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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Rear Differential

Codes came up on my 2000 Ford e350 for rear differential, from my understanding it is in the rear end. My question is how much work is involved in changing and cost wise. Thanks for your input.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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what code was it? was it talking about the diff fluid or something else? never heard of a code for the rear diff is why i'm asking.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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Think code was p 30, not sure.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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this is just searching the net but might help a little. who told you it was the rear diff?

http://www.svtlightnings.com/scantoo...tc%20codes.htm
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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There is an ABS sensor back there that might need changed. Can you verify the code for us? The one you posted doesn't compute. LOL
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Sorry, don't remember the code, but the brake and abs lights are on.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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sounds like the sensor Izzy's talking about
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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Yeah, that's probably the sensor then. It's on top of the diff on the front side. Take it out (pull electrical connector, and 10mm socket, I think) and clean it. It might need to be pried a little CAREFULLY to get it to pop out. If that doesn't fix it, they're like $10 at Napa...
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Thanks guys, sorry I'm alittle dumb when it comes to trucks, but if that is it is it a easy fix?
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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no prob man. my truck is new to me too so all this helps me out as well. good luck
 
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 01:54 AM
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Wow glad you didn't change the rear diff and then ask questions later.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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Thanks guys, sorry I'm alittle dumb when it comes to trucks, but if that is it is it a easy fix?
Yep, should be. If you crawl under your truck, you'll see the electrical connection on top of the diff. You need to be in front of the rear axle though. There is one little bolt holding it on. I *believe* it's 10mm, but something it telling me it's smaller. No matter -- you'll figure it out. But it just pops out -- it's sealed with an O-ring, so it's snug in there. Try cleaning it first, if that fails get a new one. Ask for the "ABS sensor", and check it. There is another sensor in the output of the trans that's different, but similar.
 
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