The dreaded CEL lit up today so I checked the codes when I came home. Here's the results:

1. PO261 - Inj Cir Lo Cyl 1
2. PO264 - Inj Cir Lo Cyl 2
3. PO267 - Inj Cir Lo Cyl 3
4. PO270 - Inj Cir Lo Cyl 4
5. PO273 - Inj Cir Lo Cyl 5
6. PO276 - Inj Cir Lo Cyl 6
7. PO279 - Inj Cir Lo Cyl 7
8. PO282 - Inj Cir Lo Cyl 8

I just towed my trailer 250 total miles to/from the desert over the weekend, came home Sunday evening and didn't drive the truck until this morning. It puked a little bit during the trip, just around the bottle cap. I've been running the stock tune since last October when the oil cooler was replaced. No work or changes have been done since then.

Any ideas on what this means?

Thanks guys!

 

My first guess would be a bad FICM Russ.

 

^^what he said^^

 

Farg! Not what I wanted to hear.....

Guess it's off to the dealership. That's not going to be covered under the engine warranty either. Double Farg!!!

OK, I just talked to Jeremy, an SA, at Ken Grody Ford and I'm bringing it in tomorrow morning at 7:00 AM. He said if it's the FICM then it's covered under the engine warranty. If it's not the FICM or more than that..... we'll see.

I replaced the batteries in late 2007 so they should be good. Guess it's just one of those things. At least it didn't leave me stranded. Never has though.

 

From everything I have read it should be.

 

You're correct! I edited my post while you were typing. I'll toss you some rep for the assistance but I've spread the love around first. Must be some deserving 6.0 brethren around in need of some rep...

 

I was gonna say, if you needed to find one cheap i could have helped ya out. The dealer would still have to program it though.

 

Kep4....literally through the same 8 codes today along with p0611 (FICM failure) and get this P0299. Which I assumed P0299 was textbook classic (Turbo replacement)? Anyone else know what the service tech at my dealership should do with p0299...he doesn't?

 

There is a flash that might take care of the FICM 6.0L DIESEL CALIBRATION UPDATE—VARIOUS TSB 09-7-11
ISSUES
2003-2007 F-Super Duty
FORD:
2004-2008 E-350, E-450, E-550
2003-2005 Excursion
This article supersedes TSB 07-5-4 to update the
2006-2007 F-Super Duty 6.0L:
calibration level.
• False DTC P0404 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation
ISSUE (EGR) Performance) due to a stuck turbocharger
Some 2003-2007 F-Super Duty vehicles, 2003-2005 condition.
Excursions and 2004-2008 E-Series vehicles,
2005-2006 E-Series 6.0L:
equipped with a 6.0L diesel engine may exhibit hard
• False DTC P0470 (Exhaust Pressure Sensor A
start, no start, white smoke, lack of power, running
Circuit) due to a freezing condition.
rough condition after cold engine start up, or
diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0404, P0470, • False DTC P0404 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation
P0611, P1260 and/or P1378 issues. Refer to the (EGR) Performance) due to a stuck turbocharger
Calibration Content for information detailing specific condition.
vehicle content by vehicle application and model
2008 E-Series 6.0L:
year that is being addressed by this calibration
update. This article includes previously released • False DTC P0470 (Exhaust Pressure Sensor A
calibration content that improves injector Circuit) due to a freezing condition.
performance in cold engine operation and additional
• False DTC P0404 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation
calibration content improvements for specific vehicle
(EGR) Performance) due to a stuck turbocharger
applications.
condition.
• False P1260 induced during cranking due to low
ACTION
battery voltage.
Reprogram the fuel injector control module (FICM),
• Generic OBD improvements including; Mode 1,
to the latest calibration using IDS release 60.05 and
Mode 2, Mode 4 and J1699 OBD data test
higher. The powertrain control module (PCM) and
results as reported to the service tool.
transmission control module (TCM) will automatically
update after FICM reprogramming if they are not at
Previous released calibration content included:
the latest calibration level. This new calibration is
2003-2007 F-Super Duty, 2003-2005 Excursion and
not included in the VCM 2009.3 DVD. Calibration
2004-2008 E-Series 6.0L diesel equipped vehicles:
files may also be obtained at MOTORCRAFT PARTS FOR FORD, LINCOLN OR MERCURY VEHICLES.
• White smoke, lack of power, running rough
CALIBRATION CONTENT condition after cold engine start up due to injector
spool valve sticking internally during cold engine
The PCM and FICM calibration update contains
operation.
improvement actions to address the following
• No start/hard start when accompanied with DTC
symptoms:
P0611 (FICM Performance), P1378 (Fuel Injector
2005 F-Super Duty 6.0L: Control Module System Voltage Low) and/or all
eight (8) injector circuit codes.
• False DTC P0470 (Exhaust Pressure Sensor A
Circuit) due to a freezing condition.
• False DTC P0404 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) Performance) due to a stuck turbocharger
condition.
NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do
the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper
vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers”. Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a
Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation
determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.The information in this Technical Service Bulletin
(TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates.The most recent information is
available through Ford Motor Company’s on-line technical resources.
Copyright  2009 Ford Motor CompanyOnline Publication DateApril 3, 2009 PAGE 1
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Kep4....literally through the same 8 codes today along with p0611 (FICM failure) and get this P0299. Which I assumed P0299 was textbook classic (Turbo replacement)? Anyone else know what the service tech at my dealership should do with p0299...he doesn't?
P0299C* Turbo / Super Charger Underboost Fault sets when the difference between EP and
commanded EP exceeds the limit for > 30 seconds. Faulty EP sensor, VGT control valve slow to respond, Stuck VGT
valve, faulty PCM.
Clean the EP tube and turbo for starters.
I hit him with rep Kep.

 

Russ - sorry to hear you are having issues, but the fix should be simple (however, not too cheap). Keep us informed!

Great post brickie - I agree that this newest flash is probably a very desireable thing to have.

 

Notice it singles out the 05 with all 8 injectors throwing codes. Thanks to PowerstrokeHD for sending me that TSB a while back.

 

Turned out to be the FICM, at least that's what the Ford Hotline authorized them to replace. It will be ready to go tomorrow afternoon. They actually covered the rental car for me which was nice.

I hope replacing the FICM helps either the fuel mileage or the lag off the line. I shall see and report back.

 

I can't recall - do you have the inductive heating flash Russ?

 

I'm glad I don't have the inductive heating flash.

 

My 'CRS' disease has affected me so that I can't recall, Steve! I'll call them in the morning, or stop by, and ask them about that. I don't recall if it was flashed when Tuttle-Click had it last October.

On another note, I've been pleased with the people, their knowledge, and communication from Ken Grody Service and if the repair goes well then I'd take it to them again for service.

They were also very good to deal with when I turned in my leased Ford last May.