I have a 2006 F350 6.0l that has been babied all it's life. I very rarely tow anything with it, I just like the smell and the noise. Yesterday on the way home I looked down at the gauges and noticed the Check Engine Light was on. I didn't notice anything unusual in the performance, I wasn't towing anything, but I noticed that the Turbo Boost gauge wasn't going any higher than 20 lbs. I only have 66,000 kms on it but the warranty was over last year. I took it to the dealer to have a look and when they wrote it up the tech advisor wrote that it was lacking power but I told him that the power wask OK. Anyway, I picked it up as they still haven't looked at it, I was nervous they were going to just replace the turbo by default. I bought a Superchips Cortex code reader/programmer but haven't opened up the box yet. any suggestions before I open up the box and then I can't return it? I am hoping that I might be able to clear the codes but I don't know if I might have bigger problems.
Thanks

 

Do you want a programmer? If not, you should return the Superchips Cortex. If you just want to read the code, you can do better than that. If you want a tuner, you can do better than that. In short, you can do better than that.

You also cannot guess the code simply because it didn't boost over 20#. Without a good load on it, that might be all the boost you would see.

Either get the code read, by going to any shop, or maybe even an autopart store... OR ...take a chance that you just have a sticky turbo and try to free it up by hitting the highway for a long hard run. If the problem is gone the code will turn itself off after a few start cycles. Not sure how many.

The code could be as simple as an EGR flow issue (most common). You just don't know without reading the code.

 

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I take it you are not too impressed with the Superchips programmer?
I thought that while I am reading the codes I could add a little power at the same time. It also cost $441.00 including taxes.

I will see if I can get the code read form a local auto parts before I open it.
Thanks

 

I don't recommend tuners to anyone with a 6.0, but for that money you could get a tuner with custom written tunes, which is a much better idea.

 

Thanks for the input gents. I took it to the Auto Value parts store and had it scanned. I got codes P0261 to P0282. Injector Circuit Low codes on all cylinders except #2. When I restarted the truck the CEL was gone any everything seems to be back to normal. Is there anything I should be worried about? Some of the other threads suggest it could be the FICM in early stages of failure. It only has 66,000 kms on it.
I also returned the Superchips Cortex as i don't think I need it or want it.
Thanks Again FTE

 

There is a good thread in the tech folder on how to check the voltage on your FICM. I would probably do that, and also load test both of my batteries.

 

The check engine light came on again after 30kms around town.
Also where is the FICM located, is it under the de-gas bottle on top of the intake?
Thanks

 

Yes. On the valve cover.

Take a look at the tech folder. It's the very first section:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...ch-folder.html