Tachometer not working properly
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Tachometer not working properly
Let me say I'm new to owning a diesel so pleases excuse my lack of knowledge. I'm willing to learn everything I can.
I have an 06 f250 6.0. When I bought it a few weeks ago I turn the key on and let the glow plugs warm up and start the truck it would start easily. Now it seems like it's taking longer to start . The temperature are between 50 and 80 degrees. I changed the fuel filters and it's still taking to long to start.
2nd I noticed today that when my truck is at idle the Tachometer is at 0 and when I'm driving 60-70 MPh it goes up to 900 or maybe 1200. It seems to be running fine no loss of power that I can tell. Could any of you give me some advice on what could be causing the long crank time and my Tachometer problems.
ps.. the glow plugs and injectors are new I don't remember the brand and the fuel filters are brand new Motorcraft.
I have an 06 f250 6.0. When I bought it a few weeks ago I turn the key on and let the glow plugs warm up and start the truck it would start easily. Now it seems like it's taking longer to start . The temperature are between 50 and 80 degrees. I changed the fuel filters and it's still taking to long to start.
2nd I noticed today that when my truck is at idle the Tachometer is at 0 and when I'm driving 60-70 MPh it goes up to 900 or maybe 1200. It seems to be running fine no loss of power that I can tell. Could any of you give me some advice on what could be causing the long crank time and my Tachometer problems.
ps.. the glow plugs and injectors are new I don't remember the brand and the fuel filters are brand new Motorcraft.
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When you say the glow plugs and injectors are new, how new are they? If your problems started just after the work, then check the wiring and connections.
Where did you get the injectors? They are way too expensive to not have a receipt for warranty work if needed!
If you don't have a scan tool or code reader, stop by an autoparts store and have them pull the codes. Post them. In the meantime, make sure your batteries have been charged and individually load tested. Verify that your oil level is good and has been changed in the last 5000 miles motorcraft filter also). Might as well also check the crank sensor (CKP) harness and wiring, but since it is running OK, it is probably just your gauge panel for the rpm problem.
When you get a scan tool, we can pull some engine information and tell more.
Where did you get the injectors? They are way too expensive to not have a receipt for warranty work if needed!
If you don't have a scan tool or code reader, stop by an autoparts store and have them pull the codes. Post them. In the meantime, make sure your batteries have been charged and individually load tested. Verify that your oil level is good and has been changed in the last 5000 miles motorcraft filter also). Might as well also check the crank sensor (CKP) harness and wiring, but since it is running OK, it is probably just your gauge panel for the rpm problem.
When you get a scan tool, we can pull some engine information and tell more.
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