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Old 06-02-2010, 07:26 AM
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idm question

hey guys i have a auto enginuity software on my laptop to
read codes, clear codes, read engine activity , sensors etc.
its not reading cylinders 4 and 7. the truck runs rough when cold
and gets a little smoother warmed up. could this be idm or pcm
problem. also will a 95 idm work on my 96.

thanx alot guys any help appreciated

95 ps 350 280,000 mi 96 ps 250 144,000

steve n.carolina
 
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Old 06-02-2010, 07:33 AM
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Any IDM from 95-2002 will work in those trucks.

Could be your UVCH wiring...
 
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thanx for the reply. i have replaced valve cover gaskets, pigtails,glowplugs,uvch,
fuel pump and lines. new fuel filter, oil change and filter. i may try and switch idm's
to see if it helps. please any other help would be appreciated
 
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Try it, if that's not the case you'll have a spare IDM for the 140volt mod
 
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Originally Posted by Brown Falcon
Any IDM from 95-2002 will work in those trucks.

Could be your UVCH wiring...
Anything from 94-03.
 
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Old 06-02-2010, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JamesHajek
Anything from 94-03.
As long as it's a DI 7.3

Early 94's that were still IDI won't have one, and '03 they started the 6.0's, not many 7.3's in '03
 
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Old 06-02-2010, 11:55 AM
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I understand that. I just was trying to be clear on the years.
 
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thanx alot guys i will try the switch with idm's
 




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