Ive been having nothing but problems with thier cps.had 2 trucks that would die with the wipers on.ford cps fixed them.
95 F250 7.3L Intermittent Engine Shutoff/ Stall
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Ive been having nothing but problems with thier cps.had 2 trucks that would die with the wipers on.ford cps fixed them.
Not making it up.you wont notice the power loss from a bad cps.that comes on gradually.but you will notice the increase in power from a new cps immediately.
direwulf23
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Yay for sanity!
Thanks.
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Some quick questions for you all! I am having this same issue.. I have a '99 F250 7.3. It developed a "hick up" and then would shut completely down.
Questions:
CPS: I am assuming you are talking about the cam position sensor.
I replaced the CPS yesterday (BWD) and then drove the truck for about 3 hours, truck ran entire time, with no problems at all. No more hick ups. Then as soon as I get to my street to go home it dyed on me 2x before I could get to driveway. This morning when I went to work it drove fine. Now tonight I will have to drive it for another 2-3 hours... So we shall see.
I just spoke to a shop and he thinks it could be the computer. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Questions:
CPS: I am assuming you are talking about the cam position sensor.
I replaced the CPS yesterday (BWD) and then drove the truck for about 3 hours, truck ran entire time, with no problems at all. No more hick ups. Then as soon as I get to my street to go home it dyed on me 2x before I could get to driveway. This morning when I went to work it drove fine. Now tonight I will have to drive it for another 2-3 hours... So we shall see.
I just spoke to a shop and he thinks it could be the computer. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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direwulf23
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It is widely subscribed that you specifically want the Motarcraft Cam Position Sensor.
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O'riley only had BWD. Do you think I should try and find a Motorcraft?
direwulf23
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Definitely try to find a Motorcraft. I got mine at O'Reilly but they had to order I in. The Motorcraft only cost me $5 more, $30.
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Thank you for the information. I will order one today, I really hope that is the problem. I am still interested in what the "infamous culprit" is...
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direwulf23
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The CPS itself is the infamous culprit. It is a common problem part and will shut your truck completely down when it goes bad, and there often is no warning when it will go out. For that reason a lot of people suggest a spare be carried in the truck.
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Great advise! I will throw that BWD in the glove box once that Motorcraft comes in. Man, you guys are great! I learn something new every time I come here.
I have more questions..
1. I dug the one I replaced out of the trash to see if I could tell what Brand it was. How can you tell what brand it is. I don't see any markings on it.
2. When my truck dies, the service engine light comes on. When I hooked my code reader up, it would not connect. Any ideas why it will not connect?
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79jasper
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Either A. Not the proper code reader. B. Maybe a blown fuse.
The cps is a "known problem" But between 3 7.3's, I've never seen one fail.
I think RiffRaff was cheapest for the Motorcraft one.
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The cps is a "known problem" But between 3 7.3's, I've never seen one fail.
I think RiffRaff was cheapest for the Motorcraft one.
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I took it up to O'Reilly last night to see if their code reader would work.. no luck. I will check all the fues next. Thanks!
This is my 3rd 7.3 and this is the first time it has happened to me. I think it might be good now. I drove it all day yesterday with no problems, I am going to switch it to the Motorcraft as soon as it comes in and throw that bwd in the glove box.
79jasper
Chickenhawk
May have just been a soft code. So once it's off, it will leave no trace.
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Went to O'Reilly yesterday to order the Motorcraft CPS. I can't believe the don't sell it in Houston! They said it is a dealer only part. To top it off I spoke to soon yesterday. . .My truck had hick ups all night and kept dying again. Off to Tomball Ford this morning.
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