Starting Problem - banging my head
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Starting Problem - banging my head
Howdy FTE. Starting problems galore. I thought I fixed them, but no avail. Here is my latest
YouTube - Starting Prob 3 2 09 .
It is the audio I wanted, but the video shows the gauges in case it helps. Basically, I have the romps, then finally sounds like its starting, but if I stop turning the key it doesn't run. When I turn the key, and wait a few seconds there is a psshhhhh sound - like a fart, that comes from the engine compartment (so its not me), and seems to be near the power steering area, after the fuel pump starts up.
So, what I have done so far: replaced 2 injectors, new glowplugs, new wiring harness under the valve covers, replaced oil with synthetic, replaced fuel filter, batteries charges, solar trickle charger on the batts. It been down around 30-35 here for the last few try to starts, although Friday it started up just fine, I cycled the glowplugs once, and she booted right up. The problem is intermittent, and if I can get the truck running it seems to go away until left alone for a few days. I did not check the oil level in the HP reservoir, but in the last few goes, it has been high enough.
Help!!!
YouTube - Starting Prob 3 2 09 .
It is the audio I wanted, but the video shows the gauges in case it helps. Basically, I have the romps, then finally sounds like its starting, but if I stop turning the key it doesn't run. When I turn the key, and wait a few seconds there is a psshhhhh sound - like a fart, that comes from the engine compartment (so its not me), and seems to be near the power steering area, after the fuel pump starts up.
So, what I have done so far: replaced 2 injectors, new glowplugs, new wiring harness under the valve covers, replaced oil with synthetic, replaced fuel filter, batteries charges, solar trickle charger on the batts. It been down around 30-35 here for the last few try to starts, although Friday it started up just fine, I cycled the glowplugs once, and she booted right up. The problem is intermittent, and if I can get the truck running it seems to go away until left alone for a few days. I did not check the oil level in the HP reservoir, but in the last few goes, it has been high enough.
Help!!!
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Thanks. I have tried unplugging the ICP - it did not change the hard to start. It does have some oil on it. I asked for a CPS change when I was in for the first oil change (got the truck this summer), not positive if they did it - I am not sure I got charged for it. I have a "new" gray one (I understand the black ones are hard to come by now). I will change it in the next few days. I also plan on charging the batts back up, they are on a solar charger, but probably not enough umph to get the back up to full power. Is there a way to check the IPR, or will a bad IPR throw codes?
Thanks,
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If your ICP has oil on it you need to replace it. Probably not the main problem but it is leaking through the contacts. I would try to pull codes if you can. If you switch to a 5w-40 syn. that would help depending on the temps where you are at. Also, make sure your glow plug system is working correctly.
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I had the glowplugs replaced and I replaced the GPR. I am running 5w-40 syn. Can Autozone pull codes?
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When you change are you remember if this looks like this https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...elp-p1670.html check this picture where conector pop out when temperature drop down plastick make shorter after when engine is hot conector pop out. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ck-shakes.html Maybe this help .
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IN autozone they dont have scanner for diesel you can by on itpdiesel they have 351 $ ford bundle its good scanner eaither you can pull codes from passanger car with this scanner I have two truck this sccanner help me a lot.TRy put your location and maybe somebady is close to your location IM located in IL.DOnt trow the many if you dont find the problem scanner show you evrything always soombody charge you for read the code you have two choice sell the truck or you need scanner for this engine .THis is my third one truck and right now no problem.
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IN autozone they dont have scanner for diesel you can by on itpdiesel they have 351 $ ford bundle its good scanner eaither you can pull codes from passanger car with this scanner I have two truck this sccanner help me a lot.TRy put your location and maybe somebady is close to your location IM located in IL.DOnt trow the many if you dont find the problem scanner show you evrything always soombody charge you for read the code you have two choice sell the truck or you need scanner for this engine .THis is my third one truck and right now no problem.
