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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 03:19 AM
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Unhappy codes 344,603

97 F350 psd 7.3 rough idle changed cps, no luck can't drive over 40mph,rough idle sometime dies, new to diesel problems. thanks in advance.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 06:32 AM
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344 = CPS Cam Postition sensor fault
603 = BAtteries may have been disconnected recently.

You need to replace the CPS. Here is a great set of instructions:
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/cps.html

Get the CPS from an International Truck dealer or from ebay, if you can wait.

Ther CPS can fail and leave you stranded. Buy 2 CPS,s and place one in the glove box for the future.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 08:17 AM
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Check The Harness That Plugs Into The Cps, I Have Seen These Replaced And Have The Terminals Inside Be Bent Over To One Side And Not Make Good Contact.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 08:29 AM
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He did replace the cps, says no change


Unhook both negatives on the batteries. On one battery, touch the negative cable to the positive terminal. This will clear all the codes on the truck. If that makes no changes, see if there are any other codes.

Check your fuel filter and make sure its not clogged up.
How old is your oil? Make sure it is full.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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Thanks for the info, guys. My truck started "dieing and restarting" or "hiccupping" tonight on the way home from work, (it was snowing).

The link and photos were fantastic. I think I can find it without too much trouble. Just released from physical therapy last week, so this sounds like a good first "mod" to try without putting too much strain on my back.
 
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