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Ford 6.0L 2003-2004 F-Super & Excursion lack of power condition, surge, or turbocharger flutter after performing Field Service

Ford 6.0L 2003-2004 F-Super & Excursion lack of power condition, surge, or turbocharger flutter after performing Field Service

OC Diesel discovered that some Ford 6.0L 2003-2004 F-Super Duty and 6.0L Excursion vehicles built on or before 9/29/2003 may experience a P006A, P132B, P0401 or P0402 diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) with a lack of power condition, surge, or turbocharger flutter after performing Field Service Action or after recalibrating the vehicle with the inferred Exhaust Pressure (EP) strategy. This inferred EP strategy does not use the Exhaust Back Pressure (EBP) sensors input, although the EBP sensor must remain connected to the tube and the wiring harness.

OC Diesel service technicians use procedures to repair troubles after receiving the inferred EP calibration update. There are a variety of reasons why a customer could experience a lack of  power condition with the inferred EP calibration.

These can include causes a person may not directly see as impacting the condition or codes set. For example; a Mass Air Flow (MAF) / Manifold Air Pressure (MAP) code can be related to a MAF sensor or a MAP sensor problem. However, those codes can be caused by other items such as: intake leak, exhaust leak, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) problems, and aftermarket modifications.

 

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Ford 6.0L Lack of Power, White/Black Smoke or a Surge

This information apply to all FORD: 6.0L 2003-2005 Excursion
6.0L 2003-2007 F-Super Duty
6.0L 2004-2009 E-Series
6.0L 2004-2007 F-650, F-750

OC Diesel knows that some 2003-2007 F-Super Duty, 6.0L 2004-2007 F-650/750, 6.0L 2003-2005 Excursion and 6.0L 2004-2009 Econoline vehicles may exhibit one or a combination of the following concerns: lack of power, white/black smoke or a surge.

Pertaining to 6.0L 2003-2007 F-Super Duty, 6.0L 2003-2005 Excursion, and 6.0L 2004-2009 Econoline these concerns may or may not be accompanied by any one, or a combination, of the following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs): P0238, P0299, P0404, P0478, P2262 and/or P2263. These concerns and/or DTCs could be a result of cooking deposits inside the turbocharger for which OC Diesel has a solution.

The 6.0L 2004-2007 F-Super Duty 650-750 may have these concerns and may not be accompanied with the following DTCs: 261, 342, 343, 353, 354 and/or 361. These concerns may also be a result of cooking deposits inside the turbocharger.

OC Diesel can help these cooking deposits concerns that may be affecting the inside of  your turbocharger turbine housing. The cooking can impede vane response causing high or low instances of exhaust pressure and will usually decrease fuel economy, too. Unexpected exhaust pressure results can cause over-boost, under-boost, insufficient or excessive exhaust gas recirculation, or unexpected EGR valve position, resulting in fatal engine wear.

Give us a call at 714-848-2170 M-F from 8-5 PST  Live locally? Feel free to stop by our location and meet us! OC DIESEL, INC. is located at 17242 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Suites A and B. We have a full service shop staffed with knowledgeable technicians who are ready to squash any Diesel Repair issues.

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Death Wobble or Violant Shaking on Diesel Trucks

Is the front end of your Ford Powerstroke, Dodge Cummins or GM Duramax experiencing violent shaking or/and extreme wobble in the front end of your diesel truck?

There are a few things your may want to have checked out on your diesel truck when this dangerous wobble happens. After installing a lift kit on your diesel truck it is highly recommended to have your truck re-torqued to factory specs after 500 miles and periodically after that. The track bar, pitman arm and pan hard bar are notorious for coming loose. Inspect these three areas on your truck and re-torque if necessary.

Also you may want to have your diesel mechanic check your ball joints. Worn or damaged ball joints can also be a factor to this dreaded death wobble. Orange County Diesel is an experienced repair facility specializing in diesel engines such as Ford Powerstroke, GM Duramax and Dodge Cummins trucks and SUV’s. Orange County Diesel has seen and fixed many of these Death Wobbles and we recommend stopping by to have your diesel truck diagnosed and repaired by a DIESEL EXPERT.

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Live locally? Feel free to stop by our location and meet us! OC DIESEL, INC. is located at 17242 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Suites A and B. In addition to carrying aFe Cat Back Exhaust Systems, we have a full service shop staffed with knowledgeable technicians who are ready to squash any Diesel Repair issues.

