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Old May 27, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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i have an other problem im getting code po 269,272,281 cylinder contribution balance fault. i did a buzz test all passed. the problem i having is if you even plug truck in when u frist start it up it idles rough loping after u let it warm up for half hour it idles good. i been looking at forms plug might be bad or injectors being bad or orings or bad oil dirty? i put a new gpr changed fuel filter new fuel pump i havent changed the oil. when i frist got truck was sitting in a flield for couple years i dont know age on oil the owner told me three injectior been replaced couple glow plugs but thats all i know please help also i asked u about code po1728 can that be with my other codes ? thanks for all info u have helped me with
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Change the oil and then go from there. Who knows how many miles are on it, plus its been sitting for so long. These motors need fresh, good, clean oil to run properly.
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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X2 on what Darin said, and pull the plugs to the UVCH and check for burnt pins in the plugs.
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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You really need to change that oil! Im not saying it will fix your problem but clean oil is imperative to the injection system.especially if the truck has been sitting a couple of years...
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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Do what was said above but I don't think it's gonna fix the issue it sounds like worn poppet valves in the injector. Pull the solenoids on the injectors and see if you can get a .002 feeler gauge under the armature plate (square plate under the solenoid)
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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Sure cant hurt...who parks a perfectly operating well maintained vehicle in a field for a couple of years?....NOT me! Hahahaha
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 07:37 AM
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leets clear the air i been driving the truck for 6 months
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 07:41 AM
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How ling has it been doing this?
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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I'ma bet with his dirty oil he's got stuck injectors as well as a sticky IPR.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 09:16 AM
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How ling has it been doing this?
ever since i got the truck.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 09:17 AM
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I'ma bet with his dirty oil he's got stuck injectors as well as a sticky IPR.
what is the ipr stand for? can i poss run tranny fliuld in the gas to maybe clean out injectors?
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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what is the ipr stand for? can i poss run tranny fliuld in the gas to maybe clean out injectors?
The injectors are Oil Fired.

If you run crap oil in the truck thats old, the truck will run just like the oil.

The IPR Controls the pressure to the injectors. Old oil will cause it to stick and not operate properly.

when your truck warms up, the IPR can move easier and thus why its smoothing out idle.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 10:06 AM
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Run a buzz test when cold and I bet you have some injectors that sound muffled

When you start it in the morning it misses and lopes like it's running on 5-6 cylinders and vibrates bad when in drive trying to accelerate till the temps start to come up and then it's fine until it sits 6-8 hours ?
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by fordpride
Run a buzz test when cold and I bet you have some injectors that sound muffled

When you start it in the morning it misses and lopes like it's running on 5-6 cylinders and vibrates bad when in drive trying to accelerate till the temps start to come up and then it's fine until it sits 6-8 hours ?
Biggest thing to remind others about a buzz test is that it wont tell you any codes unless you have a really bad solenoid.

The idea of a buzz test is for you to use your ears and listen to how the injector operates.

If you have a really bad solenoid issue, it gives you a code to identify the solenoid so you dont have to check them all.

They rarely go bad, but the buzz test will give you an idea of a weak injector or if your having major poppet issues.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by fordpride
Run a buzz test when cold and I bet you have some injectors that sound muffled

When you start it in the morning it misses and lopes like it's running on 5-6 cylinders and vibrates bad when in drive trying to accelerate till the temps start to come up and then it's fine until it sits 6-8 hours ?
you hit that right on the nose thats what my truck is doing
 
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