MSchillingii
Diesel in the veins
Problem: Explain your problem in concise language (ie: Cranks but won’t fire). __truck starts and runs but gas pedal does nothing at all, truck just idles high then low eventually almost evens out but the pedal does nothing, and smokes like a freight train_____
Demographics: tell us about your truck and your ambient conditions:
- Year: _1996_____
- Truck model and class (ie: c2500) __c2500_______
- Automatic or Standard __auto________
- Mileage: (indicate miles or km) __unknown milage says 125 but spedo dont work(long back story can explain if helps but back speed sensor doesnt work)_______
- Replaced parts and mods (IP, PMD, chip/PCM, TM, injectors etc) _Relocated stock PMD with Heatsink from computer__________
- Model: ‘S’ or ‘F’ engine, NA or Turbo, EGR? ___f ___________
- Ambient outside temp: (indicate *C or *F) ___70-80_______
- What fuel are you using? (#1 Diesel, #2 Diesel, Bio, VO, WVO, etc) __#2 diesel_______
- What fuel additives are you using? __none_________
- Where are you located? ___st louis mo__________
General maintenance: inspect and evaluate the condition of each. When were they last changed?
- Air filter _cold air K&n cleaned last monthe________
- Fuel filter __Just now_______
- CDR Valve? _What?________
- Coolant – last flushed/replaced at ____unknown_________
- Oil – synthetic/regular, changed at ___2 months ago________
- Batteries – state of charge, (matched set) replaced at ____one brand new/ one unknown_________
- Battery cables and grounds (removed, cleaned and tightened): __yes____________
- Glow Plugs - how many miles on them? ___unknown______ What type? _____________
- Injectors - last changed at ___unknown____________
History: (Describe how the problem first appeared.)
- What were you doing when it happened? ___ my burb had dead battery so while removing the brand new battery to put in my other truck while this one was running then the service throttle light came on the idleing when crazy up and down so i shut it off. been doing that ever since i cleared the codes from orileys there was a code for like pump timing and some others but i forgot to write down before i erased codes___________
- How was the truck running fine before this problem appeared? __i guess once and a while it would jolt on highway like the pedal was getting let off then jump back up ___________
- Has this problem ever happened before? ____NO___________________
- Describe any related factors that might be part of the problem. ______________
- Have you checked for DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes)? (Y.N) _unknown___ And? ________
Diagnostics:
1] Starting:
1a] Does the engine start? __yes_______
1b] Does the engine crank over? __yes______
1c] Are your batteries fully charged? _yes________
1d] Have you removed, cleaned, and tightened all battery connections? __yes______
1e] Does your Wait to Start light come on for a time? How long? _10 seconds sometimes off and on two - three times________
1f] Does your glow plug light come on? __doesnt have_______ For how long? _________
1g] Do you see smoke from the exhaust while cranking? What color? _not while cranking_______
1h] Does the Service Engine Light Glow during Start/bulb check? __dunno bulb is broken______
2] Fuel Issues (if not running):
2a] Can you hear your lift pump working? __yes hear it clicking__________
2b] Do you get a steady flow of fuel from the water drain (T-handle) ? _yes________
2c] Loosen the inlet line from the IP – is fuel coming out (Lift Pump on)? __yes_________
2d] Loosen an injector line and crank the engine - does fuel come out? _unknown________
2e] Do you hear a vacuum (hiss) when you remove the fuel cap? ___always________
3] PMD / IP Issues
3a] Location of PMD (on pump, on intake, remote mounted) ____relocated stock next to air intake_______
3b] Condition of Extension harness (if used) Vendor or Homemade? __homemade from trailer wiring (14g wire)_______
