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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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OBDII Code P0266

In the last 2 month I have the following problem on my 03 F250.
The engine starts without problem, but very rough idle the first 5-10 minutes, like running on 6 or 7 cylinders. Scanner tool brings the following error codes :
P0266 " Cylinder 2 Contribution/Balance Fault"
and failures from the crankshaft and camshaft position sensor. But I think the last 2 comes from the rough idle.

I think the injector on cylinder 2 is the problem. Did anybody agree ?

Its a 03 F250 with now 110.000 k on it.

My problem : I live in germany, no official Ford dealers, no warranty, I have
to find the problem and I have to solve the problem.

My 96 F250 with the 7,3 PSD runs 8 years without any problems, the 03 have
broken flywheel, broken exhaust at turbo and now the engine problem......

thanks for helping me

Titus
 
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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yeah, it will probably be #2 injector. make sure you check fuel pressure after you replace it. Spec is 45 psi minimum @wot.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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one more question : Which one is the cylinder #2 ??
 
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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I am pretty sure that it is the first injector on the drivers side, but you might want to check with some one else on that.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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2-4-6-8 on the driver side-----1-3-5-7 on the pass side
 
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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The mechanic at the dealership said the new flash is designed to fix that. Of course they flashed mine, and it has been in the shop for over a week, and they still can't get it to run right.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 12:57 AM
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Thank you guys, FTE helps me so much here in germany. Just looking on ebay for a injector, I hope he ships to germany.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 06:09 AM
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Update :

Tomorrow I drive to Mannheim to a Ford Dealer who repairs US Army Fords.
I have detete the trouble code and it doesn´t come back, but the problems
are present.

Maybe it´s the ICP ??
-Or the IPR

On Idle the output voltage from the ICP gones from 0,98 to 1,8 on the cold engine.
After 5 - 10 minutes it´s o.k.

Thanks to Diablo predator with diagnostic mode
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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Turns out my turbo was bad, they replaced it and all is o.k. . The flash seems to be alright. Hope the flash works for you. By the way, I did my time in a-burg, and kitzengin. Drink a hefe viesen for me.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 05:50 AM
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@ down.....

Hope you enjoy your time in germany. In the summer a " Hefeweizen" is not bad, but now here it is a little bit cold...
 
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 06:02 AM
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I just had a Hef at hooters.... good beer especially with lime
 
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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EBAY...... pick up a Ford Truck Repair CD for your year and engine. These are out dated manuals, all you have to do is set your computer date back for these to work.

I have a few spare injectors here if you need them. You will find injectors and turbo's on EBAY for a good price or let me know....I'll ship them to you.

Froh, Ihnen zu helfen.
 

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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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@ industrial dude
Hope you enjoy this, is this an american beer ??

@maxium
I already own these cd´s and one injector...yes, from ebay :-)
At the Ford dealer they told me they get the new software in 10-12 days.
I hope this will fix the problem.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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If your showing an injector imbalance, that usually points to a bad injector. Let me know if you need anything.......we can send parts your way to Germany.

Ebay is unusual, and a great place for some parts. I picked up a set of injectors because the guy was wanting to recover money he spent after trading in his truck and never installed the new injectors he bought.
 
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