Rough starts
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That is exactly how mine sounded the last couple of days nad i had to replace my ficm..Would **** me off trying to start it and everyone looking like what the hell...Runs like the beast she use to be again...
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Hard starts
Sounds like my truck also. I usually have to cycle my glo plugs 3 times to get it to start smooth. Bought a new set yesterday from Accurate Diesel and am installing today to see if that solves the problem. They were only $75 bucks which was my least expensive option at this point.
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Sounds like my truck also. I usually have to cycle my glo plugs 3 times to get it to start smooth. Bought a new set yesterday from Accurate Diesel and am installing today to see if that solves the problem. They were only $75 bucks which was my least expensive option at this point.
You should really be using 5w40 synthetic up there. That combined with the newest flash should eliminate your cold start problems.
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I only use synthetic. Truck always started like a dream even in 30 below zero until this past winter when even plugging it in didn't help unless I cycled the glo plugs 2 - 3 times. Truck has 150,000 on it though.
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That doesn't sound like the glow plugs. If you plugged it in the block should be warm enough to start w/o much help from the plugs. Might be an fuel related issue. Cycling the key also cycles the fuel pump.
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You would really need a clamp amp meter to see if each glow plug is pulling the correct amps. Should be 15-20amps I think. Also, I think the glow plugs stay energized after the light goes out.
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I guess you could use a test light connected to the battery + and the other lead to the terminal of each glow plug after removing the plug wire. If it lights up its good, if it doesn't its bad.
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