[rgilbert248]

i have just replaced the cps with the cheap one part no F7TZ-12Ko73-B, checked fuse no 22 and was good. the check engine light is not flashing, anyone got any suggestions? i know it is not cold enough since it is summer and all but shouldn't the glow plugs cycle through or something? the light comes on for one second and then is off. This is my first power stroke that i have ever messed with so any guidence would be appreciated. thanks

 

[das5439]

What's the pryer symtoms, was it running good before? I'm affraid more info will be needed here.

Is it smoking when you crank it over? You should notice the volt gauge drop when the glow plugs light up then come back when they shut off. Don't know about the wait to start light, mine goes out the same way winter and summer but the GP's stay lit for about two minutes.

 

[das5439]

Just found the other post...duuu...sorry bout that...

 

[STurbo90]

did the truck ever run since you had it?
Or are you trying to start it since it died before you had it?
does the truck have a chip in it?

 

[rgilbert248]

no the truck has not ran since i have been workn on it. no chip yet.... but that is another post. im pretty sure that it is not smoking when i crank on it, but it has been sitting since last fall and im sure that it would have bad fuel in it. i will get a fuel filter for it. suggestions on what brand of filter? NAPA, Advanced Auto Parts, Ford shop??????? what are u guys running, or does it even matter that much? and sorry this is part two to the died going down the interstate! need help!!!!!

 

[baknblack]

Yes the glow plugs will cycle. How long the wait to start light stays on is a function of temperature. The glow plugs stay on for a bit even after the engine is running. You can tell by looking at your volt meter for your battery. It pulls way down when the GP's are energized.