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Old Feb 25, 2021 | 08:23 AM
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2002started up chugging real bad will not accelerate engine light is on any ideas?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2021 | 08:31 AM
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Fuel problem perhaps?

We need more information.

Do you have access to a scan tool like FORScan?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2021 | 08:39 AM
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Fuel level? If you're at or below 1/4 could be fuel intake in tank.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2021 | 08:56 AM
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In addition to what the previous guys had said, also would be good to know any recent repairs/mods you have done. Original owner?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2021 | 10:37 AM
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I ran low on fuel once. Did have similar symptoms but no cel. Now when the valve cover harness came slightly dislodged on 1 side I had the exact symptoms you are describing. Not saying that's it, but mighty sus.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2021 | 02:49 PM
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No modification no scanner not sure what ones work
 
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Old Feb 25, 2021 | 04:07 PM
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If you have the dongle, ForScan or TorqPro. I use ForScan and don't know anything about the other. I'm a little out of date with what's available today but I use a VeePeak WIFI adapter for iOS
 
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We need more information...

Check out the 7.3L PSD Tech Folder if you are looking for ways to solve the problem on your own.

Based on the information you have given us, I can only recommend the following links specifically.FORScanOBDLink MX+ is nice, but is costly: https://www.obdlink.com/products/obdlink-mxp/
BAFX is cheaper, but still reliable: https://smile.amazon.com/BAFX-Produc...NsaWNrPXRydWU=

There are USB versions as well that can hook up directly to a USB compatible device.

Good luck to you.

 
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I would check your IDM and make sure all cylinders are firing. Or what 00Dave said.
 
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Bafx works on 7.3?
 
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Yes it does work.
OBDlink is the Mercedes of dongles.
 
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