help 7.3 PS cuts off
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help 7.3 PS cuts off
My wife just called. The check engine light came on in our '01 SD and the engine cut off. It restarted and ran for a few minutes then cut off again. Now, it will start and run for 2 or 3 seconds. Any ideas?
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CMP (CaM Position sensor), also know as a CPS, its a $100-$150 dollar part (you can get it cheaper and in International dealer instead of ford), that is the classic symtom and is a common problem with the 7.3 PSD. it is located at about 10 o-clock on the front of the motor and is heald in with a 10mm bolt. it is easier to get to if you take the engine drive belt off
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That's not a bad price, now you gotta go back and get another to keep in glove box for spare for NEXT time
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Originally Posted by wlihntr
CMP (CaM Position sensor), also know as a CPS, its a $100-$150 dollar part (you can get it cheaper and in International dealer instead of ford), that is the classic symtom and is a common problem with the 7.3 PSD. it is located at about 10 o-clock on the front of the motor and is heald in with a 10mm bolt. it is easier to get to if you take the engine drive belt off
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From: Forest Hill, MD
Originally Posted by 99bajakid
how often do these buggers stop working? also, about how long does it take to replace with standard hand tools?
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Originally Posted by psdpower
When ever they feel like it. Seriously some guys get 100,000 miles out of the first one some are on thier 5th or 6th by that mileage. Thats why carrying a spare is a good idea. As far as changing it out about 5 mins with a 10 mm wrench and maybe a couple of small flathead screwdrivers to help coax it out of its hole.
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From: Forest Hill, MD
Originally Posted by missouguy
Changing it out isn't that big a deal it is the cost the bugs me.
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