w_lewis1980
06-09-2009, 08:42 PM
0. Describe in detail the problem you are having. Please be as descriptive as possible.
1. Does the engine crank, or 'turn over'? yes
1a. Does the engine start and run? when it starts it runs good
1a1. If the engine does not start - Crack injector line (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2188140/lpost2188140): do you have fuel? Yes/No yes
1b. Do you have a Wait To Start Light & the amount of time (seconds) lit. yes
1c. Ambient Condition (temperature outside indicate F or C) _____ ° 80
1d. Engine Cranking speed (if you have an accurate tachometer). don,t know that one
1e. Are you experiencing stalling? no
1f. If Stalling, describe (upon startup only, down the road, hit a bump etc)
1g. If Stalling, do you notice loss of dash or instruments?
-note if experiencing stalling,you must indicate PMD location in #24.
1h. Check turbo inlet and air filter for obstructions. Cone filters have lost disk and stopped air to turbo.
1i. In a no-hot start, pour a bottle of room-temp water on the injection pump. Does it start now? yes/no
1.1 Lift pump test (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39350)- describe results2. Service Engine Light while running?- on/off/intermittent yes, EGR code
2a. Service Engine light does glow during start/cranking/bulb check: Yes/No stays on
3. Model year 94
3a. Odometer reading (indicate if in miles or km) 31000 on motor
3b. Miles on major engine components if been replaced (example Injection pump) 31000
3c. Indicate the model number on the Injection pump (starts DS4 or DB2......)
4. Have you scanned for engine codes? (varies by pre/post 96) yes/no yes EGR
5. List exact results on engine codes (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/dtc.php): EGR
6. Air Filter condition (visual check) CLEAN
7. Fuel filter condition (freshly changed/condition unknown/mileage since changed) new
8. Condition of Battery terminal connections (removed, cleaned and tightened) new
8a. Known condition and age of the batteries.
8b. Are batteries of differing age or are they a matched set? not matched but new
8c. Condition of Major Grounds (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157085). (same drill as batt - removed, cleaned, retightened) good
9. Upon cold start, does the radiator hose get hard quickly? Yes/no no
10. Upon cold start, do you have excessive white smoke? Yes/no for a second
11. Do you have excessive cranking time before the engine starts? sometimes less now that i got a new starter but still little more than a 7.3L
12. Have you used the block heater, and does this effect engine starting?(only try for starting problems) no
13. During hard acceleration, do you have excessive black smoke? Yes/no YES
14. Do you have any unusual exhaust smoke issues? no
15. Turbo check out (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39368)- pass/fail pass
16. Do you have an EGR on the engine? (An F or an S engine code 8th VIN digit) YES
17. Indicate if you know if it’s a 1500, 2500, 2500HD, 3500, 3500HD. 1500
18. Indicate fuel that you are using: Bio-diesel, #2 Diesel, #1Diesel, SVO/WVO, other regular
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) north carolina
21. Do you have any service history available that might pertain to the problem you are having? no
22. Please indicate any modifications to the vehicle that might help us diagnose better. K&N
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 none
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) on the pump
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. where is that
25. Are ALL glow plugs in proper working order as per this thread (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39182)? as far as i know....well really don't know...don't have a DMM
1. Does the engine crank, or 'turn over'? yes
1a. Does the engine start and run? when it starts it runs good
1a1. If the engine does not start - Crack injector line (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2188140/lpost2188140): do you have fuel? Yes/No yes
1b. Do you have a Wait To Start Light & the amount of time (seconds) lit. yes
1c. Ambient Condition (temperature outside indicate F or C) _____ ° 80
1d. Engine Cranking speed (if you have an accurate tachometer). don,t know that one
1e. Are you experiencing stalling? no
1f. If Stalling, describe (upon startup only, down the road, hit a bump etc)
1g. If Stalling, do you notice loss of dash or instruments?
-note if experiencing stalling,you must indicate PMD location in #24.
1h. Check turbo inlet and air filter for obstructions. Cone filters have lost disk and stopped air to turbo.
1i. In a no-hot start, pour a bottle of room-temp water on the injection pump. Does it start now? yes/no
1.1 Lift pump test (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39350)- describe results2. Service Engine Light while running?- on/off/intermittent yes, EGR code
2a. Service Engine light does glow during start/cranking/bulb check: Yes/No stays on
3. Model year 94
3a. Odometer reading (indicate if in miles or km) 31000 on motor
3b. Miles on major engine components if been replaced (example Injection pump) 31000
3c. Indicate the model number on the Injection pump (starts DS4 or DB2......)
4. Have you scanned for engine codes? (varies by pre/post 96) yes/no yes EGR
5. List exact results on engine codes (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/dtc.php): EGR
6. Air Filter condition (visual check) CLEAN
7. Fuel filter condition (freshly changed/condition unknown/mileage since changed) new
8. Condition of Battery terminal connections (removed, cleaned and tightened) new
8a. Known condition and age of the batteries.
8b. Are batteries of differing age or are they a matched set? not matched but new
8c. Condition of Major Grounds (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157085). (same drill as batt - removed, cleaned, retightened) good
9. Upon cold start, does the radiator hose get hard quickly? Yes/no no
10. Upon cold start, do you have excessive white smoke? Yes/no for a second
11. Do you have excessive cranking time before the engine starts? sometimes less now that i got a new starter but still little more than a 7.3L
12. Have you used the block heater, and does this effect engine starting?(only try for starting problems) no
13. During hard acceleration, do you have excessive black smoke? Yes/no YES
14. Do you have any unusual exhaust smoke issues? no
15. Turbo check out (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39368)- pass/fail pass
16. Do you have an EGR on the engine? (An F or an S engine code 8th VIN digit) YES
17. Indicate if you know if it’s a 1500, 2500, 2500HD, 3500, 3500HD. 1500
18. Indicate fuel that you are using: Bio-diesel, #2 Diesel, #1Diesel, SVO/WVO, other regular
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) north carolina
21. Do you have any service history available that might pertain to the problem you are having? no
22. Please indicate any modifications to the vehicle that might help us diagnose better. K&N
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 none
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) on the pump
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. where is that
25. Are ALL glow plugs in proper working order as per this thread (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39182)? as far as i know....well really don't know...don't have a DMM