I just bought a recently wrecked PSD from a friend and am having trouble getting it to start.

here is what i do know:

following the accident he was able to drive the truck to the side of the road and wait for the tow truck, so i know it runs post wreck.

all fuses are good

fuel shut off switch is reset, or never tripped for that matter

it is getting fuel because there is lots of fuel smoke coming from the exhaust while cranking

the radiator is smashed so there is no coolant is the system

the glow plug relay is clicking when the key is turned on, so im pretty sure they are working.

the tach doesnt move when cranking

it will crank fine for several seconds and then it "misses" is the best way i can describe it during cranking.

its acting like its not firing, but it is definately dumping fuel because i can smell it in the exhaust. it sat for about 2 weeks until today at the body shop.

does anyone have any ideas? im thinking CPS because there is no tach when cranking, but could there be another issue causeing it to not want to start?

thanks,
Callen

Did you check for any codes?

does anyone have any ideas? im thinking CPS because there is no tach when cranking, but could there be another issue causeing it to not want to start

Thats where I would start, they suck stock, and even worse after a hit. They are recalled, of you know anyone in a stealership, they might be able to exchange it for you. I asked to do mine myself, and they said no, but my old boss was able to talk a couple out of the local dealership.

I would check the CPS first. You can also test the glow plug system. Make sure that the relay is infact closing, by testing for 12v on the two larger posts. The glow plug relay is the relay closest to the firewall under the plastic engine cover. What color is the smoke you are talking about. If it is white in color it could mean you have air in the fuel system. But I would check the CPS and glow plug system first it really sounds like glow plugs to me. You shouldn't be getting any fuel if the CPS isn't working correctly. Then I would check over with the guys at Powerstrokenation.com There is alot more info to be had there.

Could there be a coolent sensor, not letting it start. Due to no coolent?
Just a thought, ? Maybe thats why he could drive it off the road to a tow?
Because there was still some coolent left? after draining for two weeks, with the system
empty, maybe it has sensor somewhere?
K

Did it take a hit to the drivers side in front of the door. Basically the drivers side fender ???

well, i decided to jump the GPR and see if that was it. i used a pair or pliers and when they started to smoke from getting so hot the oil was burning off, i had a buddy hit the key and it roared to life.

guess its time for a new GPR or figureing out what it up with that one.

Callen