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problems starting in this cold

Old Jan 23, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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my dodge diesel is having problems starting after about 8 hrs during the day with this cold, is this normal? would a new fuel heater relay be a option???
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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what year is yor truck ?? do you have a block heater??
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 02:03 AM
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hey sorry i didnt post any info, im kinda of new to this stuff, but it is a 2000 CTD 3/4ton. It does have a block heater but here is the problem i live in a apartment so in order to plug it in its kind of a pain. (but well worth the pain in the mornings). i will be getting a house in 3 weeks but this dang cold is just hell, i replaced the relay tonight? 7.00$ i thought it was worth a shot.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 10:08 AM
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If everything is working good you should be able to start the truck without a block heater down to -40F. It cranks hard the colder it gets. Maybe your batteries are getting weak.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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started at -13 not plugged in no problem no gelling
 
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