2002 7.3 wont start
#21
01-14-2013, 09:02 PM
I'm gonna pull my IPR tomorrow possibly and go from there.
#22
01-17-2013, 06:15 PM
Diesel Fan
I have an 02 7.3 also and have a similar problem where driving at 70 mph on the freeway, truck started running very rough. I was losing power and was able to get off to the side of the toll booth ramp. Never shut it off, looked under and all over, no fluid or sign of leak. Limped it back home, was worried because iof the loss of power was making the truck "shudder". After doing diligent research
, I found out that the "under the valve cover" plug in had become disconnected. There is a way to test for this problem without using a wrench. Need have the truck running though, so your problem might be different. With the valve cover removed, inside the valve cover, thru the gasket, there is the other half of the plug in, which provides electricity to the glow plugs and injectors. These trucks vibrate so much and heat build up, the plug in cannot survive this, separates and becomes slightly dislodged! Have to know about this, youtube helped out, but can be fixed by DIY, for .50! That's how I fixed mine, 2 quarters, one for each side! Ford wanted $400.00!
#23
02-05-2013, 01:18 PM
My 2001 f250 7.3 won't start I have replaced
Injectors
Glow Plugs
Valve Cover Gaskets
HPOP
LPOP
ICP
IPR
CPS
Altanator
Fuel Pump
Starter
Both Batteries
and rebuilt the fuel bowl
So.....I have a new IDM and I have gotten contradictions as to whether or not it will need to be programmed once it's installed. I saw that someone was going to swap out one with their brothers on this thread, can that be done? Does anyone know the definite answer to this?
Injectors
Glow Plugs
Valve Cover Gaskets
HPOP
LPOP
ICP
IPR
CPS
Altanator
Fuel Pump
Starter
Both Batteries
and rebuilt the fuel bowl
So.....I have a new IDM and I have gotten contradictions as to whether or not it will need to be programmed once it's installed. I saw that someone was going to swap out one with their brothers on this thread, can that be done? Does anyone know the definite answer to this?
#24
02-05-2013, 03:28 PM
My 2001 f250 7.3 won't start I have replaced
Injectors
Glow Plugs
Valve Cover Gaskets
HPOP
LPOP
ICP
IPR
CPS
Altanator
Fuel Pump
Starter
Both Batteries
and rebuilt the fuel bowl
So.....I have a new IDM and I have gotten contradictions as to whether or not it will need to be programmed once it's installed. I saw that someone was going to swap out one with their brothers on this thread, can that be done? Does anyone know the definite answer to this?
Injectors
Glow Plugs
Valve Cover Gaskets
HPOP
LPOP
ICP
IPR
CPS
Altanator
Fuel Pump
Starter
Both Batteries
and rebuilt the fuel bowl
So.....I have a new IDM and I have gotten contradictions as to whether or not it will need to be programmed once it's installed. I saw that someone was going to swap out one with their brothers on this thread, can that be done? Does anyone know the definite answer to this?
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#25
02-05-2013, 06:13 PM
#26
02-05-2013, 07:21 PM
1: your a fella who thought he could start a diesel shop and didnt have a clue what he was doing, and has convinced some poor soul hes a mechanic, now poor soul has been taken to the cleaners by someone who has no clue what their doing.
2: your a fella (probably under 25) who has changed spark plugs and is now a L1 master tech and think when his truck stops running he can fix it, and decided to replace every component thats ever been know to prevent a 7.3l from starting with no reason or knowledge that would indicate the item should be replaced.
3: you think all mechanics charge to much, and their really stupid so you decided to shop around, find the cheapest diesel shop, beg them to come to your house and tell you what's wrong with your truck when they wouldnt you had it towed and when they told you that it was going to be more than 50.00 to diagnose it you had it towed home saying you could fix it yourself.
Maybe im wrong, if i am my bad. The point is your one of hundreds who post here every day wanting someone to give them the answer to their problems, we can give you suggestions of items that cause common problems but we cant diagnose your truck. Its like posting on a health forum and asking if that time your ticker tocked it was a heart attack....who knows!!!!
Now i know you'll come back and say "i wasnt asking for help just about the idm" to that i say why the heck did you post the trucks life story? Why don't you start your own post and try again, or try and find a qualified shop to fix your truck instead of being a tightwad.
Not trying to be a jerk just the way i see it. Its a discussion board...dont show up just for advice and leave. Ps your question has been answered hundreds of times, quit being lazy and look for the answer!
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#27
02-05-2013, 07:30 PM
Well considering i wasnt being a smart ***??? Not very logical to toss parts truck at a truck and hope it fixes it? And it sounds your the *** considering you hijacked another fellows post that wasn't even related to your question. And considering ive installed hundreds of idms it seems i might have just a touch more knowledge than the average joe. Had i responded with a smart *** remark it would have probably circled around 3 things
1: your a fella who thought he could start a diesel shop and didnt have a clue what he was doing, and has convinced some poor soul hes a mechanic, now poor soul has been taken to the cleaners by someone who has no clue what their doing.
2: your a fella (probably under 25) who has changed spark plugs and is now a L1 master tech and think when his truck stops running he can fix it, and decided to replace every component thats ever been know to prevent a 7.3l from starting with no reason or knowledge that would indicate the item should be replaced.
3: you think all mechanics charge to much, and their really stupid so you decided to shop around, find the cheapest diesel shop, beg them to come to your house and tell you what's wrong with your truck when they wouldnt you had it towed and when they told you that it was going to be more than 50.00 to diagnose it you had it towed home saying you could fix it yourself.
Maybe im wrong, if i am my bad. The point is your one of hundreds who post here every day wanting someone to give them the answer to their problems, we can give you suggestions of items that cause common problems but we cant diagnose your truck. Its like posting on a health forum and asking if that time your ticker tocked it was a heart attack....who knows!!!!
