Change the fuel filter?

**RhinoZ24** · 12-11-2012, 11:58 AM

No, I trust the shop, my family has been going there for years, they're very honest with their work and usually give us a great deal on the labor and parts. They were going to test and see if it was the EGR itself, and if it wasn't they aren't charging me for the part or labor. They do really good work and are very professional, so I trust them, they won't f*** me over. It's the same shop I went to when I needed my front hub bearings replaced, all one part connected to the brake rotors (terrible design on Ford's part) and they found a conversion kit to make it 2 seperate parts so if one needed to be replaced again, I woulnd't have to replace the other and it would save me money. But like I said, they won't screw me over and they just said that is what they believe is the cause, I'll find out the exact code for sure and let you know when they get the part tomorrow and test it.

**Raptor05121** · 12-11-2012, 04:31 PM

When it comes down to putting bread on the table, every man will fend for himself. Meaning if he has to do pointless things and charge for it, he will. Where I'm getting at is unless he is doing it for free, I'd do it myself. The things he will do to "test" that sensor are things you can do yourself. in a matter of minutes.

In the 15 years I've owned my truck its been in a shop only 3 times, for things I am unable to do- engine swap, new transmission, and A/C recharge.

I need to start charging for advice. I've easily saved people a combined $10,000 over on the other forums I'm on. One guy went in and spent $950 chasing a vac leak over a month. I jumped in and he found the broken vac line in 5 minutes. He was about to spend another $800 and replace the WHOLE upper intake manifold.

**RhinoZ24** · 12-11-2012, 11:32 PM

I understand that and you have a good point. I'm not a truck expert yet though, I'm still learning and appreciate all the advice I get, especially yours. What you should do is open up your own shop, you'd make a killing.

**RhinoZ24** · 12-12-2012, 09:37 PM

It was the P0401 code, insufficient flow. They showed me, the valve was stuck shut, non-responsive so they replaced it for me, not too much damage. Now I've got another problem, my message center where it displays the milage, direction, and exterior temp. etc. is supposed to have a background light so you can see it, when I got it back it wasn't illuminating, didn't notice it till I was already home. Do you think they accidently disconnected a fuse or something, or is it common for the light to burn out?

**Raptor05121** · 12-13-2012, 09:40 PM

This is a VERY common problem. Nothing burns out, since they are SMT5050 style LEDs, but rather a resistor that comes apart due to a cold solder joint. It is an easy fix:

http://www.f150online.com/forums/art...er-repair.html

**RhinoZ24** · 12-14-2012, 12:03 AM

Awesome, thanks again! Good thing I finished my finals today, I'll start on this on Monday and order my fuel filter and the bracket for my exhaust too so I can get that all fixed up.

**RhinoZ24** · 12-17-2012, 02:25 AM

About to order my fuel filter and have a quick question, do you recommend the OEM Motorcraft filter, or do you have another brand that you use and trust Alex?

**Raptor05121** · 12-17-2012, 10:40 AM

I always get Motorcraft whenever possible, but they all meet the same requirements

**RhinoZ24** · 12-17-2012, 01:36 PM

Alright I'll just buy the Motorcraft one and get the replacement bracket for my exhaust at the same time. Thanks!

**RhinoZ24** · 12-20-2012, 07:09 PM

Filter and bracket came in today, and the filter was pretty simple, all good now.

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