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Does anybody know anything about the auto controller for the eng startup on a 6.0 diesal. If I'm saying it right.? My 2004 F-350 starts hard sometimes and I need to know if I need to replace it or can I adj. it..?
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It is hard to start all the time.. Cold or Warm.. It takes about 10 cranks for it to start and I have changed all the fluids and filters and it still wants to hard start... I still wait about 15 sec after I turn the key but it still is hard to start.. I have heard that there is a controler on the eng that I can adj. or replace to help but I don't know where it's at..
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There are no adjustments , But you can have it updated to the latest software. There are a few cold start fixes.
Are you waiting for the light to go out, or always 15 seconds? You need to wait for the light to go out. The yellow one on the left that looks like a coil.
Running 5w40 synthetic oil will help cold start.
BTW, Year and miles??
Are you waiting for the light to go out, or always 15 seconds? You need to wait for the light to go out. The yellow one on the left that looks like a coil.
Running 5w40 synthetic oil will help cold start.
BTW, Year and miles??
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hard start
Truck is a 2004 F-350 with 44,000 miles on it.. I wait sometimes 3 cyles for the lite to go out and it still starts hard.. I do know there is a controller on the motor and if it controls I need to know if and how to adj. it for the startup..??
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Also you might want to concentrate a little more on your spelling and not making your post pretty.
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It sounds like your are talking about the control for the glow plugs. No it is not adjustable. As previously stated, it might be an easy fix with a computer software update from your local Ford dealer. I would recommend having them check it out as it could be glow plugs, which I don't hear failing much in the 6 liter or multiple other things.
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I like the Blue and if you don't thats your problem.. It's Ford BLUE.. The other words are adj's that I use at my word on aircraft.. Can you spell that or do you have to use the word Planes..?? I came on here to use the site to find info on my truck not to get adj'd from my spelling...
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I'm not the one that came asking for advice then argued with them.
Your welcome for the info btw.
and Welcome to FTE.
Check out the tech folder its full of great and useful info.
Your welcome for the info btw.
and Welcome to FTE.
Check out the tech folder its full of great and useful info.
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I like the Blue and if you don't thats your problem.. It's Ford BLUE.. The other words are adj's that I use at my word on aircraft.. Can you spell that or do you have to use the word Planes..?? I came on here to use the site to find info on my truck not to get adj'd from my spelling...
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Sounds like your talking about the GPCM (glow plug control module) Like stated, take it to the dealer, they may be able to update it etc. There is also an update for the ECM (electronic control module) that helps with cold starts.