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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 10:52 AM
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Glow plug write up!

Anyone know of a good glow plug replacement write up?
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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The search function is your friends. Search glowplug harness for more detailed information.......and I urge you to purchase a glowplug harness for the particular side you're replacing before you attempt it as the plugs are VERY easy to break.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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I will be replacing both sides.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 01:42 PM
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it can be done without breaking the harness

pry harness up evenly on all 4 plugs at the same time but they are very easy to break

the glow plugs seem pretty good on these are you getting a code or something
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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A couple of codes that I can't find and no one has ever heard of or seen. I get them with my Bully Dog Triple Dog, tried a Autozone scanner and no codes show up. Morning start ups are rough, really rough. Grey smoke when she first starts (only a puff, not consistant) Sounds like she's missing, and no power. Once warm, works normal. First step for me is Glow plugs.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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Might try to check the FICM voltage first

or maybe you did does the bulley dog pick it up
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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What are the codes I bet a tech can tell you if you post them up
worth a shot IMO

when a glow plug goes bad should get a code and set the CEL

heres a Great Code list for DTCs

http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...13194849289811
 
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Bullydog's are notorious for false codes and glowplugs will definitely throw codes if they are bad. Like Benny said, post up the codes. I'll check them in my AE database also.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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Do as Ben and Tim say. Throwing parts at the 6.0 rarely fixes it. Not good for the wallet either.
 
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Ok, I'll do it form the truck when I get off.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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Another thing that hasn't been mentioned is that it could be the bullydog tuning. Have you tried "removing" it (at least as much as you can).
 
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QST, Need help

Please tell me if my tuck (F350 Diesel 6.0/2004) Don't start but turn w/ goods bat's etc..
Got leak water at the exaust pipe (at the time to tow to the garage..) was wrong?
or if could be the Engine Cylinder Head Gasket,
may be plugs? or what?

Thnaks in advance!!

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Originally Posted by joetama
Please tell me if my tuck (F350 Diesel 6.0/2004) Don't start but turn w/ goods bat's etc..
Got leak water at the exaust pipe (at the time to tow to the garage..) was wrong?
or if could be the Engine Cylinder Head Gasket,
may be plugs? or what?

Thnaks in advance!!

JOE
I really can understand what your trying to say

If you have coolant leaking out the tail pipe you have a BaD EGR Cooler
 
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The codes are P0683 (Glow Plug Control Module to PCM Communication Circuit) and
U0360 which doesn't exist. I checked the GPM and the voltage is correct when I tested it as instructed in the Tech folder.
 
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This only happens when she is cold. After chow (lunch, sorry) Cleared the codes, 0683 and U0360 were still showing up. Turned her off, unplugged the the GPCM and cranked her up. pulled the code 0670 (no other codes). Plugged them back up, cranked and no codes.
 
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