Truck Down.. need advice
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From: West Bloomfield, MI
Dealer couldn't get it on Friday, they said tomorrow first thing.
I have a question....what would my next step be if this FICM doesn't work? I should be able to get on the Internet at the dealer so researching will be possible. I asked if I could install the FICM on Friday since they couldn't get to it, and they said they couldn't allow me in the service area.
I have a question....what would my next step be if this FICM doesn't work? I should be able to get on the Internet at the dealer so researching will be possible. I asked if I could install the FICM on Friday since they couldn't get to it, and they said they couldn't allow me in the service area.
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From: Saratoga Springs,UT
well lets just hope this FICM works cause the next step will be buying a new FICM from fford IMO
good luck and think about getting a SGII for yoyr own use they are great to have and mine has saved me a bunch of $$$$$
good luck and think about getting a SGII for yoyr own use they are great to have and mine has saved me a bunch of $$$$$
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From: West Bloomfield, MI
I really hope this guy knows what he's doing. I'm hoping he's looking for bent pins and looking for wiring issues before assuming the part is bad. The dealership is very small and only has 2 service bays, one each for the oil change guy and the service guy.
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Got a call this morning....FICM is now showing 48V with key on and 47.5V while cranking. Injector cycling is now working, but still no start.
Any ideas? The tech didn't sound too confident in finding the problem. He said there are just a couple of codes, but nothing related to this issue.
What questions do I need to ask to help him out?
Any ideas? The tech didn't sound too confident in finding the problem. He said there are just a couple of codes, but nothing related to this issue.
What questions do I need to ask to help him out?
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From: Woodbridge, Ontario, CA
Got a call this morning....FICM is now showing 48V with key on and 47.5V while cranking. Injector cycling is now working, but still no start.
Any ideas? The tech didn't sound too confident in finding the problem. He said there are just a couple of codes, but nothing related to this issue.
What questions do I need to ask to help him out?
Any ideas? The tech didn't sound too confident in finding the problem. He said there are just a couple of codes, but nothing related to this issue.
What questions do I need to ask to help him out?
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From: West Bloomfield, MI
If this is the stuff in the "book" then I can only assume so. I would love to be there looking over his shoulder, but I really don't want to be that guy that claims to know more than a technician. I'm just really frustrated....
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From: Woodbridge, Ontario, CA
For what it's worth, there are A LOT factors that can cause these vehicles not to start, and not set codes. I too, have more than my share of guys coming in and "telling" me to "hook up the machine so that it will tell me what's wrong with it". My general answer to them is usually, "well if it's that simple, why are you here in the first place?"
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Lead Driver
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From: Woodbridge, Ontario, CA
Here's something quick and simple. Pull the IPR valve for a look/see. If the screen is sucked in with metal debris all over it, it needs replaced.