3c] Condition of grounds / ground wires to IP / PMD. Check Harness. _unkown________
3d] PMD Make: ___stock________
3e] PMD Age: _____stock________
4] Stalling Issues
4a] Do you experience stalling only when hot? ____N/A________
4b] Does it stall under particular circumstances? (ie hit bump, or on accel) ___N/A___
4c] Does pouring cool water over the IP seem to help with restarting? ____N/A_____
4d] Is stalling momentary (engine recovers)? _N/A________
4e] Does SES light come on when engine hiccups? __UNKNOWN_______
4f] Does cruise control quit working when engine hiccups? ___N/A________
4g] Does re-starting seem to reset engine, restoring cruise and power? _N/A________
4h] Changes to dash lights or instruments during stalling events? _____UNKNOWN______
5] Running Issues
5a] On cold start, does upper rad hose get hard before engine warms up? ___UNKNOWN____
5b] Any bubbles or oil film in coolant overflow tank? _NO______
5c] Any white slime on oil surfaces (dipstick, CDR, oil Fill cap)? ____NO______
5d] Excessive white smoke from exhaust on cold start? ___NO______
5e] Excessive black smoke from exhaust under hard acceleration? __USUAL________
6] Performance Issues
6a] Do you have gauges (boost, EGT) ? ___NO________
6b] Maximum boost under load? _____UNKNOWN_______
6c] Have you added a performance PCM (reflash) or Chip? _____NO/UNKNOWN_________
6d] Have you changed exhaust / downpipe / crossover? _____NO CAT OR MUFFLER STRAIT PIPE___________
6e] Wastegate – mechanical or vacuum (OEM)? ______OEM________
7] Temperature-related Issues:
7a] Single or dual thermostats? ___UNKNOWN_________
7b] Have you replaced them lately? Manufacturer of replacements? __NO_______
7c] Have you pulled and cleaned Radiator and coolers lately? _____NO_______
7d] Have you replaced the fan clutch? Manufacturer of replacement? ___NO_____
7e] (winter) Have you tested your antifreeze? Good to what temp? _____NO_____
7f] (winter) Are you using a winter grille cover? __NO_________
List and describe any other factors which are not addressed in this checklist. We can’t see, hear, smell, or touch your truck, so the more descriptive information you can give, the more likely it is that somebody can assist you.
_____SMOKES LIKE TRAIN WHEN JUMPING UP AND DOWN RPMS I BOUGHT ANOTHER THROTTLE PEDAL AND TRIED PLUG AND PLAY IT DID NO DIFFERENT. ____________________________
Any help would be GREAAAAAAT!
Demographics: tell us about your truck and your ambient conditions:
- Year: _1996_____
- Truck model and class (ie: c2500) __c2500_______
- Automatic or Standard __auto________
- Mileage: (indicate miles or km) __unknown milage says 125 but spedo dont work(long back story can explain if helps but back speed sensor doesnt work)_______
- Replaced parts and mods (IP, PMD, chip/PCM, TM, injectors etc) _Relocated stock PMD with Heatsink from computer__________
- Model: ‘S’ or ‘F’ engine, NA or Turbo, EGR? ___f ___________
- Ambient outside temp: (indicate *C or *F) ___70-80_______
- What fuel are you using? (#1 Diesel, #2 Diesel, Bio, VO, WVO, etc) __#2 diesel_______
- What fuel additives are you using? __none_________
- Where are you located? ___st louis mo__________
General maintenance: inspect and evaluate the condition of each. When were they last changed?
- Air filter _cold air K&n cleaned last monthe________
- Fuel filter __Just now_______
- CDR Valve? _What?________
- Coolant – last flushed/replaced at ____unknown_________
- Oil – synthetic/regular, changed at ___2 months ago________
- Batteries – state of charge, (matched set) replaced at ____one brand new/ one unknown_________
- Battery cables and grounds (removed, cleaned and tightened): __yes____________
- Glow Plugs - how many miles on them? ___unknown______ What type? _____________
- Injectors - last changed at ___unknown____________
History: (Describe how the problem first appeared.)
