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Apr 19, 2013 | 09:19 AM

musclecars90

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I need help

Well my truck left me stranded on the side of the road. It's an 04 1/2 6.0. First thing is I went to go fill it up with fuel and to the store. I got about 15 min down the road and made a left. It shifted into third and truck completely shut down. So I drifted to the side of the road. Tried starting it and nothing, won't even crank. However I did notice the glow plug light stayed on for an unusual amount of time. I tried jumping the starter, motor cranks but fuel wasn't getting to it to get it to run. Checked my fuel gauge I got 70 psi of fuel. Then I hooked up my simple actron scanner. The scanner could not detect a computer so I got my buddy to bring a spare one he had when I sold his motor. Swapped them out and still nothing. Makes me believe it's something electrical? But I could be wrong.

I'm at a complete loss. Can anybody help me?

Apr 19, 2013 | 09:28 AM

clevelandtundra

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Can you read the FICM voltage?

Apr 19, 2013 | 09:38 AM

mhoefer

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Open top fuel filter and have buddy put key on for a short time, does it fill up?
Battery voltage above 12?
Really need codes, but from a full reader. Might be worth to tow to Ford or have scanner for a bit?

Apr 19, 2013 | 09:48 AM

musclecars90

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I haven't checked the voltage on the ficm since it was replaced a couple months ago. But even then if it was bad it would still sit there and try to crank same way with the fuel bowl and batteries. I would get some kind of cranking out of the motor.

Apr 19, 2013 | 10:12 AM

mustang_309

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Have you checked the fuses in the fuse box located in the engine compartment on the drivers side? And the fuses in the cab?

Apr 19, 2013 | 10:37 AM

musclecars90

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I checked all the ones that made sense checking. the only thing I didn't check are the relays because as being on the side of the road. I didn't have my tester with me and I'm at work right now.