FICM
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From: Md.
I just got my 2004.5 running tonight for 1st time since it hydro locked (egr cooler) back in July
Programmed my scanguage for ficm, had 46-48 at idle then when I held rpm around 1500 it would drop to 44. Also not sure if it was because it was idling a long time but did it again(1500 rpm) and wow..major white smoke and engine missing, unburnt fuel. Wouldn't do this 30 minutes earlier when I was revving engine.
Programmed my scanguage for ficm, had 46-48 at idle then when I held rpm around 1500 it would drop to 44. Also not sure if it was because it was idling a long time but did it again(1500 rpm) and wow..major white smoke and engine missing, unburnt fuel. Wouldn't do this 30 minutes earlier when I was revving engine.
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i had mine by ed and it was quick ,awesome service.
it was june 2012. last night it dropped to 45 on startup, guess itstime again. I had actually thought of the higher volt mod hoping to have it last longer this time.
Ed@ficmrepair.com can it be reapired again?
it was june 2012. last night it dropped to 45 on startup, guess itstime again. I had actually thought of the higher volt mod hoping to have it last longer this time.
Ed@ficmrepair.com can it be reapired again?
If taking care of the charging system doesn't make a difference (i.e. the damage had already been done) and you dip below that magical 45 volt number, I am certain we can get it going again for you. No worries!
Former Vendor
Joined: Feb 2010
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I just got my 2004.5 running tonight for 1st time since it hydro locked (egr cooler) back in July
Programmed my scanguage for ficm, had 46-48 at idle then when I held rpm around 1500 it would drop to 44. Also not sure if it was because it was idling a long time but did it again(1500 rpm) and wow..major white smoke and engine missing, unburnt fuel. Wouldn't do this 30 minutes earlier when I was revving engine.
Programmed my scanguage for ficm, had 46-48 at idle then when I held rpm around 1500 it would drop to 44. Also not sure if it was because it was idling a long time but did it again(1500 rpm) and wow..major white smoke and engine missing, unburnt fuel. Wouldn't do this 30 minutes earlier when I was revving engine.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Northern Colorado
So after sitting all day while I was at work. I went to start my truck and the FICM (FTP) on scangauge ii read 42-45 volts till it warmed up. After wards it was between 47 and 48. The batter at start was between 11.4 and 11.9 until it started running well. The batteries are only a year old. Is this my FICM going or is there something else I should check? Oh and when I first started it ran very rough and barely had any power until it warmed up. Thanks in advnace guys.
Mountain Pass
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From: Northern Colorado
So after sitting all day while I was at work. I went to start my truck and the FICM (FTP) on scangauge ii read 42-45 volts till it warmed up. After wards it was between 47 and 48. The batter at start was between 11.4 and 11.9 until it started running well. The batteries are only a year old. Is this my FICM going or is there something else I should check? Oh and when I first started it ran very rough and barely had any power until it warmed up. Thanks in advnace guys.
Hotshot
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From: Stuttgart, Ar
So after sitting all day while I was at work. I went to start my truck and the FICM (FTP) on scangauge ii read 42-45 volts till it warmed up. After wards it was between 47 and 48. The batter at start was between 11.4 and 11.9 until it started running well. The batteries are only a year old. Is this my FICM going or is there something else I should check? Oh and when I first started it ran very rough and barely had any power until it warmed up. Thanks in advnace guys.
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From: Springfield mo
Got to put in a push for dr ficm (Ed)
This guy went above and beyond to help..
I regret that a just changed the board for over $ 330
when I could of sent him the hole ficm
For half the cost....which I will pull onc e we dig out of
The artic here in Mo
Lee
This guy went above and beyond to help..
I regret that a just changed the board for over $ 330
when I could of sent him the hole ficm
For half the cost....which I will pull onc e we dig out of
The artic here in Mo
Lee
Mountain Pass
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From: Northern Colorado
How/where should I get the charging system checked? The batteries are less than a year old. Replaced by Ford. The volts while driving is 13.8 to 14 volts
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From: Springfield mo
Sounds like the battery's are to low
Simple test is to disconnect one + or -
Terminal of one battery and check individual
Voltage even cold voltage should be 12.4 or better
If they ae stroung and not sitting for long periods
I'd diffinintly try charging to bring them up,
If they have been setting,
It sounds like the running voltage is where it needs to be
I've already replaced a battery from orielys les than 6 months
happens some time
Simple test is to disconnect one + or -
Terminal of one battery and check individual
Voltage even cold voltage should be 12.4 or better
If they ae stroung and not sitting for long periods
I'd diffinintly try charging to bring them up,
If they have been setting,
It sounds like the running voltage is where it needs to be
I've already replaced a battery from orielys les than 6 months
happens some time
Mountain Pass
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 136
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From: Northern Colorado
Sounds like the battery's are to low
Simple test is to disconnect one + or -
Terminal of one battery and check individual
Voltage even cold voltage should be 12.4 or better
If they ae stroung and not sitting for long periods
I'd diffinintly try charging to bring them up,
If they have been setting,
It sounds like the running voltage is where it needs to be
I've already replaced a battery from orielys les than 6 months
happens some time
Simple test is to disconnect one + or -
Terminal of one battery and check individual
Voltage even cold voltage should be 12.4 or better
If they ae stroung and not sitting for long periods
I'd diffinintly try charging to bring them up,
If they have been setting,
It sounds like the running voltage is where it needs to be
I've already replaced a battery from orielys les than 6 months
happens some time
Before putting key in:
Battery 12V
FMP 48V
while glow plugs warmed up:
Battery between 11.1 and 11.3
FMP between 37.5 and 44.5
after start:
Battery 11.6
FMP 46
Is this still the batteries or FICM or something completely different?
Thanks in advance
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Ok did more number testing with the ScanGague today after work and here is what I got.
Before putting key in:
Battery 12V
FMP 48V
while glow plugs warmed up:
Battery between 11.1 and 11.3
FMP between 37.5 and 44.5
after start:
Battery 11.6
FMP 46
Is this still the batteries or FICM or something completely different?
Thanks in advance
Before putting key in:
Battery 12V
FMP 48V
while glow plugs warmed up:
Battery between 11.1 and 11.3
FMP between 37.5 and 44.5
after start:
Battery 11.6
FMP 46
Is this still the batteries or FICM or something completely different?
Thanks in advance
Mountain Pass
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 136
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From: Northern Colorado
Your FICM is absolutely in need of service, but your batteries are very much on the weak side. We'd also benefit from knowing your battery voltage after the truck is at full operating temp idling with, say, the headlights and blower motor on just to ensure that your alternator is working up to par. 13.3 volts or higher is what you want.
Thanks Ed!!!
Mountain Pass
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From: Northern Colorado
Well I installed the new FICM from Ed and it's a night and day difference. The FICM now goes to 50v at startup and runs between 49 and 50. The truck starts much better and responds much better with the Atlas 40 tune in it. A huge Thanks to Ed and FICMrepair for helping out and having such fast response/shipping times. The truck runs like a new truck again :-)
Hotshot
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Stuttgart, Ar
Well I installed the new FICM from Ed and it's a night and day difference. The FICM now goes to 50v at startup and runs between 49 and 50. The truck starts much better and responds much better with the Atlas 40 tune in it. A huge Thanks to Ed and FICMrepair for helping out and having such fast response/shipping times. The truck runs like a new truck again :-)
Former Vendor
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