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Starting Issues
I have an 05 f-250. I had some spiratic starting issues, so I started with fuel filters. She ran fine for a week.....And then no start. I had the FICM replaced and swapped out the batteries. She worked for a day.....And again no start. I was then told the injectors were bad. I had injectors put in and also had the Blue Spring installed. It seemed my troubles were over until today.....Again no start.....WTF gives? why can't my ford dealer find the problem. It is starting to get real expensive swapping parts out on this truck......Would parking on an incline(nose down) indicate anything? I have had issues in the past with the truck not starting when parked on an incline.
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Intermittened issues SUCK
This could be a Wire Harness Problem
I feel for ya man throwing parts sucks
This is where a Gauge setup pays off you can Check things out when it happens
Is it always a Hot No-Start or is it random and Temp dont Matter
This could be a Wire Harness Problem
I feel for ya man throwing parts sucks
This is where a Gauge setup pays off you can Check things out when it happens
Is it always a Hot No-Start or is it random and Temp dont Matter
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I have an 05 f-250. I had some spiratic starting issues, so I started with fuel filters. She ran fine for a week.....And then no start. I had the FICM replaced and swapped out the batteries. She worked for a day.....And again no start. I was then told the injectors were bad. I had injectors put in and also had the Blue Spring installed. It seemed my troubles were over until today.....Again no start.....WTF gives? why can't my ford dealer find the problem. It is starting to get real expensive swapping parts out on this truck......Would parking on an incline(nose down) indicate anything? I have had issues in the past with the truck not starting when parked on an incline.
That was a Big RED FLAG IMO all injectors going bad at same time is almost unheard of
The one thing that seems Consistent here is every time it wont start a Part/s are changed and the wire harness may get moved around some during the part swapp then it starts
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That is considered a Hot No-Start
let it cool a few hours and try again
if it always starts Cold but wont restart Hot is Commonly a HPO Problem/Leak
especialy with 05+
you need a Gauge for more detailed Diagnostic testing
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Well atleast they didnt get you for ALL 8 inject
I know they will start with 1 bad inject and honestly should start with 2 Bad Inject
if it cooled a few hours Id try it again
see if you can determine if its only a Hot No-Start
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There have been a few mornings she would not start right out of the gate.....Also was told hpo is fantastic.
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Ok that brings us back to possible wire chaff issue lose connector
I would try to wiggle the wiring harness when it wont start
Check wire to fan clutch and FICM make shure ficm plugs are in good
A gauge is a Must here to be able to check operating values when it wont start and good idea to keep an eye on it in general
ScanGaugeII what I use comes with everything just need a little programing when you get it we can walk you thrwe that
there is others like DashBoss you need a smartphone
Yes it is 05+ have the better HPO Pump
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Nose down it starts right up? Nose up it struggles?
If so, I read a thread where the HPO reservoir drains out when nose up .
I'll try to find the thread. Seems like they said needs a new pump.
If so, I read a thread where the HPO reservoir drains out when nose up .
I'll try to find the thread. Seems like they said needs a new pump.
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Thanks for the threads......Unfortunately my situation is exact opposite....I'm not sure if the incline is even relevant. However, over the past year or so I had two situations where I was parked nose down and the truck would not start. I was able to roll the truck to level and she fired right up.....I am not sure if today was a coincident or not. But, since my recent repairs she has been starting fine (about a week). Today I was parked on a fairly steep incline (nose down) when my problems resurfaced.
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SO with moving truck you moved gear selector
makes me wonder about the trans range sensor
when it wont start what happens
turn key and Nothing at all
Turn key and just cranks but wont run
makes me wonder about the trans range sensor
when it wont start what happens
turn key and Nothing at all
Turn key and just cranks but wont run