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Troubleshooting a No-Start condition

I have been working on this for awhile. Thought I would post it now and add to it as necessary.

First - get to know the 6.0L (you can skip this part if you are familiar with the 6.0L engine, terminology, engine sensors, and location of components):

2003.25 coffee table book (6.0L bible):
http://www.powerstrokediesel.com/docs/EF_456.pdf
2004 coffee table book (6.0L bible):
https://www.ford-trucks.com/ford-man...ble%20Book.pdf
2005 coffee table book (6.0L bible):
https://www.ford-trucks.com/ford-man...ble%20Book.pdf
2005 running changes - update
https://www.ford-trucks.com/ford-man...s%20Update.pdf
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Now, on to the NO-START troubleshooting ---- first some links to checklists and videos, then explanation:
https://www.motor.com/wp-content/upl...t_NoStart1.pdf
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Now , ********** NO-START TROUBLESHOOTING ******* How to implement some of what you have seen and read above:

As far as diesel technology goes, you need fuel, air, and compression (heat). In addition, the modern diesels need a number of electrical and electronic things to be satisfied before the fueling command will be given. To get fuel, you will need proper base engine oil flow and pressure and sufficient high pressure oil flow and pressure.

MAKE SURE THAT:
  • YOU HAVE SUFFICIENT OIL LEVEL, not low and not overfilled. Signs of aerated oil could indicate issues that could lead to a no-start.
  • YOU HAVE SUFFICIENT FUEL LEVEL AND IT DOESN'T SMELL LIKE GASOLINE (also verify at the water drain plug on the Primary fuel filter that the fuel is not contaminated or congealed).
  • YOUR AIR FILTER "FILTER-MINDER" ISN'T INDICATING A RESTRICTION.
  • LASTLY, REMOVE THE SECONDARY FUEL FILTER CAP AND FILTER, REMOVE THE FUEL IN THE BOWL, THEN VERIFY THAT THE BOWL FILLS WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED ON (it can fill fairly quickly, so have someone ready to turn the key on at your direction)
I ALWAYS CHARGE MY BATTERIES AND INDIVIDUALLY LOAD TEST THEM BEFORE STARTING MY TROUBLESHOOTING. GOOD VOLTAGE IS IMPORTANT TO THE ENGINE OPERATION (cranks should not result in voltage dropping much below 10.5) AND THE ENGINE WILL NOT START WITH CRANKING RPMs BELOW 150.

One of the first things to do is to get a scan tool of some sort. A ScanGaugeII is a common purchase, but at $120 it is old technology and doesn't read codes very well. An Edge CTS2 is nice, but it is expensive (and may not read EBP and IAT accurately). The best value is found in a phone app - either TorquePro or ForScan Lite. ForScan Lite is a far better code reader, but I like the Torque Pro interface better. Either app is only a few dollars, but you also need to purchase an ELM327 OBDII adapter. iOS phones require a WiFi adapter ...... Bluetooth adapter for Android. I like the BAFX brand adapter. That brand seems to be very reliable.

With the a good scan tool, FIRST check for codes and use it to pull data mentioned in the text below. Remember the ScangaugeII is not a good code reader. The Torque Pro is ok, but definitely not as thorough as ForScan.

Usually, in order for the engine to start, with your scan tool, you look for (cranking values):
Cam/Crank sync (sync=1)
FICM sync (the FICM is the Fuel Injection Control Module) (sync=1)
FICM MPower
FICM LPower
FICM VPower

Commanded Fuel Pulse Width, FPW (to ensure that the fueling command is given)
note: FPW is also called "Injector Pulse Width"

ICP pressure of 500 psig minimum
ICP sensor voltage output

IPR % Duty Cycle
Cranking speed of 150 rpm minimum (PC/ED states 100 rpm minimum, but functionally it is 150 rpm)

Acceptable system voltage (typically over 10.5 volts cranking with the glow plugs on)
V-reference voltage (5 volts +/- .5)

NOTE:
  • extended cranks will be experienced below 9.5 volts, scan tools can lose connection below 9 volts, and the engine will absolutely not start below 8-8.5 volts.
  • Low system voltage can quickly lead to damage on either or both of the FICM circuit boards (Power Board and/or Logic Board)

The injectors need to be working properly so that they will actuate with the electrical signal sent to them from the FICM (and they need sufficient high pressure oil pressure to actually push down the intensifier piston that pushes down the injector plunger). Some common issues with them are electrical issues at the connector, sticking spool valves (stiction), or damaged plungers.

