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Laughing Gas
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From: Utah
I'm guessing here but aside from any mechanical issues, it's likely an issue of too much pusle width commanded by the tune and insufficient high pressure oil.
I see you are from the Gorge. I'm in Vancouver, WA and can pull codes and datalog your rig while driving.
I see you are from the Gorge. I'm in Vancouver, WA and can pull codes and datalog your rig while driving.
Hotshot
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From: Puget Sound
...I would suggest getting a ELM or the Good OBD LINK MX something you can Bluetooth to get some data on what your truck is doing. Torque pro is a great app. Forscan is a easy to use free app. But fairly/very limited. I would spend the $6 on TQPRO. The engine light is trying to tell you something this will tell you what the ECM is trying to tell you and guide you whats going on....
Click the OBDII link in my signature to get plenty of scan tool info. A stealership scan costs between $100 and $150, and it's a one-shot deal. Buying your own decent OBDII adapter and downloading an app for your smartphone, tablet, or laptop costs far less than the single scan - and you get far more information any time you want from now on.
On the subject of links in my signature, click around - there is a lot of great reference material available there.
On the subject of your chip - yank it. We need to troubleshoot the truck - not the chip. Once you're sure the truck is 100%, you can revisit the chip.
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Without the chip there is no issue. Although the truck is without much power and it gets about 12 MPG.
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the chip is conflicting (with its self????) by removing the "chip" you eliminated the issues, there fore the issue is with what ever programming on said chip, is this a chip you purchased or did it come with the truck when you acquired the truck??
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I guess I need to get with someone who can scan and make sure HPOP and all the other stuff is working right. I'm still convinced when that turbo spools up hard it just isn't getting enough fuel, it all started when I added the intake, I think lots of air not enough fuel.
Anyhow, thanks for the input. I have a MAC and iPhone so the diagnosis tools out there are no0 bueno, anyone who can direct me to a good 7.3 mechanic please do, or I can just leave it slow.
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32's altering the odometer won't explain that fuel economy. Are you all low speed all the time? Extended idle time? Towing? Heavy load?
I think the truck is ailing, and the chip is asking the truck to do something it no longer can. If we fix the truck, that will likely take care of the tuned attitude.
Here's my 2000 when I had stock injectors and turbo (air in/out mods and a chip):
I think the truck is ailing, and the chip is asking the truck to do something it no longer can. If we fix the truck, that will likely take care of the tuned attitude.
Here's my 2000 when I had stock injectors and turbo (air in/out mods and a chip):
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32's altering the odometer won't explain that fuel economy. Are you all low speed all the time? Extended idle time? Towing? Heavy load?
I think the truck is ailing, and the chip is asking the truck to do something it no longer can. If we fix the truck, that will likely take care of the tuned attitude.
Here's my 2000 when I had stock injectors and turbo (air in/out mods and a chip):
WOT 80e 4in MAP good.MP4 - YouTube
I think the truck is ailing, and the chip is asking the truck to do something it no longer can. If we fix the truck, that will likely take care of the tuned attitude.
Here's my 2000 when I had stock injectors and turbo (air in/out mods and a chip):
WOT 80e 4in MAP good.MP4 - YouTube
Answer to you question. I tow quite a bit but nothing a half ton F150 can't handle. My over all complaint with the truck is unloaded. Sounds like the thing is gonna blow up when I put my foot into it on performance settings.
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