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195,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FORD1734
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My truck does not start, I check te coils power the positive is ok. the negatives, look does not get flash, I changed crankshat sensor, camshaft sensor, coils, the truck star one day and runs great, but when I tried to start again just turn but don't start, he tried to star two times keeps on couple second and suddenly shuts off, when I conetc a code reader just give the message ERROR, somebody please have a clue about this.

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Aug 26, 2010 at 8:10 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check the wiring harness to the PCM and make sure it is tight and clean. Keep in mind, the ignition module is an integral component in the PCM. If it is bad, the PCM will need replaced. Also, make sure the theft light isn't staying on.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Jan 5, 2020 at 6:15 AM
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FORD1734
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I clean the wiring harness, iI replace the pcm with one with the same caracteristics, from a working truck, and nothing, My truck does not have theft system, I feel frustrated with this think....
Jan 5, 2020 at 6:15 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Did the PCM have the same part number?
Jan 5, 2020 at 6:15 AM
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FORD1734
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Yes the pcm is the specific model for my truck, Today I put some starting fluid and the truck tried to start, I look for some kind of sound from the fuel punp when i put the key in on position , and there is not a hummning is just a little noise...but i replaced the pump before. not for a new one but for one in good condition.
Jan 5, 2020 at 6:15 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like the fuel pump is bad. Have you checked fuel pump pressure?
Jan 5, 2020 at 6:15 AM
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FORD1734
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no.I don't know how to do it, Do I ned some kind of tool.??
Jan 5, 2020 at 6:15 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Here are directions and a video for checking fuel pump pressure. It is easy to do, but you will need a fuel pressure gauge. Most parts stores will lend or rent them to you.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Jan 5, 2020 at 6:15 AM
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FORD1734
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tre truck start s very good one day with no problems after change the pcm, runs about three or four days with no problems, but suddenly one day turns off when is moving, an then don want start again after a couple hours , then she start again with no problems,, same thing runs for one, two days and sudddenly do the same thing, one day she atart with starting fluid, but other days don't, I don't know if is a coincidence but the two time she tuns off was raining.
Jan 5, 2020 at 6:15 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it doesn't start with starting fluid, then the problem lies in the ignition system. Yes, rain can play a role in the problem.

What I need you to do is a simple test. At night, in the dark, start the engine, open the hood, and mist water on the ignition components to see if anything is arcing. It there is an arc, replace that component.
Jan 5, 2020 at 6:15 AM
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