Hard starting 1st time
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From: Houston, TX
Hard starting 1st time
I have an 2000 F250 w/ 170k automatic 7.3 and my problem is the first start of the morning is very difficult. I hear the fuel pump kick on, the truck turns over fine, but takes several seconds before starting. this morning, it took a second try to get it to start, thought i was going to be stranded. After starting, the truck runs fine, with no smoke or any other issues. And the rest of the day, its starts right up. I suspect the batteries, but looking for any help checking anything else. This is my first diesel truck and not very familiar with the workings, thanks
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From: Sterling Heights,Mi
I have an 2000 F250 w/ 170k automatic 7.3 and my problem is the first start of the morning is very difficult. I hear the fuel pump kick on, the truck turns over fine, but takes several seconds before starting. this morning, it took a second try to get it to start, thought i was going to be stranded. After starting, the truck runs fine, with no smoke or any other issues. And the rest of the day, its starts right up. I suspect the batteries, but looking for any help checking anything else. This is my first diesel truck and not very familiar with the workings, thanks
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From: Bridgewater, VA
Been going thru the same thing. Clean the terminals and head over to autozone and get the batt's load tested. Ended up i had a bad battery. Also, check your connections on the Glow Plug Relay
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Glad you found it Will!!
