Hi guys, first of all, thank you for having such a good site. It is very useful.

However, I have run into a problem. My early '99 7.3 PSD decided to throw a very hard shift at me the other day, lit up the SES light and I had to limp it home going 5mph.

I looked on here and found most problems that caused power loss/engine die and replaced the ICP, IPR, EBP and tube, and the CPS. I also did an oil change after all of that to make sure everything was clean when I went to start it up.

BUT, when I tried starting it, nothing happened. It cranks, but does not start. What is the problem? I watched hours of videos and read hundreds of pages of instructions on how to replace everything, and now the truck won't start.

I cannot afford the AE reader to see what the problem is exactly but would REALLY appreciate thoughts and opinions from all of y'all.

Please let me know and thanks.

Cooper

 

Welcome to FTE. Next time I'd suggest asking questions first before buying parts. It sounds to me like all the parts you replaced were not the problem so that's just money down the drain.

Since codes can't be read my the free scans from the parts stores, you'll either have to pay for the codes to be read, find someone local who can read them for you for free, or get a scanner yourself.

AE used to be the default go to for us here. These days, a program called Forscan seems to have taken over. Namely because it can read the codes and things and can be downloaded for free. All you need is some sort of connector to plug into the OBDII port and a laptop and you're good to go.

But in the mean time, let's go back to the first symptoms. Tell us more about what happened. Was it really a hard shift from the transmission, or did it seem more engine related? Did you limp it home at 5mph because that is as fast as the truck could go, or was it just not shifting gears and you didn't want to rev it too high?

Any other symptoms? Noises? Smoke? etc.

 

Thank you for the info. I jumped the gun because the truck is the daily driver and thought it would solve the problem.

The shift felt like it wa tranny and engine. I limped it at 5 because I was afraid of hurting the truck more. Other than that, there was no weird noises or any change in smoke patterns or colors.

Where can you get an OBDII connector? Does the free program you mentioned do real time readings like AE? Do I need one that does?

Sorry for all the questions I just need to know if I can do it myself or I I have to sell body parts to take it to a mechanic shop and hope they can do it.

 

You can get a obd2 Bluetooth scan tool on Amazon. Download the forscan app or torquepro app on your Android and your good to go. You can see everything real time. Just plug in the Bluetooth scan tool in obd2 port, connect to phone via Bluetooth and your in business. Not that expensive and we'll worth it

 

Will this cable work for the forscan/torquepro programs? Which is better? DO both work on iphone?


Please let me know

 

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/14...the-cheap.html

Above is the link to a thread that will be very helpful for FORScan.

With a OBDII to USB connector, a windows computer, and the free download for windows, you can be up and running for about $12-15.

Or you could choose the Android version for about $95 total.

There are links to everything you will need and instructions on how to use FORScan in the link.

Torque Pro will not be as helpful to you at this time.

 

Yes, you can do most everything on these trucks yourself. Like F-350 said, a good diagnostic tool gives you a great advantage. It is also recommended that you replace sensors with only Ford parts, and not aftermarket. They have a reputation to create new problems.

Good luck!

 

Before you by the OBDII connector...what kind of cell phone do you have? If you have an iPhone you'll need a WIFI connector. Using Android you'll use a bluetooth. My laptop has bluetooth capabilities and you may be able to use your laptop with a bluetooth as well, I don't know. You can also get a USB connector and use your laptop.

 

When choosing an OBDII interface, read the description very carefully. You NEED to pay attention to the following:

J1850 PWM protocol. If that is not in the list of compatible protocols, it is almost guaranteed it won't work.
As mentioned before, Apple doesn't play nice with Bluetooth OBDII adapters - they have to be wired or WiFi. Android and Windows are not so picky.

Once you have your FORScan set up, click the last link in my signature.

 

jhl3, do I need to download the windows version or the windows(wine edition)?

It says the wine edition is "without extended licensing to avoid wine compatability problems"

Can you let me know as soon as you can

 

Get the windows version. You want the extended license. You have to register with their forum, follow the instructions to fill out the form, and then you're given the extended license key for free. It's a short term license, but you can renew it for free as many times as you need.