HELP, 7.3 in my van won't re-start after shutting off - Diesel Forum

centerline · 11-13-2009, 11:27 AM

I started my van and drove to work, everything was fine and it ran normal. I got to work and shut it off then about 3 hours later I needed to move it but it would not start. it cranks good and strong, but no smoke or nothing. I have not had to work on this van so I dont know what fuses are for what. in my pickup fuse 22 is the main fuse for ignition.... is it the same for my van?
one problem is when I pulled the dipstick there was no oil on the stick. it took about 3 quarts to bring it up to full. I still cannot get it to start. could I have gotten air in the HPOP? if so, how would I get the air out? why did it run good coming to work but would not start later?

blageurt · 11-13-2009, 07:05 PM

You need to check the level of the oil in the HPOP resevoir. Then also check the PCM fuse ( 30 amp in Engine fuse box ) . You could also have a stuck IPR valve . . . or a bad connection at the IPR .

rpm1 · 11-13-2009, 08:20 PM

I don't think 3 qts low will cause it not to start. Do you get the wait to start light when you turn the key on?