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    gscogle Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 10, 2007, 04:36 PM
    7.3 1999 ford diesel
    Truck is hard to start in cool weather need to cycle key on 8 times before starting
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    BeerCityGal Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 10, 2007, 05:18 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by gscogle
    truck is hard to start in cool weather need to cycle key on 8 times before starting
    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.
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    Nov 10, 2007, 05:27 PM
    . 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.
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    Nov 10, 2007, 05:59 PM
    Cold weather offers many things to consider.

    Read more here:
    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post716177

    Txgreasemonkey is right, too. These things and synthetic oil can all be of benefit.
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    Nov 13, 2007, 05:08 PM
    Look at this: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...es-150634.html
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