Notices
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks 1987 - 1996 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 and larger pickups - including the 1997 heavy-duty F250/F350+ trucks

92 Ford F350IDI Speecometer problems

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 7, 2015 | 09:19 AM
  #1  
Metz12345's Avatar
Metz12345
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: N.E. Houston TX
92 Ford F350IDI Speecometer problems

I have a 92 F350 7.3 IDI that I have been trying to bring back to life after sitting for several years. I have replace several items including Injector pump, injectors, glow plugs, Glow plug realay (still not working correct), alternator, starter, Batteries, and Radiator so far. I can not get my Speedometer and odometer to work and my transmission shift hard and downshifts early. I have replaces the DSS or VSS on the rear end and have checked voltage and I have 0 to a little over 1.01 on plug under the hood. I have read tons of posts and am only getting confused on the troubleshooting. I am not sure what to next since my voltage is low and not at the 3.5. I have read tons of posts from SUBFORD and was looking for help troubleshooting this problem. Any help would be appreciated.
 
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2015 | 10:43 AM
  #2  
subford's Avatar
subford
Fleet Owner
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 23,666
Likes: 301
From: Easton,Ks
Try unplugging the RABS module behind the glove box and see if the voltage goes up.
When you say you can not get the odometer to work are talking about updating or is the LCD display blank?
 
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2015 | 01:25 PM
  #3  
Metz12345's Avatar
Metz12345
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: N.E. Houston TX
The lcd display is blank, I have checked fuses and all good, About to go unplug rabs module and try that. Thanks, will let you know.
 
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2015 | 02:10 PM
  #4  
Metz12345's Avatar
Metz12345
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: N.E. Houston TX
Ok with RABS plugged in I get around 2.2 VAC at about 2k rpm with trans in Drive truck jacked up. With RABS unplugged I get about 4.2 VAC at about 2k RPM with trans in Drive and truck jacked up. I still do not have speedometer reading or ODOMETER reading (blank lcd). Thanks for all the help so far!
 
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2015 | 02:38 PM
  #5  
rla2005's Avatar
rla2005
Fleet Owner
20 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 20,785
Likes: 1,751
From: Kentucky
If Fuses 8 and 18 are good then it's time to pull the instrument cluster. A recent thread on the same subject revealed leaking capacitors on the PSOM.
 
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2015 | 03:50 PM
  #6  
subford's Avatar
subford
Fleet Owner
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 23,666
Likes: 301
From: Easton,Ks
Yes it sounds like a bad PSOM. Also check the safety diode on the boards input power. I have them fall off the PSOM board. It is a surface mounted diode on the board to protect the board if someone hooks up the battery backwards or the jumper cables backwards.

You can pick up a PSOM at a salvage yard and have somebody with an EPROM burner just copy you old mileage from your old EEPROM and setup to the new boards EEPROM and change the change number back to 6.
 
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2015 | 04:14 PM
  #7  
Metz12345's Avatar
Metz12345
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: N.E. Houston TX
will this fix the hard shift? how can I check to see if I am getting a good one? Is there someone I can send this to "somebody with an EPROM burner just copy you old mileage from your old EEPROM and setup to the new boards EEPROM and change the change number back to 6. " Thanks for all the help.
 
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2015 | 07:03 PM
  #8  
subford's Avatar
subford
Fleet Owner
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 23,666
Likes: 301
From: Easton,Ks
Originally Posted by Metz12345
will this fix the hard shift?
Yes if the replacement PSOM has a good input from the VSS wire.

Originally Posted by Metz12345
how can I check to see if I am getting a good one?
Hard to say. I take a 9volt battery with a PSOM plug on it and do the prove-out on the PSOM/speedometer head and check the display before I buy it.

Originally Posted by Metz12345
Is there someone I can send this to "somebody with an EPROM burner just copy you old mileage from your old EEPROM and setup to the new boards EEPROM and change the change number back to 6.
A lot of electronic hobbyist can do this and most know at least one with one.
There are also places you can send the PSOM to that will fix or send you back another one.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Feb 7, 2015 | 08:53 PM
  #9  
FORDF250HDXLT's Avatar
FORDF250HDXLT
Fleet Owner
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 20,347
Likes: 803
From: Mi'kma'ki



Originally Posted by Metz12345
will this fix the hard shift?
you really should park the truck.your transmission is operated electrically.it needs to know your vehicles speed via the PSOM in order to know when to shift.it's extremely hard on the trans to drive it like that.
this is why it's shifting hard......it's blind without the vehicles speed.it can't see what the vehicle is doing.
 
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2015 | 10:49 AM
  #10  
Metz12345's Avatar
Metz12345
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: N.E. Houston TX
I have only drove the truck maybe a mile since getting it running, I am going to send the cluster off to get fixed, I don't need the truck running right now and am just working through all the problems.
Thanks to everyone for all the help it has been greatly appreciated!!! I will post after new cluster arrives. Thanks again!
 
Reply
Old Feb 17, 2015 | 06:52 PM
  #11  
Metz12345's Avatar
Metz12345
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: N.E. Houston TX
Speedometer works fine now, transmission shift a little early now and I have instructions on how to calibrate just need some some time to work on that now thanks for all the help on this everyone. I just need to fix some broken plastic from previous owner on the back of the cluster trim piece if someone has an idea.

Thanks again.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Larryg99
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
16
Dec 31, 2016 04:06 PM
drs1023
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Apr 5, 2016 03:35 PM
therigwelder
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
7
Nov 22, 2014 03:14 PM
red97stroker
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
12
Aug 30, 2013 03:55 PM
THEDON117
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
4
Jan 12, 2010 09:25 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:10 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE