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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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starting/running problems

Well this is not my thing, I've got myself a 1st gen. My buddy has got a newer second gen. Its a 24v 3500. It isn't starting very well.....and when it starts it wont rev up or stay running. I was thinking it is the lift pump he thinks it is a eletrical problem. Its not the fuel filter so you can rule that out. Got any Ideas for him?

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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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He needs to read his codes which will show if the VP pump is going bad. That would be his first step though, read the codes.
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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as I said I am new to this whole computer controled engine. When you say codes do you mean hookin it up to a computer and looking at the read out? Or do you mean jumpin a fuse and counting the amount of dash lights?

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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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If it's a 2000 on up, he can turn the ignition key on/off/on/off/on (without starting, just to "on") and the codes will read out in the odometer window.

If it's a 1998.5 or 1999, he'll have to have it hooked to a scan tool to retrieve the codes.


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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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Hey thanks that helps alot. will let you know when i find out wha is wong with it.

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