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Oct 9, 2008 | 01:01 PM

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Starting problems?!

Hey guys im kinda having a problem with my truck.Its kinda hard to start sometimes.I have to turn the key over three times to get it to start and when you try to start it it makes a clicking noise in the dash.Also when I do get it started and i run it for a while and go to park it and shut it off and come back to it 10 mins later it does the same thing.Someone told me it might be the glow plug relay?? IDK jus needa lil help.

Oct 9, 2008 | 01:07 PM

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That sounds like dead batteries. Charge them both and try again.

Oct 9, 2008 | 01:10 PM

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PSD chatter = electrical problem.

Andrew is right, check your batteries, unhook and load test, also check out your battery cables/terminals. They may just need to be cleaned.

Oct 9, 2008 | 01:53 PM

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Batteries is my vote also. As the cold weather sets it - not sure if it's cold where you are at - the strength of the batteries are tested. Follow Lisa's advice, test them first and get your cable connections squeaky clean.

Oct 9, 2008 | 01:57 PM

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X's 4 what has been said above

Oct 9, 2008 | 06:23 PM

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I think its the cps going bad because it will only start when it wants too lol.if you let it set for a few mins it will start right up.any thoughts?

Oct 9, 2008 | 06:27 PM

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There is a possibility of the CPS but I have never heard of the CPS "chattering" the relays. The chattering is due to a low voltage condition and they can't pull in. Have you had the CPS recall done? How old are your batteries? Have you checked all the connections both ends including grounds? When you crank the truck over and it dose'nt start does the tach move?

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Oct 11, 2008 | 12:38 AM

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Yea had the CPS replaced couple of weeks ago. I checked the batts seem to be fine also I cleaned the terminals on them too.So im at a totally lost right now I cant figure it out.Its like its not firing?

Oct 11, 2008 | 12:40 AM

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Also if you let it sit there with the key on run postion for jus a min or 2 it will fire

Oct 11, 2008 | 06:50 AM

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Also if you let it sit there with the key on run postion for jus a min or 2 it will fire

With this statement ^^^^^^^^ it does seem like the glow plug relay, or a few non working glow plugs.

Oct 13, 2008 | 06:02 AM

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Heys guys figure id give you a update.it ended up being the batteries being bad.I replaced both of them and it starts like new.Thanks for all the replies and help.