Okay, I picked up a 1995 K1500 6.5l TD with "S" engine from an insurance auction. When I bought it the pmd was unplugged like they had a remote mounted pmd installed. I plugged the pmd in and got the truck started, starts right up, but idles at 2100 RPM. Runs for about 20 sec. then dies. Could this be simply a PMD issue, or is it most likely a more in-depth problem. I tried searching for answer but couldn't find it. Here is the checklist:

0. Describe in detail the problem you are having. Please be as descriptive as possible.
Above
1. Does the engine crank, or 'turn over'?
Yes
1a. Does the engine start and run?
Yes
1a1. If the engine does not start - Crack injector line (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2188140#post2188140): do you have fuel? Yes/No
1b. Do you have a Wait To Start Light & the amount of time (seconds) lit.
No
1c. Ambient Condition (temperature outside indicate F or C) _50F____ °
1d. Engine Cranking speed (if you have an accurate tachometer).
1e. Are you experiencing stalling?
Yes
1f. If Stalling, describe (upon startup only, down the road, hit a bump etc)
After start up 20 sec. or so (Idles at 2100rpm)
1g. If Stalling, do you notice loss of dash or instruments?
Do not notice dash loss
1.1 Lift pump test (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39350)- describe results
I don't think lift pump is working, won't idle correctly to test.
2. Service Engine Light while running?- on/off/intermittent
None
2a. Service Engine light does glow during start/cranking/bulb check: Yes/No
3. Model year
1995
3a. Odometer reading (indicate if in miles or km)
263,000 Miles
3b. Miles on major engine components if been replaced (example Injection pump)
Unknown
3c. Indicate the model number on the Injection pump (starts DS4 or DB2......)
Can not find model # on pump.
4. Have you scanned for engine codes? (varies by pre/post 96) yes/no
5. List exact results on engine codes (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/dtc.php):
6. Air Filter condition (visual check)New
7. Fuel filter condition (freshly changed/condition unknown/mileage since changed)
8. Condition of Battery terminal connections (removed, cleaned and tightened)Yes
8a. Known condition and age of the batteries.Unknown
8b. Are batteries of differing age or are they a matched set?Different
8c. Condition of Major Grounds (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157085). (same drill as batt - removed, cleaned, retightened)Yeah, to one on the intake was removed and cleaned.
9. Upon cold start, does the radiator hose get hard quickly? Yes/no
10. Upon cold start, do you have excessive white smoke? Yes/no
11. Do you have excessive cranking time before the engine starts?NO
12. Have you used the block heater, and does this effect engine starting?(only try for starting problems)Have not used.
13. During hard acceleration, do you have excessive black smoke? Yes/no
Have not been able to drive?
14. Do you have any unusual exhaust smoke issues?
No
15. Turbo check out (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39368)- pass/fail
16. Do you have an EGR on the engine? (An F or an S engine code 8th VIN digit)
Yes, NEW
17. Indicate if you know if it’s a 1500, 2500, 2500HD, 3500, 3500HD.
18. Indicate fuel that you are using: Bio-diesel, #2 Diesel, #1Diesel, SVO/WVO, other
18a. If running a VO (Veggie Oil fuel) setup, indicate details of your conversion (homemade, or packaged system)
19. Are you using any fuel additives? If so, please list.No
20. Please indicate geographic region you are in: (example: Texas or Canada)
SW Michigan
21. Do you have any service history available that might pertain to the problem you are having?
No service history
22. Please indicate any modifications to the vehicle that might help us diagnose better.
Opened up intake
23. Upon unscrewing the fuel cap (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42338), do you have a large vacuum formed in the tank? yes/no
24. Location of PMD/FSD (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39436)? On the pump/remoted over intake/remoted out of engine bay (please specify placement specifically)
Will be remote mounting a new one outside of engine compartment
24a. If remote mounted, describe wiring harness (homemade or purchased from a vendor?)
24b. Indicate the location and condition of the FSD/IP grounding wire.
Hooked to top of IP this too was unhooked when I bought the truck.
25. Are ALL glow plugs in proper working order as per this thread (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39182)?
Yes



Thanks

I'm waiting on a new PMD myself. Similar issues only mine won't fire at all. Be patient, read the FAQ pages, the numerous other stalling threads out there, follow the many links on the Diagnostic list to glean additional information, and you'll be up and running just as soon as advice and parts arrive. Hang in there, these things are a blast and very reliable. I've put 15000 on mine and been coast to coast to coast with mine in a little over the year and only now have had a real issue.

Aufwieder-typin'
Paul

Just found the pump info.

It is a DS4831-5521

And has a Manufacture date of 10/12/00

Any ideas? Should I just get a pmd and hope for the best?

Any ideas? Should I just get a pmd and hope for the best?

If you plan on keeping the truck for a while you will want to get a remotely mounted PMD anyhow, Most highly recommend Heath Diesel's)

So i would say yes.

Check the front mud sheilf for holes as if someone had a PMD removtely mounted. they probably said screw the repo-man or whatever reason it went to an insurance auction, and took back their PMD for their next 6.5!

Hmm. Now the truck won't start at all. I am getting a new pmd w heat sink and remote mount. Hopefully that was the cause of the high idle etc. Is there any way to test the lift pump and ops with out the engine running? I think I could test the lift pump by just hooking 12v to it and seeing if it runs. But I imagine it needs to be running to test the ops. Any one know? Thanks

It was an insurance auction, the other pmd was mounted on the upper intake screws were still loose from removal. I will be mounting it in the bumper.