won't start
Hotshot
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 14,069
Likes: 17
From: Melbourne, Ky
What about the selenoid on the engine? Does it make any noise. If a relay is clicking and the WTS light is flashing, something is shorted out. There are 2 selenoids on top of the engine, on the passenger side by the valve cover. I can't remember which one is for the glow plugs and which one goes to the starter. Figure out which one goes to the GP's, and cross the terminals with a screwdriver. Sparks will fly, and the screwdriver will get hot. Hold that for about 30 seconds and see if that warms the engine up enough to start. BTW, when you were trying to start it before, was there any white smoke coming from the tailpipe?
Hotshot
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 14,069
Likes: 17
From: Melbourne, Ky
How rude of me, Welcome to FTE! There aren't many people on here today so that would explain the lack of responses. Holiday weekend so many of the regulars are busy doing stuff with their families or shopping.
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,151
Likes: 0
From: Blackwater, VA
What about the selenoid on the engine? Does it make any noise. If a relay is clicking and the WTS light is flashing, something is shorted out. There are 2 selenoids on top of the engine, on the passenger side by the valve cover. I can't remember which one is for the glow plugs and which one goes to the starter. Figure out which one goes to the GP's, and cross the terminals with a screwdriver. Sparks will fly, and the screwdriver will get hot. Hold that for about 30 seconds and see if that warms the engine up enough to start. BTW, when you were trying to start it before, was there any white smoke coming from the tailpipe?
Hotshot
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 14,069
Likes: 17
From: Melbourne, Ky
You are correct MissIndependent. These newer style selenoids are easy to jump across. The old ones like on the 70's and such you needed a wire. The main terminals are on the sides so you can't arc across them with a screwdriver.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
If you cross out the GP relay the engine will start and cut on and off in sync with the flashing WTS light
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Hotshot
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 14,069
Likes: 17
From: Melbourne, Ky
Try unplugging the heater on the fuel filter housing.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ure-cause.html
Look at the 6th post in this thread for finding the heater in the fuel filter housing.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ure-cause.html
Look at the 6th post in this thread for finding the heater in the fuel filter housing.
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 10,764
Likes: 39
I might make sure the charging system is working properly & the batteries are fully charged, look at all the fuses carefully ...
In the distribution box under the hood , there are 4 small relays , try switching the positions of them
In the distribution box under the hood , there are 4 small relays , try switching the positions of them
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mikels
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
17
Jul 21, 2021 12:08 AM
Codeman894
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
6
Sep 28, 2017 08:59 AM
liquidlounge
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
6
Dec 3, 2014 04:39 AM
thelemur
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator
6
Mar 15, 2004 01:03 PM