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    Help Needed No start when cold

    I would tend to think if the ficm is operating correctly, then it could be something with the glow plugs. Good luck!
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    Help Needed No start when cold

    I don't think it was showing a code. The mechanic had to check the voltage coming from the ficm. This is one of the common problems with the 6.0 and it is most likely gonna be the issue. You can google or you tube how to do it. It is not very complicated to check if u have a little mechanical...
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    Help Needed No start when cold

    Mine ended up being the fuel injection control module (ficm) not putting out enough volts to fire the injectors. My injectors also needed a good cleaning. After the ficm was replaced and injectors cleaned I was rockin and rolling.
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    Help Needed No start when cold

    Ok, here is a little follow up after the symptoms are still present. I took the truck to my mechanic (who is a powerstroke tech) this morning after another round of hard/no starts. He found the FICM is bad and several injectors are toast. I am now waiting on an adjuster from the company I...
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    Help Needed No start when cold

    I did not try it just because I had no problems with the 15W40 Rotella at all prior to switching to the Mobil Delvac. If this does not cause the romps to go away, I will go down to the 5W40 and be done with it. At least the engine started this morning. LOL
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    Help Needed No start when cold

    I did not try it just because I had no problems with the 15W40 Rotella at all prior to switching to the Mobil Delvac. If this does not cause the romps to go away, I will go down to the 5W40 and be done with it. At least the engine started this morning. LOL
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    Help Needed No start when cold

    Well here is a little follow up. I went back with what was working to begin with, Rotella 15W40. My truck started right up this morning but was kicking and sputtering for about 10 seconds until it leveld off an ran smooth. I figure it will take a couple of days for the injectors to loosen up...
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    Help Needed No start when cold

    That is kinda what I figured.... Thanks and off to the auto parts store I go. Thanks again!!!
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    Help Needed No start when cold

    Ok I need a little help.... I have a 05' 6.0 w/ 54,000 miles on it. I just did my first oil change since I have had the truck. I was running Rotella 15W40 with a wix filter and went to a Goodrich filter with Mobil Delvac 15W40, since this is what we use in our trucks at work. I had no issues...
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    intake clamp question

    I noticed that I am getting a little oil blow by that is centralized around the EGR valve. There is an intake that goes into the top of the engine right in front of the EGR valve that has a black rubber hose with hose clamp going to the intake. The last time I had this issue, it was the clamp...
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    Question Check engine light

    Ok a short follow up.... The engine light was the engine oil cooler biting the dust on me. I took my truck to an independent powerstroke mechanic and he replaced the factory cooler with an upgraded oil cooler. I was also talked into dropping the extra cash to upgrade the EGR cooler to an...
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    Question Check engine light

    Thanks for the info Willie "d".. As far as I know no tuner before I bought the truck, but not for sure. I have no tuner on it now and have no plans for one. I am learning as I go. I plan on having a long cha with a powerstroke tech Monday to see what needs to be done to get this thing...
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    Question Check engine light

    Ok, I just got my '05 6.0 back from the dealership 2 days ago. They rebuilt the turbo, replaced the EGR cooler hose and a few other misc. things. So I decide to air it out and take a last minute 80 mile trip down IH10 to Houston today. Less than 20 miles into the trip, the darn check...
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    Coolant Leak?????

    Jherman, Thanks for the reply and info. Everything is now on hold due to another issue that reared its ugly head again today. I was sitting at a stop light and went to take off and no throttle response at all. The truck would barely idle me through the intersection. I pulled to the side of...
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    Coolant Leak?????

    I had the truck checked by a certified 6.0 tech today and he found two codes coming up..P0299 (low turbo boost) and P0404 (EGR performance). He thinks the turbo boost might be related to a bad sensor in the turbo that controls the blades or it might just be dirty, the EGR problem is the usual...
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    Coolant Leak?????

    Thanks again Dave. Another question.... As I read more and more I find more things to check out. I noticed a small amount of a white crusty substance on the outside of my coolant de-gas bottle. I read an article about replacing the factory de-gas bottle cap with an aftermarket one from...
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    Coolant Leak?????

    I just noticed my 6.0 has a slight coolant leak. The truck has been parked for almost 24 hours and has been leaking coolant very slowly. I had noticed this leak until yesterday after a 1 hour trip back and forth to the boat ramp. I looked up from underneath and it appeared to be coming from...
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    Hey from Texas!!!!

    Ok thanks. I think I might have a fuel mileage issue, so I am waiting to run my first full tank of diesel through so I can re-figure the mileage. I think my first calculations were incorrect, so I will prob take it in first of next week. Thanks again!
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    Hey from Texas!!!!

    I am glad to be here and yes, I did purchase a warranty. I was not going to buy the truck without getting a warranty. I am not sure if the "speed thermometer" has been re-calibrated yet. I have to bring it the my local dealer in the next few days for some minor things to be fixed and I will...
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    Hey from Texas!!!!

    Thanks Dave. I have to bring it in for other service anyway so I will get them to check that also.
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    Hey from Texas!!!!

    I bought 2005 6.0 with 47,000 miles. It has 6" rev tek lift with 325/65 tires. Not my first lifted truck but it is my first diesel. The only complaint is I am only getting about 8 MPG, if my calculations are correct. I think I might have a failing MAP sensor. Enjoying it so far.
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    MAP sensor effect fuel mileage??

    I just purchased a 2005 6.0 powerstroke with 48,000 miles. I think the MAP senor is about to go out or acting up. I was in the driveway a couple of days ago with the engine idling. All of the sudden the RPM's bottomed out and the engine almost died. RPM's came back up but I had no throttle...
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    Hey from Texas!!!!

    Hey guys! I am new to the forum and new to the diesel word. I finally bought one after years of wanting to have a diesel. Can't wait to see what I have gotten myself into! LOL After checking the forum out, it seems to have a ton a resources available, so I think I am in good hands.

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