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: HELP 6.5 hard start codes 18 35


volkspeed944
01-25-2009, 12:06 PM
im new here dont know how it all works yet but i have a 95 3500 with 6.5 turbo diesel (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=289906#) its hard to start(cranks for a while) seems to run aright untill hi rpms breaks up. only codes are 18 and 35 but i dont know what they mean and what may be wrong.. the engine lights been on for over a year with this problem and i just drove it as is never got better or worse.. can ANYONE help me??

will92104
01-25-2009, 12:34 PM
I had same codes and symptoms. try replacing the optical sensor. Are you mechanically inclined? took me about 45 min to do myself. PM member dieselpro. if you need instructions look here http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=61359&d=1206210902

dieselolds
01-25-2009, 01:17 PM
Code 35 could also be caused by air entry into the fuel.

matuva
01-25-2009, 02:51 PM
What kind of fuel are you using?
ULSD cause this issue because of lack of lubricity. Try pouring two cans of STANADYNE fuel enhancer + 12 oz of 2 stroke oil in your tank at next refill and see if it goes better.

volkspeed944
01-25-2009, 03:07 PM
i just use regular diesel its been like this for over a year

volkspeed944
01-25-2009, 03:10 PM
its in limp mode

matuva
01-25-2009, 04:22 PM
Might be your optical sensor as said will92104, but try the lubricity tip first.

volkspeed944
01-25-2009, 04:25 PM
will do thanks