cold start problem.....at a loss...
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cold start problem.....at a loss...
so ive had a cold start problem with my 97 7.3 ......after doing some research, i found that it was either the relay or the glow plugs themselves.......so i replaced the relay and all 8 glowplugs......the problem still persists......looking for more info, i found that it is possible that this was caused by weak batteries, so i hooked the truck up to my 55amp battery jump starter (plug in type, not battery charged type) and tried.....still no go.....
I dont know where to turn now....anyone have any ideas???
I dont know where to turn now....anyone have any ideas???
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its only about 52 degrees here.....should still start without a problem( i would think)
Unfortunatly, this truck was ordered without a block heater......i would rather not get a block heater to "bandaid" the problem.....
fuse 22 under the hood is good....fuse #12 label "diode" (20a) is gone, i will replace that on tommorow....will that one have any effect? does anyone have a listing of what each of those go to????....thanks for the idea....
i'm still taking anymore ideas you guys have !!
Unfortunatly, this truck was ordered without a block heater......i would rather not get a block heater to "bandaid" the problem.....
fuse 22 under the hood is good....fuse #12 label "diode" (20a) is gone, i will replace that on tommorow....will that one have any effect? does anyone have a listing of what each of those go to????....thanks for the idea....
i'm still taking anymore ideas you guys have !!
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Originally Posted by cookie88
You're sure the new relay is working?
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Boy, 50deg. is a summer morning to me! I have started my truck at -10deg. after cycling the glow plugs a couple times. I only do that when i dont have power for the block heater and no generator.
It doesnt sound like your glow plugs are working at all. Not even a little. DOes the gauge show a discharge for a minute or so after turning the key on?
It doesnt sound like your glow plugs are working at all. Not even a little. DOes the gauge show a discharge for a minute or so after turning the key on?
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Originally Posted by 1997F-350
gpr gpr gpr gpr gpr
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Originally Posted by 1997F-350
touch both terminals on the gpr with a screwdriver for about 10 seconds and then try to start it. if she rips then you need a new gpr.
looks like i should test the harness next huh?