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    Range Sensor

    Correct. THe Range Switch is also the "Neutral Safety Switch". The computer will not allow the truck to start if the range switch is not in "P" or "N". Your problem was that the range sensor failed on "REVERSE". The truck ran fine, but your backup lights would not engage because the backup...
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    EGT Problems (too low)

    If the truck RUNS and has white smoke, it usually means AIR in the fuel. And since you had your fuel pump apart, and changed hoses, thats sounds reasonable. If the truck WONT start, and has white smoke, then its usually glowplugs.
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    Tranny upgrade

    replace the torque converter. If you cant afford the 3800 bucks for a BTS tranny, then I would go with either the sonnax/tri springs, or replace the entire ValveBody. Greg Evans does a number on the Factory Tech valve bodies, and I guess BTS is doing valve bodies now, and selling them thru...
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    Pick your chips wisely

    well, that gets back to the analogy of the hypermax power programmer, and the superchips micro tuner. You own the HARDWARE, but the software inside still belongs to the creator. You wouldnt send your HPP in to superchips and expect them to load the SCMT software onto it would you? For...
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    Blinkers

    You need a trico EP-7 blinker relay. It has the 5 pins like our stock relay, but can handle the LED lights. Much better than load equalizers.
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    Trailer lights or at lest half of them

    check your fuses. I know on the 99+ trucks, there are fuses for left and right side lights. Dont know about the 96 trucks. Ours are under the hood in a different fuse box then the one under the dash.
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    Ford Boycot????

    There are so many boycotts by these special interest groups, that most companies dont even waste their time with them any more. The group trying to boycott ford doesnt even know who they are praising or boycotting anymore. In one instance, they were PRAISING Wal-Mart for one action, and...
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    Blinkers

    electronic flasher relay with internal blinker rate, instead of your factory blinkewr relay that relies on LOAD. they sell "load equalizers" also, but they get really hot, and can melt plastic housings.
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    4X4 question

    uhhhhhhhh. I dont think the transfercase is "fulltime", as I can spin my front driveline by hand in 2wd mode, but NOT in 4wd mode. If it were fulltime, I wouldnt be able to spin it even in 2wd mode, as the REAR driveline would prevent that. There is either a vacuum, or a electric motor...
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    Just Harpooned my truck

    Mine had a plastic "shield" that I removed, then slipped that tool inside the metal housing to actually "remove" the line. I dont know how he got his lines off without the tools! I did suggest he cut them off and install hose clamps instead, as those quick connect fittings work great under...
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    Just Harpooned my truck

    I cant believe no one had those fuel line disconnect tools!! Those are the ones I got. Pepboys had em. Most of the other places only had singles, and I wasnt sure what mine were, so I went with the multi-pack.
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    How do I put a picture in a post?

    You can click on "manage attachments" and upload the file from your computer, to this website. or, if the picture is already on the web somewhere, you can usually "link" to it by using the "" commands. Drop the "" and "". I need them so that teh computer doesnt try to make my words actually...
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    LIGHTS! wiki update

    WIKI stands for "What I Know Is". Its an open source, publicly editable encyclopedia. Every "adds what they know" and over time, you get quite the repository of knowledge. THe theory is, that "bad" information gets weeded out by the bulk of "good" info.
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    LIGHTS! wiki update

    I have added a "Lights" page to the WIKI articles. Its taken from information on the Osram/Sylvania webpage, but lists pretty much every single user changeable bulb on the superduty. Good info to have!
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    Good luck to all of you on the Gulf Coast

    I'll take the earthquakes and volcanoes over those twisters and hurricanes anyday!! Our stuff sneaks up on you and then its over for a couple decades. You guys get ANNUAL crap to worry about, and usually have a good buildup to get all panicky over.
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    Good luck to all of you on the Gulf Coast

    BORING!!! What a sleeper. I "rode out" Ivan last year and it DIDNT EVEN RAIN! We evecuated the city, and sent everyone east and west. Well, those that went East got screwed! Right into the heart of the beast. Historically speaking tho, New Orleans most damaging storms have been class-1...
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    Excursion won't start

    OK, CPS lesson: (and RazzyB's exerience doesnt count, I blame his computer :D ) The TACH *should* bounce ever so slightly on 2001 and OLDER trucks. You may not notice it if your truck is healthy, because it will fire off and run. However, if the truck does NOT start, the needle should...
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    CPS Failure? or not?

    you removed the chip at work today like you promised right?
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    CPS Failure? or not?

    Actually not that far fetched. RCA televisions are NOTORIOUS for a similar trick. As the TV warms up, and the circuit board expands, it creates stress fractures in the solder joints. The TV will work fine COLD, but as it warms up, and the materials expand, it starts to go on the fritz. I used...
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    CPS Failure? or not?

    Just be sure the truck is turned OFF and the key out of the ignition. I have read of ppl FRYING thier computers because of loose chips/harness connections and playing with the connections while the truck was running. Let us now!
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    CPS Failure? or not?

    Yeah, thats what I was meaing, REMOVE the chip, not "set it to stock".
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    Curious About Power

    should be like 225hp. SHould be on a sticker on the passenger side valve cover. I think a few slipped thru with 250hp stickers, but its a mislabel.
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    CPS Failure? or not?

    Im still leaning towards computer. No WTS light, and no fuel pump? those are both controlled by signals from the computer. You took the 6-pos chip out correct?
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    CPS Failure? or not?

    *I* dont think so, but then I have had a ton of practive. 1. remove radio 2. remove two screws along upper edge where radio was 3. remove headlight switch 4. remove ESOF switch if equipped. 5. Remove dash by grabbing upper edge with fingertips and pulling while working along edge 6...
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    CPS Failure? or not?

    I'd have to go look now. But I think ALL of my lights turn on for a brief second or so before going out. You've got like 5 #194 bulbs for overall lighting at night, and then a WHOLE BUNCH of #37 (or maybe its #87) smaller bulbs behind each indicator. I have a picture at home of hte backside...

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