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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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Need guidence with codes

Another great member of this forum over in the SD section was able to read my codes and this is what Im looking at


I have 2 of the same IDM codes. Im looking into buying a new IDM, but do you guys have any opinions on these.


p1316 IDM


p0603 PCM KAM Erorr


p1000 OBD rediness (stoping computer from full test??)

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p1316 IDM
 
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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What are your symptoms? Did he buzz test the injectors for you?

Most common cause for a P1316 is a burnt connector on the UVCH.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by F350-6
What are your symptoms? Did he buzz test the injectors for you?

Most common cause for a P1316 is a burnt connector on the UVCH.
I have inspected all the connectors for the UVCH and it looked great.

My IDM connections had corrosion on them, cleaned them did not solve the problem.

No blown fuses.

Truck seems likes Air is maybe in it or if it were running on 6 cylinders it sounds gnalry.

It really is not driveable, starts fairly easy.

We did not do a Injector buzz test.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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Have you ohmed the UVCH ?

You could have bad wires under the valve covers
 
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by fordpride
Have you ohmed the UVCH ?

You could have bad wires under the valve covers

What is "ohmed"
 
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 11:16 PM
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Ohm with a multimeter Not sure why my phone put ohmed

If you unplug the harness from the valve covers you can test the UVCH with a multimeter.

Glow plugs shouldn't be over 1.5
Injectors should be around 3.5

This is the layout of the pins
GP-I-G-I-GP

GP= glow plug
I= injector
G= ground
 
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by fordpride
Ohm with a multimeter Not sure why my phone put ohmed

If you unplug the harness from the valve covers you can test the UVCH with a multimeter.

Glow plugs shouldn't be over 1.5
Injectors should be around 3.5

This is the layout of the pins
GP-I-I-G-I-I-GP

GP= glow plug
I= injector
G= ground
These aren't super duty UVCH's homie.

GP-I-G-I-GP..

OP, normally when the UVCHs melt down, it will be under the valve covers where you can't see them. I'd ohm test them all before pulling the valve covers to see if you can find which side is the culprit.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by fordpride
Ohm with a multimeter Not sure why my phone put ohmed

If you unplug the harness from the valve covers you can test the UVCH with a multimeter.

Glow plugs shouldn't be over 1.5
Injectors should be around 3.5

This is the layout of the pins
GP-I-I-G-I-I-GP

GP= glow plug
I= injector
G= ground
Thank you very much for the info.

I know this is a dumb question but electrical stuff is my downfall. I need to put the negative "prong" to a Ground. would the engine work?
 
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If the gasket connections are melted , you need to replace the gaskets and harness under them . You will likely need to repair the external plugs also . Ohm them out , or pull the valve covers and look for burnt/melted connections . Common nasty issue . I see it on both the double plug and single plug systems .I like the FoMoCo kits but have used some aftermarket kits with good results .
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by strokin'_tatsch
These aren't super duty UVCH's homie.

GP-I-G-I-GP..

OP, normally when the UVCHs melt down, it will be under the valve covers where you can't see them. I'd ohm test them all before pulling the valve covers to see if you can find which side is the culprit.
Yeah I keep forgetting I swapped.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by pilgrimbizket
Thank you very much for the info.

I know this is a dumb question but electrical stuff is my downfall. I need to put the negative "prong" to a Ground. would the engine work?
Go back and look at my post again.


Not sure what you're asking
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by pilgrimbizket
Thank you very much for the info.

I know this is a dumb question but electrical stuff is my downfall. I need to put the negative "prong" to a Ground. would the engine work?
Yes, just make sure it's bare metal and not covered in gunk or paint. One of the bolts holding on the ac or alternator will work too. Or the negative post of the battery.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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Ohm is a value for electrical resistant.The higher the Value, the Higher the restriction. Kinda like this: Ford downpipe has a high restriction on the exhaust,therefore, the engine does not work as good. change it to a 3” round downpipe, with less restriction, you get more power.
Same with the electrical. High restriction, ie due to burned connectors, do not allow as much power to the injectors, therfore you have problems with running.


anyway, you need to measure also between the ground and the power cable. This link should help to troubleshoot the system

GB Remanufacturing - Tech Bulletin #103
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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here a link, that has helped me . a lot of useful info:

Tips - Idea - Hints
 
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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So tell me if I did this wrong.

I received NO readings on my multimeter from any of the ports on the valve covers.

On the passenger side pigtail, the only reading I got was 2 on the grounds.

On the drivers side pigtail, the only reading I got was 4 on the grounds as well.

So it sounds like my harness is bad?
 

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