My turn..................... ahh!!!

[TexasKingRanch]

Looks like it is my turn to get screwed over because of Fords shoddy parts.
My truck bucked and kicked the last time I started it and I thought it was just because the fuel filters were due.
This morning it wouldn't start. Got it on the charger now because I ran the batteries down tryin to get it cranked.
NEW FILTERS INSTALLED.

I eventually got a TCM fault (turbo control module) but that may be because I ran the battery down.
The other error is P0611 says FICM (fuel injection control module)
I believe it threw a glow plug code also but I cleared it.

Can I remove the FICM, clean the connections, and do the solder mod?
Wait, I'm getting ahead of myself.
I know absolutely nothing about this super-secret solder mod, can someone please explain?
How about a written guide with pics of the mod, does one exist?

Don't want to spend the money on an FICM unless it is a LAST RESORT.
If I can find a good used one, how do I determine if it's got the latest flash, and how much $$ to get it flashed to latest?

This is a bunch of bull crap. There's no excuse us havin to replace this many parts, they ought to have a recall for it. I've got new brake rotors on the way, new calipers too, and now this crap. God bless...

Please be gentle.



*edit*
Found a solder mod guide here:
www.ford-trucks.com/ford-manuals/FICM.pdf
But it looks very delicate and I am not an expert with electronics.
Any recommendations on who I can consult? (can I pay someone to mod it for me??)

[Dave]

You should be able to do the FCM repair.

But a TCM fault is not a turbo control module. Thats the trans computer

[doubledrop]

also do the voltage test first on the FICM. voltage at rest and voltage on crank at least.

[cstem@comcast.net]

Originally Posted by TexasKingRanch

Looks like it is my turn to get screwed over because of Fords shoddy parts.
My truck bucked and kicked the last time I started it and I thought it was just because the fuel filters were due.
This morning it wouldn't start. Got it on the charger now because I ran the batteries down tryin to get it cranked.
NEW FILTERS INSTALLED.

I eventually got a TCM fault (turbo control module) but that may be because I ran the battery down.
The other error is P0611 says FICM (fuel injection control module)
I believe it threw a glow plug code also but I cleared it.

Can I remove the FICM, clean the connections, and do the solder mod?
Wait, I'm getting ahead of myself.
I know absolutely nothing about this super-secret solder mod, can someone please explain?
How about a written guide with pics of the mod, does one exist?

Don't want to spend the money on an FICM unless it is a LAST RESORT.
If I can find a good used one, how do I determine if it's got the latest flash, and how much $$ to get it flashed to latest?

This is a bunch of bull crap. There's no excuse us havin to replace this many parts, they ought to have a recall for it. I've got new brake rotors on the way, new calipers too, and now this crap. God bless...

Please be gentle.



*edit*
Found a solder mod guide here:
www.ford-trucks.com/ford-manuals/FICM.pdf
But it looks very delicate and I am not an expert with electronics.
Any recommendations on who I can consult? (can I pay someone to mod it for me??)

How many miles do you have on it. Mine just turned over 73k and the rotors are fine, just needs pads.

[TexasKingRanch]

Now the fun starts.

P0611 (FICM)
P0261 INJ CIR CYLINDER 1
P0264 INJ 2
P0267 INJ 3
P0270 INJ 4
P0273 INJ 5
P0276 INJ 6
P0279 INJ 7
P0282 INJ 8

[amdriven2liv]

Links:

FICM testing procedure - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

http://www.ford-trucks.com/ford-manuals/FICM.pdf

http://www.fordtechservice.dealercon...FICM_Guide.pdf


Enjoy the reading. A lot of people have used DrQuad's write up.

[NYC F-350]

FICM testing procedure - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Detailed FICM Repair Procedure - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

[dazdillenger]

how many volts is your ficm putting out? koeo, cranking, and running (not that your's will start, but the other measurements are useful)

[SharkDiver]

Sorry to hear this... Atleast the testing for the FICM is easy to do and with all those codes it seems like that is your problem. Things could be worse..

[bismic]

Load test those batteries - I don't know if you can damage a repaired FICM as easily w/ low voltage, but why risk it.