- What were you doing when it happened? ___ my burb had dead battery so while removing the brand new battery to put in my other truck while this one was running then the service throttle light came on the idleing when crazy up and down so i shut it off. been doing that ever since i cleared the codes from orileys there was a code for like pump timing and some others but i forgot to write down before i erased codes___________
- How was the truck running fine before this problem appeared? __i guess once and a while it would jolt on highway like the pedal was getting let off then jump back up ___________
- Has this problem ever happened before? ____NO___________________
- Describe any related factors that might be part of the problem. ______________
- Have you checked for DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes)? (Y.N) _unknown___ And? ________
Diagnostics:
1] Starting:
1a] Does the engine start? __yes_______
1b] Does the engine crank over? __yes______
1c] Are your batteries fully charged? _yes________
1d] Have you removed, cleaned, and tightened all battery connections? __yes______
1e] Does your Wait to Start light come on for a time? How long? _10 seconds sometimes off and on two - three times________
1f] Does your glow plug light come on? __doesnt have_______ For how long? _________
1g] Do you see smoke from the exhaust while cranking? What color? _not while cranking_______
1h] Does the Service Engine Light Glow during Start/bulb check? __dunno bulb is broken______
2] Fuel Issues (if not running):
2a] Can you hear your lift pump working? __yes hear it clicking__________
2b] Do you get a steady flow of fuel from the water drain (T-handle) ? _yes________
2c] Loosen the inlet line from the IP – is fuel coming out (Lift Pump on)? __yes_________
2d] Loosen an injector line and crank the engine - does fuel come out? _unknown________
2e] Do you hear a vacuum (hiss) when you remove the fuel cap? ___always________
3] PMD / IP Issues
3a] Location of PMD (on pump, on intake, remote mounted) ____relocated stock next to air intake_______
3b] Condition of Extension harness (if used) Vendor or Homemade? __homemade from trailer wiring (14g wire)_______
3c] Condition of grounds / ground wires to IP / PMD. Check Harness. _unkown________
3d] PMD Make: ___stock________
3e] PMD Age: _____stock________
4] Stalling Issues
4a] Do you experience stalling only when hot? ____N/A________
4b] Does it stall under particular circumstances? (ie hit bump, or on accel) ___N/A___
4c] Does pouring cool water over the IP seem to help with restarting? ____N/A_____
4d] Is stalling momentary (engine recovers)? _N/A________
4e] Does SES light come on when engine hiccups? __UNKNOWN_______
4f] Does cruise control quit working when engine hiccups? ___N/A________
4g] Does re-starting seem to reset engine, restoring cruise and power? _N/A________
4h] Changes to dash lights or instruments during stalling events? _____UNKNOWN______
5] Running Issues
5a] On cold start, does upper rad hose get hard before engine warms up? ___UNKNOWN____
5b] Any bubbles or oil film in coolant overflow tank? _NO______
5c] Any white slime on oil surfaces (dipstick, CDR, oil Fill cap)? ____NO______
5d] Excessive white smoke from exhaust on cold start? ___NO______
5e] Excessive black smoke from exhaust under hard acceleration? __USUAL________
6] Performance Issues
6a] Do you have gauges (boost, EGT) ? ___NO________
6b] Maximum boost under load? _____UNKNOWN_______
6c] Have you added a performance PCM (reflash) or Chip? _____NO/UNKNOWN_________
6d] Have you changed exhaust / downpipe / crossover? _____NO CAT OR MUFFLER STRAIT PIPE___________
6e] Wastegate – mechanical or vacuum (OEM)? ______OEM________
7] Temperature-related Issues:
7a] Single or dual thermostats? ___UNKNOWN_________
7b] Have you replaced them lately? Manufacturer of replacements? __NO_______
7c] Have you pulled and cleaned Radiator and coolers lately? _____NO_______
7d] Have you replaced the fan clutch? Manufacturer of replacement? ___NO_____
7e] (winter) Have you tested your antifreeze? Good to what temp? _____NO_____
7f] (winter) Are you using a winter grille cover? __NO_________
List and describe any other factors which are not addressed in this checklist. We can’t see, hear, smell, or touch your truck, so the more descriptive information you can give, the more likely it is that somebody can assist you.
_____SMOKES LIKE TRAIN WHEN JUMPING UP AND DOWN RPMS I BOUGHT ANOTHER THROTTLE PEDAL AND TRIED PLUG AND PLAY IT DID NO DIFFERENT. ____________________________
Any help would be GREAAAAAAT!