12v Not starting
#1
12v Not starting
Hey there. I have a 95 12v "cab & chassis" i just purchaced. When i looked at the truck the batteries were dead. We hooked up two booster boxes and cranked over the truck. It started but wouldnt idle (it was -2 outside so i figured the truck was cold). i later bought the truck (cheap) and brought it home. I have 2 battery chargers on it.
The truck cranks over, but it wont start. I havent tried estarting fluid. (bad idea on diesels) but im still working in sub-zero temps. I tried priming the Lift pump but i havent had any luck. I dont think its the lift pump because it started for me when i looked at the truck. The fuel shut-off selonoid i have to pull it up manually for it to engage. I also plugged the truck in. The battery gagues just barely comes up for "14" even on boost.
Anyone have any good ideas? This is my 3rd 12v project and i havent had any issues like this before. This truck is completly stock
Do i need more chanking power?
Should i try a quirt of starting fluid?
How do i test the blue wire to the shut-off seluniod?
Should i bleed out the injectors?
Thanks a ton guys.
-Joey Dice
Silverline Concrete Floors
The truck cranks over, but it wont start. I havent tried estarting fluid. (bad idea on diesels) but im still working in sub-zero temps. I tried priming the Lift pump but i havent had any luck. I dont think its the lift pump because it started for me when i looked at the truck. The fuel shut-off selonoid i have to pull it up manually for it to engage. I also plugged the truck in. The battery gagues just barely comes up for "14" even on boost.
Anyone have any good ideas? This is my 3rd 12v project and i havent had any issues like this before. This truck is completly stock
Do i need more chanking power?
Should i try a quirt of starting fluid?
How do i test the blue wire to the shut-off seluniod?
Should i bleed out the injectors?
Thanks a ton guys.
-Joey Dice
Silverline Concrete Floors
#2
i would try bleeding the injectors you might have air in the lines. as for the blue wire to the shut off solenoid, it should illuminate +12 on a meter when the key is on.
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#3
how long did it sit have you changed the fuel filter is your intake heater working and either take your batteries out and let them trickle charge for a long while or get new ones crack your injector lines to see if your getting fuel there
#4
Hey guys. Trucks running. I primed the system through the lift pump, got 7 or 8 gallons of fuel (truck was low) and bleed out the injectors. got my fuel and its running. The idle is at 500 and just about stalls. anyone have a pic of the low-idle screw?
#6
this thread should point you in the right direction:yeah :https://www.dieselbombers.com/12-val...-idle-rpm.html
#8
Ram Diesel Problems
Also, might be a good time to clean up and adjust your fuel shutdown solenoid:
http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/tro..._solenoid.html
Plugging the truck in for 3-5 hours will help a lot, and yeah stay away from the starting fluid unless you disconnect the grid heaters.
Last edited by Dr. Evil; 02-07-2010 at 11:58 PM.
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