Truck is hard to start in cool weather need to cycle key on 8 times before starting

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Originally Posted by gscogle

truck is hard to start in cool weather need to cycle key on 8 times before starting

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Gosh, sounds like my issue with the F350. I keep reading that we may need glow plugs, a glow plug relay or a block heater. A friend of mine said she had to keep her 99 plugged in overnight when the temps dropped and she then had no trouble starting it.

. Test the glow plugs on each cylinder.
. Synthetic engine oil.
. Block heater.
. Clean battery terminals and connections.
. Ensure both batteries are fully charged, after checking fluid levels.

Cold weather offers many things to consider.

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Txgreasemonkey is right, too. These things and synthetic oil can all be of benefit.

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