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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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FICM troubles?

Hey guys,
I have had these codes come up several times in the past couple months. Mostly when towing.
P0261 - P0282 which is
Cylinder 1 thru 8 Injector Circuit Low
FICM has detected an open injector circuit. Injector circuit open or defective coil

I have talked with my dealer and they have no answer why I'm getting the codes. They just tell me that it isnt a big deal truck will still run.
Well I think its a big deal, last thing I need is to be on the raod for hoildays towing my trailer and have and FICm take a dump.
What all can I check for these codes? all 8 injecors with open circuit?? or a bad coil? Why would I only get these while towing? Only had them when really tromping on the fuel and trying to set codes.

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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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Sounds like you need to find a different dealer. Any dealer telling you "that it isnt a big deal truck will still run" should be avoided. Seems to reason there IS a problem; that is why it's giving you codes right?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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i got the same codes then the truck wouldnt start one day. bought a ficm and put it in only to find out it has to be programmed which the dealer parts man never told me. towed it to dealer they flashed the computer and it runs again
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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I figured it was a BIG DEAL too, if its setting a code ti must be for a reason. Once the code gets set again I will take it in and tell them to check/ change the FICM.
 
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