NOTE - if you suspect an injector is dumping fuel - DO NOT DRIVE IT. It can ruin your engine. You will see a LOT of black smoke, or white smoke, that will smell like unburned fuel, and you might even hear some loud "clunking" with the engine running. You can start investigation by cranking the engine w/ the starter solenoid wire jumpered to the passenger battery positive terminal. You are listening for uneven cranks. If you have uneven cranking, you should probably consider a borescope inspection or a compression check. Codes will probably point you to the proper cylinder! There will be a video link later to show you how to crank w/ the starter solenoid wire/

REPEAT ADVICE: I ALWAYS advise people to manually charge each battery separately and also to load test them separately when beginning to troubleshoot a no-start. Low voltage can cause quite a few problems, can interfere with good data, and can actually be the cause of the no-start.

Troubleshooting a NO-START (see items 4 and 5 for a "no-crank"):

1. Pull diagnostic trouble codes (DTC's) if you can (you can have codes without a Check Engine Light). Verify that you have both cam/crank sync and FICM sync when cranking.

2. If manual, clutch pedal fully pressed?

3. Battery connections (all including grounds) - all good? Alternator cable connections good?

4. Automatic transmission shift lever fully in PARK or NEUTRAL? Try restarting while slightly moving the gearshift lever.

5. Starter relay connections - all good, replace relay?
NOTE - if you are not getting any crank at all there are a few things to try:
  • Check fuse F2.22 (20A Engine Controls) under the dash. If it is blown a few common causes are: shorted fan clutch, MAF, IPR, EGR actuator, or GPCM.
  • Check the main battery ground at the harmonic balancer.
  • Under the hood, find the yellow (light blue stripe) colored wire adjacent to the passenger side battery in the engine compartment, near the vacuum pump that has a "squeeze-and-pull" type connection. Disconnect it, & jump the male end of the connector to the passenger side battery positive terminal. The starter should crank. Leave the key in the off position to crank. If the starter does not engage with this test, it is a starter or wiring problem!
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  • Inspect the fan clutch wiring
  • Try cranking with the middle PCM plug pulled out (C1381c)
  • Look at the fuel cut-off inertia switch
  • Watch the v-reference voltage when attempting a crank - it should be at (or very close to) 5 volts
  • If v-reference voltage looks off, try starting w/ the various v-reference sensors disconnected: Fan speed sensor (fan clutch wiring), EGR valve, ICP, EBP, MAP, BARO, APP, TPS, EOT, ECT, IAT1, IAT2, TFT, WIF sensor. Even the Instrument Cluster (IC or HEC) is fed the 5 volt reference and could be an issue.
  • Ultimately a transmission range sensor could be the issue as well. This sensor is inside the transmission.
Changing out your Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) - part # 7C3Z-7H557-A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rIu...ature=youtu.be

6. Glow plug connectors making good connection? No check engine light (CEL). Glow plugs are usually good at throwing a code and setting the CEL.

7. Is the starter engaging? Verify starter & ignition switch are working properly.

8. Load test BOTH batteries individually & check the charging system (alternator). PCM needs to see 100 rpm minimum to start, but functionally it needs to be at 150 rpm minimum.

9. Fusible links and fuses OK? The FICM relay is labeled IDM Relay #304. Check it specifically.

10. Could a factory or aftermarket anti-theft device be causing the problem (Passive Active Theft System - PATS)? Disconnect it if possible. Same w/ a remote start system.

11. Push the reset on the emergency fuel cut-off switch.

12. Any oil pressure registering on the dash pressure gauge (low pressure system)? If not, it could be a bad oil pump (LPOP), a oil filter drain valve stuck open, or a bad oil pressure regulator. You should register oil pressure on the dash gauge in a long crank/ no start condition when the complete oil system is known to be sealed.

13. Check PCM & FICM connections - any wire chaffing? Any Injector harness chaffing? Any ICP or IPR harness chaffing? More detail below.

