to just slap a part.
thats also not how they get paid. they get paid to sell service not give it away.
p0275 can be from an injector, low fuel level, broken rockerm, bent push tube, failed ficm driver, failed injector harness, failed fuel pump, stuck egr valve... etc,etc.
not so simple to tell the guy in the drive to just slap a part.
thats also not how they get paid. they get paid to sell service not give it away.