Brandon, Thanks for adding this to your channel. I was having the same issues with my 2002 F-350, when I watched your video I decided to replace the IDM before anything else, after installing the new part my truck fired up on the first try. Thanks again, you saved me a lot of time and money! Jim
Dude wow I been following you for like 6 months on mining and having a hard time troubleshooting my 2002 7.3 excursion and came across your video about your 7.3 truck. Helpful yes sir. Keep living the dream good sir.
Just got a 99 450 this morning. I haven’t tried this yet,but I watched your video this morning before I looked at a “hard start” truck and it definitely helped me decide to get it! I hope this fixes it 🤞
Would your truck start sometimes and not others? I am troubleshooting my 97 f250 that is giving me a battery light on the dash but has no codes, has a new alternator and new batteries but still shows the light
There are so many things on a diesel that need to work correctly in order to start. When you have a new truck, then it is likely to be caused by one item. The older the vehicle is, the more likely that there are many things, that contribute to a poor start. Example: Old PCM and ICM relays, low battery voltage, corroded battery terminals, poor starter solenoid, starter cable connector/terminal, starter condition/age, glow plugs/relay. Cold weather: air intake heater coil/relay, exhaust back pressure valve, fuel bowel heater, block heater(if equipped) Also, motor oil level, fuel, an original IPR or a bad CPS can cause a no start. You don’t need a functioning ICP sensor or a fuel pump (if primed) to start.
Holy cow man, my 2000 is almost exactly the same boat. 230k miles no start/hard start unless it's warm or with some starter fluid. This is gonna be my hopefully last diagnostic for this issue, already did glow plugs alternator and both batteries. Luckily the starter is fine! Thank you!
Thank you for this info I am having the same problem on my 7.3 with 494,000 miles and I have not found why. I am going to order the IDM ASAP, thanks again.
My 7.3 has the symptoms you mentioned in the video. I replaced my icp sensor, glow plugs, relay and block heater. And its still sluggish to start and wont start at all in cold weather. I appreciate the video and now i know it has to be that module.
COLD START ISSUES-REPLACED ALL OF THE ABOVE-EITHER START- I D M PROBLEM-DID NOT NEED THE OTHER PARTS!! GREAT VIDEO-2 WEEKS OF NIGHT MARE-THANKS, BILL! 430,000 MILES! 1997 20 YEARS OLD!! 1!!
Nice video. Man I wish I would’ve seen this video a year ago. I was looking at a 7.3 that was dirt cheap because of hard starting. he only wanted 2200 for it.
Brandon! I could kiss you,I’ve been pulling my hair out trying to figure out what’s going on with my truck 2003 F350 7.3 w/184k miles. My truck does the same thing and I changed out glow plugs the regulator. I’m buying a box right now. Thank You
I would like to say this video had I have seen it would have save me a lot of money I replaced relays glow plugs all about my truck would not start it is a 2001 F2 57.3 after watching this video I did replace my DM and that fix the problem but I also did replace all injectors which came to $2800 with all change I am thankful for this video just wished I had seen it earlier thank you
i fought my 2001 power Stroke for 6 months...it was tired so i put it on c list...next day my neighbor put valve cover gaskets in it!! ALL the electronic glowplug connections and timing wires!!! 99 BUX plus 200 for him....i almost took it off c list!!! it ran like never before...IM AMAZED its not mentioned here
mine 1995 F-350 7.3 power stroke. would not start for the longest time with out having plugged in the core heater . bought new injector module hooked it up myself and now my truck starts two turns of the glow plugs cranks right up even on cold days i am happy
@MotorNubs I have a 1999 Ford F-350 7.3 and just last week i was about to leave work and my truck wouldn’t start so I jump started and it did start I drove home and I pull at in my drive way and turn the truck off and did not want to start again it only start w starting fluid do you think that is the same problem you had ?
HEY Great video I have a 2001 f350 like you and it died a year ago so ive been driving my 02 mustang GT.Im disabled so money is tight.Ive put the new valve cover gaskets and new wires to it,new icp and new wires and ipr and new wires ,cam shaft sensor,new fuel filter ,rebuilt my HPOP cause the o-rings were leaking oil, Then watched your video and bought the rebuilt idm and got it running.But it had no power at all and the check engine light would come on as i started driving it. Still hard to start problems. Then i put a new fuel pump in thinking it was that but (no) still no power.I went to store in my town and it quit running on the way back and now its DEAD again.I think maybe I have a leak in o-rings in 1 or 2 of the injectors maybe thats why hard start.so i bought a kit and new glow plugs while im in there for 3rd time.My question now is to you.Do you think the ecu has anything to do with no power? When it died the check engine light stays on all the time now and will only start with a lil startin fluid. somehow it wont let the fuel threw it.I love the truck and not giving up on it..Thanks keep your videos rolling sorry for long reply but hopefully this will help someone else. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OR ANYBODY ELSE PLEASE. THANKS Jeff.....
