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egregg57 · 01-10-2012, 10:02 PM

Also check the clamp on the positive terminal, driverside battery, at the auxillary terminal post (Best way I can describe it). I had some power issues crop up at the same time I had a HPOP STC failure. Made things interesting.

The Mechanic working on my truck found that the clamp was cracked at a point that was not easily seen. The clamp was loose and had built up a thin layer of corrosion on it. A bump or rumble was all that was required for it to make or break contact. At best it was a high resistance connection.
Lift and clean the ground terminals at the frame, Lift and clean the battery terminals, clean the posts as well.

Even if this is not the root cause it is a good practice and will eliminate power supply issues from your troubleshooting list.

The post I mention provides 12 Volts to some of the stuff you are talking about, not all of it though, I think. As others have already said (and its good advice) have the batteries load tested seperately. If one is bad, change both, save the reciept for them, I like to keep them in my owners manual, so when they need to be changed 3-5 years from now you have the paper work to get the core charge back.

I bet you'll find this is a relatively easy fix.

Eric

firemedicjd · 01-20-2012, 09:21 PM

My 04 was doing something similar and it was the positive battery cable running from one side to the other. It runs under the engine (I believe) and and chaffed clean and exposed the wires.

Chief118 · 01-31-2012, 09:13 PM

Greetings All. Just a quick update, Purchased a Reman Turbo from a guy in Texas, for less than ($800.00). 3 hour remove and replace, not too bad. Located a Ground wire resting against the 3" passenger side exhaust. Rerouted the wire, checked and tightened all battery cables, clean all terminals, treated with anti corrosion, also sealed a 1" hole in the firewall leading into the drivers compartment. All this completed by the 28th. SO far so good, no hiccups, turbo and fuel economy are awesome. You all participated in all your guidance and advice. I thank You, my truck thanks you, and my wife thanks so because now she doesn't have to listen to me bitchen all night! LOL. Thanks Again.

DaveBen · 01-31-2012, 11:04 PM

I am glad you got your truck fixed.

Dave

01-10-2012, 10:02 PM	#11
egregg57 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southeastern NH Posts: 45 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts View Photos By: egregg57	Also check the clamp on the positive terminal, driverside battery, at the auxillary terminal post (Best way I can describe it). I had some power issues crop up at the same time I had a HPOP STC failure. Made things interesting. The Mechanic working on my truck found that the clamp was cracked at a point that was not easily seen. The clamp was loose and had built up a thin layer of corrosion on it. A bump or rumble was all that was required for it to make or break contact. At best it was a high resistance connection. Lift and clean the ground terminals at the frame, Lift and clean the battery terminals, clean the posts as well. Even if this is not the root cause it is a good practice and will eliminate power supply issues from your troubleshooting list. The post I mention provides 12 Volts to some of the stuff you are talking about, not all of it though, I think. As others have already said (and its good advice) have the batteries load tested seperately. If one is bad, change both, save the reciept for them, I like to keep them in my owners manual, so when they need to be changed 3-5 years from now you have the paper work to get the core charge back. I bet you'll find this is a relatively easy fix. Eric __________________ 2005 F-350 Lariat FX4 CC, new EGR Cooler/Oil Cooler, EGR Valve, HPOP STC fitting, Fuel Pressure spring upgrade, Sirius/XM Mod, Edge Insight W/Attitude, new Thermostat, Pads, Rotors at 87K, Reese 16K Hitch. 2011 Outback 325FRE 4 slide Fifth Wheel 12K GVW.

01-31-2012, 11:04 PM	#14
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,866 Thanks: 127 Thanked 505 Times in 488 Posts	I am glad you got your truck fixed. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

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01-20-2012, 09:21 PM	#12
firemedicjd SDD Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My 04 was doing something similar and it was the positive battery cable running from one side to the other. It runs under the engine (I believe) and and chaffed clean and exposed the wires.

01-31-2012, 09:13 PM	#13
Chief118 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Centereach, NY Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Greetings All. Just a quick update, Purchased a Reman Turbo from a guy in Texas, for less than ($800.00). 3 hour remove and replace, not too bad. Located a Ground wire resting against the 3" passenger side exhaust. Rerouted the wire, checked and tightened all battery cables, clean all terminals, treated with anti corrosion, also sealed a 1" hole in the firewall leading into the drivers compartment. All this completed by the 28th. SO far so good, no hiccups, turbo and fuel economy are awesome. You all participated in all your guidance and advice. I thank You, my truck thanks you, and my wife thanks so because now she doesn't have to listen to me bitchen all night! LOL. Thanks Again.