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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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I have a 04 6.0 would I have a trouble code if I had glow plugs not working well seems to struggle a little in the mornings to start after warmed up starts nice
 
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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Yes, the GP circuit does a pretty good job throwing codes.

Good idea would be to test your FICM voltages.

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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 11:31 PM
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also check Batteries, separate load test.to keep FICM very Happy, That way your not killin some Injects.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 12:27 AM
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On top of all of the above. You can unplug the glow plug module and check
to see if the pins are clean and dry. If you see nay fuzz clean it with contact
cleaner and put some dielectric grease on the plugs before you plug them back in.


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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 09:45 AM
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throw codes yes, but not the check engine light. i've been battling glow plug/gpcm issues since last winter, and finally procured AE w/ ford bundle and discovered i have codes on 6 out of 8 of my glow plugs.. but no check engine light, and my scan gauge wouldn't pull those codes.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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that's what I am using a scan gauge ,I would think if my ficm was going bad it would do it on ever start up. my problem is I have to stay on the starter for 2 seconds longer for it to start let
 
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by bbender85
throw codes yes, but not the check engine light. i've been battling glow plug/gpcm issues since last winter, and finally procured AE w/ ford bundle and discovered i have codes on 6 out of 8 of my glow plugs.. but no check engine light, and my scan gauge wouldn't pull those codes.
what was the fix
 
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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I can program my scan gauge to read ficm main power and logic power
well the results are main power key on 48 volts engine running 28 to 30 volts logic power 13.3 engine running I take the ficm is beat any thoughts
 
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the FICM main power never want to be below 45v, 48+ all the time
ficm vp=
koeo-12.0
lo-14.0
hi-14.0
ficmlp=
koeo-12.0
lo-13.5
hi-13.5
 
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if that's running 28 then I would say call Eds ficm repair, Ed has a great shop and will fix you up, also he will send you a fixed up ficm and you send him yours, I was never with out my truck. but at 28v becareful with those Injects
 
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Scan Gauge is horrible at reading codes.

FICM is toast... Head on over to FICM Repair.com - Your Source for FICM Repair and call or email Ed.

Josh
 
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Originally Posted by Bullitt390
Scan Gauge is horrible at reading codes.

FICM is toast... Head on over to FICM Repair.com - Your Source for FICM Repair and call or email Ed.

Josh

Mine works fine.
 
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Originally Posted by 04badford
if that's running 28 then I would say call Eds ficm repair, Ed has a great shop and will fix you up, also he will send you a fixed up ficm and you send him yours, I was never with out my truck. but at 28v becareful with those Injects
Don't run that low voltage too long or you will be getting new injectors to
go with the repaired FICM.

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Thanks Sean for rewording, anything 45 you still have time but at 28v I wouldent run the truck, you also may want to check out the Batteries check separate 14 on both if not replace in Pairs, for the FICM Health.
 
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Originally Posted by Yahiko
Don't run that low voltage too long or you will be getting new injectors to
go with the repaired FICM.

Sean
ordered a reman ficm from eds and also got the econ update come to find out my alt was not working very well 13.2 to 12.9 at idle with lights and ac on also picked up the alt he sells
 
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