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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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7.3 won't start

my 1999 F250 7.3 manual tranny won,t start. When I put in the key this morning the glow plug light went off but it just cranked like it wasn't getting any fire. The glow plug light and idiot chime came back on when when I tried to start it also. It was starting fine two days ago.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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Wait to start light come on?
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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Pat, I think he is thinking the "wait to start" light is the glow plug light, which is not correct.. there is no light for the glow plugs to show that they are on or off. (unless you have installed one yourself)
Check to see if you have the proper voltage at the glow plug relay.. or...

see the following thread about shorting out the relay to see if it will help you start your truck...see:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...lug-relay.html
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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Wow, how did I miss that.. thanks Clint..
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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Welcome to FTE. Does the tach bounce while you crank the motor?
 
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