My chip has been failing me, when it does, i pull the chip. I put the chip back in and it works for awhile untill i have to yank it again. Well my check engine light came on again and i pulled the chip. The check engine light is still on and wont start. Did I fry my ECU? Can I fry my ECU? Im stranded with no way to get anywhere right now, not scanner to find a code. Any ideas?
Junk ECU?
- Thread starter kbud14
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I got a scanner. It wouldnt scan. One of the wires is supposed to have 12 volts when key is on, but it does not. So I am still screwed. My fuses are fine. Found an ECU for 850 bucks but dont want to buy it till im sure of the problem.
DaveBen
SDD Senior Member
Not all scanners will scan our Ford trucks. Auto Xray and Autoenginuity will. AE is a laptop program that you add to your laptop and it will do a LOT OF THINGS besides scan. AutoXray® and AutoEnginuity® - OBD2 Scan Tool - Professional PC and PDA Diagnostics are the web sites.
Dave
Dave
The scanner I had could be used for powerstrokes. My uncle, who is a mechanic let me borrow it. I ran a wire from a 12 volt keyed source and it let the scanner read but did not read a code. I know, my uncle is a mechanic, why dont I just go see him? Its a long story and I live 45 min away. He is out of town right now and my father made a trip to bring me his scanner. Id like not to pay a tow charge and Id like not to pay a dealership to fix it. So far the only place I know that can work on diesels around here are dealerships. I will call tomorrow when places are open. I would like to buy a scanner, but if it is gonna cost me a boat load to fix my truck, then I wont be able to afford it. If push comes to shove, it will get towed. Im just worried a dealership will be the most expensive option. Seems to be my only option, sadly. Still think its my ECU.
Crumm
Fordoholic
Did you pull the chip with the key on? As long as the key is off when you pull the chip or install it you should not fry anything but messing with it when the key is on is a big no-no. There are places to get them much cheaper than $850. $200 at DP_Tuner.
Thanks Crumm. Searching on yahoo turned up very little. Thought I had a place for $250 but DP beat that. What happened was I kicked the cord that goes to my switch, somehow, while it was running and yanked the chip on accident. It was in a bad spot, since I have been toying with my chip, and got in the way of my foot. Thanks again!!!! I had it overnighted so it will be a load off if it works.