14. Verify that oil level is correct and the proper oil and filter have been installed. Oil foaming and loss of viscosity (too thick or fuel diluted) can be an issue. Check oil level for fuel dilution, inspect oil condition, maybe even change oil and filter. Definitely make sure you filled w/ the proper oil. Fuel dilution from a leaky injector will show up as an overfull oil level, so low oil level AND high oil level can contribute to a no-start! MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE USING AN OEM OIL FILTER CAP AND AN OEM OIL FILTER. The tall aftermarket oil filter cap (when used with a short OEM type filter) will not depress (close) the oil filter housing drain valve. IT WILL CAUSE A NO-START!

Also - aftermarket filter quality in general can be a problem!

15. Verify that the air filter is not plugged - Check the filter minder, you may even want to pull the air filter and inspect.

16. Inspect the ICP sensor & harness. Is it oil soaked? Disconnect the ICP & try again (the engine will start with it disconnected if a bad ICP sensor is causing the no-start). The PCM will establish a default control scheme that would allow the truck to start if the problem were the ICP sensor. Afterwards, make sure the harness is re-installed securely. Just be aware that trying to start w/ the ICP unplugged will throw a code that some might confuse with an actual BAD ICP sensor.

17. Change both fuel filters, inspect appearance of the fuel when draining the water separator (you could just have bad fuel). While the secondary fuel filter is out, verify that the fuel pump will quickly fill the secondary fuel filter bowl with the key on. If so, replace the filter, re-install the cap, and make sure that the air is purged on start-up (follow the proper KOEO cycling procedure before cranking).

18. If you can, verify the fuel pressure (test port is at the base of the secondary fuel filter). Must be over 45 psig (I MUCH prefer 50 psig as the minimum)!

19. If you have no fuel flow or low pressure, it could be a bad pump (HFCM), OR it could be a plugged fuel filter / plugged lines. You can blow air through the lines to check for plugging. If there is no plugging, test the pump. First, pull fuse 302 (PCM) and relay 304 (FICM) and then pull the secondary (upper) fuel filter, remove any fuel, and then verify that it is being filled by cranking the engine. As it is being filled, make sure there are no air bubbles. If there are, you have a leak in some connections, the HFCM suction line, or the HFCM o-ring (most likely). Be sure to lube the o-ring w/ oil before re-installing.

TO CHECK FOR SUCTION LINE PLUGGING:

The pump vacuum test is referred to as an ""inlet restriction test"". This will test from the pump to the tank for a restriction. A reading that of more than 6"" H2O vacuum is very bad. 6"" is the max limit. The normal reading is between 2"" and 0"" of H2O.
To do this test you would need to ""T"" a vacuum gauge in between the back of the pump and the line coming into it. If you have a high reading there, then move the T to the tank at the outlet line. If the restriction is still present at the tank, then the problem is in the tank. If there is no restriction at this point, then the issue would be with the supply line to the pump."

20. Pull the oil filter top and crank it while you watch to see if any oil is flowing into the filter housing. If not then it is a LPO problem. Take a long extension and hold down the drain valve at the bottom of the oil filter housing (round black thing held up by a spring). Crank the engine. The housing should fill within about 3-4 seconds. Without the drain valve depressed, the bowl should fill in 8-10 seconds of cranking. NOTE - it is best to crank w/ the starter solenoid wire jumpered to the passenger battery positive terminal. Ask about this if you do not know how to do it! If the oil filter housing doesn't fill, check the low pressure oil pressure regulator (12mm allen socket):


21. If possible, verify high pressure oil pressure (ICP sensor) - must be over 500 psig to fire the injectors. See link below.

22. Pull EGR valve and inspect. Clean if dirty. Check the strength of the spring. Consider replacing it - just because. Also clean the MAP sensor hose and the EBP tube. These may cause surging and hard start, but a long shot for a no-start.

