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Old Oct 17, 2021 | 12:35 PM
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Trying to help a 01 7.3 no crank no start but I can’t find the flow chart can someone please link it thank you
 
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Old Oct 17, 2021 | 12:44 PM
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Here ya go.
I did a search for “flow” inside the Tech Folder sticky that’s at the top of our forum.
Hope this helps!
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...6&d=1564895572
 
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Old Oct 17, 2021 | 12:50 PM
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Here you go sir.

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Old Oct 17, 2021 | 01:07 PM
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That FTE created flow chart would have you replacing the CPS every time on an 02-03 7.3.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2021 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 00t444e
That FTE created flow chart would have you replacing the CPS every time on an 02-03 7.3.
Well sir, it was created many, many years ago by an FTE'r that was looking to help the community. If you feel edits, additions, changes, updates, etc are in order, feel free to make them.

Some of the documents in the 7.3L PSD Tech Folder are living documents and the no start flow chart could be considered one of them.

Thank you for your astute observation.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2021 | 03:14 PM
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Ended up having him jump the starter solenoid. He’s Back on the road

yes it should be noted there are differences on the 02-03 like the part on the chart mentioning does the tach move? This is irrelevant for those model years based on my findings. I have had to bypass the system on my 02 by unplugging the line and making contact with the positive starter. Pilots read off charts while they are crashing so it must be a pretty effective strategy lol
 
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That Flow Chart s a timely link indeed.

I also had a Crank but No Start this morning -- first time ever since I bought this truck over 15 years ago!

I'm currently thinking either
a) fuel delivery (either sick fuel pump (though it's a very young Bosch pump), or
b) injector function (IPR, tin nut, ICP sensor, etc.).

Will have to wait until I can dig into it this evening when I get home... had to grab the wife's car to get to work this morning.

Sous... I assume that the Ford Manual doc would account for the 02-03 differences noted above by 00t444e and RigCity?
 
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Old Oct 18, 2021 | 06:52 PM
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Got my situation fixed. Stupid simple.

I feel sort of dumb about it... low oil. No symptoms leading up to today, but I expect that a combination of slightly sloped driveway, sitting all weekend, and then noticeably cooler temps this morning (thicker oil viscosity), ... all of it led to the LPOP not being able to pick up enough oil to get 'er going this morning. Starts great again now.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2021 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by F250_
Got my situation fixed. Stupid simple.

I feel sort of dumb about it... low oil. No symptoms leading up to today, but I expect that a combination of slightly sloped driveway, sitting all weekend, and then noticeably cooler temps this morning (thicker oil viscosity), ... all of it led to the LPOP not being able to pick up enough oil to get 'er going this morning. Starts great again now.
@F250_ Pete, we gladly take the cheap and easy fixes any day of the week!

Speaking of fixes, looks like your signature needs to be updated regarding the "No major repair events EVER (yet)" part.
 
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Originally Posted by Sous
....Speaking of fixes, looks like your signature needs to be updated regarding the "No major repair events EVER (yet)" part.

Good point, Sous. Signature is now revised!

NOTE: Signature revision did not take last night... just tried again.
 
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Trying a new post to see if the edited signature takes, and, apparently, it does not.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2021 | 07:20 AM
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@F250_ Remove everything in your signature, then save the blank signature. Then, type in what you want or paste back in what you want and go to the very end of your text and hold the "delete" key. The FTE signature creator likes to insert extra spaces beyond the text for some reason.

Try that sir, hopefully it works for you.
 
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Sous... your suggestion worked perfectly. THANKS!

Signature modified and working properly.
 
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