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Old May 21, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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My 2006 6.0L was warm, idling, died and won't start. Cranks fine so good batteries. Right over 100,000 miles. Was running fine. No choking or sputtering before it died. Any ideas??
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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Go to tech folder, and look up all the causes of no start.

Work down the list, from no fuel, no oil, to more complicated causes.
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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If it will restart after fully cooling off, it could be the STC fitting on the HPOP leaking. Very common problem on '05-'07 trucks.
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:42 PM
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still broke

just change the cam sensor , still wont start, no glow plug light, no start-up noise that i'm use to like a solenoid or fuel pump or something. I'm broke in my driveway do I tow to dealer? (don't want to)
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Start checking fuses
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveBricks
Start checking fuses
If all fuses are good start wiggling harnesses.
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by shmrock5
just change the cam sensor , still wont start, no glow plug light, no start-up noise that i'm use to like a solenoid or fuel pump or something. I'm broke in my driveway do I tow to dealer? (don't want to)
Did you look through the no-start checklist? These things are complicated and internet troubleshooting is very hard .........
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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sorry new, where do u find tech reports or the start up checklist?
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Tech Folder:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...ch-folder.html

No-start checklist:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...condition.html
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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things to try.
first check for codes.
check fuse f2-22
disconnect ebp attempt to start
disconnect icp attempt to start
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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If I had low oil level or oil pressure would it stop my engine and stop me from starting? would it stop the glow plug light from comming on? just asking questions before I start checking fuses.
 
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Old May 23, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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>>oil level or oil pressure
Short answer, yes.
 
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