23. Remember - If the oil temp is reporting over 131 *F, the glow plugs will not be turned on (and this can cause a no-start or a hard-start), and the black connector is for the EVEN number GP's and the green is for the ODD GP's.
Glow Plug itself:
The glow plug wire harnesses have quick disconnects at top side of valve covers and you could disconnect them and conduct ohm readings of each individual glow plug, as well as test for any open circuits. The resistance in each glow plug - should be less than 1 ohm.
Checking current draw w/ Inductive ammeter:
Troubleshoot the glow plug system (you need a clamp on inductive ammeter for this method). Test each glow plug module wire bundle separately, then test each glow plug. Look for any amperages lower on one side or lower to an individual glow plug. From each module you should see 200 A at first dropping quickly to 35-37 A if the GPCM is OK. Both modules should read apprx. the same. Each glow plug will draw 8-10 A. Also, to check the harness, disconnect the four wire connector (the one with the red lock tab). Using an ohm meter set to OHMs (preferably one that auto ranges), connect the red lead to each of the four female cavities with the black lead connected to your driver side battery ground terminal. Each of the four terminals should give you between 0.5 and 2 ohms readings.
PCM to GPCM:
You can also check for input, continuity and any shorts between the 2 input feeds from the PCM to the GPCM 'green' connector: The PCM provides input to GPCM thru PCM pin#'s 3(GPE) and 17(GPD) of the PCM J1-C2 connector to the GPCM 'green' connector pin#'s 8 and 9. So, to recap:
PCM #3 goes to GPCM green #8 and PCM #17 goes to GPCM green connector #9.
GPCM to Glow plugs:
Both plugs on the Glow Plug Control Module have leads that supply the amps/power to all the glow plugs (pin #'s 1,2,6 & 7 of both GPCM connectors feed to each bank of GP's). Both GPCM plugs have a #10 black wire with orange strip/tracer. These are the main 'power' wires coming from the passenger battery. They actually tie together with "fuseable links" to a #6 red battery cable to the passenger battery. You can clamp your amp meter over the red cable and see the total amp draw going to the GPCM with KOEO. You can also verify the GPCM is receiving B+ voltage at pin #9 (small dia. solid red color lead) of black connector on GPCM. It should have B+ voltage with KOEO(Key On Engine Off).

24. Carry out the KOEO Injector Electrical Self-Test (Click Test) & the bubble test.

25. Check the Crank (CKP) and Cam (CMP) sensor wiring harnesses.

26. Check the FICM voltage - MPower, LPower, VPower with your scan tool (see post #27 below).

Wire Chaffing Locations:
Ford DTC codes & wire chafing locations - TheDieselGarage.com

https://www.forddoctorsdts.com/galle...ical-problems/

Note - some links below are no longer valid, I will try to find alternate sources - SORRY


FICM and ICP harness recall:
https://www.forddoctorsdts.com/galle...ss-shorting-1/
https://www.forddoctorsdts.com/galle...ss-shorting-2/
https://www.forddoctorsdts.com/artic...-failures-r32/
https://www.forddoctorsdts.com/galle...harness-chafe/
https://www.forddoctorsdts.com/galle...tower-chafing/

Just recieved a recall letter. Anybody else - TheDieselGarage.com

mms://multimedia.ford.com/seopts/Tech12_250k.wmv
SORRY - the link above may not work!

https://www.ford-trucks.com/ford-man...re_chafing.pdf
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...1&d=1603984294

ONE OF THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF A 6.0L "NO-START WHEN HOT" IS A LEAK IN THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL SYSTEM. THE BEST WAY TO IDENTIFY THIS IS TO POST THE CRANKING ICP SENSOR PRESSURE, THE ICP VOLTAGE, AND THE IPR % DUTY CYCLE. IT IS BEST TO RETRIEVE THIS DATA WHEN YOU ARE GETTING THE NO-START (ie when hot). MORE ON THIS BELOW. A BAD HPOP can also cause this, but the 03, 04, and 04.5 HPOPs are the most common ones to have issues. The 05 and up HPOP's do not fail nearly as often. Unfortunately the "wavy high pressure oil rails" came out in 04.5. For 04.6 model year and up, the dummy plugs and standpipes are prone to leakage. The HPOP discharge fitting was changed in 05 (along w/ the style of HPOP). THE HPOP was a BIG improvement, but the discharge "STC fitting" is a common source of leaks in the 05 and up high pressure oil system.

