Chicksands
08-12-2009, 03:25 PM
Ran vacuum check, with engine @ idle, had 23 in at input to solenoid, pulsing at 12 to 14 at Actuator. Actuator pulls up and holds, Waste gate moves freely when vacuum line disconnected, resistance when connected. With vacuum gauge connected at solenoid, engine shut off, vacuum held for awhile until I disconnected gauge. Solenoid lays on bracket not attached, is this correct? Seems like it ought to be bolted down.
I'm learning more about diesels then I think I ever really wanted to know. Really appreciate this site. Thanks.
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? 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 (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42248#)? Yes/No
1b. Do you have a Wait To Start Light & the amount of time (seconds) lit. 7-10 seconds
1c. Ambient Condition (temperature outside indicate F or C) __95___ °
1d. Engine Cranking speed (if you have an accurate tachometer).
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. Done
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 results Good
2. Service Engine Light while running?- on/off/intermittent Came on after about 60 miles of towing 7500 # Trailer, stayed on till had driven it several time without trailer. On return trip, again after about 40 miles SES came on again, both times lots of black smoke when accelerating or climbing hills.
2a. Service Engine light does glow during start/cranking/bulb check: Yes it does.
3. Model year 1997 2500 F code,
3a. Odometer reading (indicate if in miles or km)176,000 miles
3b. Miles on major engine components if been replaced (example Injection pump) Truck new to me, had done two other trips of same distance, no problems, Had just replaced AC Compressor and repaired AC system.
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
5. List exact results on engine codes (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/dtc.php): P0236 only
6. Air Filter condition (visual check) Well, not new, but seems serviceable.
7. Fuel filter condition (freshly changed/condition unknown/mileage since changed) About 5000 miles old
8. Condition of Battery terminal connections (removed, cleaned and tightened) Good
8a. Known condition and age of the batteries. more then two, less then 3 years
8b. Are batteries of differing age or are they a matched set? No
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 Yes
10. Upon cold start, do you have excessive white smoke? Yes/no 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) Has one, not ever used.
13. During hard acceleration, do you have excessive black smoke? Yes/no Yes
14. Do you have any unusual exhaust smoke issues? Only when SES comes on
15. Turbo check out (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39368)- pass/fail passed
16. Do you have an EGR on the engine? (An F or an S engine code 8th VIN digit) No
17. Indicate if you know if it’s a 1500, 2500, 2500HD, 3500, 3500HD.2500
18. Indicate fuel that you are using: Bio-diesel, #2 Diesel, #1Diesel, SVO/WVO, other What they sell in all local stations.
18a. If running a VO (Veggie Oil fuel) setup, indicate details of your conversion (homemade, or packaged system)N/A
19. Are you using any fuel additives? If so, please list. No
20. Please indicate geographic region you are in: (example: Texas or Canada) South Texas
21. Do you have any service history available that might pertain to the problem you are having? From records that came with truck, maintenance was kept current, one owner.
22. Please indicate any modifications to the vehicle that might help us diagnose better. None
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 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)
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.
25. Are ALL glow plugs in proper working order as per this thread (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39182)? Yes
I'm learning more about diesels then I think I ever really wanted to know. Really appreciate this site. Thanks.
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? 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 (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42248#)? Yes/No
1b. Do you have a Wait To Start Light & the amount of time (seconds) lit. 7-10 seconds
1c. Ambient Condition (temperature outside indicate F or C) __95___ °
1d. Engine Cranking speed (if you have an accurate tachometer).
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. Done
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 results Good
2. Service Engine Light while running?- on/off/intermittent Came on after about 60 miles of towing 7500 # Trailer, stayed on till had driven it several time without trailer. On return trip, again after about 40 miles SES came on again, both times lots of black smoke when accelerating or climbing hills.
2a. Service Engine light does glow during start/cranking/bulb check: Yes it does.
3. Model year 1997 2500 F code,
3a. Odometer reading (indicate if in miles or km)176,000 miles
3b. Miles on major engine components if been replaced (example Injection pump) Truck new to me, had done two other trips of same distance, no problems, Had just replaced AC Compressor and repaired AC system.
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
5. List exact results on engine codes (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/dtc.php): P0236 only
6. Air Filter condition (visual check) Well, not new, but seems serviceable.
7. Fuel filter condition (freshly changed/condition unknown/mileage since changed) About 5000 miles old
8. Condition of Battery terminal connections (removed, cleaned and tightened) Good
8a. Known condition and age of the batteries. more then two, less then 3 years
8b. Are batteries of differing age or are they a matched set? No
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 Yes
10. Upon cold start, do you have excessive white smoke? Yes/no 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) Has one, not ever used.
13. During hard acceleration, do you have excessive black smoke? Yes/no Yes
14. Do you have any unusual exhaust smoke issues? Only when SES comes on
15. Turbo check out (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39368)- pass/fail passed
16. Do you have an EGR on the engine? (An F or an S engine code 8th VIN digit) No
17. Indicate if you know if it’s a 1500, 2500, 2500HD, 3500, 3500HD.2500
18. Indicate fuel that you are using: Bio-diesel, #2 Diesel, #1Diesel, SVO/WVO, other What they sell in all local stations.
18a. If running a VO (Veggie Oil fuel) setup, indicate details of your conversion (homemade, or packaged system)N/A
19. Are you using any fuel additives? If so, please list. No
20. Please indicate geographic region you are in: (example: Texas or Canada) South Texas
21. Do you have any service history available that might pertain to the problem you are having? From records that came with truck, maintenance was kept current, one owner.
22. Please indicate any modifications to the vehicle that might help us diagnose better. None
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 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)
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.
25. Are ALL glow plugs in proper working order as per this thread (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39182)? Yes