Ron is still helping us all despite having passed several years ago .Thankyou Ron for all hour diligent work in shedding light on these mechanical mysteries.R.I.P.
Didn't know he passed. we need to stop the hating as they are many good people out there and Ron is one of them. keep the peace the love there is only 1 race the human race.
This man is a real technician because if you don’t understand diesels, he will explain it in the details so you will understand it explains it very well
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledg. My 6.0 powerstoke has been dead for over a year now. 4 shops here in my town looked at it an decided they did not want to mess with it . And this one video solved my problem. So simple and clear.
After watching this video, I bought the ScanX gauge. With that, and Ron's help, it was determined that my 6.0 had a bad FICM. Ron offers the FICM repair/rebuild service with which I am very pleased. I received the FICM in short time, installed it, and my truck is now ready for a New Hampshire winter!! Thanks so much! 5 Stars!
Hi Ron, Just want to say thanks for the videos. Bought a scangauge II and set it up for the pids. found FMP @ 39 volts. Found out you sold ficms on ebay and checked out that video, then bought one. Got it in 2 days, put it in this evening and my 2005 f250 started right up. Thanks to you I was able to do it myself. Thanks, B.L GC Indiana
Thanks for these great videos. In my 03 6.0 my turbo blew up with only 80k miles on it. While I had the truck in my shop I also replaced the oil cooler, did EGR delete, blue spring, new ICP sensor, new exhaust, and turbo drain/feed tubes. I'm not a mechanic and was able to do the whole thing by watching your videos. After I was done, the truck ran better than it ever had.. for about a month, then I got a crank no-start. My oil pressure was only reaching about 400psi. I pulled the IPR valve first to check since I did not replace that valve, just put a new screen etc on. Upon inspection, it looked like it was clogged up with shop rag lint, obviously from my work on the oil cooler. I cleaned it up real good and put it back in. Same problem, no start. I pulled the driver side oil rail off for o-ring inspection on the injectors and they all looked good. I was kicking myself for not replacing the HPOP when I had it torn down, but after allot of research and mulling it over, I finally just ordered a new IPR valve to try. Surprisingly that was all it was. Not sure if the lint caused the old one to fail or if it was just coincidence. The truck is again running like a champ after the new IPR. Thanks again.
Ron, you saved my butt with this video. Last week I had a slow crank no start on my '03 6.0. I tried all the basics and then I remembered watching this video a few months ago. I checked the AC pulley and it was hot. Pulled the belt and she fired right up! New pulley installed. THANK YOU! :-)
Thank you for buying from me. Yes the ficms on Ebay is helping me to support my family and put my kids through college. Not meaning to pimp myself but RONH12 RONH12 RONH12 ON EBAY. Thanks again.
WOW, thank you so much! Thanks to your suggestions and videos i've come to the conclusion that my FICM is bad.. i'll be ordering one from you shortly. Thanks again! (from watching this my truck sounded the same as the one with the bad ficm, decided to spend some money and buy the scangauge, and turns out, that's exactly what it was)
Sync should be 0 or 1. Recheck your programming code. As far as the ipr reaching 80 that can be a leak. Bad oil or weak pump on an 03. Do you have the right filter and oil cap on it? What does your icp read key on engine off? Is it leaking? The 03 is common to leak. If it really bothers you and you don't find something with my other suggestions. You will have to remove the valve covers and let it sit over night. Then remove the plug on top of the rail. (It may be loose all ready). Find out which
I recently had a no start issue with my 6.0 powerstroke diesel. Mine is a 2005 e350 with 733,000 km's. I was seriously considering buying another truck when it was suggested I have the mechanic check the oil pressure release valve off the crank. Apparently the needle bearing can fall and hold the valve open. Sure enough that was the problem. A very cheap and easy fix.
just bought a 2005 f350 6.0, start only with starting fuel and then it runs fine. you was about to say somethin in the first video but didn't finish what was happening in that scenario. in this type of cases. thank for you videos i have lerned so much, thanks and keep up the good advise.
Dang!! He just solved my problem! I had no clue what it was but kept researching and Ron diagnosed it! Awesome! Thanks!! Rom is still helping us people while he's in Heaven! 😇
Great vid, have many new ways to look at a no start on a powerstroke, Question just to put it out there, What if you have 0 snyc? What can we look for there? Thanks for the vids your a great help.
Fixed yeah!! Turns out it was the pump. I removed the pump and tore it apart. Found that the fixed swash plate had spun 180. So basiclly the pump was working backwards. Had seen that the reman. pumps had a set screw in the side of case to hold it so i drilled and tapped it, reassembled it with a set screw. Now she is alive again.
Chris Blevins hey have you solved the crank no start issue? what is the STC fitting? I could use some help... I've broke it down 5 times in three weeks and I can't do it no more. I'm going insane
Hi Ron, Excellent videos!!! I could use your help on my 02/04 6.0 Ford no start. I have sync, 48v ficm, ipc cranking only 10 psi, ipr 84.7. I have tried uplugging my ipc still no start. I removed my ipr and there was a little debri in the screen. but not enought to cause it to plug. Tried putting 12v to the ipr. and no noise and doesnt seem to do any thing. Also am i hooking it up right. i tried putting power to the red wire termimal. and ground to valve body. Thanks
Ron i also tried putting 12v to the red wire terminal an ground to the red and yellow wire. It sparked a little but still no click. If the ipr is bad, will that cause only 10psi?? I read somewhere that even with a stuck open ipr the pump should still be able to put out 200-300 icp. If the pump is bad is there a way to prove it??Any help would be great. Thanks
ron, we did everything you said in your videos. We even pressure tested the high pressure oil system, no leaks, holds 140psi overnight no problem. we have a no start situation only when the vehicle is warmed up, cold start it starts fine. also all new seals and o rings and new hpop, same situation, ron if you have any more ideas or suggestions please help. thanks buddy, mike.
Hi Ron. Any thoughts on this one. First of all my truck is a 2004 F250 6.0 with 250,000. I was getting on the highway about a week and a half ago and went about 100 yards and the truck stalled. No bucking, smoke, noise or anything. It was as if I turned the ignition off. Got to the side of the road and it would crank, no start several times over several minutes. I had my Craftsman code scanner (I know it's a P.O.S. but my Snap-On Solus was stolen a couple years ago) but I had no codes and no engine light. Had it towed home and checked the oil, coolant, obvious leaks - nothing bad. I did a shop air test of the HPO system with the ICP port adaptor and heard no loud leaks but could hear air bubbles in the oil filter housing. I checked the 3 connectors to the FICM to make sure they had not gotten loose - all OK. I had replaced my FICM power side last winter because the original had failed, but I have had no issues with it since. I didn't check the FICM volts at the test window, don't know why but I forgot. We were going to leave for vacation 2 days later so I rented a car and had the truck towed to my local Ford dealer. I spoke to the diesel tech that was going to work on my truck and explained the whole thing to him. Went on vacation and called about a week later. The Service Manager told me that they needed to start with replacing the FICM because the computer will not communicate with the FICM and also mentioned that it's an aftermarket FICM. I explained the FICM half shell replacement to him and asked if maybe it's a harness issue. His reply was that the tech said that since there is no communication with the FICM that they need to start by replacing the FICM and then go from there. I don't know if there were any FICM communication codes, they didn't tell me. Does this sound right to you? I told them to order it since I don't have the time to diag. and repair the truck myself right now. I just don't want them to replace the FICM for around $800 + labor and then find that it didn't change anything. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Ron when I drive my truck down the road out the blue it starts to jerk violent and eventually stalls and cut off once it sit a second it'll start back up. Run fine for a mile or so and do the same thing again. I'm going to by a scan gauge 2 My truck is a 04 f250. 6.0
Had hell starting with new FICM, rechecked connectors after 5 tries and she starts right up. Problem I'm still having is I have no High Idle when the engine is cold. I have not done a mod to it. It just idle's at typical around 900 and never steps up to the 1200.
Hi Ron... Thank you so much for your videos... I have found myself elbow deep in 6.0 work here lately...How would I be able to get my hands on a Scan Gauge? I'm in the middle of a no start hot situation now... I replaced injector seals (HPO) an then found that my rail nipples were leaking... Replaced rails and then found that one of the recons were leaking too... It starts getting frustrating after a while! Thank you for your time! Daniel
bought a scangauge ii the FICM has 10 volts what is the quickest best way to get up and running I could not find you on Ebay... do you recommend me purchasing a doorman FICM control from autozone and switching the board out or getting a bulletproof FICM. I have a 2005 F350 6.0 turbo diesel
Hello Ron (DieselTechRon) Thanks for all your video demonstrations. Questions: Where can I find the link for demonstration --how to do Ford 6.0 HPOP air pressure test? thanks again.
Hey Ron got a 2004 ford f250 super duty 6.0 diesel, I think it's a ignition problem because I can put the key in ignition and try to crank but no crank. There is compression, starter works and just got new batteries put in the truck.
hi my friend I watch most of ur videos but now I have a problem with my 2008 F-350 4.6 l the light of glow plug/diesel pre heat warning is not on in the dash board, since that happen my truck crank but not turn over what can I do to fix? I check all the fuses
Ron, Thanks for your great videos and I hoping your can provide some insight on our issue Crank No-Start 95 6.0L F250: Diagnosed by Ford Garage. HPOP only making 280-320lbs per ICP, IPR not maxed at 85% when cranking and showing 14.5% with key on. FCIM MP 48,5-49V key on and crank. We have GOOD SYNC. Dealer indicates bad HPOP I install reman'd HPOP w/ STC and reman IPR (STC & IPR included with new HPOP) STC set tool used correctly and both STC and Pump o-rings replaced. Still Crank no start (I know it takes really long time to prime HPOP and we have cranked her thought two complete battery drains/re-charges) SCANGAUGE shows following currently: Injection clatter good FICM MP 48.5V Key on and 49V Crank SYNC Good ICP 4-5 Key on, 7-9 Crank IPR 14.5% Key on 84.5% crank I am thinking new IPR is bad or new HPOP bad or Both. OR perhaps we simply have not cranked long enough to prime HPOP. Any thought from you would be extremely helpful. Thanks!!
Hey Ron! I am working on a 03 ford 350 6.0 diesel.. put new head gaskets on it bled the fuel lines.. when i turn the key on i hear no injector clatter.. the fuel pump works.. we bought the scan tool hooked it up.. on the syc we have 0 with koeo and when we crank it goes to 1. icp builds and goes all the way to 1800... fmp is at 47.5 and are irp is at 38.5.. it cranks but wont start!!!! any help on the no injector clatter would help THANK YOU!!!
Hi Ron. I have an 05 that cranks but won't start. I have a scangauge 2 and programmed everything I needed as you have yours set. My FMP stays at 48.8-48 and ipr is 14.8 and on crank jumps to around 74 then drops down to around 50 and my icp jumps up to around 2500. Sync is 1 but no start. Installed new batteries today and rpm on the scanguage reads around 109. Engine makes no attempt to start. All pulleys are turning.
my truck is a 2003 6.0l, about 50% of the time i get a slow start usualy when hot. so i got a scan gauge 2 and found that my ipr will hit 80% only for a second when it starts slow and then it seems to be normal. when it starts normal icp is about 30%. my ficm voltage never drops below 47v. is it a sensor problem or a pump problem any help would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Ron, I have a 2006 f350 6.0. Recently it has been having longer cold cranks (~10 seconds) and sometimes hiccuping along the way. Batteries are recent, 2014, and according to my scanguage I get to the 500 psi req, my IPR is at about 30% while cranking, FICM power never drops below 47V and they are synced. I am at a loss now for what it can be since I still am able to start it. This is my first diesel so anything helps! Thanks so much!! Mike
Hey Ron, I have a 03/04 250 6.0, 2 days ago I put it in park and it immediately died, since then it has wanted to start but just won't and when it does start it's low idle and didn't respond to pushing on the gas. I hadn't drained the fuel water separator in almost 5000( I'm new to diesel)I drained it after but still isn't starting. My truck sounds like the one in the video at around 6:45. Any thoughts or need more info.
I went down and bought that scan tool but I can’t figure out how that you set it up to show those parameters ... so I can see the screen that you are using to check the fuel system???
Ron, I have seen many of your videos and need some help diagnosing an issue with my 2004 F350 6.0 146000 miles. I was driving down the road pulling my small camp trailer under a bit of a load on a small hill when truck just quit. When I turn on the key I don't hear the fuel pump build up but I have plenty of power. No crank, no clicking. I have replaced FICM, ICP, IPR, Oil cooler, EGR, altinator, starter, over the past 2 years and have good batteries. My scan gauge showed good FICM sync and power. If fuel pump, relay, or fuse went out would this cause truck to not crank, I have checked fuel shut off also? HELP Please.
