Hard- wont start in cold
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Hard- wont start in cold
So ive been having problems starting my Excursion lately. havent been plugging in (cord off of block warmer is no good). sputters then dies. starts after 3rd try. runs fine when warm. left it at dealer last nite for a cold start check this morn. was in single digit temps in a.m. just called me and told me first code that came up was the FICM is no good. cant get it started. will push in and finish other diag. before they replace the module. i mentioned to check if the Ex. has the Inductive heat flash. Service manger replys" what is that?" all i can think is O- SH-T, here we go again!
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I am having the same issue with mine and I have the inductive heating flash. Chances are when they replace the FICM they will install the new flash for the PCM also. I havent gotten a call from the dealer yet so I can tell you what it is.
Good Luck and Hope you make out ok.
Sarge
Good Luck and Hope you make out ok.
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Mine had this last fall, and after installing the inductive heat flash and replacing all the injectors with no joy, they changed the cam position sensor, and I have not had a problem since. Other than I lost a couple of miles per gallon with the newer flash.
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other than the Flash and FICM.
Are you guys using syntetic oil?? Makes a huge difference in the cold climates, quicker starts, runs quieter, here is the BIGGIE less stress on the HPOP. Don't forget your injector need good oil pressure to work
Are you guys using syntetic oil?? Makes a huge difference in the cold climates, quicker starts, runs quieter, here is the BIGGIE less stress on the HPOP. Don't forget your injector need good oil pressure to work
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Thanks for all the info. service manager called me at 2pm. only code they founnd was for the FICM. have one in stock and will be covered under the PSD warranty. in the last month the warranty covered the Bed plate leak repair and now this. glad i dont drive very much and have 27,000 miles left on the warranty. once its over, this truck is
GGGGGGGone!
GGGGGGGone!
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Just found out that I have an injector that went bad. Just waiting for the install now. Guess that Hot SHots Secret didnt work for me. Anyway I will be switching to Rotella Synthetic 5w40 once I get the truck back.
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just came back from dealer. they installed FICM and had the Inductive heat flash programmed. my other FICM did not have it. they left it out overnite and it started Great. lets hope all is good. we have 0 temps headed our way
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We shall see. I only have 1 that went bad...the number 1. Brooklyn, do your injectors still rattle like they did before or not. This is 1 question I cant seem to get an answer too. Only Bismic let me know his dont. Let me know if yours do or dont.
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Sarge
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Sarge, ive got to tell you, i noticed a difference when i took the truck home. very smooth running and quiet. i suspect the FICM was going out slowly if thats possible. i will PM you if i notice a difference