Mine does that in the spring and fall when the mornings are cool but have no problem if I use the block heater. Easy start and no smoke... 2000 f250 7.3L 280,000 miles. Do you think it still might need the IDM?
I am doing the same thing..I have the 99 7.3 changed everything..just spent 400 on batteries and I still had the click.. but It's been hard cranking slow to crank.. and yes I have 350,000 on her..changed everything.. new AC completely, new IPR, ICP, fuel bowl heater, oil change, new glow plug solenoids, new vacuum lines, you name it.. it's new..hell the starters Only a year old...so I ordered a new one but think it's just the solenoid on the passenger side front fender well.. test that tomorrow before I remove the old starter and install the new one..on mine the computer under the console would fill up with water and short (a fail from the factory) that problem was resolved but I haven't replaced the unit you're referring to now..and I am going to..so thank you for the heads up.. I have owned my since it was new also and she's been damn good to me so I am trying desperately to keep her. And yes 21 years she's has more that served me well if I break down the cost if I had to pay payments..
I have the exact same truck! A 2001 Crew Cab Super Duty 7.3L Diesel F-250. It has about 250K miles now. It has been getting more & more difficult to start over the past 2 years. I've actually been shopping for a new truck! I think you may just have saved me a lot of time, hassle and money! I'm going to give this a try and I'll let you know! BTW... I'm not too far north of you... I'm in Virginia. THANK YOU!!!!!
I’ve had the same problem for a couple years to go to a shop they replaced number eight injector he replaced the valve cover gasket harness assembly $1200 didn’t fix the thing except I did get an oil leak after he replace the valve cover gaskets thanks for your help
@@ferenctulics9688 good to hear mine just over 400,000 have you had any parts replaced glow plug relay, or module, fuel heater, ? I had two front wheel bearings go bad recently
Ferenc Tulics nice better than the 2019 raptor that I was going to buy transmission issue I heard 2017 2018 and 2019 I Friend of mine got 2 transmission and Still not fix hmm
John Hynes hey brother I'm thinking of getting a 97 Ford F-350 XLT crew cab diesel 7.3L power Stroke but I live in extreme cold weather or should I buy a 2002 Humvee with 6.2L turbo diesel is army Humvee better for extreme cold weather even if it's diesel
I appreciate this. This is the first time I have heard of this as being a possible issue. I'm about to replace my glow plugs. I'm hoping thats it, but if not I will replace this.
My 7.3 was the male connect for the ipr a $17 dollar part after spending $300 on fuel pump, new ipr and valve cover gaskets. It was causing same symptoms but it will run fine when cold. My advice is do the wiggle test on sensors to begin with, that would of save me a ton of money and about a week of time.
Btw, i just subscribed. Ive had mine since '04. Ive gone thru everything at least once. A crapload by myself and Im a stone mason. Def not a mechanic. I may be able to help u with a few things Ive seen/done. Skyjacker said my steering stabilizer was installed better than their instructions. Now for the body work. I put a 4" skyjacker full suspension. We restored frame back in '15. Needs a lil tlc again. I have some pretty good info tho, too. Good luck buddy.
I have an obs f250 7.3 and i had a shop (hack)try clear up a rough run and he threw my money at it and didn't fix it but after watching UA-cam a bunch it said check the FICM which is the early IDM and when i took it out it was 3/4 full of water. expensive part without some fool trying to sell you a set of injectors.
I think you were getting icp,ipr, recommendations, it’s because you start small, idm removal, and refurb isn’t huge, but if easier the icp and ipr sensors. Now, just like your pos/neg cables, if you never changed the icp or ipr, now you know you’ve done it..hope you did the best you could to waterproof the idm area..
I have 2000 f250 same problem just about replaced everything, but truck so hard to start. but when she starts runs perfect. I'm going to get the Idm now.
