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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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Cold Weather Issues

I have a 2005 F350 that I have had for three years with no problems at all. As soon as it got cold this year, I have had nothing but problems. I replaced the starter last week because of hard starting. I have never used fuel conditioner, but after hard starting issues, I was directed to start using diesel911 in my fuel. Yesterday, with temperatures in the teens, the truck would not start. It had been plugged in all night. I assume I over craned on the starter and not the motor barely turns over, even after having the batteries charged over night. I had the computer scanned and it is throwing the cylinder injector circuit low on all 8 cylinders. I have had no issues with the truck prior to this. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to go from here?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Your FICM is bad.

Make sure your alternator is healthy and batteries load test properly also. Bad batteries and /or bad charging system can and does kill the 6.0L FICM's.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 10:59 PM
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also diesel 911 is just for ungelling a already gelled up system. i do not think that it is for using as a anti gel supplement. white bottle powerservice is the winter supplement for preventing anti-gel.
 
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