My truck is having an epidemic of problems:

I do believe that my torsion bars need to be replaced as well as the shocks. I will be replacing the shocks this week.
How hard is it to replace the torsion bars or is there an inherit problem that is an easy fix.

I have also been having brake problems lately. I replaced the font rotors, calipers pads.
The front passenger side is wearing the inside pad very quickly. They also give me the horrible abs groan some times. The abs light came on last week and gave me a very stiff pedal that seemed to be fighting being pushed. Then it went away but the light stayed on then some dumb $%^&*r pulled in front of me after telling him he was number one with my longest didget my pedal went to the floor. I came out of the bank and there was a puddle of brake fluid on the ground just under the driver door. broken line, what gives what could be causing this. Also replaced all the rear drum shoes, springs, wheel cylinders, and shoes

Check engine light comes on for three days then goes off for three days. she runs rough when its on when it goes off she screams

I want to keep her and am willing to spend a couple of bucks but I am limited on funds and want to do the right things
I have decided to put a new IP, Harmonic Balancer, Timing chain and water pump in have the TC and IP what is the best and most cost effective Harmonic Bal. and water pump. I have never had any overheating problems.

I'll more after I get to these things

oh the 6.5 repair woo's i hear yeah i have that problem fix one thing to only move on to the next but i like the milage and its been everything around the motor (knock on wood)
thats been causing issues but when goes it goes hang in there ull get

I don't think your torsion bars need replacing, they aren't really a failure pron item, it takes alot to hurt a t-bar.

The RF sounds like a sticking caliper, they always tend to pull the inboard pad in, could be sticky slides or the caliper itself sticking in the bore.

What code is it throwing? Can't tell anything without a code.

Whoa whoa slow down bud.

Before you commence more throwing of parts at it lets diagnose the problem.

Diagnostic checklist comes to mind. Or just give us the code your getting. That'll help us get an idea of why the light is coming on.

The SES doesn't come on just to say hi. The truck's trying to tell you something. If you listen you'll solve the issue with the least money spent.

- Dave

I don't think your torsion bars need replacing, they aren't really a failure pron item, it takes alot to hurt a t-bar.

The RF sounds like a sticking caliper, they always tend to pull the inboard pad in, could be sticky slides or the caliper itself sticking in the bore.

What code is it throwing? Can't tell anything without a code.

I need to get a scan tool anyone now where to get one or who can get the codes done for me

Use a jumper (paperclip, etc) to connect these terminals. The connection/removal of the jumper between terminals (A&B) should be done with the ignition switch OFF. Also to prevent potential volt spike to PCM remove clip with Key OFF also.Once jumper is installed then turn key to on/run (not full start) to begin the flashing sequence


The Service Engine Soon light will flash Code 12 three times to indicate that the diagnostics are working. Trouble codes will then follow, one at a time, three times each. DTC 12 will only appear if there are no other codes.


2 The codes appear in numerical order, and each code repeats itself three times before the next begins. This is different from some other ECM's.


3. It is helpful to the diagnostic process to know when codes are setting, particularly if there is more than one. Hence, clearing the codes is something you may wish to do. Clearing the codes may be accomplished by simultaneously depressing the brake and accelerator pedals fully while the PCM is in diagnostic mode (terminals A and B connected). It will not appear that you have cleared the codes until the next time you power up in diagnostic mode, however.







DTC 13 - Engine Shutoff Solenoid Circuit Fault
DTC 14 - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit Low (High Temp)
DTC 15 - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit High (Low Temp)
DTC 16 - Vehicle Speed Sensor Buffer Fault
DTC 17 - High Resolution Circuit Fault
DTC 18 - Pump Cam Reference Pulse Error
DTC 19 - Crankshaft Position Reference Error
DTC 21 - Accelerator Pedal Position 1 Circuit High
DTC 22 - Accelerator Pedal Position 1 Circuit Low
DTC 23 - Accelerator Pedal Position 1 Circuit Range Fault
DTC 24 - Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit Low (Output Speed Signal)
DTC 25 - Accelerator Pedal Position 2 Circuit High
DTC 26 - Accelerator Pedal Position 2 Circuit Low
DTC 27 - Accelerator Pedal Position 2 Circuit Range Fault
DTC 28 - Transmission Range Pressure Switch Circuit
DTC 29 - Glow Plug Relay Fault
DTC 31 - EGR Control Pressure/Baro Sensor Circuit Low (High Vacuum)
DTC 32 - EGR Circuit Error
DTC 33 - EGR Control Pressure/Baro Sensor Circuit High
DTC 34 - Injection Timing Stepper Motor Fault
DTC 35 - Injection Pulse Width Error (Time Short)
DTC 36 - Injection Pulse Width Error (Time Long)
DTC 37 - TCC Brake Switch Stuck "ON"
DTC 38 - TCC Brake Switch Stuck "OFF"
DTC 39 - TCC Stuck "OFF"
DTC 41 - Brake Switch Circuit Fault
DTC 42 - Fuel Temperature Circuit Low (High Temp)
DTC 43 - Fuel Temperature Circuit High (Low Temp)
DTC 44 - EGR Pulse Width Error
DTC 45 - EGR Vent Error
DTC 46 - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Circuit Fault
DTC 47 - Intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low (High Temp )
DTC 48 - Intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High (Low Temp )
DTC 49 - Service Throttle Soon Lamp Circuit Fault
DTC 51 - PROM Error
DTC 52 - System Voltage High Long
DTC 53 - System Voltage High
DTC 54 - PCM fuel circuit error
DTC 56 - Injection Pump Calibration Resistor Error
DTC 57 - PCM 5 Volt Shorted
DTC 58 - Transmission Fluid Temp Circuit Low
DTC 59 - Transmission Fluid Temp Circuit High
DTC 61 - Turbo Boost Sensor Circuit High
DTC 62 - Turbo Boost Sensor Circuit Low
DTC 63 - Accelerator Pedal Position 3 Circuit High
DTC 64 - Accelerator Pedal Position 3 Circuit Low
DTC 65 - Accelerator Pedal Position 3 Circuit Range Fault
DTC 68 - Transmission Component Slipping
DTC 69 - TCC Stuck "ON"
DTC 71 - Set/Coast Switch Fault (Cruise Control)
DTC 72 - Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit Loss (Output Speed Signal)
DTC 73 - Pressure Control Solenoid Circuit (Current Error)
DTC 74 - Transmission Input Speed (TIS) Sensor Circuit


DTC 75 - System Voltage Low
DTC 76 - Resume/Accel Switch Fault (Cruise Control)
DTC 78 -Turbo Wastegate Solenoid Fault

also fill you sig. out so we can see what it is you are working on.. thanks

First, what year is the truck? The paperclip method will not work on OBD II trucks (96 and newer)

Any cheap scanner will work to read the codes, or I believe Auto-Zone will do it for your.

First, what year is the truck? The paperclip method will not work on OBD II trucks (96 and newer)

Any cheap scanner will work to read the codes, or I believe Auto-Zone will do it for your.

Code p0236 turbo super boost sensor a circuit range