Update: Just loaded the stage 2 tune last night and drove to work on it today. DEF gage is off, manifold temps are cooler (like EGR is off), even sharper throttle response than stg 1, and EGTs are lower. I'll keep watching and give another update in a little while.
That sounds like a bad sensor, and the dealer is not doing their due diligence on the troubleshooting.
My 2 or 3 cents...
When the CEL comes on again, take it to a parts store to have the code(s) read and come back to this forum with them. Collectively, we should be able to narrow things...
Back when I first got my 2015 (used), I noticed that big plug hanging down. I put a couple zip ties on to hold it together and to hold it up. Haven't experienced any electrical issues (yet - 159k mi)
Hello Moose,
Here's my 2¢:
Generally, they are decent trucks, but there are a couple of things that it will need to live a long time. First, the oil needs to be changed at 7-8k miles (not the 10k the OM says). Plus I recommend putting some sort of viscosity additive in as well (I use Lucas...
With SFT, when the dealer reflashes my ECU, I can't reload my tune. I have to read the new program, send it to SFT, then they send me a tune that the programmer will load in the ECU.
The last time this happened, SFT sent me both stage 1 and stage 2 tunes. I've been hesitant to run the stage 2...
Mr. Jensen:
I've been running my restrictor for a little over 30k mi and It hasn't popped any codes. I already had the SFT stage 1 installed. The only gauge I have is how much soot collects in the crossover tube - no real build up, just thin residue coat. My logic on it is this: Restricting...
I use Power Service and Howe's and add to every tank. The way I've found to greatly reduce soot (shy of turning it off w/ a tune or deleting) is to put a restrictor in the EGR tube. The one I use is a 1" sink strainer (ACE Hardware p/n: 40291) with a large flat washer (ACE p/n: UCU) safety...
I've also seen 30k mi in the owner's manual. Early on, I saw in forums that many were changing fuel filters at 15-20k mi and I adopted that practice. So far I've not experienced any HPFP issues - 158k currently. That being said, I put in additive every fill-up for added pump lubrication among...
I tried doing that on my old 6.5 GMC once, it didn't run well on that tank. Took a couple tanks to clear out deposits and run same as before. Later, I played around with 2 stroke oil and settled on 1oz/10gal. Any more wouldn't quite run right.
Just a WAG, but a boost leak would make sense for the turbo to overspeed and possibly cause the first "grenade". Then, if not fixed, cause what you're experiencing with the new one. Another possibility is the new turbo isn't getting adequate oil or coolant supply - issue with those tubes such...
Just a guess here but check the throttle butterfly on the front of the intake manifold. If it's not opening up properly, restricting flow of fresh air, that will cause a greater draw from the EGR. Also, check the electrical connectors to it.
Where I'm at, they only test opacity. As long as the DPF keeps doing its job, I'll pass - even with the tune and the restrictor installed. It only takes about 10 min to put in. To your point, I suppose having the EGR off would be better, but that would require contacting SFT...
I've been using a very inexpensive MacGuyver restrictor (SFT stage 1 w/ EGR on - have to pass emissions still): 1 Ace Hardware 1" basket strainer (p/n: 40291 on plumbing/sink aisle), and a flat washer from their small hardware aisle (P/N: UCU - washer covers the entire bottom of strainer with...
Mine blew last year, I had the 1-piece line with braided hose put in. Moving the oil line out of the way was the big problem. They had to lift the cab off to get to the lower oil line banjo bolt so they had access to the upper coolant banjo bolt. It was expensive! If you can figure out an...
I just looked up your starter on Rockauto.com. They have a new Bosch (p/n: SR6534N, w/o start/stop feature) for about $95. The MOPAR starter was over $400.
From what I've seen/heard, that length drive is in the normal range for a DPF regen. If you're not already, putting one of the diesel additives in the fuel helps with improving combustion thus reducing soot, increasing regen intervals and reducing regen time. In no particular order, some...