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Sep 8, 2019 | 09:57 AM

homertwo

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ICP alternative

So I spent $135 on a Ford ICP because I have read that all of the aftermarket ones were junk. Well it has only been 5 months and my Ford ICP took a crap on me. Is there any aftermarket sensors that are worth buying? I can't see putting out that much every 5 months.
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Sep 8, 2019 | 10:10 AM

Jaime74656

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So far I been good with the GPSorrenson that’s in my truck, going on iirc 4 years with it in now maybe 5?

oddly I picked it up at AutoZone

Sep 8, 2019 | 04:17 PM

dmd

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I would say that was just bad luck. Most everyone tell you that non-OEM sensors will just cause issues.

Sep 8, 2019 | 04:49 PM

DieselDenny

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No story,

What makes you think it's the icp? Year, problems previous and currently. Tell it.

Denny

Sep 8, 2019 | 06:01 PM

beef tits

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I went through 2 or 3 non-OEM ICPs before trying a Motorcraft, been leak and issue free since. How long ago did you buy it? They have a warranty and if you got it from Riff Raff they are real easy to deal with. Might even be 2 years.

Sep 8, 2019 | 11:36 PM

homertwo

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I was experiencing hard starting and found the wires to my IPR were looking bad. So I changed the connector and while I was in there I unplugged the ICP to see if there was any oil in the connector hole. There was some. I plugged it back in and started forscan and checked some readings. When I tried to start it, it just cranked and I noticed the ICP reading was not moving and displayed 500. I read that unplugging it would set a default setting and should still start. It still wouldn't start. I finally just changed it with an old sensor I had. It started up before I could even look at all the pids I wanted to see.
I bought it on Ebay. It was still in an unopened bag. I have sent the seller a message about it, but haven't heard anything back.
I sure don't want to spend over a hundred again.

Sep 9, 2019 | 08:33 AM

HD Rider

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If it didn't start with the sensor unplugged, you have another issue that will return. Keep your old sensor for a spare. Look for chaffed wires around the 42 pin connector. Also check that the tin nut on the IPR is tight.