starting/ electrical problem
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starting/ electrical problem
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i have an 03 6.0
When i turn the key to let the glowplugs go- it takes way longer than usual for the light on the dash to turn off- and when i turn the key, the dash (guages) go dead, then flicker, then dead, as the thing struggles to start taking way too long to crank over. Once ive driven it and turn it off i can usually resart with none of these problems.
here's what else has recently happened- last week my window controls (drivers) fried- i even smelled it and sure enough the back passenger window control wouldnt work- had the circuit board replaced (by dealer) and everything worked fine till this week and i noticed that when i tried to roll down my windows (with the X off- it was a hot day) the back 2 windows wouldnt work. then i immediately tried to start it- and the same starting problems as i said in the 1st paragraph-once it started and ran- i could turn it off and resart with no problems and all windows work.
in may had the oil changed- they checked the batteries and claimed they were in good shape.
any words of wisdom would be appreciated.
thanks
i have an 03 6.0
When i turn the key to let the glowplugs go- it takes way longer than usual for the light on the dash to turn off- and when i turn the key, the dash (guages) go dead, then flicker, then dead, as the thing struggles to start taking way too long to crank over. Once ive driven it and turn it off i can usually resart with none of these problems.
here's what else has recently happened- last week my window controls (drivers) fried- i even smelled it and sure enough the back passenger window control wouldnt work- had the circuit board replaced (by dealer) and everything worked fine till this week and i noticed that when i tried to roll down my windows (with the X off- it was a hot day) the back 2 windows wouldnt work. then i immediately tried to start it- and the same starting problems as i said in the 1st paragraph-once it started and ran- i could turn it off and resart with no problems and all windows work.
in may had the oil changed- they checked the batteries and claimed they were in good shape.
any words of wisdom would be appreciated.
thanks
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Most shops do not check how much amperage a battery puts out only voltage. The amps do the work. Also if one battery is weak it makes both act weak. Example 2 650 amp batteries = 1300 amps 1 650 amp and 1 weak at 400 amps =1050 amps and hard starting will occur. A weak battery can still show 12 volts. The strain on these batteries is extreme with the glow plugs and starting circuit. If the batteries are not putting out close to the spec cold crank ratings you will have this issue
Your batteries are 5 years old. I would consider replacing them. Do not skimp and buy the highestquality and highest cranking amp batteries you can find. I hope this helps. Good luck
Your batteries are 5 years old. I would consider replacing them. Do not skimp and buy the highestquality and highest cranking amp batteries you can find. I hope this helps. Good luck
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