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Orange County Diesel Repair, Service, and Performance

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Do you own a Ford Powerstroke, Dodge Cummins or GM Duramax Diesel truck or SUV? Are you looking for an experienced diesel repair, service and performance facility in Southern California?

At Orange County Diesel, We are the diesel experts!

Check out what kind of services we have to offer you:

Aftermarket Parts

  • Service & Repair
  • Aftermarket Parts Installation Service & Repair
  • Troubleshooting Service & Repair

Custom Service Repair & Upgrades

  • Custom Fabrication Service
  • Driveshaft Service, Repair & Upgrades
  • Exhausts Upgrade & Repair
  • Glass Repair Service
  • PCM Tuning & Upgrades
  • Window Tinting Service

Engine Service, Repair & Upgrades

  • Check Engine Light Service & Repair
  • Custom PCM Tuning & Upgrades
  • Electrical Diagnostics, Service, Repair & Upgrades
  • Engine Diagnostics, Service, Repair, & Upgrades
  • Engine Service, Repair, & Upgrades
  • Scheduled Maintenance Service & Repair

Fleet Service, Repair & Upgrades

  • Electrical Diagnostics, Service, Repair & Upgrades
  • Engine Diagnostics, Service, Repair & Upgrades
  • Scheduled Maintenance Service & Repair
  • Suspension Service, Repair & Upgrades
  • Transmission Service, Repair & Upgrades
  • Wheel & Drivetrain Service, Repair & Upgrades

Suspension Service, Repair & Upgrades

  • Alignment for all Trucks, Cars, & SUV’s
  • Ball Joint Service, Repair, & Upgrades
  • Lift Kit Installation Service, Repair & Upgrades
  • Scheduled Maintenance Service & Repair
  • Shocks & Struts Service, Repair & Upgrades
  • Steering Service, Repair, & Upgrades
  • Suspension Diagnostic Service, Repair & Upgrades
  • Tie Rod Repair & Upgrades

Transmission Service, Repair & Upgrades

  • Automatic Transmission Service, Repair & Upgrades
  • Manual Transmission Service, Repair & Upgrades
  • Scheduled Maintenance Service & Repair
  • Transfer Case Service, Repair & Upgrades

Wheel & Drivetrain Service, Repair & Upgrades

  • Alignment for all Trucks, Cars & SUV’s
  • Brake Service, Repair & Upgrades
  • CV Axles Service, Repair & Upgrades
  • Differential Service, Repair & Upgrades
  • Gear Ratio Change
  • Hub & Wheel Bearing Service, Repair & Upgrades
  • Scheduled Maintenance Service & Repair
  • Tire Rotation Service, Repair & Upgrades
  • U-Joints Service, Repair & Upgrades
  • Wheel & Tire Mount & Balance

Give us a call at 714-848-2170 M-F from 8-5 PST

Live locally? Feel free to stop by our location and meet us! OC DIESEL, INC. is located at 17242 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Suites A and B. We have a full service shop staffed with knowledgeable technicians who are ready to squash any Diesel Repair issues.

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DiabloSport’s Trinity T-1000 Diesel Programmer

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Trinity Features:

  • Comes pre-loaded with multiple tunes for your vehicle including Economy, Factory, Performance, Towing, Extreme, CAI Tunes, Pulley Tunes, and many more (tune selection may vary from vehicle to vehicle)
  • Built in Diagnostic Tool-save hundreds in dealership charges reading and clearing your own trouble codes (check engine lights)
  • With over 100MB of on-board memory log/record hours of data
  • Virtual Gauges-customize your own gauge layout
  • View and record dozens of gauges at once
  • Tune multiple supported vehicles (only 1 at a time).
  • Supports custom tuning-accepts up to 5 additional custom tunes
  • The most adjustable parameters on the market including speed limiter, tire sizes and many more!
  • Virtual Drag strip-computes 1/4 mile, 1/8 mile, 0-60, and 0-100 track times. Option to start from a reaction tree or once accelerator is engaged
  • Analog input/output to control external devices such as the DiabloSport Extreme PowerPuck and DiabloSport EGT Module
  • Set up your own gauge alarms/shift lights using the Trinity’s LED lights
  • Control the Extreme PowerPucks power levels using the Trinity’s interface
  • High Resolution 320×240 Full Color Touch Screen

Trinity Custom Tuning
Custom tunes are most likely needed if you modified your car, which are available from any CMR dealer.

