EBPV problem?
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EBPV problem?
I just installed a new EBPV sensor. This morning when I drove the truck I had a major decrease in power and a hissing sound coming from the exhaust. I would have to floor it to get the truck to move out. Did I screw up by installing the EBPV sensor? Do I really need to have the EBPV working at all? My goal was to clear up any codes I had in the system. The code is gone but now the truck runs like crap until I drive it for 30 minutes.
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Just unplug the EBPV under the turbo. Unless you live where it is really cold, you don't need the EBPV. I have had mine gutted for years with no problems. It just takes a little longer for the engine to warm up and heat the cab.
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Is it stuck shut? plowhand is right, if it eventually works right, just unplug it. Mine was stuck at one point. I pulled the plug and left it that way. I don't notice much difference in warm up time.
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It has not been working since I bought the truck so there is no telling how long it has been non-operational. It is possible it needs to be used some before it performs the way it should.
Is it possible that the line leading to the EBPV sensor is restricted forcing a higher exhaust pressure before opening the EBPV? I blew air through the line when I replaced the sensor but it did not flow as fast as I thought it should. I did not think it would matter. I am thinking it might now.
Is it possible that the line leading to the EBPV sensor is restricted forcing a higher exhaust pressure before opening the EBPV? I blew air through the line when I replaced the sensor but it did not flow as fast as I thought it should. I did not think it would matter. I am thinking it might now.
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Originally Posted by plowhand
Unless you live where it is really cold, you don't need the EBPV.
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Originally Posted by Robbgt
How cold do you figure is really cold? I live in ma, and winters are around 20-30 on average with the possibility of some time in the teens, and possibly some time around 0. Do you think I would be ok disconnecting mine? I hate the sound it makes when you have a stright-piped exhaust, everyons stares and has a "WTF Mate?" look on their face. I don't mind a cold cab, just don't want to hurt the truck.
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