2000 151k miles. DRAGGING to the point it seems like batteries are dying. load tester says batteries are good. Same when i put a charger on it. Today it felt as if the batteries were almost dead Put the jump on it and it still dragged. Then it started. ?? thank you for any info. Same problem as yours?? thank you again
2002 7.3 power stroke very hard to start even when I put starting fluid.. when it starts up it begins to die.. even when I cycle it a few times...I will appreciate some good feedback..oh when it was running it would run about 5 miles and it would die..it did that quite a bit and now just won't start.
Yes video definitely helps I know I’m late to the party but it’s still relevant I have a diesel truck that only starts with starting fluid will stay running at idle but sometimes shuts off on the freeway I let it cool down for a little bit and it will start again with starting fluid hopefully I change that part you’re talking about and get going because it seems like the injectors aren’t working correctly and they’ve been replaced
Just changed my starter after years of slow, sluggish starting. Sounds dumb to go so long and not think of replacing it but... It now turns over so fast it's almost scary.
I'm here in Florida my F350 is doing the same thing I'm going to go order me one right now tired of dealing with it if it don't need it oh well it got it thanks for the video very helpful any other issues with that fine truck keep sending them out people need to know thanks
Is there a way to test this to see if it's bad before just replacing it? Or is it an almost guarantee that it will need to be replaced on a 250k+ mile engine?
Hey buddy I've got a 99 super duty 7.3 dually with six speed, great tow vehicle. Mileage about 288 k first day I had it had some issues cutting out is like trying to drive down the freeway turn the key off and on, in other words don't know if you're going to make it home or you're going to tear the transmission rear end out the only way it would run decent is pretty much wide open, I was doing 80 and 90. Can't remember which sensor I changed but that problem went away then blowing the fuse replaced the heating element in the fuel filter. I'm only actually driven this thing several hundred miles the current problem is this.. hard starting no power after it does, running very rough stepping on the throttle and almost nothing happens then after a minute or two it will apparently get more fuel pressure and then it will rev up. Do you have any suggestions what it might be? Really started regretting selling my Cummins 24 valve, it never skips a beat zero issues. I don't even trust driving this truck
Thanks so much! I am at that point of trying to figure out what is going on. Mine won't start at all right now. Your description of your issues sounds almost exactly like mine. I pulled my fuel tank and cleaned those screens and replace the fuel filter (it needed it) crank sensor, blah, blah, blah.... you know the routine and list of things to try.
Man lm having the same problem, won't start ,only with starting fluid, change all sensor's,clean tank glow plugs, nothing tomorrow lm going t to change the idm ,good video bro!!!!!
thanks , we have a 99 with 180,000miles was sitting and hard starting , warmed it up after it took a long time to start cold , lots of smoke at first , then drove it ten miles and shut it off and was really hard to start again ? not 100 percent on the miles , liked the video cory
Recently bought a 2000 7.3 it fires after cranking for like 20sec and im absolutely lost! only 120k miles, replaced the glow plugs and the GPR is fine! the truck sat for a few years with occasional starting. I've got new batteries, could this be my issue??
My husband has 1999 ford 250 heavy duty and give him a hard time time start the truck and blow out black smoke what do you think it might be please let me know
I replaced everything you did plus some and still couldn’t get it to start or stay running I think this just saved my truck hopefully 🤞🏼if not maybe you can help me over the phone if it doesn’t work?
I’m central nc, what year is yours? I have a 02. Mine seems ok. Is this something that happens over time?thanks for the vid. I’m from morehead city area originally. Thanks man
Hey man how did your truck act after it got hot sounds like I am having same problem if I let it warm up good and take off it does ok but if not I will make it about 1/4 mile and it’s like it runs out of fuel
Tell me where are these spark plugs are that light up the fuel in this COMPRESSION engine? And why so much parts changing without troubleshooting, reading live data? Just change idm first to see? More parts throwing at it
I love my 7.3 but I hate that there's like 50 little things that all cause the same symptom on them. It can nickel and dime you to death, but when they're running good, you absolutely can't beat them.
experiencing that with a 2000 7.3. MY OLD (rust bucket, i live at the beach) 1993 7.3 idi just goes and goes. Biggest 2 problems are rust and local mechanics that aren't real diesel mechanics.
99 Ford F-350 super duty 7.3 diesel my oil gauge kept going down and back and forth the truck would die and not start back up for a while how to replace both batteries and the IPC sensor the truck started up but the gauge is bouncing back and forth the plug-in on the sensor do you think that would do it should I change the plugin
My 2000 7.3 was starting fine when warm, but not when cold. Did some work on it to fix that. Glow plugs, relay, injector seals, HPOP seals, due to oil in the valley. Now cold or hot takes a long time cranking to start. Only time is starts right away is right after I shut it off. No white or blue/black smoke. Runs fine has same power has before. Seems like HPOP oil drain down, either from reservoir or oil galley. Any other ideas? What happens if the front seal on the HPOP shaft starts leaking?
