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Red Ford
Apr 4, 2009, 03:02 PM
My 1997 Ford F250 with a 7.3 Powerstroke is hard to start on colder mornings. If I cycle the glow plugs about 10 or 12 times it will start easily. If I plug in the block heater it takes fewer cycles to start. I've checked the glow plugs with a test light, they all have continuity. I've checked the voltage at the connection wire and have about 12 volts DC to each. What else should I check?

TxGreaseMonkey
Apr 4, 2009, 04:50 PM
See if this link helps:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-8.html#post1415281