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Does Ficm need programmed?

Does Ficm need programmed?

This half-shell repair costs less and does not require unit reprogramming, assuming that the vehicle has the latest software updates from Ford Motor Company. All three versions of Ford FICMs feature proprietary engineering enhancements available only from Genuine Ford Parts.

How to change the battery in a Duramax diesel engine?

Place the new battery in the battery’s tray and secure it with the clamp or bar. Reconnect the positive cable first and the negative cable last. Reassemble all bolts and make sure that they are tightened well. Close your hood.

What causes a Duramax battery to wear out?

Any difference between the batteries’ open-circuit voltage will induce current from the one with the higher voltage to the other one, which will prematurely wear out the higher-voltage (newer) battery. Just happened to me. Passenger side was fried but the other was carrying it.

Why is the battery draining on my 2004 Silverado?

The battery in my 2004 Silverado has been losing charge when parked for more than a few days. It started a couple years ago. I got some relief by pulling out a fuse associated with the radio, but it was still draining down.

How much does it cost to replace a Duracell battery?

Thank you all for the very helpful information. Did two Duracell 78’s yesterday.. not bad, maybe 30 minutes. 800 CCA and $233 for both out the door at Sam’s Club. 3 year replacement which is about what we get here in SW AZ… I am thinking it is time to be proactive and replace my original batteries before I get stuck in the boonies.

When to replace battery in GMC Duramax Diesel?

GP cascading (replace one, then next week another, etc.) failure is commonly experienced around the time you also have a battery failure. And when 1 in the pair fails, it’s usually the pass side. Heat, not frigid, kills batteries.

Any difference between the batteries’ open-circuit voltage will induce current from the one with the higher voltage to the other one, which will prematurely wear out the higher-voltage (newer) battery. Just happened to me. Passenger side was fried but the other was carrying it.

Thank you all for the very helpful information. Did two Duracell 78’s yesterday.. not bad, maybe 30 minutes. 800 CCA and $233 for both out the door at Sam’s Club. 3 year replacement which is about what we get here in SW AZ… I am thinking it is time to be proactive and replace my original batteries before I get stuck in the boonies.

How often do you replace batteries in a truck?

I have probably replaced a dozen batteries on autos, but the two batteries in the truck have me a little worried about screwing up the electronics and having bigger issues. I have tried to read as many forum posts as possible and have watched a CarcareKiosk fixit video.

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