Artemus Gordon
Redding California
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My 7.3 does that from time to time. Not a gear head so what I was told its caused by the sensor my chip is plugged into. New sensor it has not occurred again!
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hallock5
Texas
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Artemus Gordon wrote:My 7.3 does that from time to time. Not a gear head so what I was told its caused by the sensor my chip is plugged into. New sensor it has not occurred again!
Hummm...yeah, I have tuner, as well. Since opinions have varied, I will just call ahead to parts store to see if I can find someone who can give me a definite answer on whether they can pull codes on the 7.3
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NorthernLimits
Michigan
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Umm....if it is post 1996 then any parts store that has a OBD-II scanner will be able to pull the codes. There isn't any magic here just because it's a 7.3. I have a fancy Snap On MODIS and a cheaper scan tool that I bought from Advance Auto...the cheap one pulls codes and reads data easier than the fancy MODIS rig. My tuner also pulls codes, but isn't as nice in the data department as the cheap scanner.
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sirdrakejr
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Moved from 5th wheels to tow vehicles.
Frank
2011 Palomino Maverick 1000SLLB on a 2004 Dodge Quadcab CTD Ram3500 SRW long bed equipped with Timbren springs, Stable Load bump stops, Rickson 19.5" wheels/"G" range tires and a Helwig "Big Wig" rear anti sway bar.
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WyoTraveler
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My 2000 7.3 had a problem when I fueled, especially. if I got lazy and didn't drain the water out of the fuel filter often enough. Sometimes when full timing it was just difficult finding an area where I could open that valve.
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Dave H M
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Sure ORilleys had a scanner that would hook up to my 7.3.
However with the alternator/batt icon illuminated on the dash it showed no codes.
A rebuilt alternator fixed it.
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Turbo Diesel Dude
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I have a 2011 HD 2500 6.6 Chevy. Had a Low Quality Exhaust Fluid light along with a Check Engine light. Took to nearest dealer (Asheville Chevrolet) where they wanted $100 to read the codes. Put in a gallon of exhaust fluid, light went out, but the CEL light stayed on. My local dealer (Burnsville Chevrolet) reflashed it for free under warranty as it was emissions related. Needless to say no business to Asheville,NC Chevy. About same for my last 6.7 Cummins. Skyland Automotive (Dodge dealer) charged me $178.00 for a fuel filter after I told them I didn't want them to do as I had one home in my tool box. No business there either. Crooks suck. JMHO
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hallock5
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Just an update. Sat overnight, ck'd this a.m., NO LIGHT. I am sure it is tied to the exhaust brake in some fashion. I realize my tuner has a Diagnostic app, if I see it again (which I will), I will scan it before it sits over night. Thanks again all.
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LarryJM
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NorthernLimits wrote:Umm....if it is post 1996 then any parts store that has a OBD-II scanner will be able to pull the codes. There isn't any magic here just because it's a 7.3. I have a fancy Snap On MODIS and a cheaper scan tool that I bought from Advance Auto...the cheap one pulls codes and reads data easier than the fancy MODIS rig. My tuner also pulls codes, but isn't as nice in the data department as the cheap scanner.
Yes it might pull some codes, but generally the lower end ones don't see all the codes. E.G. a generic scanner will pull an IDM fault, but won't read that IDM code and isolate it to a specific area. As always the devil is in the details. Last year I developed what I felt was the UVC connector fault and had to invest almost $400 in the AutoEnguity system so I could isolate that code to a specific injector since none of the other scanners except the dealer level ones would get to that level.
Larry
2001 standard box 7.3L E-350 PSD Van with 4.10 rear and 2007 Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite 8306S Been RV'ing since 1974.
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