Glow plugs didn't help
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Glow plugs didn't help
I just replaced all my glow plugs and she didn't want to start this morning. It was about 50 degrees out, but I left her plugged-in over night. What's next? The glow plug relay?
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It should of started fairly quickly especially since it was plugged in over night and 50 degrees outside. Thats fairly warm to even think about plugging the truck in. I'd check the relay or scan to see if you are getting any other codes popping up.
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I'll head to Autozone and see if they can pull any codes. If the relay doesn't cost too much, I'll go ahead and replace it anyway. I replaced the batteries and the alternator last December, but I'll have them tested while I'm there.
Question about the starter: Are starters either GOOD or BAD? Or is there an in-between?
Question about the starter: Are starters either GOOD or BAD? Or is there an in-between?
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autozone wont have a code reader to read your truck i dont believe
as far as the glow plug relay, the GPR109 is only like $22 compare to the $80 you will pay if you have them look up the one for your truck...i will be goig to get this one from Oreilly's sometime this week
and as far as the starter i dont think there should be an inbetween and you would know if the starter was bad . . it would probably just click
as far as the glow plug relay, the GPR109 is only like $22 compare to the $80 you will pay if you have them look up the one for your truck...i will be goig to get this one from Oreilly's sometime this week
and as far as the starter i dont think there should be an inbetween and you would know if the starter was bad . . it would probably just click
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That's what I thought about the starter. I'll head to O'reily's after work and ask for that part #. I like O'reily's much more than Autozone anyway. Hopefully the relay solves the problem. Tonight, I won't plug-in and we'll see if she starts in the morning.
Thanks for y'alls help!
Oh, are there any auto parts shops that would have a code reader for my truck? I'd rather not spend $100 at a mechanic's shop to find-out that my windshield wipers don't work....lol.
Thanks for y'alls help!
Oh, are there any auto parts shops that would have a code reader for my truck? I'd rather not spend $100 at a mechanic's shop to find-out that my windshield wipers don't work....lol.
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where are you located?
i dont believe any auto parts stores have them but you might be able to find a shop to do it for a reasonable price
i also like Oreillys much better than AutoZone but when i went there, it was the only store within like 2 hours without the part i need so i need to go to a different one the next city over
i dont believe any auto parts stores have them but you might be able to find a shop to do it for a reasonable price
i also like Oreillys much better than AutoZone but when i went there, it was the only store within like 2 hours without the part i need so i need to go to a different one the next city over
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Originally Posted by nhill2090
autozone wont have a code reader to read your truck i dont believe
as far as the glow plug relay, the GPR109 is only like $22 compare to the $80 you will pay if you have them look up the one for your truck...i will be goig to get this one from Oreilly's sometime this week
and as far as the starter i dont think there should be an inbetween and you would know if the starter was bad . . it would probably just click
as far as the glow plug relay, the GPR109 is only like $22 compare to the $80 you will pay if you have them look up the one for your truck...i will be goig to get this one from Oreilly's sometime this week
and as far as the starter i dont think there should be an inbetween and you would know if the starter was bad . . it would probably just click
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I know this has been discussed, but have y'all concluded that the GPR109 is safe? I've read that it draws 4x the amps that the original relay draws. Also, does everything fit just like the original relay, or will I need any extra electrical connections?Autozone and Granger also carry relays that will work. Any preference between Napa, Autozone, or Granger? Or the GPR110?
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Originally Posted by Capt.Schenk
I know this has been discussed, but have y'all concluded that the GPR109 is safe? I've read that it draws 4x the amps that the original relay draws. Also, does everything fit just like the original relay, or will I need any extra electrical connections?Autozone and Granger also carry relays that will work. Any preference between Napa, Autozone, or Granger? Or the GPR110?
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Yeah, starters can have an in-between. I didnt realize how weak mine had gotten till it finally crapped out and I put a new one in. Cranks much faster. These engines have to spin a certain rpm before it will fire. I think its around 200 rpms.
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This is the only place I know to send you:
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/s_gpr.html
I know it's different, but it should be a pretty similar install.
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/s_gpr.html
I know it's different, but it should be a pretty similar install.