hard to start HELP

kwiederhold · #1 (**permalink**) 03-04-2009, 03:09 PM

2000 e450 with 7.3 has trouble starting, in morning , just when colder out, turns over excellent

**dieseldan2005** · #2 (**permalink**) 03-04-2009, 03:15 PM

check the glow plug relay.

kwiederhold · #3 (**permalink**) 03-04-2009, 03:27 PM

where is the glow plug relay located on the e450?

will the relay being bad cause a hard start when cold? thanks

**dieseldan2005** · #4 (**permalink**) 03-04-2009, 03:30 PM

If the relay is bad then it won't allow the glow plugs to operate properly resulting in your hard start. I believe the relay is located by the passenger side valve cover. It looks like a starter relay. I will try to find a pic for you.

**dieseldan2005** · #5 (**permalink**) 03-04-2009, 03:31 PM

Ok check this link. It will show you the locations of both the air intake heater and the glow plug relay. Glow Plug / AIH Relay locations

kwiederhold · #6 (**permalink**) 03-04-2009, 03:46 PM

thanks will check out

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