QUESTION ABOUT TRUCK STARTING

wlsmithjr1960 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-09-2008, 04:37 PM

Thanks for any advice in advance. Any time I go to start my truck, turn the key on, let glow plugs warm then crank. Takes about 3 to 5 seconds 9 out of ten times. Ideas anyone? Thanks: wlsmithjr1960

HunterJ · #2 (**permalink**) 08-09-2008, 05:18 PM

Mine does the same thing. I dont know if its normal.

***vitalidle*** · #3 (**permalink**) 08-09-2008, 05:26 PM

Yeah 3-5 seconds is okay

95and05 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-09-2008, 05:37 PM

I have heard these truck take a few revs before they start so the computer can be sure all is ready. possibly for the CPS to send signal to computer. it is normal some are a little faster than others.

1995psd · #5 (**permalink**) 08-09-2008, 05:40 PM

my previous owner told me that the glow plugs get worn out and need to be changed bout every year, he had just put new ones in it right be4 i bought it in dec. and i have noticed it takes a little longer to start since then

AvroAero · #6 (**permalink**) 08-09-2008, 06:23 PM

I find if I start the truck about a second after the glow plugs go out I get the best start time. I'm pretty sure they stay on for 2 min after start, for some reason that second tends to give it a boost.

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