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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 05:23 AM
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need an engine control module ??

I have a 7.3 diesel (of course :-) 1997 4X4, with banks rebuilt turbo
and intercooler, DL chip, level 1 injectors,

engine light stays on and the mech says in showing low voltage in the
left bank, replaced the glow plugs, upgraded the wiring harness,
and he says I need a 800.00+ engine control module ...

suggestions ?????

I replaced one before because the banks chip shorted out the original
module, so replaced it, and the banks chip with the DL tuner system.

thanks in advance :-)

Talon
 
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 07:23 AM
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Pull the chip out and try it.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 08:20 AM
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Sounds like you may need an IDM (Injector Driver Module), not the PCM.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 09:17 AM
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800$ lol
Try swamps modded.much cheaper!!!

Or good used
 
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 04:21 PM
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I had the diode go bad along with the IDM on my 97. My trucks check engine light flashed as did my glow plug wait light.

As far as chips go I have only heard good things about TS 6 position. I installed it on my truck, and I love it. Installing it was kinda fun though. A whole lot of cleaning, and they you have to find a way to keep the chip from separating from the ECM.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 05:34 PM
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Gorilla duct tape.. It is going nowhere!!!
 
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 08:46 PM
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When I went to uninstall my chip I was astonished I had forgot to put tape on it. Contacts hold that bad boy on there pretty well.
 
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