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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 04:53 PM
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I took pics of the new computer and the letters/numbers from the old computer. Not sure exactly which ones have to coincide. I will try to get the pics uploaded.

If new computer is correct, does anyone have any ideas? Engine starts right up and idles, but when I give it a little throttle, no power.

new computer




from old computer
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 05:08 PM
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If they both say U2X1, then it is indeed the right computer. Did you guys remember to plug the SPOUT connector back in?
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 05:39 PM
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Don't know what a SPOUT connector is
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 05:52 PM
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Its the connector that controls the ignition timing. You need to remove the SPOUT connector to verify and set base timing, and it can sometimes be forgotten to be plugged back in.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 06:53 PM
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I never unplugged it. Is there a chance the MAP sensor is bad or EGR valve? Not much left to change
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 07:12 PM
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The EGR won't cause this, it's been years since mine was removed without any issues to report.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 07:14 PM
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I recommend trying to pull the codes again.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 08:11 PM
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It is easy enough to check the fuel pressure. Verifying it during the problem would be good.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 09:43 AM
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As others have said, "U2X1" is the catch-code that needs to match, so you're good there, assuming that you have an automatic transmission.

If you're still having the same problem, it's likely that your original PCM was fine. This is why "parts-swapping diagnostics" can be very costly if you're needing to buy parts to do the testing. Proper diagnostics is the better approach.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by skidley
Is there a chance the MAP sensor is bad or EGR valve?
Yes it is possible that the MAP sensor or the CAT is plugged.
Lack of fuel pressure when the throttle is open will cause this problem also.

If the EGR valve was open then it would not idle very well and have a lack of power at WOT.

After you start to drive it and it has the problem then pull the CM codes. The CM codes come right after the KOEO code read out is done and after a space code.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2016 | 08:58 PM
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Is there a "limp mode"? Someone said the new pcm may have to be re programmed by a a ford dealership.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2016 | 10:26 PM
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The computers are not programmable. There is a limp mode, but in limp mode the fuel pumps run continuously and the engine will hardly run at all.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2016 | 05:34 AM
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That is exactly what it was doing before I changed the PCM. Now it idles ok but no power when I give it throttle and goes top speed of 20MPH. The fuel pumps shuts off in 1 second after key is turned on. How do nyou get it out of limp mode?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2016 | 06:45 AM
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Anytime the PCM is in limp mode there will be another code beside the limp code that will tell you what caused the limp mode.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2016 | 05:05 PM
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What about the catalytic converter?
 
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