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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 11:04 AM
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I have a 1995 F-250HD with the 7.3 Powerstroke. It will not start. I have replaced the Glowplug relay. I checked the voltage over it and realized it is not getting the signal to send power to the glow plugs. The "wait to start" light does not even come on. Is this a PCM problem? Anyone with a similar prob? I don't want to have to tow the truck to the dealer again!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 08:17 PM
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I'll bite. Have you checked the #22 fuse under the hood? could be the fuel heater shorted out and blown fuse. Do you have tach movement when you try to start? Good luck. duece
 
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Old Apr 19, 2003 | 08:41 PM
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There is no Tach movement. Does that mean it is the fuse? I have checked all the fuses but I will look again. The local dealer, Valley Ford in Valleyview, Ohio said it could be corrosion, to chase wires and check the grounds. I will hope for a fuse!
 
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 08:24 AM
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No tach movement usually is indicative the cam position sensor is bad.

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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 09:00 AM
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Powerstroker is right, no tach movement usually is a bad cps. If you can, get it from international you will save about half.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 09:57 AM
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just wondering if you check your batteries? are they fully charged? What voltage are they while trying to start? If thay drop below 9 volts thay are on the way out. Yes you could have a fuse blown recheck fuses inside cabin and engine compartment.
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 01:18 PM
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Batteries are good. Dual Optimas with a battery tender to keep charged. Just put a new CPS on 6 months ago. Ran fine until this problem.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 02:35 PM
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Thanks Deuce. Went back and checked the fuse #22 in the engine bay and it was blown. Couldn't see it unless I pulled it! New fuse and the truck runs like it always had, great!
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 08:27 PM
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Grinch, you might want to check your fuel heater cause it is probably goin south. Glad to be of help. duece
 
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Old May 5, 2003 | 11:01 AM
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What indications show the fuel heater is going south??
 
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usually when you blow fuse 22 it means the fuel heater has shorted out. when you remove the fuel filter you should be able to see the connections on the heater and if they are off then you might want to replace it.
 
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