Hard Starting
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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Pa
I dont like the 58volt mod for a few reasons
1. already said but the injectors were made to handle 48 volts
2. 58 volts makes the FICM HOTTER its in a hot spot already I think the heat is partly to blame for failing ficms anyway
3. 58 volt Ficms tend to die suddenly
where as a 48 volt FICM usually gives you some warning B4 it totaly goes
4. Some repair places dont even offer a 58 volt mod anymore pretty shure ED at ficm repair wont do it So you would have to go thru swamps IIRC
1. already said but the injectors were made to handle 48 volts
2. 58 volts makes the FICM HOTTER its in a hot spot already I think the heat is partly to blame for failing ficms anyway
3. 58 volt Ficms tend to die suddenly
where as a 48 volt FICM usually gives you some warning B4 it totaly goes
4. Some repair places dont even offer a 58 volt mod anymore pretty shure ED at ficm repair wont do it So you would have to go thru swamps IIRC
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From: Colonia, NJ
Hi ...well I am a procrastinator extraordinaire...I like to wait to see how things work out & sometimes forget to go back & address things so let me apologize for getting back to you guys about my hard starting issues.
I did replace as suggested both batteries & have no further problems. I went to local auto parts store & they gave me a price of $249 a piece & warranty was only 18 months. My daughter had told me about AAA program & checked it out online & someone called without me leaving my chair within mins..2 batteries replaced @$225 installed with a 3 year warranty..PLUS after 1st 3 years you get an additional 3 year prorated warranty...how could you go wrong...they were here the same day to get things done..call, price & replace all in same day without leaving home...Great Deal.
Well I ALSO WANT TO THANK ALL OF YOU GUYS for giving this rookie diesel owner great advice...
Eddie
I did replace as suggested both batteries & have no further problems. I went to local auto parts store & they gave me a price of $249 a piece & warranty was only 18 months. My daughter had told me about AAA program & checked it out online & someone called without me leaving my chair within mins..2 batteries replaced @$225 installed with a 3 year warranty..PLUS after 1st 3 years you get an additional 3 year prorated warranty...how could you go wrong...they were here the same day to get things done..call, price & replace all in same day without leaving home...Great Deal.
Well I ALSO WANT TO THANK ALL OF YOU GUYS for giving this rookie diesel owner great advice...
Eddie
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