TROUBLESHOOT THE HPO PRESSURE SYSTEM:
(see post #16 below for multiple links)

TROUBLESHOOT THE HPOP:
https://www.powerstroke.org/threads/...-hpop.1377267/

Determining if the ICP sensor is seeing 500 psig minimum (see post #23 in link below):
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...not-start.html

IPR valve removal socket:
https://www.amazon.com/Injector-Pressure-Regulator-03-10-Powerstroke/dp/B074CSFQ2W/ref=asc_df_B074CSFQ2W/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312632042117&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13820664325197092821&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028155&hvtargid=pla-495339769631&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/Injector-Pressure-Regulator-03-10-Powerstroke/dp/B074CSFQ2W/ref=asc_df_B074CSFQ2W/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312632042117&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13820664325197092821&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028155&hvtargid=pla-495339769631&psc=1


If possible, you can pull the ICP & install a pressure gauge to check the pressure in the “high pressure oil system”. Crank the engine & watch the pressure. You need 500 psig to start. The fitting needed for this is the same as that for the fuel pressure test port. IMO, a better way to air test is to remove the IPR valve and air test from the IPR opening. This takes the IPR out of the leak testing equation. You can test the IPR valve itself at a later time. Tool to air test from the IPR valve opening:
https://swagperformanceparts.com/swag-performance-6-0l-ipr-air-test-tool-fitting/ https://swagperformanceparts.com/swag-performance-6-0l-ipr-air-test-tool-fitting/

Here is another way of checking to see if you have sufficient high pressure oil without having a gauge or adapter. Strip back the wires about an inch away from the icp sensor connector. Obtain a digital multimeter and set it for voltage (DC). The bn-wh wire is a five volt reference, leave that alone. Strip back the db-lg signal wire and the gy-rd ground wire. Put positive lead on a dark blue-light green wire and negative lead on gray-red wire. Have an assistant crank truck, you need a minimum of 0.80 volts (500 psi) for the truck to start, if you are getting greater than that then you have sufficient high pressure oil.

When you can't develop the needed high pressure oil pressure (assuming your ICP sensor is reading accurately), your issue is ALWAYS ONE of the following:
1. leak
2. a bad IPR (plugged, not working mechanically not working electrically)
3. A bad HPOP
4. low base oil pressure

To determine if your ICP sensor is accurate, check sensor voltage against sensor psig output:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...6&d=1487992315
Early ICP sensor shows apprx 0.2v at KOEO with correct/working sensor. 0.16v to .24v is acceptable
Late ICP sensor shows apprx 0.25v at KOEO with correct/working sensor. 0.24v to .28v is acceptable

Bench test HPOP & IPR valve - BEST VIDEO:

When you pressure test with air, you HAVE TO wait long enough to push the oil out of the system. This is because you want air to contact all potential leak points (it will flow out of a leaking seal a LOT easier than oil). Of course hot oil will flow better than cold oil. It is ALWAYS better to do the leak testing when the system is hot.

Three videos on air testing your High Pressure Oil System (using various oil rail fittings to introduce the air).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20Q6...ature=youtu.be


To check your ipr and hp oil system:
1. Determine which way you are going to close your IPR valve. There are 4 ways.
  • OTC 6764 Ford Diesel 6.0L IPR Controller / Tester (you can get one on Amazon)
  • you can use an old IPR connector (part # 6E7Z-12A690-DA) from an old harness wired to a cigar lighter plug. Try asking a tech at your local ford dealer, maybe one will be nice enough to snip one off a harness that's laying around. Red wire switched power Pin 1 B+; Yellow/red PCM supplied ground Pin 2 B-.
  • Without a scan tool to take active command of IPR duty to 100%, you can do it by having the key in the RUN position, and jumping (to ground) pin #2 of C1381c (the middle of the three PCM connectors between the driver side battery and the inner driver side fender well which requires the battery cover removed to access unless it's MIA) which will be a yellow wire with red stripe. This is the ground side wire to the IPR. https://www.ford-trucks.com/g/album/9417562
  • Use a diagnostic tool. I believe that ForScan on a laptop will command the IPR closed. So will AutoEnginuity. Of course the Ford IDS system will command it closed.
2. Then remove your icp sensor (04.5 and up truck it is on the passenger side valve cover) and thread a fitting in with an air fitting on the end (so you can apply compressed air to the hp oil system). You can also use a tool (link below) to air test from the IPR valve opening (IMO this is the best way). In the video above, it talks about using various oil rail fittings to introduce the air when looking for injector leaks.
https://www.amazon.com/JGR-Powerstroke-Diesel-Pressure-Fitting/dp/B07MFKR2CZ/ref=asc_df_B07MFKR2CZ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=330565141591&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4594686336014007923&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028155&hvtargid=pla-635315244456&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/JGR-Powerstroke-Diesel-Pressure-Fitting/dp/B07MFKR2CZ/ref=asc_df_B07MFKR2CZ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=330565141591&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4594686336014007923&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028155&hvtargid=pla-635315244456&psc=1


