CPS help
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CPS help
Guys,
Truck coughed twice this morning on the way to work and then stalled once, but started right back up. Read the code (P0344) which I found is the CPS. I've done a search this morning and from what I've read from other posts-its my problem. Sounds like I need to buy the grey one from Ford for $25 (F7TZ-12K073-B).
What I need help with is a link to show me where it is and how to do it, none of the links in the search worked. Can anyone help me out?
Thanks in advance!
Truck coughed twice this morning on the way to work and then stalled once, but started right back up. Read the code (P0344) which I found is the CPS. I've done a search this morning and from what I've read from other posts-its my problem. Sounds like I need to buy the grey one from Ford for $25 (F7TZ-12K073-B).
What I need help with is a link to show me where it is and how to do it, none of the links in the search worked. Can anyone help me out?
Thanks in advance!
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Here's the link for replacement - let us know if you have problems - good luck !
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/cps.html
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/cps.html
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must be something on your end, it works fine for me .. try http://guzzle.rbmicro.com and try it from there
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Worked good for me too. If you get your end figured out, try this one. It is the CPS R&R.
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/cps.html
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/cps.html
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With apologies to guzzle, I will post some of his text for you. I hope this isn't a problem.
Parts and supplies to change out the CPS
NEW Camshaft Position Sensor - Ford #- F7TZ-12K073-B
O-ring lubricant - motor oil, moly grease, silicone grease, etc.
dielectric grease
Anti-seize lubricant
Parts and supplies to change out the CPS
NEW Camshaft Position Sensor - Ford #- F7TZ-12K073-B
O-ring lubricant - motor oil, moly grease, silicone grease, etc.
dielectric grease
Anti-seize lubricant
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...Tools to change out the CPS
10mm 6pt socket - 1/4" drive
3" extension - 1/4" drive
screwdriver or small pry bar
10mm 6pt socket - 1/4" drive
3" extension - 1/4" drive
screwdriver or small pry bar
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Using the 10mm 6pt socket, make sure the socket fully engages the entire bolt head so you do not strip the bolt shoulders and loosen. Once the bolt is broken loose, it should come out easily.
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Swivel the timing mark indicator slightly out of the way and position a pry bar or large screwdriver between the CPS and engine block and gently pry the CPS out of its mounting hole. Once the o-ring clears the engine block, you should be able to reach up and remove the CPS.
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Prepare the new CPS for installation by lubing the o-ring with engine oil or a light coating of grease.
Put a small amount of anti-seize lubricant on the 10mm bolt.
Insert the new CPS in the engine block hole and push it in as far as you can by hand. Do not worry if it does not completely seat. Using the timing mark indicator, rotate the CPS so you can insert the 10mm bolt and tighten.
Use a small amount of dielectric grease on the watertight fins of the plug. Do not get any of the grease on the metal contacts as it will prevent electrical continuity and will not allow the CPS to work properly. Insert the plug into the CPS until the lock tab snaps into place.
Test drive the vehicle for proper operation
Put a small amount of anti-seize lubricant on the 10mm bolt.
Insert the new CPS in the engine block hole and push it in as far as you can by hand. Do not worry if it does not completely seat. Using the timing mark indicator, rotate the CPS so you can insert the 10mm bolt and tighten.
Use a small amount of dielectric grease on the watertight fins of the plug. Do not get any of the grease on the metal contacts as it will prevent electrical continuity and will not allow the CPS to work properly. Insert the plug into the CPS until the lock tab snaps into place.
Test drive the vehicle for proper operation
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Now just to be clear; all of the preceding text is courtesy of Guzzles write-up. I only posted it here for the benefit of Yukon who is having trouble accessing the information through Guzzles web page. I make no representations to the effect of that being my text or my own write up.