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Old Sep 4, 2014 | 01:13 PM
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2003 6.0 Hard Cold Start

Very hard start if not plugged in under 60F.Will start if I push throttle to floor after about 10 seconds with a blast of white smoke.
FICM 48V
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Once started runs like new??
 
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Old Sep 4, 2014 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by beliveauj
Very hard start if not plugged in under 60F.Will start if I push throttle to floor after about 10 seconds with a blast of white smoke.
FICM 48V
Batt,14V
Once started runs like new??
Any DTC's? The FICM volts need to stay above 45 at all times from KOEO, cranking, idling and WOT. What are the ICPV's at KOEO?
 
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No codes showing.Have not checked the rest.
 
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Glow plug testing sounds in order.
 
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