Now i know you'll come back and say "i wasnt asking for help just about the idm" to that i say why the heck did you post the trucks life story? Why don't you start your own post and try again, or try and find a qualified shop to fix your truck instead of being a tightwad.
Not trying to be a jerk just the way i see it. Its a discussion board...dont show up just for advice and leave. Ps your question has been answered hundreds of times, quit being lazy and look for the answer!
And yes it can be switched without issue. Theres very basic function data on the idm (unlike ficms which have much more function) that i know of there isnt a company that remans idms that requires programming. The basic logic is the same from unit to unit so theres no need for vehicle specific programming.
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1: your a fella who thought he could start a diesel shop and didnt have a clue what he was doing, and has convinced some poor soul hes a mechanic, now poor soul has been taken to the cleaners by someone who has no clue what their doing.
2: your a fella (probably under 25) who has changed spark plugs and is now a L1 master tech and think when his truck stops running he can fix it, and decided to replace every component thats ever been know to prevent a 7.3l from starting with no reason or knowledge that would indicate the item should be replaced.
3: you think all mechanics charge to much, and their really stupid so you decided to shop around, find the cheapest diesel shop, beg them to come to your house and tell you what's wrong with your truck when they wouldnt you had it towed and when they told you that it was going to be more than 50.00 to diagnose it you had it towed home saying you could fix it yourself.
Maybe im wrong, if i am my bad. The point is your one of hundreds who post here every day wanting someone to give them the answer to their problems, we can give you suggestions of items that cause common problems but we cant diagnose your truck. Its like posting on a health forum and asking if that time your ticker tocked it was a heart attack....who knows!!!!
Now i know you'll come back and say "i wasnt asking for help just about the idm" to that i say why the heck did you post the trucks life story? Why don't you start your own post and try again, or try and find a qualified shop to fix your truck instead of being a tightwad.
Not trying to be a jerk just the way i see it. Its a discussion board...dont show up just for advice and leave. Ps your question has been answered hundreds of times, quit being lazy and look for the answer!
And yes it can be switched without issue. Theres very basic function data on the idm (unlike ficms which have much more function) that i know of there isnt a company that remans idms that requires programming. The basic logic is the same from unit to unit so theres no need for vehicle specific programming.
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#28
02-06-2013, 06:28 PM
Well actually I do have my own post on here and nobody had any answers! And NO I didn't take it to the cheapest mechanic and NO I didn't balk at the price of the mechanic and NO I didn't try to fix it myself. I took it to a mechanic that advertised themselves as POWERSTROKE SPECIALIST! And asking a question about what someone posted on THIS thread is not hijacking it! The ORIGINAL poster said he was switching out the IDM with his brothers truck which was a contradiction to what the "Powerstroke Specialist" told me could be done I asked that about it! But sounds like you are another ******** mechanic just like the one that has taken full advantage because I am a female and trusted what he said and have spent so much on my truck that I am so far into in now I have no choice but to fix it. I came on this forum hoping that with knowledge I could stop the mechanic from taking advantage but we can see how that worked out! I might add that I don't live in a big city we live in a very small town with the nearest "big city" 3 hours away so I guess we take what we can get! Thanks but no thanks for no helping!
And you don't have a clue about me!!!! I think ANYONE with any sense can see that I am not a tightwad just simply by the parts I have bought and had installed AND I didn't BEG anyone to come to my house and tell me what is wrong, you know what they say about ASSUMPTION!
And you don't have a clue about me!!!! I think ANYONE with any sense can see that I am not a tightwad just simply by the parts I have bought and had installed AND I didn't BEG anyone to come to my house and tell me what is wrong, you know what they say about ASSUMPTION!
Last edited by ELWashburn; 02-06-2013 at 06:32 PM.
#29
02-06-2013, 08:03 PM
Well actually I do have my own post on here and nobody had any answers! And NO I didn't take it to the cheapest mechanic and NO I didn't balk at the price of the mechanic and NO I didn't try to fix it myself. I took it to a mechanic that advertised themselves as POWERSTROKE SPECIALIST! And asking a question about what someone posted on THIS thread is not hijacking it! The ORIGINAL poster said he was switching out the IDM with his brothers truck which was a contradiction to what the "Powerstroke Specialist" told me could be done I asked that about it! But sounds like you are another ******** mechanic just like the one that has taken full advantage because I am a female and trusted what he said and have spent so much on my truck that I am so far into in now I have no choice but to fix it. I came on this forum hoping that with knowledge I could stop the mechanic from taking advantage but we can see how that worked out! I might add that I don't live in a big city we live in a very small town with the nearest "big city" 3 hours away so I guess we take what we can get! Thanks but no thanks for no helping!
And you don't have a clue about me!!!! I think ANYONE with any sense can see that I am not a tightwad just simply by the parts I have bought and had installed AND I didn't BEG anyone to come to my house and tell me what is wrong, you know what they say about ASSUMPTION!
And you don't have a clue about me!!!! I think ANYONE with any sense can see that I am not a tightwad just simply by the parts I have bought and had installed AND I didn't BEG anyone to come to my house and tell me what is wrong, you know what they say about ASSUMPTION!
why would i not recommend that you find a qualified tech to work on the truck? Would you rather someone work for hours typing page after page of tech info for free till your trucks fixed? I guess im trying to say its not as easy as "put this part on, i think its bad".
Dont take me for a sexist pig when you dont know anything about me! And dont ASSUME that someones being a jerk when there not. Ps i live 3 hours away from any metropolitan area myself..plenty of qualified shops around.
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#30
02-06-2013, 08:19 PM
