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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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engine light ??

A little help here,
My engine light comes on up grade with load (10000 lb camper) or when i romp on it..back off the fuel and it does go out..It has came on with the piro at 1000f and at 800f.. what do i do to stop this..
My Truck: 2003 f250 7.3turbo, cold air intake, banks monster exhaust, preditator programer( does the same in any setting)..
I know this is choppy info, i will answer any question you guys have...thanks in advance
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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This is going to be interesting......I have a 1994 F150 with 5.0 that does the same thing under the same conditions......
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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What do your boost numbers look like when you are seeing the light?
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Read this and see if this is what is happening. At around 22# boost the PCM will start defueling. click here
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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Find someone with a code reader that can talk with PSD's and scan for codes.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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Any performance issues or does the light just come on? I was guessing an ICP code from the HPOP not being able to keep up with demand under load at WOT.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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boost is 10-15 psi.. i have a code reader and its not giving me any..the dealer has also checked, same with him no codes......when the light comes on the truck does seems a little weak and some black smoke through the exhaust..
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by F350-6
Any performance issues or does the light just come on? I was guessing an ICP code from the HPOP not being able to keep up with demand under load at WOT.
If no codes are stored and the boost is 10-15#'s, I think Chris is on track with your issue.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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okay, and this may sound dumb.. how can i fix this??? what should i check to trace it down??
thank-you for all your help!!!
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Seems strange you get a SES light with no codes... With my code reader you must first turn the ignition key to on before checking the codes..otherwise it will say "no codes"..
I also get the SES on pulling a hill with a load, but I am blaming the HPOP for just not keeping up with the demand..becuz of your tuner (which is pretty normal).. Go back to stock and try it..
 
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