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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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IDM help

My buddys got an 01 powerstroke with 160k. Been runnin a lil on the rough side for awhile. It died while idling yesterday, and won't start. It cranks, but isn't smoking at all so im thinkin no fuel. He squirted some either and it did nothing...thankfully lol. Scanned for codes and got an IDM code. Is it possible to fix the IDM if its the problem, or does he just need a new one? Is it possible the IDM code is insignificant? Were just checkin all bases before having to buy a new IDM. Thanks for the help in advance.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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It does sound like he needs an IDM, but it doesn't have to be a new one. Any 94-03 IDM will work in his truck if he wants to save the money on used parts.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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So even the OBS IDM will do? I'm pretty sure it runs slightly lower voltage to the injectors, but will that screw anything up or should we just go ahead and put the 140V mod in? ( assuming he got an OBS IDM)
 
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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e-bay hase 1 idm 180.00
 
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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Yep. They'll all work, won't hurt anything. You could even slap yours in there to test to see if it's actually the bad part.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Alright thanks for the advice its really appreciated
 
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