No Start problem 97 7.3L PSD

[redi2hunt]

Started truck in morning before work it was idling fine for about 5 minutes then died tried to restart it/it wouldnt restart. noticed the wait to start light didnt come on checked the fuse #22 it was blown. replaced and blown another one from what ive read im leaning toward the fuel bowl heater is there any other suggestions of things it might be? also would this have caused any other problems with other components? would be very grateful for any help. Thanks

[red99powerstroke]

Thats probably what it is just unplug it and your good to go but if you live where it is cold get another one on the way

[redi2hunt]

thanks and sorry for posting in wrong place.

[CHUCK]

yep, unplug the fuel heater, replace the fuse...good to go. You can drain the fuel bowl and look and see where the heater element has broke loose and grounding itself to the fuel bowl.

[redi2hunt]

Thanks will do that tommorrow after work. This is a great site thanks to all that take the time to help others. you guys are great.

[Cave1]

I have the same problem. My truck will start and die about 5 min later, and will not start until it xools down. I have change the fuel filter, fuel pump, and fuel pump relay. I'm not sure wear to look know. Is this a comon problem?

[redi2hunt]

probably not the fuel heater mine actually was blowing fuse # 22 and would not restart at all have you tried to check for any codes?

[redi2hunt]

thanks fixed the problem unplugged the fuel heater replaced the fuse started right up