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Nov 20, 2007 | 02:52 PM

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big315

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Help!help!!help!!!

I just got the call from Treadwell. Camshaft Position Sensor and also the Injector module. Total is about $1600.00. How bad did I take it in the shorts?

Nov 20, 2007 | 03:40 PM

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7.3L DID TD

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I just got the call from Treadwell. Camshaft Position Sensor and also the Injector module. Total is about $1600.00. How bad did I take it in the shorts?

Maybe it's the CPS causing the Injector module the code!

Nov 20, 2007 | 05:18 PM

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Maybe it's the CPS causing the Injector module the code!

From ITP ...

P1298 - "IDM Failure" (7.3L)

This code can be set by a low battery. Connect a battery charger, clear codes and re-run KOEO tests. If this code doesn't return, check charging system and batteries and repair as necessary. If the code returns, IDM is suspect.

Nov 20, 2007 | 05:37 PM

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Is it just me or do all stealership scavenger hunts seem to start with a CPS, IDM diagnosis....

Nov 21, 2007 | 06:58 AM

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Is it just me or do all stealership scavenger hunts seem to start with a CPS, IDM diagnosis....

They might have noticed a trend on the amount of comebacks after popping in a CPS and the truck got 3 blocks down the road and quit again.
After that it was "circulate a bulletin" and everyone now recommends it because of some corporate policy.
I don't know, really, just speculating.
But there is a term that we use called "pattern failure" where a weakness in the design starts to show itself after a certain amount of time from production.
It may be that they are responding to that sort of information, but we the consumers, all we are hearing is: "You need a CPS and IDM".

Nov 21, 2007 | 11:00 AM

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big315

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Help!help!!help!!!

Changed the batteries with the last 120 days. So if I have a problem, they are within the warranty. I have 0 mechanical apptitude and I do not have any friends that have a scanner/computer for the 7.3. Maybe I need to find one. I guess I am the type of guy that keep the "stealership" service departments in business. But, I will be back on the road TODAY.

Nov 21, 2007 | 12:27 PM

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I just got the call from Treadwell. Camshaft Position Sensor and also the Injector module. Total is about $1600.00. How bad did I take it in the shorts?

Is this the last time you have heard from the dealership? Need updates!

Nov 21, 2007 | 12:29 PM

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No, I have had work done by them before and I get a call or mail piece from them about quarterly. They are pretty good about that, I think. I used to sell cars there in the late 80's and they were really working on getting better in the service area.