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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 07:26 AM
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Ficm question

This is the second time this has happened to me . Truck runs fine shut it off go to re start and it's a no start. I can watch the ficm volts drop to 0 from 48.5. Then it's 0 until it decides it gets power again?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 08:29 AM
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First thing to check is the FICM relay. They can be moody once the contacts start to get a little pitted, arcing out. This has thrown more than one person for a loop.

It's possible the power side of the FICM is starting to fail but I would try the relay first.

It's a good preventive measure, and if not the issues just throw the old one in the glove box for when/if you do need it.

FORD OEM 6.0L V8 FICM Relay
 
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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 09:58 AM
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Yeah that's the first thing I replaced awhile ago when it started. I guess I am looking at sending edd my ficm
 
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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 10:48 AM
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Ed is a straight shooter for sure. My power side was about toast and didn't even realize it, glad they caught it before it did check out. I had sent mine in for a check up and Atlas 40, so dodged a bullet.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 11:58 PM
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Check the 50Amp fuse under the hood for any heating.
When I say heating I want you to pull the fuse and
take a good look at the pins and sockets for any color
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 02:12 AM
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Thanks for the props, guys! IAFF - before you ship off your FICM to us, do you perhaps have access to another 6.0 that you could pop this unit in?

Give us a shout if you want to talk through things before you spend money.

 
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 10:43 AM
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I do not at the moment. I am going to get the relay from my Ford dealer in town replace that and go from their. If it is still acting up. I will fill out your form and ship it to you for a check up and maybe a little extra.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 10:10 AM
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I do not at the moment. I am going to get the relay from my Ford dealer in town replace that and go from their. If it is still acting up. I will fill out your form and ship it to you for a check up and maybe a little extra.
Sounds like a plan!
 
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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 07:22 AM
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Well new relay went in and back to 48.5 volts so I guess I will be waiting just a little longer before I send my ficm out for the atlas
 
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