Starting problerm...

Have a 2004 6.0...48,000 miles...last couple of days I've been unable to start it for no apperant reason after running around on errands. Has started both times after about a 30-60 min. wait. Batteries seem fine (still factory - I bought it late in 2004 model year) - engine cranks over like a champ - just won't start. Thinking it must be a sensor or solenoid issue somewhere...wondering if anyone else has run into this?

[jwiger]

Obviously it's a fuel related problem. beyond that i don't knwo enough about these 6.0s to make an educated guess. Except next time it happens open the door and slowly cycle the key from off to run and listen for the hum of the fuel pump.

will give that a try - great idea...wondering if what ever it is - is storing a code...am going to try to get it over to the dealer today and see what they can find.

[Rodslinger]

Welcome Jon - keep us informed if you would with what the dealer comes up with please. Enjoy PowerStroke.org!

[realstiffyman]

Jon, I have an 05 and I have had that issue since new, It has 5100 miles on it and had done it since 2k... I have had it to the dealer 4 times they installed a new cam sensor and wiring harness to the cam sensor, still not fixed and its random so usually they cannot duplicate it... today it was towed in and when they tried it, it started, i drove it home went out 1/2 hour l8r no start, moved wiring around still no start, grabbed deadblow hammer and smacked ECU 2 times and it fired up... No codes have ever been present... very frustrating It always starts after a bit of a waiting....

[mschn99]

if it is a no start after being run (reffered to as a no start after a hot soak) it is probably blown o-rings at the quick connect fitting at the high pressure oil pump. when they blow they will allow enough oil pressure to build when the oil is cold to start and run the engine, but after the oil is warm and has gone into its thinner state it does not seal well enough to build sufficient high pressure oil to run the injectors...so it is both fuel and oil related

[99Smokin73Stroker]

I like this mschn99 fella! He really seems to know what he's talkin about instead of all of us guessin! Glad to have you around!

[mschn99]

Originally Posted by 99Smokin73Stroker

I like this mschn99 fella! He really seems to know what he's talkin about instead of all of us guessin! Glad to have you around!

glad i can be of asistance

[99Smokin73Stroker]

Where did you go to school to learn all that you know, or did you learn as you were growing up? I've been thinking about getting into the mechanic's field and I want to check out some schools and see if they're worth going to...

[mschn99]

man, im only 24 years old, been working on cars since i was handing my dad and step dad wrenches when i was in diapers. i have learned almost everythinhg i know first hand on the job, wether it be at work or home. the biggest thing about being a tech is that is what you want to do is get on with a reputable dealer and work your tail off. study everything you can, and remember, i have been doing this profesionally for about 5 years now and i have almost 30,000 invested in tools, and i still have a long way go before i dont need much more, because there is always something you need. i have never been to tech school myself, and i think it is good for people who are mechanically inclined already, but 90% of the people who come out of tech school are never gonna be good techs, they just are not mechanically inclined......