My truck takes long cranking to start all of a sudden and has a rough idle. Have and ideas where I should start? I live in California. no smoke. Its not a cold start.
after you sprayed the starter fluid would it shut off or stay on? before you changed the module. Im asking because my truck cranks and cranks but if i used starter fluid it will ignite but shut off within a few seconds.
2000..f250 diesel 7.3.....batteries new alternator good....if my truck sits for a week...it will crank but won't start...so much crank that then it will die....what u think
This is more than Likely what I'm about to replace. I have changed the IPR I have changed the ICP I have changed the CPS and both valve covers and harness's was going to rebuild injectors until I discovered someone else already did it in the past seals were still good. Throws no codes. I'm gonna do what he did and replace my IDM but if that doesn't fix it I think it'll be time to sell it. My only other suspect could be my HPOP but it seems to get good pressure according to the gauge I hooked up 3000-3500 and up.
With your old one 73 diesel when you change the IDM did you ever have a crank no start problem that's what mine's doing and I've replaced all the parts you mentioned except for the IDM
I have a hard time starting a Ford F-250 super duty. It starts only by help of starting adds, and while running it backfire like gasoline vehicle and losses power.
I have been dealing with exactly same situation on my truck. I have changed icp ipr,ops, and now thanks to you i am getting ready to order idm. They are now 175 so they must of went up but honestly as much as they charge to work on these trucks its worth a try
My 7.3 has been giving me HELLLL, I mean I can't tell you how much tine I've spent in the shop, and now it's been sittin for the last damn near 6 months, and well I have treated her like a Ford ranger for a while so this should be fun to try an start up and rely on to get me from one state to the next..😅
Brandon,
Thanks for adding this to your channel. I was having the same issues with my 2002 F-350, when I watched your video I decided to replace the IDM before anything else, after installing the new part my truck fired up on the first try. Thanks again, you saved me a lot of time and money!
Jim
I have the exact same problem grayish white smoke and will not start up in the cold
Jim Hale,
Where did you buy your idm for your 7.3?
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Dude wow I been following you for like 6 months on mining and having a hard time troubleshooting my 2002 7.3 excursion and came across your video about your 7.3 truck. Helpful yes sir. Keep living the dream good sir.
First I’ve heard of this but you’ve described my truck in the morning
Same here
Just got a 99 450 this morning. I haven’t tried this yet,but I watched your video this morning before I looked at a “hard start” truck and it definitely helped me decide to get it! I hope this fixes it 🤞
It did fix it btw
Same exact issue on my 2003 F350 7.3, glad I seen your video before I started replacing glow plugs, thanks!
Mine is a 2002 with only 113k and I'm having the same issues, thanks for this video it helps a lot.
Totally helped me. Thanks man. Been a two year journey on figuring this out. Cheers
Thanks for the video! Struggling with the same issues.
Awesome! Thank you for the info. I have a 1997 7.3 and I'm definitely replacing mine.
Would your truck start sometimes and not others? I am troubleshooting my 97 f250 that is giving me a battery light on the dash but has no codes, has a new alternator and new batteries but still shows the light
There are so many things on a diesel that need to work correctly in order to start.
When you have a new truck, then it is likely to be caused by one item.
The older the vehicle is, the more likely that there are many things, that contribute to a poor start.
Example:
Old PCM and ICM relays, low battery voltage, corroded battery terminals, poor starter solenoid, starter cable connector/terminal, starter condition/age, glow plugs/relay.
Cold weather:
air intake heater coil/relay, exhaust back pressure valve, fuel bowel heater, block heater(if equipped)
Also, motor oil level, fuel, an original IPR or a bad CPS can cause a no start.
You don’t need a functioning ICP sensor or a fuel pump (if primed) to start.
Thank you so much, bro! I only wish you had a link to a new one in the description for a part number. But super grateful.
Holy cow man, my 2000 is almost exactly the same boat. 230k miles no start/hard start unless it's warm or with some starter fluid. This is gonna be my hopefully last diagnostic for this issue, already did glow plugs alternator and both batteries. Luckily the starter is fine! Thank you!
Did it work?
Thanks for doing the video... been pulling my hair out trying to fix mine. Changed the drive computer and it runs like new... thank you
Thank you for this info I am having the same problem on my 7.3 with 494,000 miles and I have not found why. I am going to order the IDM ASAP, thanks again.
