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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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1999 injector problem?

I have a 1999 F250 Super Duty with 7.3L. It has been smoking and hard to start. It threw a code that said cylinder 5 misfiring. I replaced the injector at about $350 and I still have the same problem. Code hasn't came back yet though. Where do I go from here?
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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I would check your gpr.. maybe your glow plugs are not working properly.. Also, did you check the 9 pin under valve cover connector to harness for loosness..? They famous for coming loose.. Both mine did at 70K..
 
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by daddyd5150
I have a 1999 F250 Super Duty with 7.3L. It has been smoking and hard to start. It threw a code that said cylinder 5 misfiring. I replaced the injector at about $350 and I still have the same problem. Code hasn't came back yet though. Where do I go from here?
Unplug the CPS and crank on the starter for a few seconds. What I want you to listen for is a slight unloading sound of the starter that would give away low compression on one of the cylinders.
If you hear that then it's time to confirm it by getting a compression test.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Thanks for the help. Turns out I have a bad turbo.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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Thanks for the help. Turns out I have a bad turbo.
A bad turbo won't cause a single cylinder to misfire.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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I agree with Kwik... Something else is going on... better get a second opinion...
 
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