Slow Starts
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Middle Tennessee
Well David, romping is a starting issue related to the GP system. And yes, weaker batteries can lead to this situation. Mine started to romp a little before replacing the batts so I suspect the batts can start the truck but not really energize the GPs as much as they need. My dead giveaway was slower cranking speed followed by a load test that confirmed weak batts.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2003
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Tenn, its not a romp though- at least not the way it would romp with the different oil i used. Sounds like it doesnt fire off evenly, but clears up right away. It doesnt matter if the engine is cold or hot and it doesnt do it all the time either. It first started doing it after I got the PCM back from Jody. Its only done it a few times.
The batteries and alternator are about 5 months old. I only get a slow start when it is completely cooled down. I will have to ohm out the GPs cuz cycling them 2-3 times make a huge difference too. When it stops raining I will look into it some more and post what I find.
The batteries and alternator are about 5 months old. I only get a slow start when it is completely cooled down. I will have to ohm out the GPs cuz cycling them 2-3 times make a huge difference too. When it stops raining I will look into it some more and post what I find.
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Middle Tennessee
Oh, well then I would not suspect the usual culprits. Too bad you cannot start in the stock tune like a flip chip. I always do that in the winter time. I believe Jody himself posted something to that effect a short while ago right here or at least someone who had just gotten off the phone with him. Anyway, it was posted here on FTE.
Postmaster
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hey guys
just today iwe went for a ride, about 30 miles, than we went to to get coffe and my truck was turning over slowly like gaser with daying batteries it was off for about 3 min,,,, i have new batteries, and it was 60deg in NY, do you think it might be a starter, it happent to me before , once in the morning, anf few times when worm,,,
can you guys sugest anything?
just today iwe went for a ride, about 30 miles, than we went to to get coffe and my truck was turning over slowly like gaser with daying batteries it was off for about 3 min,,,, i have new batteries, and it was 60deg in NY, do you think it might be a starter, it happent to me before , once in the morning, anf few times when worm,,,
can you guys sugest anything?
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Central, Al
It could be an early sign of the starter. Double check the batts and Alt also check the starter bolts and make sure they are tight.
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