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i have a LCF 4.5 L that has a No Start it is a 6.0 less two cylinders, wondering if i can get some assistance the Ficim is 48V the ICP is 1000 Plus or 1.55Volts and the IPR is 30% on cranking I have Fuel Pressure from Pump into the Head No active Codes any Body Have any Ideas?
hello ron my truck started and ran for a min then shut off so it threw a code and it was the icp sensor so i changed it out now the truck wont even crank or turn over any ideas??
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, i have an 05 with occasional no ficm sync but ficm power is 48, the ficm input voltage has dropped to around 9v i have inspected harness, could it still be a faulty ficm?
Hi Ron, I am really hoping for some help. We have purchased and programed the Scan Gauge for my 2004 Ford 6.0. It was a crank, no start when hot, with a low ICP reading when trying to start the truck when hot. We replaced the IPR valve which costs a day and a half of work and $250 in parts and the problem is still continuing. Is there something I can check with the high pressure oil pump, would that be a reason? I love my truck but have just bought it four months ago and this is very frustrating to say the least. Any other direction would be very helpful. One other thing, can you just replace the wires on an injector and if so would we use the 7.3 wires? Thank you, Tristyn
i have been watching your videos for a while they are good now that all diesel engines seem alike can we use this kind of troubleshooting on all kinds of diesel engines caterpillar detroit cummings mercedes etc ill appreciate an answer
I am working on a 2005 f-250 I am using the scangauge 2 i am getting 1 syc, 23.8 IPR, 584 ICP and 48.5 FMP. My question is what would be the ideal ICP PSI? and what would be the reason for crank but no start..? the truck will start after i crank multiple times but i am puzzled thinking i will start with replacing batteries?
Hi Ron. I have watched most of your videos on the Ford 6.0. My truck starts, runs a while, sometimes for 2 hours, idling. When I throttle I get black smoke, then it quits. I have changed the both fuel filters and now it won't even fire up. I turn the key on and now I do not hear the injectors insync at all. Did I change a program or is the FICM gone bad? Very very cold weather minus 15 below F is when one day the truck runs perfect, then the next day it runs no more. We live in a cold climate and most of the fuel is suited. Main thing is don't know why I have got black smoke, when it purges. And how much would it cost to purchase a FICM from you? Is the FICM responsible for the injectors not going through their rotation when you turn on the egnition? Thank you. Jay
Hey Ron Please help! I have a f350 2003 6.0L it starts good runs good but when the engine temp needle gets in the middle of the gauge as a normal temp the truck stalls (just shuts off). I have order the scangauge2 and it will be here on tuesday. I will check all the main things you have said to check FICM,ICP,IPR. Have you come across this situation before. What do you think the problem is? Thanks, Chad
Ron, bought a 04 F250 6.0 with 125,000 miles on it from used car dealer. Drove it about 5 miles from lot check engine light came on, found EGR valve bad. Bought Scan Gauge, found oil temp 35 degrees higher than antifreeze, had diesel repair shop install bullet proof EGR cooler and new oil cooler, cleaned radiator. Drove for approx. 300 miles and shut off while driving about 15mph, crank would not re-start. Checked all fuses, oil, coolant levels, IPC is 118 and IRP 84.7%. Oil gauge on dash comes up to normal while cranking. Is it possible that while being repaired that they did something wrong? Thank you.
Hey Ron. I bought a scan gauge 2 like in the video. But then gauges you tell to watch arnt an option on it. Did you custom program your to read the 4 gauges?
Hey Ron, all your videos are great. I have a high idle that’s rough but goes smooth at regular idle & once warm; what are your thoughts? Also is there a way to contact you offline? Also, I like to get your thoughts on best place to purchase the IDS software. Thanks for all the help!
Hey Ron I've got a 04 6.0 and I have ficm power 47v ipr reads 79 and icp read under 300 and it is a new sensor and pigtail and I do have sync next on the list is ipr please help thank you
I have an 04 F250 lariat 6.0 SD. When parked on an incline it takes about 3 turns to get it started. Does the same when level for 8 hours. Now on a decline its starts on the first turn of the key with no problems. What coyld cause this?
So ron, the 2003 in this video at the end that wouldnt start when hot u said possibly something to do with the injectors . Did u ever find out what it was?
Hey ron i have a 05 6.0 it running fine out of no where the truck jst shut off i try diferent parts on in like a new ipr valve or new injector icm theres is no pressure on the rail do y think u have bad pump the fuel is good any ideas?
Hi, ive got a problem with a ford escape xlt 2005. The obd 2 scan tool listed these codes: P1116 engine coolant temp sensor. Out of test range. P1650 power steering switch out of test range. P1703 brake switch same thing out of test range P1780 transmission control switch od cancel also out of test range. P0316 misfire detected on start up First 1000 revolutions. It wouldnt stay in overdrive it kept slipping back at high speed. Could it be a wiring issue or do you know what it could be?
I have a 2000 Lincoln TC. Battery is new, and Fuel Pump is humming and works. Car cranks over and over and over but doesn't want to start. Then once in awhile, it surprises me and starts suddenly. When it DOES run, it runs fine but once I shut it off again, it doesn't want to start. I've burned out my battery and starter both by excessive starting but have replaced them since. Car still doesn't start. Looks nice just sitting in the street tho. Help!!!!!
hi ron,I have a early 2004 ,made in 08/2003 with 6.0. I have no pre cycle clatter on my injectors and no start.ran fine until today with no issues. I have no idea where to start,please help,thanks mark
I got a 04 f250 and I was driving down the road and it slowly died like it lost fuel. I waited a bit and crank it again and it was a hard crank but it started up and idled rough went a little ways and it died again and now it won’t start. Will crank though. I changed the primary and secondary fuel filters and nothing changed. Anyone know what might be the problem.
My 04 F350 did not start the problem started when brake too strong it was turned off and the oil pressure was low so the zero replaced the oil pump and the lid after that perfect work for 2 weeks But now the pressure of oil does not rise but in the filter if I have oil and in the computer I design that the pressure of the ICP if it rises but inside of the truck design that has no pressure
Hi Ron. I get low FICM voltage when cycling the key same as your second example in the video. Should I first replace the FICM relay or is this an automatic FICM failure? Thanks!
ron i have a 2005 6.0 but my issues are not described here . mine will turn but intermittently when it starts it doesnot run like a diesel. it almost runs like a gas engine. then it dies out . i restart it and it does the same thing sometimes the third or fourth time it will start and slowly come up to sound like a normal 6.0 please help me .
