slow to start (sometime)
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slow to start (sometime)
i have a 01 F-350 with 57,000 miles, within the past month it has had problems starting. 9 times out of 10 it will start no problem, the 1 time will not start right away, it cranks over fine,odd clicking coming from behind the radio. i changed the fuel filter, cleaned the battery post and load tested . still you never know when it's going to start. I own 3 powerstroke SD's and this is my main service truck so it has to start when i need it!!!
My new F-250 SD will be in Sept 25th, can't wait!!!
My new F-250 SD will be in Sept 25th, can't wait!!!
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Goldsboro, NC
My truck was slow starting every now and then for a couple weeks. I took it in for service and they said it charged fine. Less than a week later the batteries went dead. I was told that an alternator gets flakey at first and may test ok, but not work an hour later. Maybe that is what's happening. If so, the alternator is on it's way down.
Last edited by scole250; Sep 12, 2006 at 07:30 PM.
