Code 212
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Code 212
Time to break down and ask for some help. I've got a 97 f-250 HD with a 5.8. that I haven't owned long.
Starts fine idles fine, runs good till I put it under load. Then no power and crapping out.
Cap, rotor and plugs are new.
I'm getting code 212.
What is the quick fix? I have limited diagnostic tools.
Starts fine idles fine, runs good till I put it under load. Then no power and crapping out.
Cap, rotor and plugs are new.
I'm getting code 212.
What is the quick fix? I have limited diagnostic tools.
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I swapped the ICM (grey one) out of my 95 that runs fine. Got same issues with same code.
Local parts guy says its IAC, Possible? or a wild guess?
Local parts guy says its IAC, Possible? or a wild guess?
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You need a black ICM for a 1995 and a 1997 model year F-series gas engine truck(actually 1994 and later all require a black CCD Ignition ICM). Many part manuals are wrong including Ford. Code 212 is stored in Continuous Memory so you need to clear the codes after repairing or replacing a part. The alternative is going through 40 or so drive cycles for the computer to clear the Stored Code.
Once you have the correct ICM installed if you have the same "no power and crapping out" under load issue then check the fuel pressure.
Once you have the correct ICM installed if you have the same "no power and crapping out" under load issue then check the fuel pressure.
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A lesson learned, (AGAIN) never forget the obvious.
After chasing issues for another day, I decided to go back to basics. The only ignition parts I hadn't changed were the plug wires.
New wires end of problem. I hope. np more codes and runs better
After chasing issues for another day, I decided to go back to basics. The only ignition parts I hadn't changed were the plug wires.
New wires end of problem. I hope. np more codes and runs better