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how to repair ficm 6.0 powerstroke

by Emmy Auer MD Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Whatever you want to call it it's still got to get out of the way. So there's a couple hose clampsMoreWhatever you want to call it it's still got to get out of the way. So there's a couple hose clamps will pull out of the way here there's two bolts securing it and there's another hose underneath.

What are the symptoms of a bad FICM on a 6.0 Powerstroke?

What a Failing FICM Looks and Sounds Like. When you aren't getting 48-volts to the injector coils you get: hard starts, rough idle, loss of power, poor drivability, and excessive smoke out the tailpipeā€”and in cold weather each of those symptoms will be amplified.

What causes FICM failure?

0:023:07What Causes FICMs to Fail On a Ford Powerstroke 6.0 - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo what caused those victims to fail is inadequate supply side voltage or spiky supplied sideMoreSo what caused those victims to fail is inadequate supply side voltage or spiky supplied side voltage.

How do you check FICM on a 6.0 Powerstroke?

0:192:04FICM Test - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou're going to need an assistant to turn the key on and inside the truck. But what you're going toMoreYou're going to need an assistant to turn the key on and inside the truck. But what you're going to do is you're going to touch this fourth pin being very careful not to touch.

Where does the FICM get its power from?

The FICM drives the fuel injector solenoids based on fuel and timing commands (via *CAN2 link) from the PCM. It uses engine speed and position signals (*CKPO, *CMPO) to determine when the injectors need to be activated. The ignition switch provides *KEYPWR to the FICM.

What are the symptoms of a bad FICM relay?

NOTE: The most common symptoms of a failed FICM are: NO START or CONSTANT MISFIRE AT ALL ENGINE TEMPERATURES. Symptoms other than these are not likely to be caused by the Ford 6.0 FICM module. NOTE: Replacement FICMs do not contain software. They must be programmed prior to use.

What codes will a bad FICM throw?

The most common trouble codes for a failing FICM power supply, are P0611 (FICM performance) accompanied with all eight Injector Circuit Low codes (P0261, P0264, P0267, P0270, P0273, P0276, P0279, P0282).

Where is the Ficm fuse?

This is located under the hood in the Relay Panel (located by the driver's side hood hinge).

How do I check my Ficm 7 pin?

2:324:31P0611 Testing the 7 pin ficm on the 03/04 6.0 Powerstroke - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOkay we're checking it here on the top. And the row of four on the seven pin we check it on the topMoreOkay we're checking it here on the top. And the row of four on the seven pin we check it on the top one on a four pin we're checking on the bottom.

What does a 58v Ficm do?

The higher output voltage of our 58v FICM forces the fuel injector to open more quickly, which allows the fuel injector to flow slightly more fuel than the lower/stock voltage unit. The quicker action of the fuel injector also slightly advances the injection timing.

How do I tune my Ficm?

0:091:45Powerstroke 6.0: FICM Tuning and ways to get your FICM ... - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYes absolutely and um or the figm. Select the tune that you want. And um no problem at all we'llMoreYes absolutely and um or the figm. Select the tune that you want. And um no problem at all we'll send you out of a victim plug play go done you send the old one back to the core or square.

What is Ficm relay?

Fuel Injection Control Module (FICM) Relay FICM Relays are often overlooked, but provide the critical transfer of amperage from your charging system to your FICM. If your truck has more than 100,000 miles consider this as preventive maintenance. It may save you from a dead FICM.

How do you check Ficm voltage?

0:542:236.0L Power Stroke FICM Voltage Test; 4-pin and 7-pin - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou're gonna use your positive lead to check for voltage at that pin. You're going to need anMoreYou're gonna use your positive lead to check for voltage at that pin. You're going to need an assistant to turn the key on inside the truck.

What would cause a 6.0 to not start?

0:4920:56Ford 6.0 Common No Start Problems - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBut for different. Reasons. The biggest reason i see them not start is because of a leak in the highMoreBut for different. Reasons. The biggest reason i see them not start is because of a leak in the high pressure oil system or potentially you could have a failed high pressure oil pump.

How do you test a FICM relay?

1:4810:276.0 Powerstroke ficm electrical issue #1 - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo what we're do is I pull the thick amount just the relay. Out just a little bit just so I can getMoreSo what we're do is I pull the thick amount just the relay. Out just a little bit just so I can get a prong in there okay. So now I know I got connectivity between that one prong and the relay.

What does the FICM relay do?

FICM relays are an oft-neglected afterthought, but provide the critical transfer of amperage from your charging system to the FICM. If your truck has more than 100,000 miles on it, consider a new relay. It may well save you from a killed FICM!

How do you test a fuel injector control module?

0:263:57Fuel Injection Control Module - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe don't have to remove those we simply pulled it from the bracket tilted it slightly out of the wayMoreWe don't have to remove those we simply pulled it from the bracket tilted it slightly out of the way to the driver's side we've exposed the fuel injection control module to test the control module.

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