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Feb 16, 2015 | 07:42 AM

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Need help - electrical connection

2000 7.3 - squirrels attacked, got in my engine bay and chewed up some wires. I need to know what is the small electrical connection below the fuel bowl heater plug. It is the connector that has a small wire clasp that locks it in place. Name or a part number would be helpful. I am hoping this is the problem why my truck will not start. Where would I find a replacement pigtail?

Feb 16, 2015 | 10:42 AM

FiznUKa

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More than likely the IPR valve very important to make the truck run. Riffraff sells them.

Feb 16, 2015 | 10:44 AM

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More than likely the IPR valve very important to make the truck run. Riffraff sells them.

That was my first thought too but he said metal clasp?????

OP can you take a picture of the plug / part in question?

Feb 16, 2015 | 10:47 AM

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LV8N I sent you a message. Check your inbx

Feb 16, 2015 | 02:15 PM

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So it looks like it is definitely the IPR. And it doesn't look like the critter left him enough wire to repair. I have already sent him a link to Riff Raff for replacement plug. Here's Diesel O-rings link. Ford dealer may have one too if your in a real hurry
Injection Pressure Regulator (IPR) Connector Repair Kit with built-in weather boot

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Feb 16, 2015 | 02:23 PM

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Looks like the replacement plugs don't come with the wire clasp but just use the plastic clips on either side. That's why I was confused.

Feb 16, 2015 | 02:28 PM

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Thanks for your help. He got the fuel bowl heater/WIF sensor the same way. Chewed through the small wire on the solenoid, too - which as my first clue I had trouble. Got that pieced back together so the truck would turn over, but it would never start. Went through all the fuses and then climbed back up in the engine bay and found this. I hope this is it. We got 12 inches of snow last night and I really miss my truck - it is 4x4.

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Feb 16, 2015 | 02:48 PM

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Not much left, nibbled it down to the plastic.

Feb 16, 2015 | 03:34 PM

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Not much left, nibbled it down to the plastic.

Those destuctive little devils - Time to get out the hmr & have some fun ! Good Luck

Feb 16, 2015 | 03:39 PM

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Fully scented drier fabric sheets...one on each tire and one in the engine bay will deter those little fuggers next time you have to park it and let it sit.

Feb 16, 2015 | 09:05 PM

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Not too long ago my fire company was dispatched to a car leaking gas in the driveway. Squirrels had chewed right through the fuel line.

Darned if I know why those pesky little rodents find wire insulation and fuel hose so tasty.

Feb 17, 2015 | 09:38 AM

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It's simple. This their way of saying "Where are the nuts, dammit? Maybe this will get their attention."

Feb 17, 2015 | 09:56 AM

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In an emergency, the EBPV solenoid harness plug can be cut and used to repair the IPR wiring. This will disable the EBPV, but will get you mobile again. The IPR, EBPV, and Injectors share the same type of connector.