2 possible major issues
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From: Wildomar, Ca.
2 possible major issues
04 250 psd smells like coolant when towing. Also slow cranking when starting. Took it to the shop and it died in the service drive. Got a call later that day and said truck was fine. They cound not produce the coolant smell and no coolant was leaking and the truck not starting in the driveway was anyone's guess. The P/U 4.5 yrs old and the batteries haven't been replaced. The other day it also cranked for a while then stopped. All needles on guages went far right then reset. I guess my 2 main questions are.
1. Since there are so many head or EGR cooler problems out there should I push the dealership harder to resolve it?
2. Would simply replacing the batteries resolve these strange electrical issues? ( pretty much just the slow starting)
Thanks in advance for your assistance,
Will
1. Since there are so many head or EGR cooler problems out there should I push the dealership harder to resolve it?
2. Would simply replacing the batteries resolve these strange electrical issues? ( pretty much just the slow starting)
Thanks in advance for your assistance,
Will
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From: Kansas City/Breckenridge
04 250 psd smells like coolant when towing. Also slow cranking when starting. Took it to the shop and it died in the service drive. Got a call later that day and said truck was fine. They cound not produce the coolant smell and no coolant was leaking and the truck not starting in the driveway was anyone's guess. The P/U 4.5 yrs old and the batteries haven't been replaced. The other day it also cranked for a while then stopped. All needles on guages went far right then reset. I guess my 2 main questions are.
1. Since there are so many head or EGR cooler problems out there should I push the dealership harder to resolve it?
2. Would simply replacing the batteries resolve these strange electrical issues? ( pretty much just the slow starting)
Thanks in advance for your assistance,
Will
1. Since there are so many head or EGR cooler problems out there should I push the dealership harder to resolve it?
2. Would simply replacing the batteries resolve these strange electrical issues? ( pretty much just the slow starting)
Thanks in advance for your assistance,
Will
Get your batteries replaced and possibly alternator and then hook up the trailer and have the tech ride with you. Make sure you get it fixed before its out of warranty. They might be just trying to delay you until its your dime.