I have a 04 6.0 that wont blow arm air unless the engine is above 1800rpm, I have replaced the heater core, water pump, rad cap, checked hose routing, vent door operation & thermostat, The engine is warm (normal) but the heater blows cold unless the engine is revved up , any Ideas?????????????
Hi Ron, I have Ford F250 6.O 2004 BUID DATE OF10-03, I have low voltage during cranking, drops to 32 volts, and 0 on SYNC, could both of these be related to FICMS
I need your help i'm a Frac mechanic in one of our service trucks died it's a 6.7 F550 my relief said he was sitting in the truck and then all of a sudden it died would start it and then it would just die scanner is coming up with the code p0884 TCM power input signal intermittent you could give me any of your thoughts it would be greatly appreciated thanks
Hey Ron, my 05 f350 truck sounds like the one on this video with the a/c compassor , but I had a guy told me the oil pump is gone in it and I don't think its gone, can u please help me
I'm working on a 2006 6.0 cranks does not start puffs smoke. 1100 psi cracking at 54 on the ipr ficm sync is yes. fuel filters are new no air coming into fuel bowl cranking key off . has bullet proof diesel ficm stays at 49.5v I'm out of ideas any help at all would be appreciated.
Hi love that you help out Ford owners I have a no start issue with a 2007 F350 6.0 info as follows IPR FMP SYC ICP Key Off 14.8 47.5 0 0 Key On 14.8 48.0 0 0 Starting 55.4 47.5 1 1195 My Actron 9580 code scanner is pulling up the codes of P2285
Hey .. I have a 04 f250 6.0 . I just put a new ipr sensor and still a no start when I crank on it she starts for a second or so then dies out.. its getting fuel and everything seems ok .. can you help me out please ????
Hi great videos I was watching this video and last scenario is what I'm having with my 2003 6.0, no start when hot unless I spray engine starter. I'm not to knowledge on diesels I've tried using what have a aisle to me an action elite auto scanner cp91185. Not a lot of mechanics I can really trust. Codes I've gotten have been: Map- Mass or volume air flow correction , also cylinder 2, 8 contribution balance fault, erg flow insufficient, obd systems readiness test not complete and no dtc. I'm at my wits end. Any advice would be great full.
so with this type of scenario you want to check your oil and see what it looks like? do you have base oil pressure when hot? every truck I work on that has this problem I always start with base oil pressure. ive had trucks start up cold fine then when they get hot I shut them down and try to restart and they don't have base pressure anymore. since your getting the injector codes as well as the no start when hot, your oil could be contaminated with diesel caused by a bad injector. it will then it out a lot.. get it hot and pull your oil filter off.. then crank the motor using the firewall wire. if it fills up with oil then you know your oil is good. then move on to the next diagnose step..
PLEASE HELP! I bought my husband a 03 F350 6.0. Its our first diesel and our first Ford. We had it for about 6 months with no problems and then my husband had to have surgery for a brain tumor. It was removed, but on the way to his post surgery check the truck died, the turbo hose popped off and it just died. Put the turbo hose back on with no trouble but we couldn't get it restarted. We had problems starting it for a bout a week before, it was just hard to start but eventually it would. I had it towed to a local diesel shop and paid money for them to tell us they had no idea what was wrong. So we tried the obvious, new filters, new battery, oil change. Nothing. I can't take it into the dealership because we have no money to spend for someone else to fix it. We found your videos and we bought the scan gauge. The last truck on this video is doing about what ours is doing including the starting with the starter fluid, it will stay running for about 5 mins. As its running the IPR stays at 84.7. The ICP starts out at 833 and then keeps falling to 600 then the engine dies, if we add more starter fluid it will run for just a few seconds long enough to burn the fluid then dies. When we try to start it without the starter fluid the IPR runs at 84.7 and the ICP hits between 400-480. Any help would be MUCH appreciated. Your videos are fantastic and I have learned a lot about diesel engines. Thanks!
+DieselTechRon saltlife158@gmail.com is my email I'll send you my number if you would like I have a no start issue it has started and ran but only like 10 min and dies and then it won't start back up it sat for almost 2 years I changed the filters not the oil I drained a quart and put in a new one. the the tank had fuel in it I put some new in and a additive pleas get back when you can if you can
Hello, I have been watching your video's. I have a 05.6.0 that cranks but won't start. I already changed the IPR (it had a broken screen) but it still won't start, only cranks. I don't have any gauges, are there any suggestions you can give me? Thank you very much for any help or suggestions you may have. Peter
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Ron is still helping us all despite having passed several years ago .Thankyou Ron for all hour diligent work in shedding light on these mechanical mysteries.R.I.P.
Didn't know he passed. we need to stop the hating as they are many good people out there and Ron is one of them. keep the peace the love there is only 1 race the human race.
Helped me 2023
He has helped me in the past now I need his expertise once again or I'm just gonna part it out 😊
To Ron’s Family, he is still solving my diesel problems. Great talent gone too soon.
This man is a real technician because if you don’t understand diesels, he will explain it in the details so you will understand it explains it very well
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledg.
My 6.0 powerstoke has been dead for over a year now. 4 shops here in my town looked at it an decided they did not want to mess with it . And this one video solved my problem. So simple and clear.
After watching this video, I bought the ScanX gauge. With that, and Ron's help, it was determined that my 6.0 had a bad FICM. Ron offers the FICM repair/rebuild service with which I am very pleased. I received the FICM in short time, installed it, and my truck is now ready for a New Hampshire winter!! Thanks so much!
5 Stars!
Ron Ron Ron...unbelievable. GREAT to have you online. You are a life saver!
