FICM Replacement Alternative
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FICM Replacement Alternative
First, I know that Ed @ FICMRepair.com is the big dog on the block when it comes to FICM repairs here (for good reason) and I am not trying to stir the pot or cause any controversy. As a matter of fact, I have his intake form printed out sitting on my desk.
However, as I thought about how I would time the removal of my current FICM so that I could minimize downtime I realized there was just no way around losing a few days. I just can't afford to have a day off. Looking around YouTube I was just looking at some FICM removal vidoes when I stumbled across Ron Huxell FICM replacement. He has an eBay store (ronh12) with very positive feedback.
He rebuilds OEM units with what I think he calls 'upgraded' parts (he's got a video floating around as to what exactly this means). It cost me $200 shipped to my house with a $200 refundable deposit provided I ship my rebuildable core back to him in a timely fashion.
Anyways, I installed the rebuilt FICM tonight and whereas my cranking FICM voltage would plummet to 35 V with the failing FICM it stayed at 48 V from KOEO, cranking and KOER. Starts and runs great.
Just thought I'd share a positive experience with another option.
However, as I thought about how I would time the removal of my current FICM so that I could minimize downtime I realized there was just no way around losing a few days. I just can't afford to have a day off. Looking around YouTube I was just looking at some FICM removal vidoes when I stumbled across Ron Huxell FICM replacement. He has an eBay store (ronh12) with very positive feedback.
He rebuilds OEM units with what I think he calls 'upgraded' parts (he's got a video floating around as to what exactly this means). It cost me $200 shipped to my house with a $200 refundable deposit provided I ship my rebuildable core back to him in a timely fashion.
Anyways, I installed the rebuilt FICM tonight and whereas my cranking FICM voltage would plummet to 35 V with the failing FICM it stayed at 48 V from KOEO, cranking and KOER. Starts and runs great.
Just thought I'd share a positive experience with another option.
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First, I know that Ed @ FICMRepair.com is the big dog on the block when it comes to FICM repairs
However, as I thought about how I would time the removal of my current FICM so that I could minimize downtime I realized there was just no way around losing a few days. I just can't afford to have a day off.
However, as I thought about how I would time the removal of my current FICM so that I could minimize downtime I realized there was just no way around losing a few days. I just can't afford to have a day off.
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I was only down a couple of hours, when you start to see 35 your down catch it a little sooner , I went with ed because of this site and all of the great feed back , but thanks for letting us know that theres more than one guy out there serviceing FICMS . EDs is reputible so I have to stay with that.
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I used this service from Ed , it cost an additional 50 bucks but was well worth it.
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Ed also has and offers a warranty to stand behind the work done to the FICM. Someone may do it cheaper, but you get what you pay for.
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