I just got my 99 psd about 3 months ago and it always started fine in the morning. But it was always warm. I live in SLC, Utah and it is getting below freezing and now it wont start. It just cranks and a massive amount of white smoke comes out. I have to crank it about 10 to 15 times before it even tries to start. once it is started i usually starts rite up all day unless it sits for a while in the cold. I have started to use the block heater and it starts up the way it did when it was warm. I think it is my glow plugs but im not sure if mabe these PSD just start like this in the cold. anything on this topic would be great.

Jeron

 

you have the blcok heater plugged in??

 

It's your glow plug relay. Check the connections, you should have 12v on one terminal all the time and 12v on the other when the key is turned to the on position at first.

 

yes i have the block heater in thats the only way that it will start without cranking the heck out of it!

 

I just barley got the truck so i dont know where all that stuff is! i have heard that the glow plugs are under the valve covers but i dont know???

 

you need to check the glow plug relay. The relay is located to the left of your fuel filter in the middle of the top of the engine. You should have 12V on both sides of the relay if the key is in the on position. If the relay is bad find a simular realy at your local auto parts store... ford wants way more than it is worth for the same thing!

 

Agg_Bagg,

This has nothing to do with your truck but where in SLC? I am from there.

Fire Rooster

 

Fire Rooster,

I live in Sandy City where are you from

 

I left the family dairy in ephriam and moved to Taylorsville when I was a sophmore. Graduated from Granite in 94. Came to Phx on a wreslting scholarship, joined the service, now a Phx FF/PM.

Judging by your name you also live on a farm or ranch. You from there originally?

Fire Rooster

 

ya im 20 and lived in sandy all my life.

my grandma has a farm in sandy and i heard them say agg bagg once and i thought it was a funny name but i dont know what it means =)

 

The "Ag-bag" is the newest and best way to store sileage or feed crops for livestock. It is basically a giant heavy duty garbage bag. It is approx 1 football field long and 6-7 feet in diameter. The bagger is a PTO driven machine that stuffs the bag and moves slowly forward as it fills the bag up until you reach the end. The you place a giant zip tie on it to seal it up. As long as no one punctures the bag it will keep the sileage fresh and moist all winter long until ready to feed. This has cut down on barn fires because of too green of hay and also keeps the water and vitamins locked in for the cattle.

As for te truck I would go with the GPR being out first as that is the cheapest and easiest fix.

Where did you go to school? I am guessing you are a Husky?

 

I have a question about the relay, can you help?

 

I use FTE for 2 trucks other than PSD, but my neighbor is having problems with his 7.3L PSD...sounds like the same issue with no start in the cold. He also mentioned that it will stall on him as he's driving out of the neighborhood. Could this be a related problem? (Yes, it's cold here in Kaysville, UT too!!!).

 

I was actually a Beetdigger, I live about half a mile from Jordan.
Thanks for the help ill check the GPR and see whats going on!