The Trinity T-1000 Diesel Programmer can hold up to 5 custom tunes made by any CMR dealer nationwide, the upload process is less than 30sec. This makes the Trinity a valuable product to have. If you tuned your vehicle from stock and like the power your car is producing, most likely you will start adding modifications to your car as time goes on. Good thing you have a Trinity because u can go to any of our CMR dealers and get a custom tune for your exact modification setup. Your car will run better, faster and get the best gas mileage that can be achieved for that particular modification setup.

What is the Diablosport Trinity?
The DiabloSport Trinity is simply put, one of the most advanced tuning devices in the market. With the capability to tune, log and record data, display and customize virtual gauges, read and clear trouble codes. and even compute multiple track times the DiabloSport Trinity is the answer to all of your EFI tuning needs. Trinity supports all vehicle application under a single part number which means you have the option to tune multiple vehicles with only one Trinity (Only 1 vehicle can be tuned at any given time). With a high resolution color touch screen, state of the art graphics/GUI, and the ability to customize gauge layouts the Trinity enhances the interior of any vehicle. The Trinity also has the capabilty to control/communicate extrenal devices such as the DiabloSport Extreme PowerPuck, DiabloSport EGT Module, and other third party devices

The Trinitys tuning options vary depending on the vehicle that is being tuned. Gasoline powered vehicles feature tunes based on minimum octane ratings while Diesels are based on Horse Power Ratings. By way of example, If you have a 2008 Chrysler 300C your options in the tuning menu might be: 93 Octane Performance tune, 91 Octane Performance Tune, and other CAI tunes; and a 2007 F-350 with a 6.0L PowerStroke might have the options of stock, 40 HP, 65 HP, and 100 HP. (Note:These options may not be the same in all models and can vary based on the current update of the tool). The DiabloSport also supports custom tuning and can hold an additional 5 custom tunes. The Trinity also contains the most adjustable parameters in the market.

With over 100MB of on board memory devoted solely to recording and playing back diagnostic PID/DMR data, it allows users to record hours and hours of continuous data streams directly from the vehicle’s PCM/ECM. The Trinity interprets PID and DMR data received from the OBD-II Diagnostic port on your vehicle and converts it into a readable format: A Virtual Gauge! Individual user customization is one of Trinity’s most recognizable features. With Trinity’s dynamic gauge layout there is literally an infinite number of combinations/customization of gauges to view! Users can even set up gauge alarms and shift points based on precise vehicle data and using the Trinity’s LED lights.

Using parameters such as vehicle speed, peak torque, wheel speed and others, the Trinity is able to accurately compute quarter mile, 1/8 mile or 0-60 and 0-100 time trials. Keep in mind that these numbers may or may not be accurate depending on variables, but they sure are fun to see! The Trinity’s virtual tree allows users to choose to either monitor their reaction time (like the real world) or have the tree start when they press the gas from a stop. There are advantages to both! If you are using reaction time, you will gain experience for the track when launching off the line while the motion start will show you the time less human error. It’s your choice as to which you prefer!

Trinity can also be used as a diagnostic code reader. Save yourself hundreds of dollars each year reading/clearing your own computer codes rather than paying a dealer to do the same. Its as easy as a few simple steps. The DiabloSport Trinity’s diagnostic code reader function can be used on multiple Vehicles at any given time.

Includes:

  • 1 DiabloSport Trinity
  • 1 DiabloSport USB Cable
  • 1 DiabloSport OBD2 Cable
  • 1 Trinity Windshield Mount
  • 1 Trinity Software CD
  • 1 Trinity Quick Start Guide
  • 1 DiabloSport Sticker

Give us a call at 714-848-2170 M-F from 8-5 PST – We will answer your questions regarding the Trinity T-1000 Diesel Programmer. Ask about Free Shipping!

Live locally? Feel free to stop by our location and meet us! OC DIESEL, INC. is located at 17242 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Suites A and B. In addition to carrying Trinity T-1000 Diesel Programmer, we have a full service shop staffed with knowledgeable technicians who are ready to squash any Diesel Repair issues.

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