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Old 12-04-2010, 12:47 AM
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I have a 2001 f350 4 door dually with a 7.3 and a automatic trans. it doesnt have much done to it other than a diablo smart chip programmed at 90hp, a k&n air filter and 4" dinoflow exhaulst everything else is stock I am having a problem with cold starts. It will start after I cycle the glowplugs but it doesnt want to take fuel until it runs a few mins or has been plugged in. It will not rev up or move if its in gear even if the pedal is on the floor..but after it runs a few mins it runs and respondes fine..Can anyone tell me what I need to do to fix this problem??....thx
 
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Old 12-04-2010, 12:27 PM
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Weak injectors?
 
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I had it put on a mobi computer and everything tested fine.The injectors showed to be good also.I think it has something to do with the high pressure oil..but I am guessing....
 
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Old 12-04-2010, 10:39 PM
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Cold oil... Let it warm up.
 
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Old 12-04-2010, 11:07 PM
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um ya you should let any vehicle warm up ESPECIALLY a diesel. don't fire it up and drive when its cold.
 
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Old 12-05-2010, 06:34 PM
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Definately! I always allow my truck to warm up...and High Idle makes it go quick
 
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Old 12-05-2010, 06:37 PM
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Could be weak injectors, but with any vehicle, you have to let it warm up. Good luck
 
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Old 12-05-2010, 06:40 PM
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You can run it with 30wt oil in the winter which will help with the cold starts and such, but the PSD is very oil temp sensitive.
 
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yea I have thought useing a lighter oil ....but really would like to get the problem fixed...it has just started doing this lately....I had a 99 model f250 it started the same thing b4 the warrenty was up and the dealer finally fixed it after 6 trys but I never did get them to tell me what fixed it..
 
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Old 12-06-2010, 03:41 PM
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There is nothing to fix... Its cold oil, cold programing on the PCM. Lighter oil will help, but you need to let it warm up for a few minutes.
 



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