Cps problems?
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Cps problems?
I've got a random problem with my early build 7.3, only when it rains the truck 'hiccups' or stumbles if you will when driving down the road, I got into Dallas this last weekend and figured this out when a monsoon came through. For the most part it only did it when we were cruising but it did do it once when we were slowing down clutch in to make a turn it just died. Forgot to add every 3rd hiccup it would set a CEL that would
Disappear after a key cycle.
After some extensive searching I came up with or the best I could come up with was dielectric grease around the o-ring and plug connector, I did this and headed back home but it still hiccuped, I can tell you I have a black CPS but it's anyone's guess if it's motor craft or aftermarket as I've only owned the truck about a month.
What do you guys think about the run issue?
Next I picked up a CPS from a dealer, haven't installed it yet but it's the light gray one, all of the links in old threads are non existent I guess everyone burned through the black ones? I found one on fleabay and this crack head wants $250 for it!
Disappear after a key cycle.
After some extensive searching I came up with or the best I could come up with was dielectric grease around the o-ring and plug connector, I did this and headed back home but it still hiccuped, I can tell you I have a black CPS but it's anyone's guess if it's motor craft or aftermarket as I've only owned the truck about a month.
What do you guys think about the run issue?
Next I picked up a CPS from a dealer, haven't installed it yet but it's the light gray one, all of the links in old threads are non existent I guess everyone burned through the black ones? I found one on fleabay and this crack head wants $250 for it!
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I've got a random problem with my early build 7.3, only when it rains the truck 'hiccups' or stumbles if you will when driving down the road, I got into Dallas this last weekend and figured this out when a monsoon came through. For the most part it only did it when we were cruising but it did do it once when we were slowing down clutch in to make a turn it just died. Forgot to add every 3rd hiccup it would set a CEL that would
Disappear after a key cycle.
After some extensive searching I came up with or the best I could come up with was dielectric grease around the o-ring and plug connector, I did this and headed back home but it still hiccuped, I can tell you I have a black CPS but it's anyone's guess if it's motor craft or aftermarket as I've only owned the truck about a month.
What do you guys think about the run issue?
Next I picked up a CPS from a dealer, haven't installed it yet but it's the light gray one, all of the links in old threads are non existent I guess everyone burned through the black ones? I found one on fleabay and this crack head wants $250 for it!
Disappear after a key cycle.
After some extensive searching I came up with or the best I could come up with was dielectric grease around the o-ring and plug connector, I did this and headed back home but it still hiccuped, I can tell you I have a black CPS but it's anyone's guess if it's motor craft or aftermarket as I've only owned the truck about a month.
What do you guys think about the run issue?
Next I picked up a CPS from a dealer, haven't installed it yet but it's the light gray one, all of the links in old threads are non existent I guess everyone burned through the black ones? I found one on fleabay and this crack head wants $250 for it!
I would start by replacing the CPS... Do you have a chip?
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I cannot find that seller.... Link?
I am willing to bet it is the Dark Grey/Blue CPS (C) and not the original Black one. (A)
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Your probably right ... one pf the pics shows the grey one and the blue one. Another pic shows a grey one with "made in Mexico". And another pic with what appears to be a black one with "made in USA" on the box. I use an eBay app on my phone so I don't have a link but this is the title- 7.3 powerstroke cam position sensor
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Yeah, that's a Grey and a Blue CPS. I would not run a Blue one, but some say they had good luck with them.
Yeah, that's a Grey and a Blue CPS. I would not run a Blue one, but some say they had good luck with them.
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It seems like they all fail......You would think after 10 plus years and a recall SOMEONE would come up with a reliable replacement or solution and market it as such. I for one would gladly pay $100 if I never had to crawl under my truck in the rain on the side of a busy road.
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