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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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truck jerks while driving

Hey guys I am new to the diesel forum but been on FTE for a while and think this is a great place for info I just bought a 1996 F250 with 7.3 the truck runs great but occasionally when I am going down the road the truck jerks almost like the fuel stops then starts right back very quick stall I am not shore what it could be so hoping you could help thanks Matt
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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Mine did that a couple months ago and it was the cam sensor. Does it feel like it just shut off for a second?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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most likely CPS
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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I had the exact same symptoms. It was the CPS (Cam Position Sensor).
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 04:15 AM
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Cam sensor all day long.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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CPS would have been my guess, too. Do a search and you will find a ton of info regarding the replacement of this relatively inexpensive part that causes so much grief.

LOL-I initially thought you were going to comment on jerks driving trucks. I've seen a bunch of them lately when the roads had snow on them!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 07:59 AM
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CPS would have been my guess, too. Do a search and you will find a ton of info regarding the replacement of this relatively inexpensive part that causes so much grief.

LOL-I initially thought you were going to comment on jerks driving trucks. I've seen a bunch of them lately when the roads had snow on them!
Exactly! Sometimes I think your drivers license should include a common sense test!! See whether your worthy and capable of driving!!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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I'm with everyone else. Buy two and carry one with you in the glove box, along with all the necessary tools to change them.
 
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thanks for all the help Matt
 
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