My 7.3 has the symptoms you mentioned in the video. I replaced my icp sensor, glow plugs, relay and block heater. And its still sluggish to start and wont start at all in cold weather. I appreciate the video and now i know it has to be that module.
Great video and info. Most times you post a problem the answer is always injectors or cps. I didn't even know about that part you talked about. Thanks
COLD START ISSUES-REPLACED ALL OF THE ABOVE-EITHER START- I D M PROBLEM-DID NOT NEED THE OTHER PARTS!! GREAT VIDEO-2 WEEKS OF NIGHT MARE-THANKS, BILL! 430,000 MILES! 1997 20 YEARS OLD!!
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Did this fix your problem? My 97 is hating life in the morning. Shot of ether and she fires right up 🤦 going to order this today I suppose
Thank you for this video it was dead on with the problem with my 01 much appreciated
Having the exact same issue with my 99 thanks for the video very informative
Putting my faith in ya! I just ordered one. I'll let you know how it goes.
How much did you have to give for the one you bought?? I found refurbished, but for in the $300's.
Nice video. Man I wish I would’ve seen this video a year ago. I was looking at a 7.3 that was dirt cheap because of hard starting. he only wanted 2200 for it.
Brandon! I could kiss you,I’ve been pulling my hair out trying to figure out what’s going on with my truck 2003 F350 7.3 w/184k miles. My truck does the same thing and I changed out glow plugs the regulator. I’m buying a box right now. Thank You
You fix it?
I would like to say this video had I have seen it would have save me a lot of money I replaced relays glow plugs all about my truck would not start it is a 2001 F2 57.3 after watching this video I did replace my DM and that fix the problem but I also did replace all injectors which came to $2800 with all change I am thankful for this video just wished I had seen it earlier thank you
My man I thank you because I change every part since viewing your video.
i fought my 2001 power Stroke for 6 months...it was tired so i put it on c list...next day my neighbor put valve cover gaskets in it!! ALL the electronic glowplug connections and timing wires!!! 99 BUX plus 200 for him....i almost took it off c list!!! it ran like never before...IM AMAZED its not mentioned here
mine 1995 F-350 7.3 power stroke. would not start for the longest time with out having plugged in the core heater . bought new injector module hooked it up myself and now my truck starts two turns of the glow plugs cranks right up even on cold days i am happy
@MotorNubs
I have a 1999 Ford F-350 7.3 and just last week i was about to leave work and my truck wouldn’t start so I jump started and it did start I drove home and I pull at in my drive way and turn the truck off and did not want to start again it only start w starting fluid do you think that is the same problem you had ?
HEY Great video I have a 2001 f350 like you and it died a year ago so ive been driving my 02 mustang GT.Im disabled so money is tight.Ive put the new valve cover gaskets and new wires to it,new icp and new wires and ipr and new wires ,cam shaft sensor,new fuel filter ,rebuilt my HPOP cause the o-rings were leaking oil, Then watched your video and bought the rebuilt idm and got it running.But it had no power at all and the check engine light would come on as i started driving it. Still hard to start problems. Then i put a new fuel pump in thinking it was that but (no) still no power.I went to store in my town and it quit running on the way back and now its DEAD again.I think maybe I have a leak in o-rings in 1 or 2 of the injectors maybe thats why hard start.so i bought a kit and new glow plugs while im in there for 3rd time.My question now is to you.Do you think the ecu has anything to do with no power? When it died the check engine light stays on all the time now and will only start with a lil startin fluid. somehow it wont let the fuel threw it.I love the truck and not giving up on it..Thanks keep your videos rolling sorry for long reply but hopefully this will help someone else. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OR ANYBODY ELSE PLEASE. THANKS Jeff.....
And yes perfect video , on I've been struggling with this issue,
Thank you very much.
Amazing I have a 01 7.3 crew cab with this exact problem thank you
Great vid. Very similar issues here. Still waiting on valve cover harnesses & glow plug controller. How can I troubleshoot IDM b4 replacing it?
Mine does that in the spring and fall when the mornings are cool but have no problem if I use the block heater. Easy start and no smoke... 2000 f250 7.3L 280,000 miles. Do you think it still might need the IDM?
