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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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wait to start lamp doesnt work

the wait to start light doesnt come on and the truck wont start just cranks, checked the fuses and found a 5 amp fuse blown replaced it and the light came on for a split second then shut off checked the fuse again it was burnt.... why does this fuse keep blowing. i tapped on the glow plug relay and does nothing for me thanks
 
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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Unplug the fuel heater and then replace the fuse

Fuel heater connector is on the rear of the fuel bowl - 2 wires
 
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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where is the fuel bowl and fuel heater located at?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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Under the powerstroke cover. You'll see the round cap, that is your fuel filter bowl. On the back side of it, your will see an electrical connector, that is the fuel heater.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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do i jsut leave it unplugged?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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Yes, until you can buy a new fuel heater.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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thanks it runs great... how much does a fuel heater go for? how cold does it need to get to where ill need the fuel heater
 
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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Thats a good question I cant find anything on when it actually runs.
 
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