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Apr 26, 2010 | 10:20 PM

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Don't use brake cleaner to clean the EGR. Ford warns against it due to seal compatibility.

Dang it...I wrote that incorrectly!!! CARB CLEANER!! Thanks bismic!

Apr 26, 2010 | 10:23 PM

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I've read in some of the Ford manuals in the tech folder that a new FICM doesn't come programmed. So if I buy one from Ford will I need to install it and then drag it to the shop to be programmed?? If I get one from one of the aftermarket companies, will it arrive programmed?

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Just checked the shop at work; they have a variable-temp soldering iron. What temp is good for re-floating solder?

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I got a little overzealous removing the amber glue stuff and stripped the covering off some of the capacitors (?) on the board. Is this a problem (have I removed some electrical insulation?) or is the covering just a labeling/identification method? If it is a problem, can I just replace the amber, non-conductive stuff to seal them bck up?

Reading through the FICM repair procedure, you're supposed to re-flow some solder connections. I don't see any cracked or broken solder. Is it possible reflowing will still help?

Anybody know the answers to these?

Apr 27, 2010 | 12:13 PM

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Bump...can anybody help me with the above questions? I'm about to assault my FICM with a soldering iron!!

Apr 28, 2010 | 07:49 AM

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I am VERY please with myself!!!

I re-flowed the solder joints yesterday at work. By the way, about 750* F is a good temp.

When I reinstalled the FICM, the voltage read 48V...yeah! Put everything back together and she fired right up...woohoo!!!