Hi Ron,
Just want to say thanks for the videos. Bought a scangauge II and set it up for the pids. found FMP @ 39 volts. Found out you sold ficms on ebay and checked out that video, then bought one. Got it in 2 days, put it in this evening and my 2005 f250 started right up. Thanks to you I was able to do it myself. Thanks, B.L GC Indiana
Thanks Ron for all your help may you rest in peace
Still one of the best videos out here
Thanks for these great videos. In my 03 6.0 my turbo blew up with only 80k miles on it. While I had the truck in my shop I also replaced the oil cooler, did EGR delete, blue spring, new ICP sensor, new exhaust, and turbo drain/feed tubes. I'm not a mechanic and was able to do the whole thing by watching your videos. After I was done, the truck ran better than it ever had.. for about a month, then I got a crank no-start. My oil pressure was only reaching about 400psi. I pulled the IPR valve first to check since I did not replace that valve, just put a new screen etc on. Upon inspection, it looked like it was clogged up with shop rag lint, obviously from my work on the oil cooler. I cleaned it up real good and put it back in. Same problem, no start. I pulled the driver side oil rail off for o-ring inspection on the injectors and they all looked good. I was kicking myself for not replacing the HPOP when I had it torn down, but after allot of research and mulling it over, I finally just ordered a new IPR valve to try. Surprisingly that was all it was. Not sure if the lint caused the old one to fail or if it was just coincidence. The truck is again running like a champ after the new IPR. Thanks again.
Thank you Ron! Your great service here is fondly remember ! Rip!
Ron, you saved my butt with this video. Last week I had a slow crank no start on my '03 6.0. I tried all the basics and then I remembered watching this video a few months ago. I checked the AC pulley and it was hot. Pulled the belt and she fired right up! New pulley installed. THANK YOU! :-)
Thank you for buying from me. Yes the ficms on Ebay is helping me to support my family and put my kids through college. Not meaning to pimp myself but RONH12 RONH12 RONH12 ON EBAY. Thanks again.
Love ya Ron
WOW, thank you so much! Thanks to your suggestions and videos i've come to the conclusion that my FICM is bad.. i'll be ordering one from you shortly. Thanks again! (from watching this my truck sounded the same as the one with the bad ficm, decided to spend some money and buy the scangauge, and turns out, that's exactly what it was)
Sync should be 0 or 1. Recheck your programming code. As far as the ipr reaching 80 that can be a leak. Bad oil or weak pump on an 03. Do you have the right filter and oil cap on it? What does your icp read key on engine off? Is it leaking? The 03 is common to leak. If it really bothers you and you don't find something with my other suggestions. You will have to remove the valve covers and let it sit over night. Then remove the plug on top of the rail. (It may be loose all ready). Find out which
I recently had a no start issue with my 6.0 powerstroke diesel. Mine is a 2005 e350 with 733,000 km's. I was seriously considering buying another truck when it was suggested I have the mechanic check the oil pressure release valve off the crank. Apparently the needle bearing can fall and hold the valve open. Sure enough that was the problem. A very cheap and easy fix.
just bought a 2005 f350 6.0, start only with starting fuel and then it runs fine. you was about to say somethin in the first video but didn't finish what was happening in that scenario. in this type of cases. thank for you videos i have lerned so much, thanks and keep up the good advise.
Dang!! He just solved my problem! I had no clue what it was but kept researching and Ron diagnosed it! Awesome! Thanks!! Rom is still helping us people while he's in Heaven! 😇
Great vid, have many new ways to look at a no start on a powerstroke, Question just to put it out there, What if you have 0 snyc? What can we look for there? Thanks for the vids your a great help.
Fixed yeah!! Turns out it was the pump. I removed the pump and tore it apart. Found that the fixed swash plate had spun 180. So basiclly the pump was working backwards. Had seen that the reman. pumps had a set screw in the side of case to hold it so i drilled and tapped it, reassembled it with a set screw. Now she is alive again.
GREAT video !!! my 06 is giving me fits right now. gonna try replacing the STC fitting. picked up the kit today at my local dealer.
Chris Blevins
hey have you solved the crank no start issue? what is the STC fitting? I could use some help... I've broke it down 5 times in three weeks and I can't do it no more. I'm going insane
Excellent! Thank you for the help. RIP.
Ron
Great vid! You are helping a lot of people!
Hi Ron,
Excellent videos!!!
I could use your help on my 02/04 6.0 Ford no start. I have sync, 48v ficm, ipc cranking only 10 psi, ipr 84.7. I have tried uplugging my ipc still no start. I removed my ipr and there was a little debri in the screen. but not enought to cause it to plug. Tried putting 12v to the ipr. and no noise and doesnt seem to do any thing. Also am i hooking it up right. i tried putting power to the red wire termimal. and ground to valve body. Thanks
Amazing guy, very professional and a very good friend
Ron i also tried putting 12v to the red wire terminal an ground to the red and yellow wire. It sparked a little but still no click. If the ipr is bad, will that cause only 10psi?? I read somewhere that even with a stuck open ipr the pump should still be able to put out 200-300 icp. If the pump is bad is there a way to prove it??Any help would be great. Thanks
ron, we did everything you said in your videos. We even pressure tested the high pressure oil system, no leaks, holds 140psi overnight no problem. we have a no start situation only when the vehicle is warmed up, cold start it starts fine. also all new seals and o rings and new hpop, same situation, ron if you have any more ideas or suggestions please help. thanks buddy, mike.
Did you figure out what thee issue was? My 06 550 doing same thing. Cranks cold but not after running.
Hi Ron. Any thoughts on this one. First of all my truck is a 2004 F250 6.0 with 250,000. I was getting on the highway about a week and a half ago and went about 100 yards and the truck stalled. No bucking, smoke, noise or anything. It was as if I turned the ignition off. Got to the side of the road and it would crank, no start several times over several minutes. I had my Craftsman code scanner (I know it's a P.O.S. but my Snap-On Solus was stolen a couple years ago) but I had no codes and no engine light. Had it towed home and checked the oil, coolant, obvious leaks - nothing bad. I did a shop air test of the HPO system with the ICP port adaptor and heard no loud leaks but could hear air bubbles in the oil filter housing. I checked the 3 connectors to the FICM to make sure they had not gotten loose - all OK. I had replaced my FICM power side last winter because the original had failed, but I have had no issues with it since. I didn't check the FICM volts at the test window, don't know why but I forgot. We were going to leave for vacation 2 days later so I rented a car and had the truck towed to my local Ford dealer. I spoke to the diesel tech that was going to work on my truck and explained the whole thing to him. Went on vacation and called about a week later. The Service Manager told me that they needed to start with replacing the FICM because the computer will not communicate with the FICM and also mentioned that it's an aftermarket FICM. I explained the FICM half shell replacement to him and asked if maybe it's a harness issue. His reply was that the tech said that since there is no communication with the FICM that they need to start by replacing the FICM and then go from there. I don't know if there were any FICM communication codes, they didn't tell me. Does this sound right to you? I told them to order it since I don't have the time to diag. and repair the truck myself right now. I just don't want them to replace the FICM for around $800 + labor and then find that it didn't change anything. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Just got a rebuilt FICM from ron, and it works great. My voltage now runs form 48.5 to 49 volts. I am hoping it helps out my cold start problems also.