I am doing the same thing..I have the 99 7.3 changed everything..just spent 400 on batteries and I still had the click.. but It's been hard cranking slow to crank.. and yes I have 350,000 on her..changed everything.. new AC completely, new IPR, ICP, fuel bowl heater, oil change, new glow plug solenoids, new vacuum lines, you name it.. it's new..hell the starters Only a year old...so I ordered a new one but think it's just the solenoid on the passenger side front fender well.. test that tomorrow before I remove the old starter and install the new one..on mine the computer under the console would fill up with water and short (a fail from the factory) that problem was resolved but I haven't replaced the unit you're referring to now..and I am going to..so thank you for the heads up.. I have owned my since it was new also and she's been damn good to me so I am trying desperately to keep her. And yes 21 years she's has more that served me well if I break down the cost if I had to pay payments..
I have the exact same truck! A 2001 Crew Cab Super Duty 7.3L Diesel F-250. It has about 250K miles now. It has been getting more & more difficult to start over the past 2 years. I've actually been shopping for a new truck! I think you may just have saved me a lot of time, hassle and money! I'm going to give this a try and I'll let you know! BTW... I'm not too far north of you... I'm in Virginia. THANK YOU!!!!!
Thanks for sharing information we need more people help others thanks again
Where abouts in NC east coast do you live? My 96 f250 7.3 powerstrokd just stopped running & won't crank last night. I live in hubert
Changed my glowplug relay and never have had a hard cold start. Sense doing the replacement. Only cycling once per. start.
I’ve had the same problem for a couple years to go to a shop they replaced number eight injector he replaced the valve cover gasket harness assembly $1200 didn’t fix the thing except I did get an oil leak after he replace the valve cover gaskets thanks for your help
390k miles on the 7.3.. that’s awesome haha. My 7.3 bout to hit 190k lol
And mine has 496,000 mi and still original Injectors...
Great engines!
@@ferenctulics9688 good to hear mine just over 400,000 have you had any parts replaced glow plug relay, or module, fuel heater, ? I had two front wheel bearings go bad recently
Ferenc Tulics nice better than the 2019 raptor that I was going to buy transmission issue I heard 2017 2018 and 2019 I Friend of mine got 2 transmission and Still not fix hmm
John Hynes hey brother I'm thinking of getting a 97 Ford F-350 XLT crew cab diesel 7.3L power Stroke but I live in extreme cold weather or should I buy a 2002 Humvee with 6.2L turbo diesel is army Humvee better for extreme cold weather even if it's diesel
Mine has 690567 the best damn truck ever goes to work everyday
2002 F350 super duty. 143,000 miles hard start when hot. Throttle response great. Cold start no problem new glow plug relay.
I appreciate this. This is the first time I have heard of this as being a possible issue. I'm about to replace my glow plugs. I'm hoping thats it, but if not I will replace this.
Did it work?
@@ICExxD it was the glow plugs. 7 out of 8 had no resistance. Problem solved! ;)
having these exact symptoms, excited to give this a try, regardless great place to start on a frustrating issue. thanks!
Hi Brandon,
Just watched your video on hard to start on a 2001 F250 7.3 Where did you purchase the IDM.
Thanks
My guy, thank you so much for making this video! Saved me lots of time and money. I had the same issue and did a quick IDM swap. Problem solved.
My 7.3 was the male connect for the ipr a $17 dollar part after spending $300 on fuel pump, new ipr and valve cover gaskets. It was causing same symptoms but it will run fine when cold.
My advice is do the wiggle test on sensors to begin with, that would of save me a ton of money and about a week of time.
Btw, i just subscribed. Ive had mine since '04. Ive gone thru everything at least once. A crapload by myself and Im a stone mason. Def not a mechanic. I may be able to help u with a few things Ive seen/done. Skyjacker said my steering stabilizer was installed better than their instructions. Now for the body work. I put a 4" skyjacker full suspension. We restored frame back in '15. Needs a lil tlc again. I have some pretty good info tho, too. Good luck buddy.
I have an obs f250 7.3 and i had a shop (hack)try clear up a rough run and he threw my money at it and didn't fix it but after watching UA-cam a bunch it said check the FICM which is the early IDM and when i took it out it was 3/4 full of water. expensive part without some fool trying to sell you a set of injectors.
You are the man for making this video! Also in North Carolina, Burlington ✌️
I added a new idm to my 02 f350 she started great for 4 days now back to the same crap..... think it's a faulty one ?
Hey Brandon. Can the IDM be checked out for voltage. Thanks for sharing this valuable information. My 94 7.3 giving me problems starting.
