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The difference between the 1997 Econoline van and this 2004 model is striking. And what is striking is how poorly maintained this one is. The only time my ride looked that bad is when I was delivering newspapers for a living, and the wrapping and wires would accumulate in the back seat. If a service person came to my home/business in this rattletrap, I wouldn't let him/her in. The people with the '97 can were trying, but parts were short. (I also think their mechanic was screwing them, doing the least they could get by with.) These people don't even try. If I had a business van I depended on, it would never go below a quarter tank of gas. Like I said, I would be reluctant to do business with these people.
$800-$1000 for replacing an ECM, who can afford to fix the other issues
Ray next time just slide the computer out from the inside
About a decade ago my Saturn sedan needed a new ECM because the mass airflow damper rusted shut, causing a over-voltage or over-current on the sensor or damper control that fed back into the ECM and killed it.
I was able to use a junkyard ECM, but it had to be data-reset at the dealership, as my mechanic did not have the ability to reset it.
Only now, watching part one of this series, did I learn that it was about the VIN being programmed in, not anything to do with the performance of the car.
I like the fact that they didn't bury ecm. Normally it is not promised how well it will work.
Like the saying goes…You can't polish a turd.
Should be law for workshops that the mechanics will not work on a filthy vehicle.
Why should a mechanic get the dreaded lurgie because of you. You have some courage getting into that vehicle. Suggest a hazmat suit and breathing apparatus in-future👍.
You have a great day👍🇬🇷
if you had the ford diagnostic software and the VCM you could program the ECM without having to call the hotline
Watched so many of these videos that every time the phone rings i make the ring sound too.
the technician on the other end of the phone sounded like a kid like 12 👀
So Ray! Why do you say the injector was cause for the ECU driver failure?: When you said the injectors resistance checked out higher than normal.
Surely that would normally reduce the current going through the ECU driver? v/r=i right? So therefore the 12.2 volt supply and normal injector resistance 16ohm impedance i think? That would give 0.76 amps, if it was 18 ohms then 0.67 amps at the ecu. Well with in a standard mosfets 1 amp capacity.
So I don't get how the injector would be cause in the matter of the ecu failure?
Does Ford use a current controller prior to the driver mosfet in the ECU or something?
Whatever business they have, i wouldn't hire them, under any circumstances. You can tell a lot about the level of professionalism, and work ethic a company has, by the way they maintain their vehicle fleet.
"dupe-t-doos" Now, I am doing – "dupe-t-doos" every time my phone rings. I am doomed.
10 TO 1 THERE wasn't anything wrong with the first ecm it was changed out for nothing
Ray, I'm sure the injector did not take out the ECU! As the injector resistance goes up the ECU driver current goes down therefore the ECU driver has a less demand on it. As a EE who worked on a team that developed the great grandparent of today's ECU (early 90's ). Back then, they were designed to last a million miles. That meant they could survive a harsh and extreme mistreatment environment. ECU driver shorts opens and electrostatic discharge protection were design into the system. I think a fault at manufacturing finally killed the ECU. We call it the Apollo 13 sindrome .
I want to meet this guy some day and buy him a litre of beer.
This question doesn't portain to this video but in a diesel motor compression creates friction = ignition correct?
Now that coils and #7 injector are diagnosed bad, hopefully van owner will go to junkyard and get cheap replacement parts. That van is ancient and not worth pouring good money after bad.
Anyone else look at the ECM and think “damn that’s the biggest Super Nintendo cartridge I’ve ever seen!” No? Just me then.
"Penny wise, Pound foolish."
hyper doo doo dee doo’s, you kill me!
While I was stationed in Germany, I had an Opel that the heater core came out just like that, two screws and two clamps, done! Why the heck can’t our engineers do that on all vehicles, a guy can dream right!!!
do do do doepti do😂😂
Watch out for the major vacuum leak because the vac line to the brake booster is off.
ECHINACEA WILL PROTECT YOU…RAW GARLIC KEEPS BLOOD FLOWING (Keeps veins open) I have eaten it since a youngster…raw…peanut butter sandwich and raw garlic…keeps garlic from burning taste buds..(.be 73 in a few days)
I wonder if specialised ECU repair of Oakland park FL could fix that ECU – they do european mostly tho. I know a lot of Toyotas have leaky caps in them breaking the unit
But, did you reinstall the break booster vacuum lol
For a vehicle engine bay always use high temp 88 made by 3M
How can you get the old information if the old ECM is completely dead?
You only moderately sounded like Bea Arthur.
Good video buddy 👍
Why worry about leaking exhaust flange gaskets… it's not like the engine is in the passenger compartment…. oh wait….
Replace the ECM but not replace the cause? Yeah, someone is gonna come back and claim it was repaired when the ECM fries again.
I snore all the time. Doesn't make me hoarse. The cold probably did that
Put you freakin camera on a tripod or a magnetic bracket.
HYPER DOOOO-DEEEE-DOOOO!!!!!!
Hey Ray ,, I'm a fan .. Id love for you to give us a roundabout guesstimate price of every repair you make ..
It would help us understand the total picture and give us some confidence when looking at different jobs on our own vehicles
I would not want my car to be worked on by someone using only one hand, how about a head mounted camera or those glasses with a camera in them.
It goes in the hole. And one nut and two nuts oh dear lordy that does not sound very good lol
For the love of God, someone get this guy a camera headstrap!
The 4.6…and amazing long lasting engine, killed by modern electronics and stupid processes…Im fighting with one now. Won't start…and I fear its the ECM (no crank, no codes, at least ones I can read…)
It’s man flu,not a cold🤕
pop the old one in oven for a bit and remelt the joints. good as new
Mofo?, don’t you mean FoMo?
I had my BCM rebuilt by a company in North Florida. They say the solder comes loose in fbodys and the chips start to come loose.
5g
Can never have too many “clicks.”