well i have been thinking about putting a delete on mine, is there a difference in the delete kits as far as any being better than others.

 

other than price, i dont think so... but your 05 will make the check engine light come on without a programmer

 

i have a bully dog tripple dog programer on it but i dont think it will make it stay off will it

 

im not sure, Mdub707(mike) knows ALOT about 6.0s and he could proly tell you what programmers will turn it off

 

SCT is the only one that you can turn the light off with.

 

The white smoke on long cranking was mentioned. I have that problem now. I plug the truck in and it starts most of the time but when it's unplugged and under 25*, forget it. Lots of cranking and white smoke. THe truck even takes a few rotations to start when warm. I just replaced my starter from being an idiot and over cranking too much. I read that the injectors could be sticking (one or some or all) and that causing the issue too. My FICM doesn't go below 47.6 in any of the positions and I checked all the solder connections as well as the components inside. Looks great. I think I'm planning injectors and go with new GP's and module anyways. What could the problem be with the white smoke? I'm thinking either/or the injectors/GP's but leaning to the injectors.

Thanks
Dave

 

Great place for info - trying to diagnose cold start on the 2004 F350 6.0 L - have replaced the glow plugs yesterday..of course there was nothing wrong with them - today have learned about the FICM from the threads...the trouble started with the temperature at -10 degrees celsius (2 days ago)

the question is

1. Must the engine be COLD for the test?
2. How long for each check - key on/eng off cranking and running

On the first test - key on/eng off - getting a reading that drops rapidly...
Thanks for the help

 

1.it does not matter if the engine is cold or hot
2. it NEVER should be below 46-48v

also have your batteries load tested

 

Thanks alot - very late now - will get the readings early tomorow

 

ok, let me know what you see! no matter what you will have options