Thank you so much for that information it absolutely helped my truck
I think you were getting icp,ipr, recommendations, it’s because you start small, idm removal, and refurb isn’t huge, but if easier the icp and ipr sensors. Now, just like your pos/neg cables, if you never changed the icp or ipr, now you know you’ve done it..hope you did the best you could to waterproof the idm area..
I have 2000 f250 same problem just about replaced everything, but truck so hard to start. but when she starts runs perfect. I'm going to get the Idm now.
You described exactly like my 3500 2001 truck does tnks for the info!!
I got an 02 7.3 sitting at 310 k miles never needed to plug in now I always have to when temps hit freezing mark
Hope this works thnx!!! Cause I’ve been using way to much either 😭😢😭🤯
You fix it?
2000 151k miles. DRAGGING to the point it seems like batteries are dying. load tester says batteries are good. Same when i put a charger on it. Today it felt as if the batteries were almost dead
Put the jump on it and it still dragged. Then it started. ?? thank you for any info. Same problem as yours?? thank you again
2002 7.3 power stroke very hard to start even when I put starting fluid.. when it starts up it begins to die.. even when I cycle it a few times...I will appreciate some good feedback..oh when it was running it would run about 5 miles and it would die..it did that quite a bit and now just won't start.
Hi Brandon,
Just watched your video on hard to start on 2001 F250
Yes video definitely helps I know I’m late to the party but it’s still relevant I have a diesel truck that only starts with starting fluid will stay running at idle but sometimes shuts off on the freeway I let it cool down for a little bit and it will start again with starting fluid hopefully I change that part you’re talking about and get going because it seems like the injectors aren’t working correctly and they’ve been replaced
Just changed my starter after years of slow, sluggish starting. Sounds dumb to go so long and not think of replacing it but...
It now turns over so fast it's almost scary.
Same here
I'm here in Florida my F350 is doing the same thing I'm going to go order me one right now tired of dealing with it if it don't need it oh well it got it thanks for the video very helpful any other issues with that fine truck keep sending them out people need to know thanks
Man after so long I fought my truck you help
Is there a way to test this to see if it's bad before just replacing it? Or is it an almost guarantee that it will need to be replaced on a 250k+ mile engine?
When you were having the start issues with your truck, did it throw any codes?
Hey buddy I've got a 99 super duty 7.3 dually with six speed, great tow vehicle. Mileage about 288 k first day I had it had some issues cutting out is like trying to drive down the freeway turn the key off and on, in other words don't know if you're going to make it home or you're going to tear the transmission rear end out the only way it would run decent is pretty much wide open, I was doing 80 and 90. Can't remember which sensor I changed but that problem went away then blowing the fuse replaced the heating element in the fuel filter. I'm only actually driven this thing several hundred miles the current problem is this.. hard starting no power after it does, running very rough stepping on the throttle and almost nothing happens then after a minute or two it will apparently get more fuel pressure and then it will rev up. Do you have any suggestions what it might be? Really started regretting selling my Cummins 24 valve, it never skips a beat zero issues. I don't even trust driving this truck
Thanks so much! I am at that point of trying to figure out what is going on. Mine won't start at all right now. Your description of your issues sounds almost exactly like mine. I pulled my fuel tank and cleaned those screens and replace the fuel filter (it needed it) crank sensor, blah, blah, blah.... you know the routine and list of things to try.
Did you ever find out the problem
Man lm having the same problem, won't start ,only with starting fluid, change all sensor's,clean tank glow plugs, nothing tomorrow lm going t to change the idm ,good video bro!!!!!
You're looking at it the wrong way. You replaced all of those common fail points and since you did it now you wont have to later.
Thank you for the good info. No bullshit trying to make a video longer with the cliffhangers some other channels pull.
would/ does having a tune on the truck become a factor in replacing this.Thank you
Does a failing IDM make it difficult to start every time or does the truck need to sit a while before it is difficult to start again?
Great question! Too bad no one ever answered it.
thanks , we have a 99 with 180,000miles was sitting and hard starting , warmed it up after it took a long time to start cold , lots of smoke at first , then drove it ten miles and shut it off and was really hard to start again ? not 100 percent on the miles , liked the video
cory
Thks for the info,, any link on where you got yours or any recommendation..thks
Recently bought a 2000 7.3 it fires after cranking for like 20sec and im absolutely lost! only 120k miles, replaced the glow plugs and the GPR is fine! the truck sat for a few years with occasional starting. I've got new batteries, could this be my issue??
Where did you get an dim for 99 bucks
Why does my 2002 7.3l glow plug relay stay energized on all 4 terminals with the key OFF ?
