will not start without starting fluid
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Newbie
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From: Charlotte N.C.
will not start without starting fluid
When I try to start the truck In the morning ( on a cold day or on a hot day ) it turns over but won't start without starting fluid. Wether I plugged it in or not I tried changing the fuel filter and air filter in hopes that it might help nothing. Help
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From: New York
Diesels, particularly Powerstrokes get addicted to Ether. STOP!!!
If you have the know how, check the glow plug relay and each glow plug. If not, take it to a mechanic. You need some combination of a harness, glow plug[s] or controller. If your Stroke is addicted to Ether it may remain a bit hard starting and exhibit wear/power loss.
If you have the know how, check the glow plug relay and each glow plug. If not, take it to a mechanic. You need some combination of a harness, glow plug[s] or controller. If your Stroke is addicted to Ether it may remain a bit hard starting and exhibit wear/power loss.
Most common issues is glow plugs and or relay.
Don't use either unless you feel like replacing an engine. Its easy to lift a head when using either on an engine with a working glow plug system
Don't use either unless you feel like replacing an engine. Its easy to lift a head when using either on an engine with a working glow plug system
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From: Charlotte N.C.
glow plugs and wires and relay
I purchased the truck a year ago with 223506 miles on her I replaced the glow plugs after 10000 Miles it now has 301855 miles on her. I didn't do anything to the relay that was mentioned in one of the threads I received. What can I do and how can I do what needs to be done to get it working or does it have to be replaced. I love this truck and want to make her for a long time hopefully until she reaches her 900000 birthday. Help me to get her to reach this point please. 123jack321
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Newbie
Joined: Nov 2016
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From: Charlotte N.C.
glow plugs and wires and relay
I purchased the truck a year ago with 223506 miles on her I replaced the glow plugs after 10000 Miles it now has 301855 miles on her. I didn't do anything to the relay that was mentioned in one of the threads I received. What can I do and how can I do what needs to be done to get it working or does it have to be replaced. I love this truck and want to make her for a long time hopefully until she reaches her 900000 birthday. Help me to get her to reach this point please. 123jack321
The relay needs to be replaced. If I change glow plugs I change the relay just to be safe. Its on the passenger side on top of the engine. They are easy to replace and only take about 15 minutes to do.
