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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 12:28 PM
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engine shutting down while "driving" ?

hi friends,

I need help, in March this year I had the same problem and changed the camshaft position sensor, but I can't believe that it is broken again


the problem:

if I stand on an traffic signal or traffic junction the engine shutting down and I can restart it without any fault. But if I drive on the Highway the engine buck but not die down.

it isn't controlled by driving speed or rpm. And "Check Engine" isn't illuminate so I can't check the OBD ...



Is there anyone who can help ?


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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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Do you have a chip? If so it may be loose. Mine does it when I let off the e-brake and slaps the inside of the cab real hard. The engine will stall out then start back up because it was still turning. If you do have a chip plugged into the PCM then pull it and clean the contacts. Put some duck tape or something to hold the chip securely into place.
Make sure all connections to the PCM are tight and secure.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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hi thanks,

no I haven't a chip.
But I don't think that the connection on the PCM is loose or something else, because if I drive on a bumby street, the engine won't die down so I think there is no loose connection


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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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Where did you get the CPS? Brand? Color?

 
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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hi

I bought the CPS from rockauto (I live in Germany) an I think it was from "Standart Motor Products" (Manufacturer Info)

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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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It could be the CPS then... many of the aftermarket ones don't work so well...and fail frequently.

I understand being in Germany is probably a HUGE inconvience, but IMO you should try to get your hands on a Ford or International (For a T444E) CPS.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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Where At in Germany? I am headed to Frankfurt on Monday. I can bring some OEM ones with me if that is convienant.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 03:30 AM
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Hi thanks,

in Germany I live in 400km away from Frankfurt, but thanks for your suggestion

I will try to get a OEM from a dealer in my town


but is it possible that the PCM work not safe ?


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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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You may have other issue going on. You can be getting a short from the engine harness (check the harness well, especially by the 42 pin connector on the drivers side valve cover.

Albeit a CPS is cheap, you may want to determine a little more if that is the problem. Codes should be stored if it is a CPS.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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ok thanks

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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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I had the EXACT same problem earlier this year. I chased that darn problem for almost a MONTH before I finally sent it to the dealership. My failure was the IDM. You can get one here: Riffraff Diesel: Alliant OEM 7.3L Injector Driver Module IDM

Hope this helps!
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