My truck has been throwing the p0202 code which means i need to do the famous icepick trick. However my truck already had the new gm parts put on prior to me owning the vehicle. I was noticing that there aren't any holes in the clip to do the icepick fix. Does anyone have a solution for me? Curious if i should make some holes or if there is another fix. Thanks in advance for any help.

the ice pick creates the holes through the connector squeezing the metal clip inside.

you have the code,but your truck is running ok? It's not running on 7 cylinders??

No it throws the codes and runs like crap. Barely hits 30 mph. I understand the fix but my clip dosen't have the holes in it to stick the pick. Unless I just dont understand and im supposed to force the pick through the plastic and the metal?

Unless I just dont understand and im supposed to force the pick through the plastic and the metal?

Exactly, force the pick through the plastic and into the metal prongs. There are no "holes" in the connector from the factory.

I guess i just got confused with the pictures, they appeared to already have holes in them. Ill give it a go, thanks for the help. This web page is awesome, I can get on here and read for hours. Lots of smart helpful people.

It raises a dimple inside the connector for better contact-- use a sharp ice pick and place the connector against a piece of metal to hold it. Also check the harness at the passenger side of the alternator for wear through. The sharp edge of the FICM bracket wears into the harness.

Use a SHARP ice pick. Also, use a good di-electric grease to prevent corrosion. This should solve you problems.

and be careful with the ice pick when doing this..it's hard at first until it softens..so be careful not to slip and poke a hole in you!

Merry Christmas!

you could also have a wire shorting out in the harness that goes to the fuel injection control modual. check that as well. i have had a few trucks come in with false codes due the wires that chafed on the ficm and ground out.

and be careful with the ice pick when doing this..it's hard at first until it softens..so be careful not to slip and poke a hole in you!

Merry Christmas!

Great advice,
believe me it is very painful and bloody to slip with the extremely sharp ice pick and have your finger waiting on the other side: Dont Ask How I Know!!!

Great advice,
believe me it is very painful and bloody to slip with the extremely sharp ice pick and have your finger waiting on the other side: Dont Ask How I Know!!!

Ouch! :Insane:

Just a quick update. Did the icepick fix and screwed it up. Im a moron. I crushed the prongs on the inside and then tried to force it back onto the injector just like a big dumb ape. So I guess I'll have to buy a new one and try it again. So let that be a lesson to anyone else trying this, take your time and try to be as careful as you can and you'll save yourself a little time and money.

And do this in your garage-- not the side of the road in the dark, and snowing, with the wife and kids---- before you need it. :rolleyes:

Just a quick update. Did the icepick fix and screwed it up. Im a moron. I crushed the prongs on the inside and then tried to force it back onto the injector just like a big dumb ape. So I guess I'll have to buy a new one and try it again. So let that be a lesson to anyone else trying this, take your time and try to be as careful as you can and you'll save yourself a little time and money.

Actually you just made me feel a little better about my fix method: atleast my finger healed up on its own with no additional $ involved in buying new parts!!!
Thanks

Thats what Im here for Doug, to make everyone else look good.