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Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Plano TX and Brentwood TN
You didn't happen to have a FICM performance code did you? I know you had a poor connection code, but I know when mine was starting to go my dashDAQ was giving me a FICM performance code on one of the harder to start cold mornings in Plano.
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More Turbo
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Atlanta, Georgia
Do you guys usually do your own FICM or let the dealer do it? I have been looking at the refurbished ones on EBAY, with like a year warranty. Not sure how I feel about that...
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From: Atlanta, Georgia
It is not under warranty. From what I read on here, the FICM is about $1300? I read and watched a Youtube video on DIY as far as the FICM. I am not the most handy person, so I am not sure how well I could do that fix!
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More Turbo
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Atlanta, Georgia
Alright, here is the damage, about $1500. They said the FICM needs to be replaced and removed (no surprise there), but what got me is that they said I needed two new batteries because mine were "toast"....now I do know they were losing power because I was trying to get it started...but does it mean they cant be recharged?? I have never heard of that! He says the cranking amps have dropped to low, and once that happens, that it for the batteries, lol...any thoughts?
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FICMrepair.com - $220 to $250.
Removal of the FICM is easy.
The FICM is almost 100% certain to be repairable.
Have it towed home and pull it yourself and have it repaired - you will still be money ahead.
You could also post up on the Forum for your state (state chapter) and see if anyone is available to help you.
Removal of the FICM is easy.
The FICM is almost 100% certain to be repairable.
Have it towed home and pull it yourself and have it repaired - you will still be money ahead.
You could also post up on the Forum for your state (state chapter) and see if anyone is available to help you.
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It depends how old the batteries are. I had the same symptoms last winter and killed my batteries twice before taking the plunge on a FICM. Luckily my batt's were only 2 years old and able to be re-charged.
The repair is very simple, move the overflow bottle to the side, remove the air filter box, and it's right there. but the new FICM will have to be reprogrammed by the dealer (heard of this never being done, never seen it myself)
^Piolet, my family used to have a summer home by scobie pond, I miss that place.
The repair is very simple, move the overflow bottle to the side, remove the air filter box, and it's right there. but the new FICM will have to be reprogrammed by the dealer (heard of this never being done, never seen it myself)
^Piolet, my family used to have a summer home by scobie pond, I miss that place.
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From: Atlanta, Georgia
FICMrepair.com - $220 to $250.
Removal of the FICM is easy.
The FICM is almost 100% certain to be repairable.
Have it towed home and pull it yourself and have it repaired - you will still be money ahead.
You could also post up on the Forum for your state (state chapter) and see if anyone is available to help you.
Removal of the FICM is easy.
The FICM is almost 100% certain to be repairable.
Have it towed home and pull it yourself and have it repaired - you will still be money ahead.
You could also post up on the Forum for your state (state chapter) and see if anyone is available to help you.