DTC code help
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Laughing Gas
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DTC code help
Hi all,,,,
This is a 2015 F-250 powerstroke, 46,300 miles. Running fine.
On the way home, got a check engine light. It is the code PO4DB, for the oil separator? Read some old threads here and cannot see anything obviously disconnected under the hood, but, there is so much crap mounted to the drivers side of the engine, I don't really know what I am looking at.
Made a dealer appointment for repair or replacement (per customer satisfaction letter 17M04). My dealer is the only Ford dealer around for miles. They are very busy on the diesel side and can't get me in till May 2. This truck is my daily driver.
The turbo sounds a little different, like it does when I am in regen. I have the base cluster so I don't really know. So, I guess what I am asking is, can I continue to use the truck until they get me in, or am I at risk to causing some damage to the engine? I don't want to clear the code on the off chance it won't reappear when its in for repair.
Thanks in advance!
This is a 2015 F-250 powerstroke, 46,300 miles. Running fine.
On the way home, got a check engine light. It is the code PO4DB, for the oil separator? Read some old threads here and cannot see anything obviously disconnected under the hood, but, there is so much crap mounted to the drivers side of the engine, I don't really know what I am looking at.
Made a dealer appointment for repair or replacement (per customer satisfaction letter 17M04). My dealer is the only Ford dealer around for miles. They are very busy on the diesel side and can't get me in till May 2. This truck is my daily driver.
The turbo sounds a little different, like it does when I am in regen. I have the base cluster so I don't really know. So, I guess what I am asking is, can I continue to use the truck until they get me in, or am I at risk to causing some damage to the engine? I don't want to clear the code on the off chance it won't reappear when its in for repair.
Thanks in advance!
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This is the code for the CCV (crankcase ventilation) sensor. Basically there is a hose that has a "hall" sensor on it that detects the presence of metal to make sure it is connected. If the hose is disconnected, it's supposed to throw a CEL (check engine light) to reconnect the hose. This was required by the EPA likely because in the past, people would just vent the crankcase vent to atmosphere (drip oil on the ground, etc). Well, turns out the sensor they used was faulty and prone to malfunction in many trucks. To fix this, the 17M04 customer satisfaction program is basically a voluntary recall to repair this issue. To fix it, they will have to replace the hose, sensor, the CCV filter box, and filter since they are all one piece.
It will not affect the functionality of the engine. Mine was going off for the last year before I finally got around to having them fix it (the notice only came out in December 2017)
It will not affect the functionality of the engine. Mine was going off for the last year before I finally got around to having them fix it (the notice only came out in December 2017)
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Cool, thanks. I do hate staring at that yellow check engine light, but it is what it is.
Out in this area, it is hard to find a gasser super duty, and with the enormous amount of diesel Fords on the road one would think it smart to hire more techs. Its always 10 days or more to get your truck looked at.
Out in this area, it is hard to find a gasser super duty, and with the enormous amount of diesel Fords on the road one would think it smart to hire more techs. Its always 10 days or more to get your truck looked at.
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