While driving truck died, like shutting the key off. I changed the fuel filter and CPS. I then found this site, after reading a few threads, I performed a few tests. There is no WTS light when the ignition is turned on. There is no CEL when ignition is turned on. There is no smoke coming out of tailpipe when cranking over. Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

 

First of all, welcome to the site! Sorry to hear you're having trouble.

First thing to check would be fuse #22. It runs your PCM (Powertrain Control Module - aka engine computer). Unfortunately it also runs the fuel bowl heater element which is known to short out and blow the fuse, thus killing the power to pretty much everything that makes the engine run. Check that fuse carefully (with a meter if possible) and we can go from there. By the way, if it is the fuse, you might want to consider unhooking the fuel bowl heater to prevent it from happening again. Lots of us on here run all year round without the heater, so it's not really a concern.

Good luck, hope this helps.

 

Oh, by the way, fuse 22 is a Maxi fuse located under the hood and not in the fuse block in the cab. Sorry, should have said that before.

 

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22 fuse. I would even throw it away and replace it.
Welcome aboard!

 

Fuse #22 was blown. how do I disconnect the fuel bowl heater? I see the two connections on the driver side of the fuel filter housing.

 

Unplug it BEFORE you replace the fuse.

 

Thank you for excellent pic. Does the fitting pull off?

 

yes sir! Just yank it off....
Let us know when it is running or if you have any other questions if you get stuck.

This is a free 24/7 technical help site it seems so stick around. All these people around here were once green like you with 1 post looking for help and now they are experts. You are next.

 

THIS IS A GREAT SITE, WITH EXCELLENT HELP!!!! I will make sure to let you know how it all goes. I cannot thank you all enough!

 

Hurry back!

 

Yeah, be sure and let us know how things turn out.

 

If that turns out to be the ticket, this thread has to have set some sort of record for fastest problem/solution set ever resolved. Only five minutes between the original post and first response.

 

That is what seperates 7.3L OBS forum from the rest!

 

Another welcome.
here is a pic of the connector (the spade type)

 

Up and running, replaced the #22 fuse after unplugging the bowl heater element. Thank you, for all the help. This is a great site with excellent help. Greatly appreciate all the help.