Just picked up a van, non runner...

The story I have is that they drove it home, broke the key off in the ignition, replaced the ignition and never got it to run after that.

I did reset the security light and I don't believe that is a problem any longer.

I've had several of the 6.5's all with varying success and I like to tinker with them, but I really would like some help with this one.

Here is my diagnostic checklist:


1. Describe the problem you are having in detail:No Start

2. Year of truck/engine. 1999 G3500
3. Odometer reading.193,000 miles
4. Indicate the model number on the Injection pump. Good luck, it's buried under the turbo
5. Indicate if you know if it’s a 1500, 2500, 2500HD, 3500, 3500HD. believe it's just a 3500(Van)
6. Do you have an EGR on the engine? Yes, "F" Code engine
7. Air Filter condition (visual check). Removed
8. Fuel filter condition Looks like a recent replacement
9. Location of PMD/FSD (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39436)? Not pump mounted, but on top of intake. Factory for a van like this?
9a. If remote mounted, describe wiring harness Seems like it could be factory?
9b. Indicate the location and condition of the FSD/IP grounding wire. Can't see it
10. Outside Temperature (C or F). __60___ °

11. Service Engine Light while running?- on/off/intermittent Not Applicable
11a. Service Engine light does glow during start/cranking/bulb check: No
12.Have you scanned for engine codes? Yes
12a. List exact results on engine codes (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/dtc.php). No Codes Returned

13. Condition of Battery terminals Excellent
14. Known condition and age of Batteries. New
14a. Are batteries a matched set of same age? Yes
15. Condition of Major Grounds (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157085) Good

16. Does engine crank, or "turn over"? Yes
16a. Does engine start and run? No
17. If engine does not start- Crack injector line (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2188140#post2188140): do you have fuel? Yes
18. Does your Wait To Start light come on? Yes
18a.Number of seconds WTS light is lit. 8 Seconds last I checked
19. Engine Cranking speed Sounds okay

20. Are you experiencing Stalling? I wish
20a. Describe the event N/A
20b. Do you notice loss of dash or instruments? No
21. Check turbo inlet and air filter for obstructions. Good here
22. In a no-hot start, pour a bottle of room-temp water on the injection pump. Does it start now? N/A
23. Lift pump test (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39350) - Describe results. Am I ready for this?

24. Upon cold start, does the radiator hose get hard quickly? N/A
25. Upon cold start, do you have excessive white smoke? N/A
26. Do you have excessive cranking time before the engine starts? Yes
27. Have you used the block heater? NO
28. Are all glow plugs in proper working order (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39182)? YES

29. During hard acceleration, do you have excessive black smoke? N/A
30. Do you have any unusual exhaust smoke issues? N/A
31. Turbo check out (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39368) - No blockage, that's all i have so far
32. Indicate fuel that you are using:#2 Diesel
32a. If running Veggie Oil fuel setup, N/A
33. Are you using any fuel additives? NO
34. Upon unscrewing fuel cap, do you have a large vacuum formed in the tank? Yes
35. Do you have any service history available that might pertain to the problem you are having? I will get it
36. Please indicate any modifications to the vehicle that might help us diagnose better. None

You said you have fuel at the injectors...I'd think it should try to start if the glow plugs are working. Good compression?

I have fuel dribbling out at one injector but have not checked any others. All 8 glow plugs check out. I have not checked compression, guess I have to spring for the toolkit, or is there an easier way?

With the pmd mounted on the intake it is a suspect but since the problem came after a ignition switch swap I would suspect the last thing to be worked on before the failure first. Are you hearing the fuel shutoff solonoid on the top of the Ip clicking when you turn the key on? Have you checked ALL the fuses? Did you just look at the grounds on the engine ,frame and body or did you disassemble and clean? The vacume in the fuel take isn't good also. Get a new "DIESEL" fuel cap or clean the one you have. They get the vent gunked up over time

:exactly:
If she was running before the swap, and not after, you know what's the part to look at.
It can be coincidence that an issue happens at the same time, but I'm pretty sure the problem sits around the ignition.

What has been replaced ? the ignition key barrel or the ignition switch (harness) itself ?