Because you're relay is fried and stuck in the closed position. Change your relay
My husband has 1999 ford 250 heavy duty and give him a hard time time start the truck and blow out black smoke what do you think it might be please let me know
I replaced everything you did plus some and still couldn’t get it to start or stay running I think this just saved my truck hopefully 🤞🏼if not maybe you can help me over the phone if it doesn’t work?
I’m central nc, what year is yours? I have a 02. Mine seems ok. Is this something that happens over time?thanks for the vid. I’m from morehead city area originally. Thanks man
Hey man how did your truck act after it got hot sounds like I am having same problem if I let it warm up good and take off it does ok but if not I will make it about 1/4 mile and it’s like it runs out of fuel
Tell me where are these spark plugs are that light up the fuel in this COMPRESSION engine? And why so much parts changing without troubleshooting, reading live data? Just change idm first to see? More parts throwing at it
I love my 7.3 but I hate that there's like 50 little things that all cause the same symptom on them. It can nickel and dime you to death, but when they're running good, you absolutely can't beat them.
experiencing that with a 2000 7.3. MY OLD (rust bucket, i live at the beach) 1993 7.3 idi just goes and goes. Biggest 2 problems are rust and local mechanics that aren't real diesel mechanics.
Hello, question. My truck runs solid just having trouble to fire. Once shes hot shell fire very easily. Does this sound similar to your problem?
99 Ford F-350 super duty 7.3 diesel my oil gauge kept going down and back and forth the truck would die and not start back up for a while how to replace both batteries and the IPC sensor the truck started up but the gauge is bouncing back and forth the plug-in on the sensor do you think that would do it should I change the plugin
My 2000 7.3 was starting fine when warm, but not when cold. Did some work on it to fix that. Glow plugs, relay, injector seals, HPOP seals, due to oil in the valley. Now cold or hot takes a long time cranking to start. Only time is starts right away is right after I shut it off. No white or blue/black smoke. Runs fine has same power has before. Seems like HPOP oil drain down, either from reservoir or oil galley. Any other ideas? What happens if the front seal on the HPOP shaft starts leaking?
My truck takes long cranking to start all of a sudden and has a rough idle. Have and ideas where I should start? I live in California. no smoke. Its not a cold start.
Hey buddy just found you on UA-cam I'm having the same problem plus on my 1996 f250 power stroke interesting will keep in touch thanks
after you sprayed the starter fluid would it shut off or stay on? before you changed the module. Im asking because my truck cranks and cranks but if i used starter fluid it will ignite but shut off within a few seconds.
2000..f250 diesel 7.3.....batteries new alternator good....if my truck sits for a week...it will crank but won't start...so much crank that then it will die....what u think
This is more than Likely what I'm about to replace. I have changed the IPR I have changed the ICP I have changed the CPS and both valve covers and harness's was going to rebuild injectors until I discovered someone else already did it in the past seals were still good. Throws no codes. I'm gonna do what he did and replace my IDM but if that doesn't fix it I think it'll be time to sell it. My only other suspect could be my HPOP but it seems to get good pressure according to the gauge I hooked up 3000-3500 and up.
My 00 f350 7.3 only starts when it’s plugged in an hot. I changed my glow plugs, gasket an relay still having trouble starting in 45 degree weather
Thank you for the INFO Bro.
Great video,
I have an issue with mine,
Rough start then good idle for a couple of minutes and then dies.
Do you have any advice? thanks.
I have the same problem
Maybe icp sensor
my problem was, #2 injector solenoid.
With your old one 73 diesel when you change the IDM did you ever have a crank no start problem that's what mine's doing and I've replaced all the parts you mentioned except for the IDM
I've got the same thing in my 01 Excursion, think UVCH and / or IDM.
Did it help with your blueish smoke problem?
I have a hard time starting a Ford F-250 super duty. It starts only by help of starting adds, and while running it backfire like gasoline vehicle and losses power.
This is good to know. Those are great trucks! I love mine.
I have been dealing with exactly same situation on my truck. I have changed icp ipr,ops, and now thanks to you i am getting ready to order idm. They are now 175 so they must of went up but honestly as much as they charge to work on these trucks its worth a try
Did it work?
My 7.3 has been giving me HELLLL, I mean I can't tell you how much tine I've spent in the shop, and now it's been sittin for the last damn near 6 months, and well I have treated her like a Ford ranger for a while so this should be fun to try an start up and rely on to get me from one state to the next..😅