Block heater problems
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No, it wont start! It's trying hard but no dice. When I try the engine temp and the fuel filter lights come on. The filter was changed about a month ago by somebody else, because back than I still couldn't move yet following that accident. Plus I still had a feeding tube in and I didn't want to rip it out (again) climbing around the truck and getting it caught on something. Anyway all that's in the past now I only have trouble on the right side of my body and that will go away too in time. I'll take the filter off and make sure it was on right than go from there. -Z
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things that previous owners do sometimes...The lights are normal. The diesel-specific ones go on during cranking as a "bulb check". As for not starting, how long did you leave the key in RUN? If the block heater's not plugged in (kinda lost track of that aspect of the thread...), try leaving the key in RUN for an extra 10-15 seconds for some longer glow plug time.
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EEEK, that means you only had glow plugs for the few seconds that you were holding the key in START. Gotta love the things that previous owners do sometimes...
The lights are normal. The diesel-specific ones go on during cranking as a "bulb check". As for not starting, how long did you leave the key in RUN? If the block heater's not plugged in (kinda lost track of that aspect of the thread...), try leaving the key in RUN for an extra 10-15 seconds for some longer glow plug time.
things that previous owners do sometimes...The lights are normal. The diesel-specific ones go on during cranking as a "bulb check". As for not starting, how long did you leave the key in RUN? If the block heater's not plugged in (kinda lost track of that aspect of the thread...), try leaving the key in RUN for an extra 10-15 seconds for some longer glow plug time.
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Correct; glow plugs run up to two minutes. Shorter if the engine is warm. The WTS light is on a completely separate time program in the PCM.
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I finally had time to work on my truck again yesterday, replaced the wires going to the GP relay from the starter relay. I plugged it in again and about 3 hours later she fired up after a little talking to. Thanks a lot for all your help! I hope I can help somebody down the road too.-Z
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Just remember, those original "wires" were actually fusible links, DESIGNED to burn out in the event of a circuit overload. If you replaced them with just plain copper wire, then that circuit is unprotected, and a circuit overload will express itself in the wire(s) overheating. You might want to consider putting a fuse link like this:
in line.
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Thanks Madpugue, I'll order it today. First I'm going to take another ride though...
I'm happy to be driving "Molly" (my kids named my truck like they do all my 18 wheelers) again too Nate. Fuel prices be damned I'm gonna have some fun with her today
I'm happy to be driving "Molly" (my kids named my truck like they do all my 18 wheelers) again too Nate. Fuel prices be damned I'm gonna have some fun with her today
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