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  1. snicklas

    Question Low Voltage on start up: Battery light on

    Does this truck kill the batteries if it sits for a day or two? Mine will randomly kill the batteries if I let it sit.... sometimes overnight. Or I can go weeks and it is fine? Or are you just seeing this on startup, and it will start with this condition, correct? Also, my batteries are only...
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    6.0 changing fuel filters - any special instructions?

    Texas, I guess I have to ask the stupid question, but the tank has fuel in it? Did you replace the o-rings on the caps? Did the caps seem to go on correctly and seat all the way down? I would open the Secondary and see if the bowl around the filter is full? If not then it is not getting...
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    Converter Lock UP

    I do beleve in THM the converter does stay locked up more. This is how it accomplishes the compression braking and keeping the transmission cooler. Alot of the heat that is built up in an automatic transmission is from the TC slipping. Keeping it locked more will help to cool the transmission...
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    Question Fuel System Flowchart for an 01' 7.3l PSD?

    Hey mankypro, I see you posts on OB all the time, and the pic of the IDI. You have my X's older brother. I am not sure, but if someone has the equivlent to the 6.0L bible that is available I think it may have the info you are looking for. Nice looking truck..... you will love it......
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    newbie here-need some help please

    Thanks Dogman, I was wondering if that was something else I neede to add the maintenance routine...... I am running completely stock so not as much of a consern then.
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    newbie here-need some help please

    Dogman, Do you have an aftermarket intake? I would think the air across the MAF should be clean, filtered air and not get dirty. Not trying to stir the pot just wondering?
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    Need some help please

    I am not sure... but I dont believe the 6.0 has an EBPV since it has the variable turbp... i believe the EBPV is a 7.3 only item.......
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    6.0 changing fuel filters - any special instructions?

    Texas - The larger filter that goes in the HFCM has a white membrane over the filter folds. It looks sorta like a dryer sheet...... If the pleats are do not have a layer over them they do not have the water seperator membrene. The Seconday does not have the membrane. REDJAMES -...
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    6.0 changing fuel filters - any special instructions?

    Texas, Drain out the water seperator which also emptys the HFCM. Use a 36mm socket to remove the cap. REmove the old filter and o-ring on the cap, replace o-ring and filter and reassemble. Change out the secondary filter and cap o-ring on top of the engine. That will take a 1/2 inch...
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    electrical gremlin battery light

    Aric, Take a look at the fuse and circuit for the Insturment Cluster (Fuse 35 I think) it is in the center bottom of the fuse panel under the steering wheel. Travis and I were tracing down an electrical problem, and when we pulled that fuse it killed the Instrument Cluster, Radio and Interoir...
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    New guy DIY trucks

    ddan2, The rough start in the mornings, you will want to check with Ford and see if it has the latest update for the FICM/PCM. There is an update that will preheat the injectors (Inductive Heating Flash). The oil in the injectors is thick and does not flow well. This is what causes the...
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    Broken interior door handle

    I am not 100% sure on the newer trucks but on the 80-86 models that had the door handle low towards the center of the door and rocked up and away from the door, there was a single 7/16 or 1/2 bolt holding the handle on. It can be R&R with the interior installed. You actually had to remove it...
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    Dipstick!

    Mine is cracked a bit, I am just careful with it. It doesn't affect the seal and it is all still there. It is probally fairly common cause is it so long and "just" out of reach, I am sure it gets banged when the stick goes into the tube. I just make sure it is where it need so be before I...
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    how many miles do you have on your 6.0ltr

    Mine has almost 88k on it. The PO had it in for a couple of minor problems. I have had it for a year and a half and have had: ECM flash for cold start / no power issues (Inductive heating flash) - Under warrenty Needs an ICP sensor - Has a slight oil leak and CEL on because of it. Had...
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    Glow plug question

    I was told by my local dealer $100. But I am sure each dealer is different.
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    Help Needed rough when cold and white smoke

    It sounds like you need the inductive heating update for the PCM. My 03 did the same thing you are describing. This is a fairly common problem on the 6.0 and there is a TSB out on it. It preheats the injectors to allow the oil to flow when it the oil and engine are cold. Took it in and they...
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    poor inside heat

    shelby69, I have an 03 6.0 Excursion with my experience the heat should run you out after the engine warms up. On the cold, no-power issue, do you know if the truck has ever been in and had any of the updates done to the PCM. There is an issue on a cold engine, the oil in the injecters...
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    Happy Thanksgiving

    Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Be safe in all your travels.
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    Question Replacing ICP?

    fordoor, That is the code that I have: P2285 Injector Control Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Do you have any more information on the kit, Is this a new "pigtail" or something else? I can clear the code, It has actually cleared and come back on it's own before.
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    Question Replacing ICP?

    My truck currently has the CEL on and the code is for the ICP sensor. If anyone has any more information or a good procedure I would be extremely interested. I dont have the $4-500 to have the dealer fix this for me.
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    Fd-4604?? Fd-4609??

    Seeing the HFCM filters are the same, are the housings the same. I would like to replace the drain plug my 6.0 HFCM with the fitting it sounds like are on the newer ones. Is this possible?
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    water in the oil

    444ornothing, One thing I may suggest for troubleshooting help on the older IDI engines is to post in the 6.9 and 7.3 IDI section on oilburners.net (sister site to SDD). These guys are some of the best sources of information on the IDI diesels. They may be able to give you some other...
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    char broils infared fryer

    One other thing..... if you get one of these what leftovers are you suposed to feed your truck? I am sure they like something that tastes different the frys and chicken all the time......... :trip:lmao:sorry
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    What are you paying for fuel now?

    East Side of Indianapolis, In: $2.25 - Unleaded $2.89 - Exempt Diesel "Auto" Diesel should be about $3.09, usually runs about $.20 more....
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    Fuel Filter Change

    Jamzin, I have an 03. Make sure to use a good 6mm hex wrench when you remove the drain plug on the primary filter housing (The one underneath). Have a drain pan ready and be ready to move once you start to get it open, it will pour fuel out. Once it is drained take the same 36mm socket you...

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