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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 09:01 PM
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still tough starting cold

well, after swapping glow plugs for fresh Beru's, and checking my GPR for the correct voltage 12 ohms on one post, none on the other (am i right?) i'm still having trouble cold-starting in the mornings. i was on here the other day and i think i saw something to the effect of dirty oil will make it difficult to start...makes it harder for injectors to fire or somehitng to that effect. is this correct or was i seeing things again? it is about time for some new Delo 400. i am tryin 5000K miles change, but maybe i need to keep it at 3k? if its been plugged in it starts no problem...
 
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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You must have 12 VOLTS on one terminal and none on the other with the key off. You need 12 volts on BOTH when you first turn the key on.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 09:43 PM
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DOH! i knew what i did was too easy. sure 'nuff, went back out and had my sister turn the key while i watched the meter....yep, only 12 volts goung to ONE post and not both. looks like i get to hit autozone for a cheap GPR tomorrow....thanks a bunch drillerdan
 
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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One other thing to consider: the PCM won't even activate the relay if the engine is warm (at least on my '99 that's how it works).
 
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 11:11 PM
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i'll check it in the mornin too...see if its cool enough then
 
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