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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 07:14 PM
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my trucks been doing this **** for almost a month and my mechanic cant seem to figure out what it is. my ficm was dropping to 35volts so i replaced that but its still doing this
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 07:18 PM
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Guess I dont know what its doing according to your video. I finally heard what you mean. Your oil isnt over filled is it? Could be bad icp sensor
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 07:24 PM
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not sure. i had the heads done again about a month ago and its been doing this ever since
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 07:33 PM
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Try unplugging the icp and see if that helps.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 07:35 PM
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What year of truck? Any codes?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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ICP/IPR is going to fluctuate a little with rpm swinging like that, but verify IPR duty cycle isn't high.
I would look at fuel pressure first. (a guess I admit)
New fuel filters- properly installed.
Factor oil filter cap and filter.
Verify new FICM voltage and plugs seated good.

Was truck up to operating temp in the video?
Did you rev it a couple times to "save" it from stalling or was that all on it's own?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 07:48 PM
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it did that all on its own, its at the shop right now he's trying to replicate it but it seems to not want to do it when its there or when hes around. when it starts doing that i can plant the gas pedal to the floor and it doesnt do anything.
 
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2004 excursion, no codes
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 08:06 PM
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What are you using for gauges to read live data? What's your FICM voltage now after you replaced FICM?
 
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his computer, not sure which one it is. but its at 48.5 for the 2 days i had it back..
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 08:20 PM
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Does it run like that only at cold start...or all the time, hot or cold? Do you know what the ICP is at idle?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 08:29 PM
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does it at random, hot/cold. i have no idea, ive never had it hooked up when this is happening
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 08:36 PM
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You need to get a ScanGaugeII : Linear Logic - Home of the ScanGauge
Then load up the Xguages and someone will tell you what you need to
be watching other then the FICM voltage. Things like IPR & ICP data.

Also I would check the plugs to the IPR and IPC to see if they have any
oil on then. If they are wet you are going to have to replace the pigtails.

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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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will do, ill have him send me the readings tomorrow for the ipr/icp and post that. ive kinda spent all my damn money on the thing in the last month, so the fact that its still doing this is driving me nuts. could oil getting on the plugs really cause this?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 09:01 PM
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Just a hunch, but I'm willing to bet that you have a short in your harness somewhere causing the rough idle and voltage drop.
 
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