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    My wife daily drives a 2000 F250 and on her way home from work it died and would not restart, even 2hrs after it initially died. I swung by Southwest International and picked up a replacement CPS. The truck started right up and ran for about 10 minutes when it stumbled for a second or two and died. So I had it towed to the house last night, so this morning I figured if I put the original CPS back in and it doesn't start, then the likely hood would be my replacement is defective. I put the original back in and it started right up and I let it run for about 30 minutes and it never died. I swapped back over to the new replacement and let it run for 30 minutes.
    I took the day off from work to fix my wife's truck, so I don't have to worry about her getting stranded with my son and now I can't get the damn thing to duplicate the failure. Even though it runs fine now, I don't feel comfortable letting her drive it without knowing what the hell happened. It doesn't have a check engine light on when it's running and I don't know for sure if my local parts store can scan a diesel anyway.
    Anyone have any suggestion's or input on how I can get this thing diagnosed without spending a lot of money?
    Last edited by HenryJ; 01-21-2011, 12:57 PM.

  • #2
    I'm in Fort worth.
    Branden 817-304-7595

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    • #3
      I did check the oil level along with all the other fluid levels and I'm going back out there now to check for water in the fuel even though the light wasn't coming on.

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      • #4
        I was thinking about buying this scan tool. It doesn't really do me much good today, but would come in handy in the future. Anyone have any experience with this tool?

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        • #5
          Originally posted by SBFORDTECH View Post
          I'm in Fort worth.
          Branden 817-304-7595
          Thanks Branden
          I'll call you in a little bit after I determine if there's water in the fuel.

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          • #6
            there was a recall on the camshaft position sensor on that model. i'd recommend checking the harness. wiggle it around and see if it efects the idle at all.
            certified deisel mechanic

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Misfire View Post
              there was a recall on the camshaft position sensor on that model. i'd recommend checking the harness. wiggle it around and see if it efects the idle at all.
              Thanks Misfire.
              I did look it over while I had it unplugged when I changed the CPS, but I didn't wiggle it around with it running. I will check that in the morning. I drained the fuel out of the filter bowl and didn't get any water and I did drive it up to the auto zone close by to check for codes and it didn't have any codes.
              If Branden's shop was a little closer I'd have him do a shake down on everything. Branden I still may bring it out to you tomorrow while there's less traffic on the road.

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              • #8
                Sounds good.... Give me a call if you have any more questions.

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