Notices
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DP Tuner

Thinking the Gem is shot???????

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 15, 2018 | 03:29 PM
  #1  
cowboy_up_07's Avatar
cowboy_up_07
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Thinking the Gem is shot???????

Any help or input is welcome.
I get this check engine light on in my 01 f350 7.3 and the truck will idle for about 15 min an cuts off. But if you drive it down the road it seems ok then there is this almost surge in more power like you hit it with a shot of starting fluid and the check engine light goes out. Then when you come to a stop the motor surges at idle speed. These are the Codes bellow I get. I’ve pulled the gem and found light corrosion cleaned it and looked for any tell tale signs of it being burned up but saw none. I even pulled out the ECM and didn’t see any tell tale stuff there. But when it rains heavy the headlights would come on, or the horn would blow sometimes the wipers would come on with the truck sitting there with no key in it. I’d have to pull the 3 30 amp maxi fuses under the hood to kill all power to the truck so it wouldn’t kill the batteries.

 
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2018 | 03:36 PM
  #2  
timmyboy76's Avatar
timmyboy76
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,793
Likes: 50
Thats what happens when the window seal is "gone". Time to get it resealed. Happened to us all...
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Robsal
Small Block V8 (221, 260, 289, 5.0/302, 5.8/351W)
8
Jun 22, 2016 04:09 PM
ugh3012
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
8
May 23, 2016 09:14 PM
dgolan7
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
20
Apr 8, 2010 07:00 AM
257robertsimp
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
1
Jul 7, 2007 08:22 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:29 AM.

story-0
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-30 18:33:59


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-2
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-4
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-8
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE