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Old Nov 26, 2019 | 05:58 PM
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Starts, dies immediately

2006 F-350 6.0-liter diesel. I have a pretty often intermittent problem. The engine spins and dies immediately. FICM is 48.5 volts always. I paid someone $802 to replace the fuel pump. It still does the same thing. I am reading that the Fuse Block under the dash may be the problem.

Anyone know what wire I need to tap into to see if the pump is getting power when it fails?


Thanks. I do like the truck.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2019 | 06:50 PM
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Have you used a scanner to check for DTCs?
 
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Old Nov 26, 2019 | 06:58 PM
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+1 for above question!!

Do not guess - it gets expensive.

That said, several things are known for shutting down the engine - electrical problems with ICP, IPR, EBP, and even the FICM. You can have a bad FICM even w/ good FICM MPower readings.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2019 | 06:15 AM
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Forgot to mention the codes

The code that keeps coming back is P0231. Low fuel pressure.

The diagrams that I found show that I may be able to check the voltage at the inertia switch...?
 
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Old Nov 27, 2019 | 06:56 AM
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Interia switch or HFCM.

Whoever led you directly to a fuel issue and an $800 expense doesn't understand this motor.








The fuse relay under the dash is a 2003-2004 problem. The 2006 has the fuel relay and fuse under the hood as well as a separate fuse under the dash going by Rusty's image, but check your manual under fuses.










 
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Old Nov 27, 2019 | 10:41 AM
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Turn the key and listen for the fuel pump running, it’s right under the frame by the diver door
 
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Old Nov 27, 2019 | 10:55 PM
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IMHO, that's way too much to pay for a new pump. Even paying dealer prices for the pump, that's still $400 labor for a job that takes less than 2 hours. Walmart has Motorcraft pumps for $212.
 
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$802 for a fuel pump swap? I’m in the wrong business!
 
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