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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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2003 Surging issues

Hi I have a 2003 that when going at slow speeds or sitting at a light the idle is running just fine then the next second it surges and almost feels like you were rear ended. It did this randomly a couple times then today it surged at a light and shut off but it started up just fine but now has a check engine light on. I have noticed the surging happens more frequently when it is hot out. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I am fairly new to being a diesel owner. Oh I have also noticed that the fuel mileage has dropped considerably.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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You MUST get that code READ thats the answer to your issue

Orielys or Autozone does it FREE

At a Guess it could be your ICP sensor its common and its in a GREAT SPOT on 03

Then start thinking about a ScanGaugeII so you can monitor some stuff they sell at AZ to or here> www.scangauge.com

It also could be a few other things so best bet is get the DTC Read
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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I like free! So I went had it checked and its the icp sensor. How bad is it to replace?
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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P2285???????



03 under turbo its a POS compared to the newer ones




https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ml#post7693493

Try this^^^^^^^^^^^
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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Thank you very much! Looks like I am working on the truck this Saturday instead of fishing.... Oh and seeing that the part is $150 or so looks like Bud is out the window. Natty light here I come! Haha
 
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