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joelc
Nomad
Dec 10, 2013

Engine light and Wrench code 2006 F-350 Diesel

We are full timers and when we were towing our 5th wheel in September to a campground in N.C. my truck engine light went on and I lost power going up a hill. I was able to pull over and shut the truc...
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bucky
Explorer II
Dec 12, 2013
Most OBD code readers are useless on a diesel for other than the most basic codes common to gassers. I'm pretty sure that any charging system issue would light the battery light, not the CEL. Or both if low voltage to the ficm was involved. The variable turbos can cause limp mode on the 6.0s, I suggest a good tech with the proper diag equipment, dealer or independent.

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