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Aug 26, 2007 | 03:56 PM

edmunster

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wrench shaped warning light on..

what does it mean when engine has defaulted to a limp home mode ....6.0 f350 2005....thanks guys for the help

Aug 26, 2007 | 04:15 PM

CounterMaker

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limp home mode means something serious could be wrong...if im correct the truck wont let you get over a certain amount of rpm's/speed to prevent something getting torn up in your engine...just get it to the dealership ASAP and dont drive fast!!

Aug 26, 2007 | 04:28 PM

edmunster

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wrench shaped warning light--

truck runs fine ......but the light comes on after i drive about 25 miles or so.

Aug 26, 2007 | 04:40 PM

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There is a reason for the light.

Better to be safe than sorry, I would get it to the dealer, it should still be under warranty and it is not worth waiting. It might be a bad sensor, but In my experience the notification lights are not there for giggles....

Best Luck..

Aug 26, 2007 | 04:46 PM

CounterMaker

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ya probably a sensor but dont take the chances...park it untill you can get it to the deaaler

Aug 26, 2007 | 05:03 PM

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That's the "Damn, I hope this thing is still under warranty!" light.

Aug 26, 2007 | 09:22 PM

duffman77

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Wrench shaped light is for the fuel water seperator on diesels. It needs to be drained.

Aug 27, 2007 | 06:59 AM

msgtg

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Stu....as usual...LMAO!

If I'm having one of those days....just look for one of redfords posts...it'll get better after that!

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Aug 27, 2007 | 01:04 PM

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johnnysF350

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The wrench light means that there is a problem with your electronic throttle. The accellerator is controlled electronically now, no more cables. Usually the truck will default to a limp mode when the light comes on but I would get it checked out ASAP because if it goes out completely you may get no throttle input.

Aug 31, 2007 | 11:39 PM

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I had the same problem, wrench light on my '06 6.0 PSD. I took it to the dealer and he showed me a service bulletin that instructed reflashing of the engine computer as the solution. They did that and I haven't seen the wrench light since.