2003 F-250 Cold Start Issue - video
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2003 F-250 Cold Start Issue - video
I am trying to diagnose an issue with my 2003 F-250 6.0L PSD.
The first time I crank it everyday, it struggles to start.
Beyond that, it seems to run fine and not have issues cranking throughout the day.
I've recently replaced both batteries, the FICM, the fuel filters and the FI wiring harness.
Any thoughts on what could be the issue?
The video shows exactly what I deal with every morning.
YouTube - 2003 F-250 Cold Start Issue
The first time I crank it everyday, it struggles to start.
Beyond that, it seems to run fine and not have issues cranking throughout the day.
I've recently replaced both batteries, the FICM, the fuel filters and the FI wiring harness.
Any thoughts on what could be the issue?
The video shows exactly what I deal with every morning.
YouTube - 2003 F-250 Cold Start Issue
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put a 12v in it brother!
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i see that truck on south dale mabry every once in a while right by westshore pizza
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does it blow any white smoke? and it does it fire right up the rest of the day when its hot?
test your glow plugs and plug relay, and do you know if there are any codes?
test your glow plugs and plug relay, and do you know if there are any codes?
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I have a number to a really good powerstroke mechanic if you need him, he charges 180.00 to diagnose your issue he will tell you exactly what is wrong with your truck. He will test all injectors, glow plugs, trust me its worth it! A lot cheaper then throwing money at it trying to find out whats wrong. PM me if you want his number.
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I wonder if it could be a fuel pump issue, if you leave the key in the on position for a few minutes before you try to start it, does it help?
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Here's a response I got from another board and found the last thing interesting...
This started about a month ago and has gotten worse.
It only does this on the initial start of the day, then cranks fine (Note: the initial start of each day has been in my sloped driveway).
When it started, I did not have a programmer installed.
The truck now has an SCT with a custom tune.
The truck is studded & EGR'd, it has an AirRaid intake and a 4" turbo back exhaust.
I have not witnessed a delta in the "oil light" relative to before this issue started.
No "Check Engine" light has been observed.
When the FICM was replaced, there was a sync done and they shop said they "reloaded" or whatever the term was to make it work with the ECM.
The FICM and FI Harness were replaced as a result of my Banks system failing.... it ended up "NOT" actually being either, but rather the Banks was interrupting signals and was masking it's failure through other symptoms (expensive mistake).
The oil was changed about 2K miles ago and is at the appropriate level (when I had the ARP studs and EGR mod work done).
Again... Thank you for the advise and pointers!
unplug the icp sensor and see if it will start. try the same with the ebp.
after that perform a base engine oil pressure test while cranking. if it is slow to build suspect hpp bleed off causing hpp resivior to drain after sitting.
remove and inspect ipr valve for damage.
your driveway seems to be sloped will it do the same thing if you back it in the driveway?
after that perform a base engine oil pressure test while cranking. if it is slow to build suspect hpp bleed off causing hpp resivior to drain after sitting.
remove and inspect ipr valve for damage.
your driveway seems to be sloped will it do the same thing if you back it in the driveway?
Originally Posted by Cecil_Stringer
Holy Cow!
I parked it on flat ground last night and this morning it started fine.
Thanks!
Now what?
Thanks all for your input and assistance!
I parked it on flat ground last night and this morning it started fine.
Thanks!
Now what?
Thanks all for your input and assistance!
It only does this on the initial start of the day, then cranks fine (Note: the initial start of each day has been in my sloped driveway).
When it started, I did not have a programmer installed.
The truck now has an SCT with a custom tune.
The truck is studded & EGR'd, it has an AirRaid intake and a 4" turbo back exhaust.
I have not witnessed a delta in the "oil light" relative to before this issue started.
No "Check Engine" light has been observed.
When the FICM was replaced, there was a sync done and they shop said they "reloaded" or whatever the term was to make it work with the ECM.
The FICM and FI Harness were replaced as a result of my Banks system failing.... it ended up "NOT" actually being either, but rather the Banks was interrupting signals and was masking it's failure through other symptoms (expensive mistake).
The oil was changed about 2K miles ago and is at the appropriate level (when I had the ARP studs and EGR mod work done).
Again... Thank you for the advise and pointers!
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