Does Ficm need programmed?
If you buy a new one from Ford it comes blank and needs to be reprogrammed to your truck specs. A rebuilt one may or not be depends on the rebuilder.
What does the 58v Ficm do?
The higher output voltage of our 58v FICM forces the fuel injector to open more quickly, which allows the fuel injector to flow slightly more fuel than the lower/stock voltage unit. The quicker action of the fuel injector also slightly advances the injection timing. We also eliminate that annoying injector post buzz.
Is a Ficm tune worth it?
Premium Member. FICM tuning is worth it alone, and makes SCT tuning that much better. Either way you want to use it, it just works.
What is a Ficm tuner?
FICM tuning is able to help your truck achieve better off idle throttle response, increased fuel mileage and more power / torque in the areas that PCM tuning simply cannot achieve on the 6.0 platform due to design.
Will a bad Ficm throw a code?
Often a bad FICM will throw injector misfire codes or even PCM error codes. x2 on checking voltage, but FICMS can have proper voltage and still be bad. The voltage test just verifies that the capacitors are okay, that’s how it steps up voltage.
What will a bad Ficm do?
What a Failing FICM Looks and Sounds Like. When you aren’t getting 48-volts to the injector coils you get: hard starts, rough idle, loss of power, poor drivability, and excessive smoke out the tailpipe—and in cold weather each of those symptoms will be amplified.
Why do 6.0 Ficms fail?
A weak or failing FICM will contribute to hard start, rough idle, and/or intermittent rough running conditions. While engine heat and vibration contributes to FICM failures, the number one cause (arguably) is a low battery voltage condition. Anything lower than 12.6 indicates a battery is not fully charged.
Will a 6.0 run with a bad Ficm?
Believe it or not, weak batteries damage the FICM’s internal circuitry. This can be mind-blowing for those who are new to the 6.0L Power Stroke, but it’s true. And with the FICM being required to pull off the 6.0L’s precise injection events, performance suffers considerably when this vital module heads south.
How do I know if my Ficm is tuned?
Premium Member. If you have access to an IDS, just check the FICM strategy. If the strategy starts with a P, you are running one of our tunes. If it starts with an A, you are on a factory set.
Is Ficm tuning safe?
In any event, to answer your question about reliability, FICM tuning is generally as safe or safer than ECM tuning. The only real disadvantage is the lack of trans tuning, but at a 40 HP level it’s usually not a concern.
How do you tell if your Ficm is tuned?
What does a 58 volt Ficm do?
Upgraded FICM’s are offered at a 58 volt. Running a 58 volt FICM will help with pedal response, hold the injector spool valve further open, increase horsepower(~30hp) and better cold climate starting.
Why do we need custom PHP for FICM?
The custom PHP FICM programming takes all of the best things from all of the various FORD OEM programming strategies, rolls them together, and then adds in its own secret sauce to provide better drivability and the possibility of better fuel economy.
Can you change the power level of a FICM programmer?
Many of our FICM Programming Dealers sell the FICM Programmer as well. You keep the programmer and have the option to change your power level based on your needs. You can even tune multiple trucks with added licenses. Need gauges?
How can I get my FICM tune programmed?
“How do I get my FICM programmed?” The choice is yours: 1 Locate a FICM Programming Dealer near you to have a tune flashed onto your truck. You choose which power level you want and they program your truck. 2 Does your FICM need repair? 3 Many of our FICM Programming Dealers sell the FICM Programmer as well.
Can a FICM programmer monitor and display PIDs?
The FICM Programmer can monitor and display most PIDs, including EGTs when used with the optional thermocouple probe. “What can I really expect?” Below are the dyno plots that show just what you can normally expect from reprogramming your FICM. The vehicle we tested was a 2004 F-250 2WD with 283,000 miles, running a 100 HP tune on the ECM.