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Old Mar 9, 2021 | 08:39 PM
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PreCycle Injector Clatter/Buzzing

I am trying to solve a crank no-start issue. The truck was starting good. Parked one day and I can't get it to fire up.

I am only getting one injector to buzz or clatter. All the numbers look good as far as FICM Main power, HPOP, FICM Sync.

Also, the truck doesn't get driven much in the winter. I did notices white smoke out of the exhaust. Just thought it was old fuel. The smoke got better after I drove it a bit, but I am wondering if that was a sign of problems to come with the injectors.

With one injector precyle buzzing/clattering, does that eliminate the FICM? If it is gummed up injectors, is there any way to free them up?

Thanks for any help.
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Old Mar 9, 2021 | 10:41 PM
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This is a good video. You can use the Forscan app to monitor the outputs
 
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Old Mar 9, 2021 | 11:00 PM
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Injector spool valve buzzing does not eliminate the possibility of a bad FICM. No buzz could be injectors, wiring, or FICM
 
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Old Mar 9, 2021 | 11:54 PM
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No injector buzz could be bad injector spool valves/housings.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2021 | 08:55 AM
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I think my issue is either/both gummed-up injectors or bad FICM.

I have only one injector buzzing with the key on, Is there a cheap way to buzz the injectors (app)? Or, can I assume that if they are not buzzing with the key on, that they won't buzz with a test?

Would a bad FICM, buzz one injector and not the others? Is there a way to check the FICM outside of power? See if it is sending power out to the individual injectors?

Again, outside of some white smoke the truck was starting and running fine. Then all of sudden, wont start and run.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2021 | 09:00 AM
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Download ForScan Lite to a smartphone (or better yet, the full version to a laptop).

Get the appropriate cable to connect.

Read codes.

ForScan will do a buzz test.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2021 | 09:09 AM
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I have been using Torque Pro. Do you know if the ForScan lite will be about to do the buzz test or do you need to get a laptop with a USB connector?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2021 | 09:11 AM
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I have been using Torque Pro. Do you know if the ForScan lite will be about to do the buzz test or do you need to get a laptop with a USB connector?
Forscan Lite can do the buzz test.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2021 | 09:24 AM
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Try this for cleaning up your spool valves.

https://bitterrootdiesel.com/product...erstrokes-16oz
 
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Old Mar 10, 2021 | 11:04 AM
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Ran the buzz test. I would say 1/2 of them had 1or 2 click sound. Others would make a soft clicking noise.


I did get this error message. I am going to check my connections. Would you start at the FICM (I did try just pushing on them with no success)?

Thanks,
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Old Mar 10, 2021 | 11:08 AM
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Try hooking up the #3 injector connector to another injector and run the buzz test again. See if the code is still there or not (note - do not crank the engine).
 
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Old Mar 10, 2021 | 11:42 AM
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The connector was actually just hanging there. Plugged it back in and ran the buzz test. Came up with no errors. Still doesn't start.

I only hear 6 injectors during the buzz test and about every other one has 2 slow clicks and the others have 2 quick back-to-back clicks.

Do you think that my injectors are gummed or connection issues?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2021 | 12:17 PM
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Any thoughts on seafoam in the fuel filter to loosen up and clean the injectors? Would this do damage if I can't get the truck up and running?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2021 | 12:34 PM
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Stiction is typically on the oil side.
 
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When you start it what are you seeing on the Scan-gauge? DTRon's video above gives you most of the scenarios.
 
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