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Old Oct 17, 2024 | 06:41 PM
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The Dreaded SES light!!

My truck sits more than it gets driven these days, but went to town the other day and got an intermittent SES light, no accelerator pedal for a few seconds then it would go off, back to normal. Sat for a week or so and went to take it to town last night and this time it stayed on.

Today I move it over to the shop, run FORScan Lite:
===OBDII DTC ===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: On Board Diagnostic II
===END OBDII DTC===

===PCM DTC P0475===
Code: P0475 - Exhaust pressure control valve malfunction

Module: Powertrain Control Module

Diagnostic Trouble Code details

Exhaust pressure control valve malfunction

This DTC may be caused by :

Open circuit.

Short circuit

Possible causes are:

Harness wiring

Exhaust back Pressure Regulator

PCM

Inspect connectors for signs of damage, water ingress, corrosion, etc.


===END PCM DTC===

===PCM DTC P0221===
Code: P0221 - Throttle Position Switch B Circuit Range/Performance

Module: Powertrain Control Module

Diagnostic Trouble Code details

Throttle Position Switch B Circuit Range/Performance

This DTC may be caused by :

Open circuit.

Possible causes are:

Harness wiring

Idle Validation Switch

PCM

Inspect connectors for signs of damage, water ingress, corrosion, etc.


===END PCM DTC===

===PCM DTC P1247===
Code: P1247 - Turbo Boost Pressure Low

Module: Powertrain Control Module

Diagnostic Trouble Code details

Turbo Boost Pressure Low

This DTC may be caused by :

Low boost pressure

Possible causes are:

Air leaks at the intake manifold or crossover tubes

Map Sensor

PCM

Follow the routines in the service manual to resolve the DTC listed.


===END PCM DTC===

===PCM DTC P0541===
Code: P0541 - Manifold Intake Air Heater Circuit Low

Module: Powertrain Control Module

Diagnostic Trouble Code details

Manifold Intake Air Heater Circuit Low

This DTC may be caused by :

Open circuit.

Short to Ground

Possible causes are:

Harness wiring

MIAH Relay

PCM

Inspect connectors for signs of damage, water ingress, corrosion, etc.


===END PCM DTC===

===PAM DTC C1706===
Code: C1706 - Rear Inner Left Sensor Circuit Failure

Module: Parking Aid Module

Diagnostic Trouble Code details

Rear Inner Left Sensor Circuit Failure


===END PAM DTC===

===PAM DTC C1704===
Code: C1704 - Rear Outer Right Sensor Fault

Module: Parking Aid Module

Diagnostic Trouble Code details

Rear Outer Right Sensor Fault


===END PAM DTC===

===PAM DTC C1703===
Code: C1703 - Rear Outer Right Sensor Circuit Failure

Module: Parking Aid Module

Diagnostic Trouble Code details

Rear Outer Right Sensor Circuit Failure


===END PAM DTC===

===PAM DTC C1701===
Code: C1701 - Rear Outer Left Sensor Fault

Module: Parking Aid Module

Diagnostic Trouble Code details

Rear Outer Left Sensor Fault

---------------- Possible Causes --------------


Internal sensor failure.



Check if sensor face is free from obstructions.


===END PAM DTC===

===PAM DTC C1700===
Code: C1700 - Rear Outer Left Sensor Circuit Failure

Module: Parking Aid Module

Diagnostic Trouble Code details

Rear Outer Left Sensor Circuit Failure


===END PAM DTC===

===OTC DTC B1203===
Code: B1203 - Fuel sender circuit short to battery

Module: Overhead Trip Computer
===END OTC DTC===

===ECS DTC ===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Electronic Crash Sensor
===END ECS DTC===

===GEM DTC ===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Generic Electronic Module
===END GEM DTC===

===ABS DTC C1185===
Code: C1185 - ABS Power Relay Output Circuit Failure

Module: Antilock braking system

Diagnostic Trouble Code details

ABS Power Relay Output Circuit Failure


===END ABS DTC===

===ABS DTC C1198===
Code: C1198 - Left Front Inlet Valve Coil Circuit Failure

Module: Antilock braking system

Diagnostic Trouble Code details

Left Front Inlet Valve Coil Circuit Failure


===END ABS DTC===

===ABS DTC C1214===
Code: C1214 - Right Front Inlet Valve Coil Circuit Failure

Module: Antilock braking system

Diagnostic Trouble Code details

Right Front Inlet Valve Coil Circuit Failure


===END ABS DTC===

I've done a visual, can't see anything amiss. Harnesses appear to be tight. No visual indicators that set me off.
If I sit there, the SES will go off, I can get 1 Rev, then back on. Rinse & repeat.

I'm planning on doing the oil cooler o-rings this weekend. Oil level is good currently.

Any direction to start or other FORScan pids to run?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2024 | 07:24 PM
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Depending on the type of accelerator pedal sensor assembly you have, you may have a separate IVS (idle validation switch) and position sensor. If you do have that setup, this addresses the IVS. If you're APP sensor and IVS switch are integrated, I'm not sure if you can clean it or not; I've never tried on that style.

You should be able to see the IVS status and APP percentage in ForScan. That's probably the first code I'd chase down in order to be able to drive it to diagnose the others.

 
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Old Oct 18, 2024 | 09:06 AM
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I saw some of those videos last night. I'll be diving into that this weekend.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2024 | 09:18 AM
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Are these codes recuring? Meaning you've cleared them and these are what comes back? If you haven't cleared them yet then that's where I'd start. Some of those codes could be as old as your batteries and not actually an issue.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2024 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by udsuth78
Are these codes recuring? Meaning you've cleared them and these are what comes back? If you haven't cleared them yet then that's where I'd start. Some of those codes could be as old as your batteries and not actually an issue.
Codes cleared.

I pulled the pedal assy. off and cleaned it up. Seems to have been the issue. Reinstalled and only codes I have now are:
P0475
P0541

Fairly certain those are constant and haven't been affecting driveability.

I will probably pick up a backup pedal assy and have it onboard just in case.
 
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