Cuts Out While Driving
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Cuts Out While Driving
2002 F250 7.3 PSD
RPM surged then drops to 0, no power. The first time it happened (yesterday) the engine quit and I had to pull over. Restarted and went on my way with no problems. Happened again this morning, lost power for a few seconds, but engine caught and went on my way.
I've viewed other posts, could this be the CPS?
RPM surged then drops to 0, no power. The first time it happened (yesterday) the engine quit and I had to pull over. Restarted and went on my way with no problems. Happened again this morning, lost power for a few seconds, but engine caught and went on my way.
I've viewed other posts, could this be the CPS?
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Sounds like a CPS to me. Here's everything you need to know to fix it:
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/cps.html
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/cps.html
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By no means am I a mechanic, but this looks simple enough, especially with the link Texas Outlaw offered. Will attempt this weekend, assuming the local dealer has the part in stock.
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Dave
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Dave
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If the engine actually quits or misses it would be a CPS. Loss of rpm but keeps running could be a throttle position sensor problem.
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Wanted to update in case there's somebody out there with this problem, with skills like me.
As I stated before, I am not a mechanic. On a scale of 5 I’m maybe a 2. But, with the link to the walkthrough with pictures this was an easy fix. Thanks Scott.
Left the house to pick up the part at 9:30 and by 11:30 I was test-driving my repair. Hardest part was prying out the old CPS (If you don’t count the normal #2 rated mechanic problems. But that’s a story I’ll tell you over a beer.)
I’ve driven it about 40 miles with no signs yet of the problem that started this adventure, so at least I know that I didn’t screw anything up.
Thanks to all for their response and input. Great site!!! I have found several posts of other issues I want to attend to. With this sites help I can at least assess whether I’ll attempt on my own or seek out another pair of hands (and another brain).
Thanks Y'all
As I stated before, I am not a mechanic. On a scale of 5 I’m maybe a 2. But, with the link to the walkthrough with pictures this was an easy fix. Thanks Scott.
Left the house to pick up the part at 9:30 and by 11:30 I was test-driving my repair. Hardest part was prying out the old CPS (If you don’t count the normal #2 rated mechanic problems. But that’s a story I’ll tell you over a beer.)
I’ve driven it about 40 miles with no signs yet of the problem that started this adventure, so at least I know that I didn’t screw anything up.
Thanks to all for their response and input. Great site!!! I have found several posts of other issues I want to attend to. With this sites help I can at least assess whether I’ll attempt on my own or seek out another pair of hands (and another brain).
Thanks Y'all
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Originally Posted by WonderDonkey
Go to napa and pick up 2 more cps, just in case yours happens to die you have a spare and then just in case you see me on the side of the road kicking my tire
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
Originally Posted by 7.3L DID TD
Don't forget the 10mm wrench and or socket. A CPS without tools is like a microbrewery beer without a bottle opener! Or a smoke without a light or a 1 ton diesel without anything to pull or....
Glad you got her going.
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