Notices
1999 - 2016 Super Duty 1999 to 2016 Ford F250, F350, F450 and F550 Super Duty with diesel V8 and gas V8 and V10 engines
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Real Truck

lighting prob? 06 PSD

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 12:53 PM
  #1  
dchilcoat's Avatar
dchilcoat
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
lighting prob? 06 PSD

Hello all and welcome to my first post and probably not my last . Ihave been sittig back watching and reading for awhile and you guys know your stuff. Heres on for you to explain. Problem or not?? On my 06PSD I leave for work at 5am and its dark so I turn on my headlamps and pull out of the drive, about 300 yards down the road my headlamps get much brighter and stay that way untill I turn them off , almost as if a daytime headlamp realizes its dark and gets brighter,But I dont have daytime headlamp option. I do have due batteries and duel alternators could that have something to do with this condition? Anything to worry about ? I bought the truck with 20'000 miles on and aready had to replace the power steering pump and the rear main seal/gasket leaked not to mention the crank sensor . Dont get me wrong I bleed little blue ovals thats all I ever owned with every one I ever owned were practically problem free 86 Ranger (used) 78 mustang II rebuild street/strip 94 Ranger (new) 01 F150 super crew (new) and now this 06PSD super Duty Crew cab Thanks for all of your time and knowledge, Denny
 
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2007 | 12:38 AM
  #2  
GregsSD's Avatar
GregsSD
Posting Guru
15 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,391
Likes: 1
From: NorCal
It's possible that when your glowplugs are on they are drawing enough current to dim your headlights and when the glowplugs automatically shut off your headlights get more power.

Just an idea !
 
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2007 | 05:58 AM
  #3  
dchilcoat's Avatar
dchilcoat
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Well I guess but judging by the lite on the dash the glow plugs are to be out. I'll look into that. Thanks.
 
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2007 | 07:08 AM
  #4  
Help I M Stuck's Avatar
Help I M Stuck
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,307
Likes: 0
From: MARYLAND
Mine does the same thing at start up..that's what i chalked it up to was the glow plugs going thru cycle. It's not long after start up..just a few secs.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:34 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE