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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 01:10 AM
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Drain Water Separator???

Ok I am sorry I know this have been covered extensively but I still have a few questions. I got the warning light the other day. This is the first F250 I have had so I tried to drain it and nothing came out. I took it in and got the oil changed, oil filters and fuel filters. Then the light came on again I tried to drain again and then it started just dripping. I don't know how long to let it drip so I left it for about 20 seconds, it never got to a steady stream. The light came back on. Should I let it drain until I see a steady stream? Is there anyway that I should clean this?

It is 09 6.4 with 45k miles on it.

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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 05:48 AM
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Try this link: click here. You might also try the diesel forum on this website. I hope this helps.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 06:24 AM
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Possibilities:

- sensor bad / need cleaning

- wax / gel as in above link

- ice

Open it up, clean it up, check sensor, then...

Put some anti-gel and water dispersant and cetane boost in your tank.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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Using the above link you can take that cover off to check inside. I may just be a sensor though.

Also...what about fuel? are you sure you have good fuel?

This picture shows the fuel/water separator in detail. Comparing that to the above link you can see it is easy to take the cover off and check it.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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even just try pulling the plug and poke a wire through the hole and stir it around. as soon as you pull the plug it should gush out.
 
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