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Jan 17, 2006 | 05:04 PM

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99F-250lova

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The truck will still start when the CPS is out, won't it? I thought it dies here and there when you are driving. I am not sure, I guess I am just confused. Gotta love it though!!!!

Jan 17, 2006 | 05:19 PM

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bigdaddyTank

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Mine would shut down and twice it wouldnt start, I had to let it set for about 5 minutes then it started up.

Jan 18, 2006 | 01:53 AM

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99F-250lova

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Oh alright, I will look for that when I start her up again. Appreciate it bigdaddy!

Jan 18, 2006 | 06:40 AM

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Kwikkordead

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 99F-250lova

The truck will still start when the CPS is out, won't it? I thought it dies here and there when you are driving. I am not sure, I guess I am just confused. Gotta love it though!!!!

No, the engine will not start with the CPS out, or disconnected. The ECU relies on the signal from the CPS for timing information to know exactly when to inject the fuel.

Jan 18, 2006 | 06:45 AM

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99F-250lova

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Now I understand. So, I guess mine is not going out then.

Jan 20, 2006 | 12:22 PM

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PowerStrokeMe

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From: NE Ft Collins, Colorado

Mine would hesitate for a second while idling at a stoplight, the service engine soon light blared in my face, and then just quit after a few more seconds. I dont know if I noticed any performance but I did noticed it started MUCH easier in the morning and ran a lot smoother. Also milage increased around 1mpg.

Once you starting seeing the tale-tale signs, I would go ahead and just replace it. Then you know you probably have 75k+ until you have to change it again. I broke my old one taking it out...it can be a PITA but it is fairly simple overall.