I have a start problem
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I have a start problem
PSD 4x4 2000 216,000 miles - sometimes it starts the first try, sometimes it takes multiple try's, it has always started and when it starts it starts instantly. I thought it was the cps, from all I have read that seemed to be the answer, a new cps made no difference.The glow plugs are all working, it will turn over and the tach moves everytime I turn it over, and sometimes it will try to start then no fire in the hole. SO I turn off the ignition and try again, it is totally random as to when it will start, I get white smoke when I try it and it doesn't start, then it will fire as soon as I try it other times. Does't make a differnce how many times I cycle the glow plugs. After it starts once in the morning it starts everytime for the rest of the day. I guess it is just getting tired of going to work every morning. Yesterday the batteries got low from trying to start,so I put the charger on and it started the very next try. Is there another sensor that is affected by the cps? One other observation ,I need a new throttle position sensor, once in awhile I get no response form the throttle for just a second then the next time I push down on the throttle, we are on our way, will the tps affect the cps? It has been doing this all fall, now it is starting to get cold I need to have is so it will fire on the first try.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Hampton, Maryland.
Did you check the under valve cover harnesses?
If you need a TPS you can get it here:
http://www.dormanproducts.com/docume...s_Sensors2.pdf
If you need a TPS you can get it here:
http://www.dormanproducts.com/docume...s_Sensors2.pdf
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From: Mountaintop, PA
Originally Posted by dmunns
PSD 4x4 2000 216,000 miles -The glow plugs are all working, .
Post Fiend
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From: Middle Tennessee
You do not need the key on for the screwdriver jumper trick. It is always hot on the battery side so jumping the relay with a large screwdriver or jumper cable for a minimum of 1 minute will do it. Then just jump down and go crank the truck. I am about to post some observations of a similar situation in my truck.
