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Old May 8, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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Trans problems

Last night on my way home the od light started flashing and i noticed the trans was shifting a lot harder than normal. the trans has about 90k on it,it was recently serviced, and the fluid level is normal. I haven't checked the codes yet plan on doing that tonight. Just wanted some feed back on probable causes and where the computer port to check codes is located. I took a quick look for it but couldn't find it, But again it was just a quick look. Also, the speedo and tach are in perfect working order. I already thought of the tach sensor or vss unit. Thanks for the help in advance.
 
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Old May 8, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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ot the fipl on the left side of the injection pump--they like to go south--
 
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Old May 8, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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fipl? Not tryin to sound stupid, but what does that stand for? The trans codes are 29, insuficiant speed. and 49, 1-2 shift error. the speed sensor one might be old, but i'll replace if the code 49 isn't as serious as it sounds. Has anyone else had a code 49 come up? And if so what was the cause of this. I don't want to but will replace trans, or if i get mad enough i'll trade it in on something newer. don't really want a payment though.
 
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Old May 8, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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FIPL (fuel injection positioning lever) VSS (speed sensor, located in the diff.) Check previous threads for the diagnostics, if you can not find will post. If your tac is out - any needle bounce - or fluctuation look at the sensor (next to the oil filler). Check the "plug" on the pass side of the trans.
 
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Old May 9, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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What is the setting supposed to be? and do i check it with a regular like multimeter?
Also so some good news, with limited tools (1 cresent wrench) i pulled the drain plug and drained about 6 qts. all clear so far, no shrapnel yet. Please let this be my one lucky break. I haven't had good luck in years.
 
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Old May 10, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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FIPL Adjustment

Try the attached for the FIPL Adjustment.


https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...highlight=FIPL
 
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Old May 10, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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well thanks for the help, but it's all in vain. the pan came off and i'm seriously screwed. there's a lot of metal and brass colored material in there. thanks again for all the help
 
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