7.3 won't start
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7.3 won't start
<HR style="COLOR: #d1d1e1" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message --><TABLE width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>I'm new to the vehicle so please bear with me.
1994 power stroke wont start. Dash light comes on and stays for about 15 seconds but I noticed the battery indicator does not show a large current drain as it did when it would start properly.
Im guessing a glow plug relay but dont know the location or testing procedures.
Thanks for the help
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1994 power stroke wont start. Dash light comes on and stays for about 15 seconds but I noticed the battery indicator does not show a large current drain as it did when it would start properly.
Im guessing a glow plug relay but dont know the location or testing procedures.
Thanks for the help
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The relay is near the passenger side valve cover but it might be under the large plastic cover that says "powerstroke" on it if yours is still there. It looks like the solenoid that is on the passenger fender. once you find it get a test light or voltmeter. with a helper (or turn the key on and run up front quickly) turn the key on and check for battery voltage on both larger terminals. Also the relay should click but even if it clicks it may not be transferring power.
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Hey, if you go to replace this.........I would suggest buying the relay at dieselstop. I went through this and went through numerous repairs at ford......with stock relays just to have them fail............I finally bought one of these beefy relays and no problems since...........the dieselstop relay is a little more........but will save you heartache down the road..........I was nuckle head and thought ford should know what they are doing........but a lot of money later.........I discovered the beefy relay is far, far better.
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Hey, if you go to replace this.........I would suggest buying the relay at dieselstop. I went through this and went through numerous repairs at ford......with stock relays just to have them fail............I finally bought one of these beefy relays and no problems since...........the dieselstop relay is a little more........but will save you heartache down the road..........I was nuckle head and thought ford should know what they are doing........but a lot of money later.........I discovered the beefy relay is far, far better.
Stancor #585-902 is what you want.
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DieselStopProbably meant Diesel Site.com
But yes the stancor is a great relay and The Diesel Stop is a dead Forum!!
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