3. Remove your oil fill cap, your intake up to the turbo (get the CCV out of the valve cover at least), and the hot side CAC tube.

4. Then, command the IPR closed for 1 minute or so, apply 100 psi air (150 psi is better) to the hp oil system and listed to where the leak is coming from. Close the IPR for a MAX of 2 minutes at a time, then let the IPR electronics cool a little and you can close it again. Obviously if you are introducing the air via the IPR opening fitting, you don't have to command it closed.

When you hear it you've found your problem....that is assuming you have a hp oil problem.
If your building low and high oil pressure fine, then you've just wasted your time.

Generally on no-start conditions that are related to "high pressure oil" leaks, the vehicle will still develop low pressure system pressures. However, the plug on the H.P. oil feed can occasionally blow out, the H.P. pump seal can blow out, and on the '03-04 trucks the ball on the side of the H.P. pump blow out - causing loss of base oil pressure.

Hard start - no start conditions related to the HPOP could be attributed to the following components in the high pressure oil system (air test while hot will determine the root cause):
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Faulty IPR valve
Leaking snap-to-connect (STC) fitting (05 and up model years)
Leaky or cracked branch tube
Leak with the stand pipe
Leaky or cracked oil rail (including oil rail end caps/plugs)
Leak in the d-rings of the oil rail front port plugs (or dummy plugs)
Leaky o-ring on an injector; or leak at the top of the injector where the ball tube from the high pressure oil rail connects to the injector.
Weak or failed HPOP itself
Low base oil pressure (failed oil pressure regulator).
Low base oil pressure (bad low pressure oil pump - LPOP).

Post #4 below has a low pressure oil test procedure

One easy check for injector problems: SEE POST #17 below
"When injectors fail, it is possible for combustion gasses to flow into the fuel system and displace the fuel. The gasses come through the pintle seat and into the fuel gallery in the head and up into the fuel filter.

Crank Shaft Position Sensor (CKP)
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Cam Shaft Position Sensor (CMP)
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NO-CRANK troubleshooting: See post #28

LASTLY - Troubleshooting a NO SYNC issue (no-start, hard-start, engine-stall):
https://www.powerstroke.org/threads/sync-troubleshooting-no-start-hard-start-engine-stall.1377183/#post-16399232
https://www.forddoctorsdts.com/forums/topic/6525-ficm-sync-yes-sync-no/?tab=comments#comment-63476


Also a bad sensor (such as even an oil temp sensor) can throw off engine parameters and cause hard starts and potentially even a no start (even in hot climates where the glow plugs are not needed),
 
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Maxium4x4 - thanks for putting this in the Tech Folder. I think w/ some input from the site Techs, this can be a very useful thread. Seems like quite a few "no-starts" lately.

EDIT ---------
One thing I left off is that no oil pressure registering on the gauge panel could also be a bad pressure sensor. If it is ONLY a bad sensor, it should not cause any starting issues because the PCM does not even see the oil p[ressure value. This is because the oil pressure on the dash gauge comes from a switch (not a pressure transmitter) that will enable the dash gauge to register at "normal" at 7 psig (way below what you really need for proper operation).

The main reason I started this thread was to help a person rule out the easy things before taking the truck in for repairs. However, just recently, D8chumley helped diagnose a no-start condition for a friend while he was on a trip (turned out to be a HPO problem). Even though the friend could not do the repair on the side of the road, it is still helpful to know the cause of the problem when you are in a location where you do not know the reputation of the repair shops.