Ron when I drive my truck down the road out the blue it starts to jerk violent and eventually stalls and cut off once it sit a second it'll start back up. Run fine for a mile or so and do the same thing again. I'm going to by a scan gauge 2 My truck is a 04 f250. 6.0
Had hell starting with new FICM, rechecked connectors after 5 tries and she starts right up. Problem I'm still having is I have no High Idle when the engine is cold. I have not done a mod to it. It just idle's at typical around 900 and never steps up to the 1200.
Thanks Mr Ron .you really make it understandable.
Hi Ron... Thank you so much for your videos... I have found myself elbow deep in 6.0 work here lately...How would I be able to get my hands on a Scan Gauge? I'm in the middle of a no start hot situation now... I replaced injector seals (HPO) an then found that my rail nipples were leaking... Replaced rails and then found that one of the recons were leaking too... It starts getting frustrating after a while! Thank you for your time!
Daniel
This man is legendary!! 😢
Man that last 2003 was turning over with almost zero effort, would like to know you findings with thes.
bought a scangauge ii the FICM has 10 volts what is the quickest best way to get up and running I could not find you on Ebay... do you recommend me purchasing a doorman FICM control from autozone and switching the board out or getting a bulletproof FICM. I have a 2005 F350 6.0 turbo diesel
Hello Ron (DieselTechRon) Thanks for all your video demonstrations. Questions: Where can I find the link for demonstration --how to do Ford 6.0 HPOP air pressure test? thanks again.
Hey Ron got a 2004 ford f250 super duty 6.0 diesel, I think it's a ignition problem because I can put the key in ignition and try to crank but no crank. There is compression, starter works and just got new batteries put in the truck.
hi my friend I watch most of ur videos but now I have a problem with my 2008 F-350 4.6 l the light of glow plug/diesel pre heat warning is not on in the dash board, since that happen my truck crank but not turn over what can I do to fix? I check all the fuses
Ron,
Thanks for your great videos and I hoping your can provide some insight on our issue
Crank No-Start 95 6.0L F250:
Diagnosed by Ford Garage. HPOP only making 280-320lbs per ICP, IPR not maxed at 85% when cranking and showing 14.5% with key on. FCIM MP 48,5-49V key on and crank. We have GOOD SYNC.
Dealer indicates bad HPOP
I install reman'd HPOP w/ STC and reman IPR (STC & IPR included with new HPOP) STC set tool used correctly and both STC and Pump o-rings replaced. Still Crank no start (I know it takes really long time to prime HPOP and we have cranked her thought two complete battery drains/re-charges)
SCANGAUGE shows following currently:
Injection clatter good
FICM MP 48.5V Key on and 49V Crank
SYNC Good
ICP 4-5 Key on, 7-9 Crank
IPR 14.5% Key on 84.5% crank
I am thinking new IPR is bad or new HPOP bad or Both. OR perhaps we simply have not cranked long enough to prime HPOP.
Any thought from you would be extremely helpful.
Thanks!!
Hey Ron! I am working on a 03 ford 350 6.0 diesel.. put new head gaskets on it bled the fuel lines.. when i turn the key on i hear no injector clatter.. the fuel pump works.. we bought the scan tool hooked it up.. on the syc we have 0 with koeo and when we crank it goes to 1. icp builds and goes all the way to 1800... fmp is at 47.5 and are irp is at 38.5.. it cranks but wont start!!!! any help on the no injector clatter would help THANK YOU!!!
hi ron got a 2004 ford f350 diesel got good icp and good ipr and ficm sync and no start
Hi Ron. I have an 05 that cranks but won't start. I have a scangauge 2 and programmed everything I needed as you have yours set. My FMP stays at 48.8-48 and ipr is 14.8 and on crank jumps to around 74 then drops down to around 50 and my icp jumps up to around 2500. Sync is 1 but no start. Installed new batteries today and rpm on the scanguage reads around 109. Engine makes no attempt to start. All pulleys are turning.
my truck is a 2003 6.0l, about 50% of the time i get a slow start usualy when hot. so i got a scan gauge 2 and found that my ipr will hit 80% only for a second when it starts slow and then it seems to be normal. when it starts normal icp is about 30%. my ficm voltage never drops below 47v. is it a sensor problem or a pump problem any help would be greatly appreciated.
rip diesel tech ron
+ASHLEY GALLOWAY Funny after watching his videos over the years we could tell he was a great human.
+Fred G why is that funny?
Ashely are you related to the guys that own Galloway 4wd in uwaharrie forest ,NC?Love that place by the way.
RIP RON! GREAT VIDEOS BROTHER!
He passed away?
Hi Ron, I have a 2006 f350 6.0.
Recently it has been having longer cold cranks (~10 seconds) and sometimes hiccuping along the way. Batteries are recent, 2014, and according to my scanguage I get to the 500 psi req, my IPR is at about 30% while cranking, FICM power never drops below 47V and they are synced. I am at a loss now for what it can be since I still am able to start it. This is my first diesel so anything helps!
Thanks so much!!
Mike
Hey Ron, I have a 03/04 250 6.0, 2 days ago I put it in park and it immediately died, since then it has wanted to start but just won't and when it does start it's low idle and didn't respond to pushing on the gas. I hadn't drained the fuel water separator in almost 5000( I'm new to diesel)I drained it after but still isn't starting. My truck sounds like the one in the video at around 6:45. Any thoughts or need more info.
Miss this guy, and now Bill Dang😂
I went down and bought that scan tool but I can’t figure out how that you set it up to show those parameters ... so I can see the screen that you are using to check the fuel system???
Ron, I have seen many of your videos and need some help diagnosing an issue with my 2004 F350 6.0 146000 miles. I was driving down the road pulling my small camp trailer under a bit of a load on a small hill when truck just quit. When I turn on the key I don't hear the fuel pump build up but I have plenty of power. No crank, no clicking. I have replaced FICM, ICP, IPR, Oil cooler, EGR, altinator, starter, over the past 2 years and have good batteries. My scan gauge showed good FICM sync and power. If fuel pump, relay, or fuse went out would this cause truck to not crank, I have checked fuel shut off also? HELP Please.
