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Grid Heater Relay Replacemnet?

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Old Jan 8, 2005 | 09:39 AM
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Grid Heater Relay Replacement?

The other day (-5F) I started my truck normally, started driving down the road and I noticed the grid heaters were still on. I was going 40MPH (they are supposed to kick off at 15MPH) so I shut the engine down (while moving) and restarted it. The engine cycled fine, grid heaters came on then cycled off. The whole time I was still moving. Has not done it since.

Should I replace the relay as a preventative measure?

Any thoughts?
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Old Jan 8, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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Try cleaning your IAT sensor first.
If you need to replace the relays skip the dealer and use Ford starter relays instead. At any auto parts for less than $10 each.
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Old Jan 8, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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Thanks Bill!
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Old Jan 8, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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Great tip Bill.....I imagine Cummins wants a small fortune for them...
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