Question hard start/no start

[SDDually04]

I have a 2004 6.0PSD Dually SDF350. I have only had it about 1 month, and twice now it has not started on the initial crank. The last time, I had to try 5 or 6 times to get it started. It cranks fine, I wait for the glow plug light to go out, it just doesn't start. I turn it off, turn it back on, try again, and eventually it starts. Once started, runs fine, and restarts without issue. Only has 27,*** miles on it. Any ideas?

Thanks

 

[atk]

1-fuel pump issue?
2-have the fuel filters been changed?
3-leaking HPOP connector or HPOP issue itself(more prone for the 05-07`s)but have of herd some of the 03-04 having problems....
4-when was the last oil change?
5-are you using any kind of tuner/programmer
6-did you scan for any codes?


just throwing some idea`s out there...hope this helps

 

[atk]

oh yeah.....

 

[SDDually04]

1-fuel pump issue? - None that I know of. It runs perfectly once started, and it is intermittent.

2-have the fuel filters been changed? Do not know. I bought it used from a dealer, they did not specify.


3-leaking HPOP connector or HPOP issue itself(more prone for the 05-07`s)but have of herd some of the 03-04 having problems.... What was different from the 03/04? I read another post after I posted this one, and they also mentioned the HPOP? Is the 04 also a 2-piece?

4-when was the last oil change? Oil was changed just before I got it, only put about 500 miles since I got it.

5-are you using any kind of tuner/programmer No, no modifications.

Thanks.

 

[SDDually04]

Thanks for the welcome!!

 

[keanoknick]

Sounds like the HPOP connector to me, There is a TSB on it, you should talk to a local dealer about having the TSB done, it should help.

 

[SDDually04]

Tsb

What does that mean for me? I know it is a technical service bulletin, but what does that mean in terms of replacement? Does Ford replace it at cost? at no cost? ???

Thanks

 

[atk]

if that is your problem with your truck and also if you have any warranty left, it will be fixed....worst it is going to be is
$100 deductible, if you only have the engine warranty left....

 

[dpantazis]

how about going through a logical checklist of things instead of throwing out WAG's?

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