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i have a LCF 4.5 L that has a No Start it is a 6.0 less two cylinders, wondering if i can get some assistance
the Ficim is 48V the ICP is 1000 Plus or 1.55Volts and the IPR is 30% on cranking
I have Fuel Pressure from Pump into the Head No active Codes any Body Have any Ideas?
What happened? I just found his videos and he is awesome!
hello ron my truck started and ran for a min then shut off so it threw a code and it was the icp sensor so i changed it out now the truck wont even crank or turn over any ideas??
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, i have an 05 with occasional no ficm sync but ficm power is 48, the ficm input voltage has dropped to around 9v i have inspected harness, could it still be a faulty ficm?
Hi Ron, I am really hoping for some help. We have purchased and programed the Scan Gauge for my 2004 Ford 6.0. It was a crank, no start when hot, with a low ICP reading when trying to start the truck when hot. We replaced the IPR valve which costs a day and a half of work and $250 in parts and the problem is still continuing. Is there something I can check with the high pressure oil pump, would that be a reason? I love my truck but have just bought it four months ago and this is very frustrating to say the least. Any other direction would be very helpful. One other thing, can you just replace the wires on an injector and if so would we use the 7.3 wires?
Thank you,
Tristyn
i have been watching your videos for a while they are good now that all diesel engines seem alike can we use this kind of troubleshooting on all kinds of diesel engines caterpillar detroit cummings mercedes etc ill appreciate an answer
Awesome video Ron! Thanks so much for the helpful info!!!
I am working on a 2005 f-250 I am using the scangauge 2 i am getting 1 syc, 23.8 IPR, 584 ICP and 48.5 FMP. My question is what would be the ideal ICP PSI? and what would be the reason for crank but no start..? the truck will start after i crank multiple times but i am puzzled thinking i will start with replacing batteries?
Is the scan gauge 2 the best for personal use?
Hi Ron. I have watched most of your videos on the Ford 6.0. My truck starts, runs a while, sometimes for 2 hours, idling. When I throttle I get black smoke, then it quits. I have changed the both fuel filters and now it won't even fire up. I turn the key on and now I do not hear the injectors insync at all. Did I change a program or is the FICM gone bad? Very very cold weather minus 15 below F is when one day the truck runs perfect, then the next day it runs no more. We live in a cold climate and most of the fuel is suited. Main thing is don't know why I have got black smoke, when it purges. And how much would it cost to purchase a FICM from you? Is the FICM responsible for the injectors not going through their rotation when you turn on the egnition? Thank you. Jay
Hey Ron Please help! I have a f350 2003 6.0L it starts good runs good but when the engine temp needle gets in the middle of the gauge as a normal temp the truck stalls (just shuts off). I have order the scangauge2 and it will be here on tuesday. I will check all the main things you have said to check FICM,ICP,IPR. Have you come across this situation before. What do you think the problem is?
Thanks, Chad
hey Ron I have a 2004 f250 with a 6.0 it's hard to start the first time but after that it starts good what could be the problem
Ron, bought a 04 F250 6.0 with 125,000 miles on it from used car dealer. Drove it about 5 miles from lot check engine light came on, found EGR valve bad. Bought Scan Gauge, found oil temp 35 degrees higher than antifreeze, had diesel repair shop install bullet proof EGR cooler and new oil cooler, cleaned radiator. Drove for approx. 300 miles and shut off while driving about 15mph, crank would not re-start. Checked all fuses, oil, coolant levels, IPC is 118 and IRP 84.7%. Oil gauge on dash comes up to normal while cranking. Is it possible that while being repaired that they did something wrong? Thank you.
Hey Ron. I bought a scan gauge 2 like in the video. But then gauges you tell to watch arnt an option on it. Did you custom program your to read the 4 gauges?
Ok I figured it out. I should have read the directions lol
Hey Ron, all your videos are great. I have a high idle that’s rough but goes smooth at regular idle & once warm; what are your thoughts? Also is there a way to contact you offline? Also, I like to get your thoughts on best place to purchase the IDS software. Thanks for all the help!
Hey Ron I've got a 04 6.0 and I have ficm power 47v ipr reads 79 and icp read under 300 and it is a new sensor and pigtail and I do have sync next on the list is ipr please help thank you
HI RON I HAVE A 2003 6.0 BUCKING AN STALLING I REPLACE OILPUMP ,FICMS FUEL PUMP
NO CODE ENGINE RUNING FMP-48.0 ICP-64.0 IPR-27.3 SYC-1
Can you share the next part of the video from min 7:15 to 8:10
I have an 04 F250 lariat 6.0 SD. When parked on an incline it takes about 3 turns to get it started. Does the same when level for 8 hours. Now on a decline its starts on the first turn of the key with no problems. What coyld cause this?
was a bad IPR. Thanks!
So ron, the 2003 in this video at the end that wouldnt start when hot u said possibly something to do with the injectors . Did u ever find out what it was?
Hey ron i have a 05 6.0 it running fine out of no where the truck jst shut off i try diferent parts on in like a new ipr valve or new injector icm theres is no pressure on the rail do y think u have bad pump the fuel is good any ideas?
Hi! does this gauge work with a toyota D4D of 2002. it has got a CDFTV engine? if it does i m gonna buy it now! please tell me?
Is there a way to support the family of Ron since Ron is still helping us even though he as pass?
My wife and I were just talking about that very thing. I changed out my EGR and oil cooling thanks to one of his very detailed videos.
Hi, ive got a problem with a ford escape xlt 2005. The obd 2 scan tool listed these codes:
P1116 engine coolant temp sensor.
Out of test range.
P1650 power steering switch out of test range.
P1703 brake switch same thing out of test range
P1780 transmission control switch od cancel also out of test range.
P0316 misfire detected on start up
First 1000 revolutions.
It wouldnt stay in overdrive it kept slipping back at high speed.
Could it be a wiring issue or do you know what it could be?
Can this scan even if FICM test 48V both on and off and no codes?
I have a 2000 Lincoln TC. Battery is new, and Fuel Pump is humming and works.
Car cranks over and over and over but doesn't want to start. Then once in awhile, it surprises me and starts suddenly. When it DOES run, it runs fine but once I shut it off again, it doesn't want to start.
I've burned out my battery and starter both by excessive starting but have replaced them since.
Car still doesn't start. Looks nice just sitting in the street tho.
