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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 06:34 AM
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ICP failure

My trucks been actin up a little. Stumbling lack of power wanting to accelerate on its own. Icp volts were low at .08v koeoff. So I simply swapped out for a new sensor. Drove ten miles this morning fine then the truck started sputtering bad and then died when I pulled into school. Think the new sensor was bad? I'm gunna swap out the old one in the parking lot just so I can get home
 
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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 06:41 AM
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An easy test is to just unplug the sensor, let the PCM go into default, and see if the truck runs better.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 06:43 AM
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You could also just try unplugging the icp sensor if it is suspect. The pcm will run on a default value and should get you home without hurting anything. If the truck runs the same with the sensor disconnected as before then there is more going on. Also check the pigtail for any oil in the connector, swollen insulation, or chaffed wires. Some people replace the pigtail regardless just to rule it out and stick with a motorcraft sensor, not something from the parts stores.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 07:13 AM
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Cool thanks for the quick reply. And ya it's from some diesel care supply website. $35 instead of $150 from ford. I'll post the results of unplugged sensor
 
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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 12:12 PM
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I unplugged the icp sensor right when I got out of class and the truck fired right up. I guess I need to just get a sensor from Ford.. Truck runs good with icp sensor disconnected
 
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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 03:35 PM
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Now the CELs comin on. Am I safe to drive the rest of the week with the ICP unplugged? just too busy to get a new sensor..
 
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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 06:23 PM
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I would advise you to read the codes for the light before any of us could Even think of saying you'll be fine.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 06:47 PM
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You can buy a new Ford ICP sensor online, no need to travel to get it. If time is real tight... you can order it while taking a deuce.

Enter code "winter10" and get it for $120.35 delivered to your door.

Ford Injection Control Pressure Sensor 3C3Z-9F838-EA <<----- this sensor is assuming yours is under turbo, if on valve cover, you need the other one


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Now the CELs comin on. Am I safe to drive the rest of the week with the ICP unplugged? just too busy to get a new sensor..
 
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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 07:08 PM
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This is the one if it's on the passenger valve cover.

Ford Injection Control Pressure (ICP) Sensor 4C3Z-9F838-A
 
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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 07:30 PM
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Cool thanks. Ill go see if my scan gauge picked up a code in a minute. It probly didn't but I don't have any other way to check codes except the odometer trick which I forgot. im assuming its the code for icp low circuit. After I did my head gaskets early last year, I got low circuit icp code and the keep alive memory code. Eventually they went away after I cleared them a couple times and drove a couple hundred miles. And now im getting bad icp sensor symptoms and low voltage to it. I hate to assume stuff..
 
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