Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L Discussion of 99-03 7.3 Liter Ford Powerstroke Turbo Diesels

2001 7.3 throwing IDM code and shutters at 40 mph

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Old 04-23-2015, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Crzymonkey
I had the exact same symptoms you are having. The problem ended up being that the injector connectors that go through the valve cover gasket had come loose. As soon as i got up to about 30-40 mph the truck would shutter. The tab that holds the connector together is a bit weak and gets weaker over time. if u cut 1/4 off of a quarter and fit it under that tab it will never come lose again and the valve cover itself holds it from ever coming out.
Are these the connectors that are part of the valve cover gasket? Any pics or more details?
 
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Old 04-29-2015, 08:52 AM
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I JUST had the exact same problem. Mine was a bad IDM, #5 injector, injector harness, bad valve cover gasket too. Good luck.
 


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