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cold start problems?

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Old 06-10-2012, 03:19 PM
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when it was clicking, was the key on or off?
 
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Old 06-10-2012, 03:35 PM
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it was doing it once the truck was running
 
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Old 06-10-2012, 08:05 PM
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ok. it could be the relay going out. since the relay will stay open for up to 2 minutes after it's running.
 
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Old 06-10-2012, 08:22 PM
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ok when it was clickin it was doing it pretty hard cuz i could really feel it when i put my hand on it and yes it did not stay on for 2 minutes probably 30 seconds at the most
 
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Old 06-14-2012, 10:52 AM
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I would order a heavier duty relay, the Stancor unit is a good piece. Also ohm out your relays. Mine were recently replaced by the PO and one was bad and one was unplugged. Made it smoke (blue though) like a pig on cold starts.

MIne also starts like crap if the GPs aren't lit up. Even after I cycle it for 2 min. I turn the ignition off then on, wait for the GPR to kick on, then immediately start. Only a small puff now.
 
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