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trouble starting
I have a 2000 excursion 7.3 and for the last 6 months or so I have had a hard time starting it. It always starts though. I wait for the wait to start light goes off and when it cranks it turns over very slow. I had the batteries replaced and no luck. Sometimes I have to turn the key off and start over to get it to start. It does it hot or cold. I even replaced the glow plugs thinking that would be it and still no luck. I hate to keep throwing things at it.
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jason
Please help.
thanks,
jason
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Originally Posted by lexasgs400
I have a 2000 excursion 7.3 and for the last 6 months or so I have had a hard time starting it. It always starts though. I wait for the wait to start light goes off and when it cranks it turns over very slow. I had the batteries replaced and no luck. Sometimes I have to turn the key off and start over to get it to start. It does it hot or cold. I even replaced the glow plugs thinking that would be it and still no luck. I hate to keep throwing things at it.
Please help.
thanks,
jason
Please help.
thanks,
jason
I have been waiting for the "wait to start" light to turn off, then have to turn the ignition for about a full 1.5 seconds before it cranks over.
How long is yours taking? and I assume you have replaced the fuel filter?
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it turns over slow and takes a long time to start up. often it wont start on the first try, i have to cycle the key off and try again.
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I would check and clean all the electrical connections on the starter and make sure the batterys are at full charge and if it still doesnt change, im thinkin the starter has about had it.
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