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    Check charging system

    I was having the same message with "check charging system", new alternator and new battery. I followed the advice above about putting in a 110A alternator (I had a 135A alternator with no nav system) and sure enough, it went away immediately!
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    Do I need a new PCM?

    Well, someone finally told me that this truck (my neighbor's) had a ticking type noise for a while, so I wonder if the valve was sticking and finally just got stuck. Anyway, got a used engine, dropped it in, and everything is good.
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    Do I need a new PCM?

    Well, found the issue. Two broken intake valves on cylinder 2. Found most of the debris up inside the intake, bit still cannot find one of the valve stems. Big hole in tje top of the cylinder head and big chunk of one of the valves jammed under the exhaust valve. Cam lobe all tore up too...
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    Do I need a new PCM?

    Thanks Steve and Honocor, I will check both of those, however I have come across another issue which may also be the cause. I decided to go the route of checking (and changing due to milage) the timing. Got the cover off and all looked good, and while the chain was nice and tight, based on...
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    Do I need a new PCM?

    So checked grounds, seem good, not broken, not corroded, not loose. As for the alt, if it was bad, wpuld disconnecting it resole issue (at least temp)? I know it wouldnt run long, but it should run right? Only ask because like was mentioned, it may still test good on the bench, so only way...
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    Do I need a new PCM?

    I did not have the alt tested, just disconnected the signal wire. The air filter is new, but I also disconnected the whole air intake on top amd still nothing. Usually with all that off it will run, it will be a little off without the maf readings but still start and run. I'll check the...
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    Do I need a new PCM?

    So battery is fully charged, sits at 12.4 volts. Disconnected the alt signal cable, but still no start situation. Tested both primary and secondary resistance on the coil packs, all are good. Disconnected the 3 harnesses that connect to the PCM, checked pins, reseated. Cleaned MAF Sensor...
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    Do I need a new PCM?

    Brandonian - ah, nice to know, I'll check the alternator and battery as others have also mentioned battery/alternator. Thanks for the tip on how to do it.
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    Do I need a new PCM?

    Brandonian - since i cant test voltage output on the alternator without it running, are you talking about just taking the alt to the part store to have it bench tested?
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    Do I need a new PCM?

    Thanks Dennis for the heads up! Can't imagine how frustrating that was!
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    Do I need a new PCM?

    2013 Expy (220K miles) with a crank but no start condition. Getting codes P1636 and P2107 (also a couple for the O2 sensors but dont seem to be related). Was driving down the road, and it suddenly just shut off, like someone killed the power. No stumbling or strange noises (like a timing...
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    rubbing noise on acceleration

    98 expedition get a rubbing noise during acceleration. No loping just steady and loud like a dry bearing. No noise when you take foot off gas. Someone suggested pinion bearing. This is sort of a big job and an looking for second opinion. I checked driveshaft and there is no play in it at...
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