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- Starting Concerns: Hard Start/Long Crank/Erratic Start/Erratic Crank, Stall After Start, No Start/Normal Crank
- Stalls/Quits: Idle
NOTE:
Perform the following preliminary checks:
- Check for correct engine oil level and viscosity.
- Check for sufficient clean fuel.
- Check for an intake restriction.
| SYSTEM/COMPONENT | REFERENCE (PINPOINT TEST - 6.0L DIESEL unless noted) |
|---|---|
| Perform the KOEO On-Demand Self Test | GO to the appropriate pinpoint test if fault is indicated. |
| Check Fuel Pump Pressure | GO to DIAGNOSTIC SUBROUTINES - 6.0L DIESEL , Hard Start/No Start Diagnostic Procedures. PERFORM Fuel Pump Pressure Test. |
| Check Parameter Identification (PIDs) | GO to DIAGNOSTIC SUBROUTINES - 6.0L DIESEL , Hard Start/No Start Diagnostics. PERFORM Step 10. If a fault is indicated, GO to the appropriate pinpoint test. |
| Check Engine Oil Pressure | Refer to the appropriate ENGINE article for specifications. |
| Perform KOEO Injector Electrical Self Test (Click Test) | GO to the appropriate pinpoint test if fault is indicated. |
| Check Fuel Quality | GO to DIAGNOSTIC SUBROUTINES - 6.0L DIESEL , Hard Start/No Start Diagnostic Procedures. PERFORM the Sufficient Clean Fuel Test. |
| Fuel Injector Control Module (FICM) | GO to DIAGNOSTIC METHODS - 6.0L DIESEL , Parameter Identification (PID). Select PIDS: FICMLPWR, FICMMPWR and FICMVPWR. REFER to REFERENCE VALUES - 6.0L DIESEL for correct values. No or low voltage may be caused by circuit integrity at the 12-way connector. |
| Check Glow Plug Control Module Circuit |
CAUTION:
Confirm resistance to ground is above 10,000 ohms before attaching to starter relay. CHECK voltage between glow plug circuit 38/38A and ground. If battery voltage is not present, CHECK fusible link and circuitry. |
| Check Glow Plug Control Module | GO to PINPOINT TEST AF: GLOW PLUG SYSTEM . |
| Check Glow Plugs | GO to PINPOINT TEST AF: GLOW PLUG SYSTEM . |
| Check Glow Plug Connectors | GO to PINPOINT TEST AF: GLOW PLUG SYSTEM . |
| Check for ICP Bias Sensor | GO to PINPOINT TEST Q: INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP) SENSOR . |
| Check the EGR system | GO to DIAGNOSTIC SUBROUTINES - 6.0L DIESEL , Performance Diagnostic Procedures. PERFORM the EGR Position Test. |