Glow plug sticky cleanup thread
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My new-to-me truck just experienced this. A few weeks ago I traded in my 2000 4x4 standard cab F350 PSD for a 2000 4x4 crew cab short bed F350 PSD. I used it about 10 days ago, and did not start it again until yesterday, and it did not want to start, belched some white smoke, and finally turned over on the 3rd try. It's a lot cooler here this week than it was last week (eastern PA), so maybe I bought the truck with a bad glow plug. It has a 3 month 3000 mile warranty, so I will be calling the dealer about it directly...
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From: Inland Empire, So Cal
Well the saga continues. I replace my GPs about a year ago and just replaced my GPR two days ago and it still cranks and doesnt kick for a while. I cycle the GPs and try to get it to start but it wont. No smoke just no go. After trying for a while (10-15min) it may finally start if i put my foot in it while cranking. Possiblity of CA fuel gelling and "clogging" the injectors?? Please help...
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From: Seattle
No Start check procedure
Not my composition but it is a good procedure:
No Start check procedure
· Scan for codes
· remove chip if any.
· check to see if WTS lights
· check oil level and/or change if it hasn't been changed recently.
· check RPMs while cranking(200 minimum)
· unplug fuel heater and change #22 fuse in under hood box (even if it looks good)
· check fuel pressure at FPR (30-40psi minimum)while cranking
· check all VC connectors for signs of overheating
· swap the 2 relays closest to fender with 2 farthest from fender in under hood fuse box
· unplug ICP sensor on drivers side head and see if CEL comes on and scan again
· check HPOP oil level
· check HPO pressure(requires 4000psi gauge and fittings)
· remove the IDM and shake it, and see if it is full of water
· find someone to swap IDMs with (any year 7.3 Power stroke)
No Start check procedure
· Scan for codes
· remove chip if any.
· check to see if WTS lights
· check oil level and/or change if it hasn't been changed recently.
· check RPMs while cranking(200 minimum)
· unplug fuel heater and change #22 fuse in under hood box (even if it looks good)
· check fuel pressure at FPR (30-40psi minimum)while cranking
· check all VC connectors for signs of overheating
· swap the 2 relays closest to fender with 2 farthest from fender in under hood fuse box
· unplug ICP sensor on drivers side head and see if CEL comes on and scan again
· check HPOP oil level
· check HPO pressure(requires 4000psi gauge and fittings)
· remove the IDM and shake it, and see if it is full of water
· find someone to swap IDMs with (any year 7.3 Power stroke)
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: New Jersey
Gpr #
Originally Posted by WuShock
When you got to Napa tell them you need a part # GRP-109. They are around $20. If you ask for one by year and model of truck youll pay closer to $60 or $70 for one.
I put a
a Stancor 586-902 contactor in mine. I got it from Mouser.com for under $45. It is about 3 times the size of the stock GPR.
I put a
a Stancor 586-902 contactor in mine. I got it from Mouser.com for under $45. It is about 3 times the size of the stock GPR.Thanks, Chris
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Hi I have a 96 f250 psd and just recently began really hard to start problems. I was at a cold temp and couldn't plug it in and couldn't start it towed it to a plug and it started after 2-3 hours of warming. Then i got it to 50 degree weather and had the same problem. I was previously noticing a ton of white smoke before when starting it cold but now it just cranks. I went out and changed all 8 gp's and the problem is still there. Still won't start when cold. Lastly I hear the initial click when i turn the ignition on see the voltage drop but never hear the second click after it should time out? any ideas?
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i have a 95 f250 diesel that at around 1200-1600 rolls white smoke what im wonderin could this have to do with a junk chip that the previous owner could have installed?
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From: SHELTON, WA
you should make a separate post from this....are you sure its white? be more specific when it does it like cold/hot and everything else you can think of and we will help you.
Last edited by IB Tim; Feb 16, 2006 at 06:50 AM.
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yeah mine E350 wouldn't start last week and finally with some help it did, i guess it has something to do with the glowplugs but since it also gave a lot of white smoke during the summer i thought it was normal (bought it last year) but with the cold weather it doesn't sart anymore. since i have two lefties i had to bring it to the workshop will let you know if anything odd was done to it.
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when changing the glow plugs, I understand that I have to remove the valve covers. Now I priced out gaskets, and they want 136.00 at autozone for these per side. Has anyone came across this, and have you had to change the gaskets? I have a 96 7.3L PSD.
