2000 7.3L Cold Start Issue
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Minnesota
2000 7.3L Cold Start Issue
7.3 L Diesel contstant starting issue
<HR style="COLOR: #666666" SIZE=1><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width="100%">My 2000 F-450 is giving me serious problems this winter.
She cranks like a gem but starting only if and when she wants. I have replaced both batteries and cable connectons (needed to anyway), glow plugs, GPR, checked the heater (works fine) I plug it in every night, I was recently in upstate N.Y. had her gel up, Got bad/non winter blend fuel at some small station I ?, had to pay to take her in. While in shop warming up they replaced the fuel filter and put an additive in the tank. Now back in MN (so from N.Y. to MN I went thru plenty of gallons of different fuel to clean out any of those issues I think anyway) I have done all of these replacments and still the beasty (female dog) still doesn't want to start for (Dog Pooh) Any one have some other things I could check into??? Help the lost Please
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<HR style="COLOR: #666666" SIZE=1><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width="100%">My 2000 F-450 is giving me serious problems this winter.
She cranks like a gem but starting only if and when she wants. I have replaced both batteries and cable connectons (needed to anyway), glow plugs, GPR, checked the heater (works fine) I plug it in every night, I was recently in upstate N.Y. had her gel up, Got bad/non winter blend fuel at some small station I ?, had to pay to take her in. While in shop warming up they replaced the fuel filter and put an additive in the tank. Now back in MN (so from N.Y. to MN I went thru plenty of gallons of different fuel to clean out any of those issues I think anyway) I have done all of these replacments and still the beasty (female dog) still doesn't want to start for (Dog Pooh) Any one have some other things I could check into??? Help the lost Please
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Gone, but not forgotten
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 5,026
Likes: 2
From: Charlotte-Fairbanks-Bflo
Originally Posted by dwenter01
No I haven't. What is that and how would I check that?
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 10,764
Likes: 39
Originally Posted by dwenter01
7.3 L Diesel contstant starting issue
<HR style="COLOR: #666666" SIZE=1><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width="100%">My 2000 F-450 is giving me serious problems this winter.
She cranks like a gem but starting only if and when she wants. I have replaced both batteries and cable connectons (needed to anyway), glow plugs, GPR, checked the heater (works fine) I plug it in every night, I was recently in upstate N.Y. had her gel up, Got bad/non winter blend fuel at some small station I ?, had to pay to take her in. While in shop warming up they replaced the fuel filter and put an additive in the tank. Now back in MN (so from N.Y. to MN I went thru plenty of gallons of different fuel to clean out any of those issues I think anyway) I have done all of these replacments and still the beasty (female dog) still doesn't want to start for (Dog Pooh) Any one have some other things I could check into??? Help the lost Please
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<HR style="COLOR: #666666" SIZE=1><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width="100%">My 2000 F-450 is giving me serious problems this winter.
She cranks like a gem but starting only if and when she wants. I have replaced both batteries and cable connectons (needed to anyway), glow plugs, GPR, checked the heater (works fine) I plug it in every night, I was recently in upstate N.Y. had her gel up, Got bad/non winter blend fuel at some small station I ?, had to pay to take her in. While in shop warming up they replaced the fuel filter and put an additive in the tank. Now back in MN (so from N.Y. to MN I went thru plenty of gallons of different fuel to clean out any of those issues I think anyway) I have done all of these replacments and still the beasty (female dog) still doesn't want to start for (Dog Pooh) Any one have some other things I could check into??? Help the lost Please
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Minnesota
Thank you so much for the picture, I had no idea where the cps was by the way she starts just fine after being ran and up to running temp. It just seems to be a grumpy truck for the first start of the day when cold out.
Originally Posted by nlemerise
You didn't say, so I will ask. Once the truck is started and warmed up to operating temperature, does it start easy after that? Here is a pciture of where the cps is located:
Trending Topics
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 9,714
Likes: 2
From: White Mnt's,New Hampshire
could be oil draining back out of the HPOP..before you crank it up in the AM..pull the plug and see if you can touch the oil at the top of the HPOP with your finger..click on and look at pic for the oil check plug...
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,243
Likes: 16
From: AZ
Originally Posted by dwenter01
Thank you so much for the picture, I had no idea where the cps was by the way she starts just fine after being ran and up to running temp. It just seems to be a grumpy truck for the first start of the day when cold out.
...Minnesota. What oil are you running in that truck, 15-40 dino oil? If so, I'd do what Ron has suggested about checking the HPOP oil level before trying to start the truck. In addition, I would change to 5-40 synthetic oil, at least for the winter months...if you are running 15-40 dino in the winter you will be absolutely amazed at how much easier your truck will start when it is cold on 5-40 syn. Also, take a multimeter and check that the GPR is actually working at cold startup. It wouldn't be the first time a relay was bad, new out of the box.
here sometimes
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 374
Likes: 8
From: Algona ,IOWA
I second the oil thickness issue. When I ran 15w40 dyno oil my truck would not start with the remote starter and when I got in the truck, it would take some cranking to start if the temp was below 15 deg f. Since I changed to 5w40 synthetic, no problem with remote starting even down to -15.By the way truck is not plugged in so I try to keep it maintained so it will start.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Minnesota
Going to check oil level soon. Had to work today first. What is a good brand of 5w40 syn? I have always only used 15-40 rotella diesel. I will check back after I get out there and check if its at the top.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Minnesota
I checked it out and the oil is at the top. Then I gave it a try and she started like normal but it was plugged in all night and it's 28 deg. out side, so I will let her run for a while and see if she starts tomorrow. I also change the GPR again. So maybe mine was bad out the box.
I don't know have to wait to see how the a.m. start if any goes.
I don't know have to wait to see how the a.m. start if any goes.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Minnesota
Originally Posted by jwhitetail
Have you had the CPS changed ever, Other's will chime in. Sound's like CPS.
Thank you for your help. After finding out what that is I learned that my CPS had just been replaced in Jan.08
aka CMP also. That is what I was told by ford anyway, again thank you
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,243
Likes: 16
From: AZ
Originally Posted by dwenter01
Going to check oil level soon. Had to work today first. What is a good brand of 5w40 syn? I have always only used 15-40 rotella diesel. I will check back after I get out there and check if its at the top.
here sometimes
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 374
Likes: 8
From: Algona ,IOWA
I started using mobil 1 but the looked at the rotella t syn at walmart and found it was almost $10 cheaper per gallon for the same grade so I use it now,but still use the mobil 1 filter as it is a better filter than the motorcraft.