7.3 shuts off abruptly.......

[Diesel D]

Hi everyone. New to this site. My '02 F-350 7.3 starts and idles fine. Then, after 10 minutes or so of idling, it shuts off abruptly....no sputtering, then will start right back up. Check engine light is on. I don't have a code reader, but would be interested in getting one. Any suggestions?

 

[greenskeeper]

you really need to get the code read, the PCM is telling you what is wrong.

 

[Diesel D]

you really need to get the code read, the PCM is telling you what is wrong.

....thanks for your response. Any suggestions on which code reader I should buy?

 

[79jasper]

On a 02, many should work. I would still start with a bluetooth obd2 adapter, with torque pro. (If you run android)

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[Diesel D]

On a 02, many should work. I would still start with a bluetooth obd2 adapter, with torque pro. (If you run android)

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...thanks jasper....unfortunately, I'm old school....I don't have a smart phone....are there any separate units you would recommend?

 

[79jasper]

Buy a android tablet.
Do you have a laptop?

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[Diesel D]

Buy a android tablet.
Do you have a laptop?

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....yes. I have a laptop. Windows 7.

 

[79jasper]

Look into a usb to obd2 cable, then run forscan on your laptop.
Or go all out and buy autoenginuity. (Around $400)

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[lotzagoodstuff]

If you have a laptop, get a bluetooth dongle and use ForScan. It should tell you everything you need to know for under $35.

My bet is IPR, but I just like to gamble

 

[79jasper]

If you have a laptop, get a bluetooth dongle and use ForScan. It should tell you everything you need to know for under $35.

My bet is IPR, but I just like to gamble

Just have to make sure the laptop is bluetooth compatible first. That's why I recommended the usb one. Lol

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[Diesel D]

Look into a usb to obd2 cable, then run forscan on your laptop.
Or go all out and buy autoenginuity. (Around $400)

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thanks for your help, jasper.....I'll look into it....

 

[Diesel D]

If you have a laptop, get a bluetooth dongle and use ForScan. It should tell you everything you need to know for under $35.

My bet is IPR, but I just like to gamble

thanks, goodstuff.....I'll check it out.

 

[uloadit]

That sounds like a cps crankshaft position sensor

 

[Diesel D]

That sounds like a cps crankshaft position sensor

....yes....I changed it, and so far, it hasn't shut off....my check engine light (CEL) is still on though......