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'98 5.9 (gas) bucking and surging

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Old Jan 31, 2021 | 08:47 PM
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Got the right personality key in the OBDII adapter?

I don't recall just offhand which wires are supposed to do what on the connector. Wiring diagrams will show it though. If you don't have a service manual for your truck yet, get one here. Wiring diagrams are in section 8W.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2021 | 10:45 AM
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Did you happen to look down the throttle body? Oil pooling means your plenum gasket is shot. This will cause misfires.
 
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Got the right personality key in the OBDII adapter? {snip}
No! Because I'm dumb and didn't even know this was a thing.....but the second I read that I thought oh that's what that weird extra port on the OBDII adapter must be for.....

Turns out my brick came with most keys 1 thru 12. Well, from searching the web it looks like I need a K13. My luck had to run out eventually! But I've got a K13 on order.....

Appreciate everyone's advice on obtaining misfire counts from these trucks!
 
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