The more input and troubleshooting techniques we can pack into this thread, the better!
 
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Originally Posted by bismic

One thing I left off (on item no. 13) is that no pressure registering on the gauge panel could also be a bad pressure sensor. The PCM needs to see a minimum of 5 psig oil pressure for the engine to start.

I believe that also means that the engine will die if the PCM sees the LPO pressure drop below 5 psig. Can someone confirm this?

Also, what troubleshooting techniques could a person use to identify a bad oil pressure sensor? Say they were stranded on the highway?
I'm not sure where you got this information but I've never been able to find anything that the PCM reads low pressure oil from. By looking at the wiring diagram it's nothing but a resistance switch that goes directly to the dash panel. I think that's why you have to tap directly into a low pressure oil galley to use a manual gauge. The LPO is like a safety in itself. If you have no low oil pressure then the HPOP has no oil to fire the injectors anyway and it won't start.
 
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Great information Bismic, here is the low pressure oil test procedure.

Using a suitable adapter (such as Aeroquip® 2022-4-4S), install it in the engine oil pressure sensor hole to carry out the base oil pressure test.

Install gauge to check the base oil pressure. The minimum engine oil pressure specifications are 82.7 kPa (12 psi) at 700 rpm, 165.5 kPa (24 psi) at 1,200 rpm and 310.3 kPa (45 psi) at 1,800 rpm with the engine at operating temperature.
 
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Excellent job Mark. I might just have to print this out and keep it in the truck with me! * Wish I could rep ya*
 
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Great info as always, Mark. Thanks.
 
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Hey Mark, the first link to the diesel garage is just a picture of a pretty black truck. Just wanted to let you know
 
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Originally Posted by npccpartsman
I'm not sure where you got this information but I've never been able to find anything that the PCM reads low pressure oil from. By looking at the wiring diagram it's nothing but a resistance switch that goes directly to the dash panel. I think that's why you have to tap directly into a low pressure oil galley to use a manual gauge. The LPO is like a safety in itself. If you have no low oil pressure then the HPOP has no oil to fire the injectors anyway and it won't start.
correct... the PCM doesn't use LPO pressure data.. it's just a switch for the gauge in the cluster...

looks like another great addition to the tech folder Mark..
 
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Originally Posted by npccpartsman
I'm not sure where you got this information but I've never been able to find anything that the PCM reads low pressure oil from. By looking at the wiring diagram it's nothing but a resistance switch that goes directly to the dash panel. I think that's why you have to tap directly into a low pressure oil galley to use a manual gauge. The LPO is like a safety in itself. If you have no low oil pressure then the HPOP has no oil to fire the injectors anyway and it won't start.
Thanks for the clarification. My reference for this was VERY old (maybe even from information on a different engine), good to know the "straight scoop".

Any other additions? Any way to make this more useful?
 
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The only other question I have or addition is if all year models will register oil pressure on the dash gauge in a long crank/ no start condition when the complete oil system is known to be sealed.

I now know what coltshrike's oil pressure problem is and I'll post it in his thread. HPO leak.
 
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where is the the emergency fuel cut off switch on the 2005 6.0?
 
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You'll have to check your owners manual, but mine is behind the kick panel on the pass. side floor area. I think... I better check myself.
 
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nice Job Mark. Tried to rep you, BUT
 
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<TABLE style="WIDTH: 605pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=807 border=0 x:str><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 605pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=807 height=17>so if my ICP sensor reading is less than .80 volts then i dont enough HPOP pressure? do i still have to check the IPR valve if it have less than .80 volts? is it noticeable if the STC fitting is leaking </TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 605pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=807 height=17>once i take the HPOP cover off??....sorry for all the questions but im trying to fix it myself and on a low budget ........................</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 605pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=807 height=17></TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 605pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=807 height=17></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
 
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This post is correcting the first link under the "Wire Chaffing" topic.

The link was broken when the forums database was "hacked". Now, the proper link is:
http://www.thedieselgarage.com/forum...ad.php?t=58336

Also, for the video link posted earlier (and will re-post below), you need to copy the link and paste it in your browser.
mms://multimedia.ford.com/seopts/Tech12_250k.wmv

I am now trying to find the proper link to replace the broken one under the HPO system section.
 


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