Help!!!!!
hi ron,I have a early 2004 ,made in 08/2003 with 6.0. I have no pre cycle clatter on my injectors and no start.ran fine until today with no issues. I have no idea where to start,please help,thanks mark
I got a 04 f250 and I was driving down the road and it slowly died like it lost fuel. I waited a bit and crank it again and it was a hard crank but it started up and idled rough went a little ways and it died again and now it won’t start. Will crank though. I changed the primary and secondary fuel filters and nothing changed. Anyone know what might be the problem.
My 04 F350 did not start the problem started when brake too strong it was turned off and the oil pressure was low so the zero replaced the oil pump and the lid after that perfect work for 2 weeks But now the pressure of oil does not rise but in the filter if I have oil and in the computer I design that the pressure of the ICP if it rises but inside of the truck design that has no pressure
Hi Ron. I get low FICM voltage when cycling the key same as your second example in the video. Should I first replace the FICM relay or is this an automatic FICM failure? Thanks!
Thanks Ron. Great videos.
Where can I get that scan gauge
What was the last one the issue?
hi ron i have a 2003 f250 6.0 , do you recommend hot shot secret? I've heard a lot of good things about it, I'm just curious what you think. thanks
on the j tube that goes to hpop ... what sequence is the o ring in the j tube? got a teflon ring and o ring.. which one faces out.
ron i have a 2005 6.0 but my issues are not described here . mine will turn but intermittently when it starts it doesnot run like a diesel. it almost runs like a gas engine.
then it dies out . i restart it and it does the same thing sometimes the third or fourth time it will start and slowly come up to sound like a normal 6.0 please help me .
Hello Ron, I am working on my 06 f350 6litre. my question is if the oil pump lost the bearing where does the bearing go?
I want to know if a 6.0 E-350 diesel will interchange with a 6.0 diesel F-350
I have a 04 6.0 that wont blow arm air unless the engine is above 1800rpm, I have replaced the heater core, water pump, rad cap, checked hose routing, vent door operation & thermostat, The engine is warm (normal) but the heater blows cold unless the engine is revved up , any Ideas?????????????
Hi Ron, I have Ford F250 6.O 2004 BUID DATE OF10-03, I have low voltage during cranking, drops to 32 volts, and 0 on SYNC, could both of these be related to FICMS
I need your help i'm a Frac mechanic in one of our service trucks died it's a 6.7 F550 my relief said he was sitting in the truck and then all of a sudden it died would start it and then it would just die scanner is coming up with the code p0884 TCM power input signal intermittent you could give me any of your thoughts it would be greatly appreciated thanks
Hey Ron, my 05 f350 truck sounds like the one on this video with the a/c compassor , but I had a guy told me the oil pump is gone in it and I don't think its gone, can u please help me
Unfortunately he passed away earlier this year.
I'm working on a 2006 6.0 cranks does not start puffs smoke. 1100 psi cracking at 54 on the ipr ficm sync is yes. fuel filters are new no air coming into fuel bowl cranking key off . has bullet proof diesel ficm stays at 49.5v I'm out of ideas any help at all would be appreciated.
Hi love that you help out Ford owners I have a no start issue with a 2007 F350 6.0
info as follows
IPR FMP SYC ICP
Key Off 14.8 47.5 0 0
Key On 14.8 48.0 0 0
Starting 55.4 47.5 1 1195
My Actron 9580 code scanner is pulling up the codes of P2285
Hey .. I have a 04 f250 6.0 . I just put a new ipr sensor and still a no start when I crank on it she starts for a second or so then dies out.. its getting fuel and everything seems ok .. can you help me out please ????
Hi great videos I was watching this video and last scenario is what I'm having with my 2003 6.0, no start when hot unless I spray engine starter. I'm not to knowledge on diesels I've tried using what have a aisle to me an action elite auto scanner cp91185. Not a lot of mechanics I can really trust. Codes I've gotten have been: Map- Mass or volume air flow correction , also cylinder 2, 8 contribution balance fault, erg flow insufficient, obd systems readiness test not complete and no dtc. I'm at my wits end. Any advice would be great full.
You missed him man. He passed away
so with this type of scenario you want to check your oil and see what it looks like? do you have base oil pressure when hot? every truck I work on that has this problem I always start with base oil pressure. ive had trucks start up cold fine then when they get hot I shut them down and try to restart and they don't have base pressure anymore. since your getting the injector codes as well as the no start when hot, your oil could be contaminated with diesel caused by a bad injector. it will then it out a lot.. get it hot and pull your oil filter off.. then crank the motor using the firewall wire. if it fills up with oil then you know your oil is good. then move on to the next diagnose step..
PLEASE HELP! I bought my husband a 03 F350 6.0. Its our first diesel and our first Ford. We had it for about 6 months with no problems and then my husband had to have surgery for a brain tumor. It was removed, but on the way to his post surgery check the truck died, the turbo hose popped off and it just died. Put the turbo hose back on with no trouble but we couldn't get it restarted. We had problems starting it for a bout a week before, it was just hard to start but eventually it would. I had it towed to a local diesel shop and paid money for them to tell us they had no idea what was wrong. So we tried the obvious, new filters, new battery, oil change. Nothing. I can't take it into the dealership because we have no money to spend for someone else to fix it. We found your videos and we bought the scan gauge. The last truck on this video is doing about what ours is doing including the starting with the starter fluid, it will stay running for about 5 mins. As its running the IPR stays at 84.7. The ICP starts out at 833 and then keeps falling to 600 then the engine dies, if we add more starter fluid it will run for just a few seconds long enough to burn the fluid then dies. When we try to start it without the starter fluid the IPR runs at 84.7 and the ICP hits between 400-480. Any help would be MUCH appreciated. Your videos are fantastic and I have learned a lot about diesel engines. Thanks!
I'm writing him through his email and offered to test and inspect his ficm.
+DieselTechRon saltlife158@gmail.com is my email I'll send you my number if you would like I have a no start issue it has started and ran but only like 10 min and dies and then it won't start back up it sat for almost 2 years I changed the filters not the oil I drained a quart and put in a new one. the the tank had fuel in it I put some new in and a additive pleas get back when you can if you can
Hello, I have been watching your video's. I have a 05.6.0 that cranks but won't start. I already changed the IPR (it had a broken screen) but it still won't start, only cranks. I don't have any gauges, are there any suggestions you can give me? Thank you very much for any help or suggestions you may have. Peter
Unfortunately he passed away earlier this year.