Hard start
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Hard start
Every morning when I use my remote start it doesnt start because I needs to crack quite a bit to start. After you drive it it will be fine unless you let it sit for more than 9 hrs. Anyone have ideas on what could be going on.
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I guess that it's still cold in CT. I would check the glow plug system for proper operation. GPR (Glow Plug relay) valve cover connections (burnt or bent pins/connectors) Ohm or use a test light for the glow plugs and under valve cover wiring harness.
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with your long start is it turning over really slow, like it has sat in extreme cold for a long time without being plugged in? if so clean the connection between the hot battery cable and starter, i just had the same issue and now it spins over real fast and starts like a champ.
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Sounds like possibly a GPR starting to go south. When you go to start it tomorrow, jump the big terminals for 20 seconds then hit the remote start if it fires replace the relay
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The gpr can be bought at most any parts store. I hear NAPA has a good one. There is an upgrade that would be best for people in colder climates but I can't seem to find it now I will keep trying to find info on it. Will keep you posted.
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