Slow start after setting - Diesel Forum

**jricherson** · 03-03-2005, 02:50 PM

I drive my truck mainly on the weekends and occasionally during the week. I have a company car and no use putting miles on mine. But after it sets for a week it cranks for about 4-5 seconds before starting, normally it only takes about 1-2 seconds.
I checked the HPOP after setting and the oil is within 1/4" from the top.
Any other ideas?
Not a major issue as it always starts but wondering if this is normal.
Thanks

Griz · 03-03-2005, 03:42 PM

Check your glow plugs and glow plug relay to see if they are working properly. If they are, have your batteries and starter motor tested at a parts store. They will usually do that for free. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img]

**jricherson** · 03-04-2005, 09:31 AM

It even takes a few cranks when I plug it in for the week. It could be the starter, I cleaned the connections and terminals, etc. but no difference.

Griz · 03-04-2005, 10:00 AM

If you haven't had your batteries tested, I would do that. And make sure you are using the right size battery for the PSD. I 'believe' you need something like 850 CCA or above for these rigs. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img]

**jricherson** · 03-04-2005, 10:36 AM

The batteries are 5 month old and are 1000 CA and 850 CCA.
The engine turns over fast, about the same as a friends 97'
It just takes more cranks after setting than when started within a day or so.