P1210 Code
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P1210 Code
After having a toast IDM (wouldn't start unless had a different IDM), my buddy replaced his 01 powerstroke with a new IDM. Now it runs like crap and throws several codes. Runs at a high idle and pours out black smoke. Has a chip, but it was returned to stock. What is the P1210 code? It says Injection Control Pressure Expected Level...thats it. What does this code mean exactly and what can it screw up?
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P1210 Injection Control Pressure Above Expected Level
Double check the wiring to the IDM for any loose connections and make sure the truck is back to stock. Then try unplugging the ICP and start it up. See if it runs better with the ICP unplugged. Any idea which IDM he got?
Double check the wiring to the IDM for any loose connections and make sure the truck is back to stock. Then try unplugging the ICP and start it up. See if it runs better with the ICP unplugged. Any idea which IDM he got?
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Im assuiming he got a 120V IDM made for his year. This is the second IDM that definately works, and both have ran the same ( crappy ). So either hes got two incompatable IDM's in a row, or his problem is elsewhere. I think his first IDM may have gone bad due to a problem elsewhere, and it is continuing to make his truck run bad. I think he's just gonna take it to a shop soon.
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Some info on smoke if it helps:
Black smoke:
Caused by excessive fuel for the amount of air drawn into the cylinders. Some black smoke on hard accel or at higher altitudes is normal.
Excessive black smoke could result from restricted intake or exhaust, inoperative leaking or weak turbo, intake hose(s) leaks, leaking or worn injectors, fuel return or supply restriction, stuck Exhaust backPressure Regulator valve or solenoid. Also PCM inputs such as BARO MAP ICP or EBP sensors.
Black smoke:
Caused by excessive fuel for the amount of air drawn into the cylinders. Some black smoke on hard accel or at higher altitudes is normal.
Excessive black smoke could result from restricted intake or exhaust, inoperative leaking or weak turbo, intake hose(s) leaks, leaking or worn injectors, fuel return or supply restriction, stuck Exhaust backPressure Regulator valve or solenoid. Also PCM inputs such as BARO MAP ICP or EBP sensors.
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So what would also cause the IDM to fail and cause black smoke? Could a bad injector causes the IDM to malfunction and burn up over time? the black some isnt when its under any acceleration, so the turbo isnt producing very much/any boost. The stuck EBPV could also cause the loudness he was describing. Any way of proving a bad injector or stuck EBPV? Or anything else that would also screw up the IDM
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So what would also cause the IDM to fail and cause black smoke? Could a bad injector causes the IDM to malfunction and burn up over time? the black some isnt when its under any acceleration, so the turbo isnt producing very much/any boost. The stuck EBPV could also cause the loudness he was describing. Any way of proving a bad injector or stuck EBPV? Or anything else that would also screw up the IDM
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What mods are on this truck? What chip was it? Sounds like there may be some kind of 10K mod still trying to work fueling heavily. Frying IDMs is unusual but if I would guess, I would say there is a short, duh. Other than that, wrong IDM for the wrong PCM, they need to match. There are very few signals sent from the PCM to the IDM. None of them should be high voltage. The capacitors are in the IDM.
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He's got a superchips that he always leaves on mid to high settings. I was gonna make a 10k mod for him but havent got around to it. Other than the chip hes just got a free flowing exhaust and K&N air intake. I think he replaced his #8 injector awhile back, but thats it. I'll check and see what shape the batteries are in. is there a simple way to test the alternator?
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Yep, simplest way is to observe for 13.5 to 14 something volts on the battery posts while the truck is idling.
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