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Buffalo Whisperer076 · 08-17-2008, 02:23 PM

i have a 2000 f-350 with a 7.3 turbo in it. I'll be driving down the road and it will die. Already had the camshaft sensor replaced and had it to an automotive electronics shop. they claimed to have fixed it and stuck me with a 200 dollar bill. Also, when it does die it wont restart unless the wait to start light comes on. Help me.

ky scrambled · 08-17-2008, 02:39 PM

does the wait to start light not come on always? Just for a second or so?

Buffalo Whisperer076 · 08-17-2008, 03:43 PM

i have to keep shutting off the ignition if it doesnt come on. if i dont wait, the motor will just keep turning and not catch. when the light is on, then i turn the key, and it fires right up.

ky scrambled · 08-17-2008, 03:48 PM

glow plug issue?

Killerpee · 08-17-2008, 06:01 PM

I'm trying to rmember something from a long, long time ago, but....check the wiring harness that is wrapped in red tape where it lays on the drivers valve cover and see if it is chaffed through.

woodchuck2 · 08-18-2008, 07:00 PM

Sounds to me to be an electrical issue too. If and when you get it running let it sit and idle while you wiggle the harness around. When it stumbles, sparks or quits the you will have an idea of a place to start. Good luck.

Buffalo Whisperer076 · 08-19-2008, 05:06 PM

i already changed the glow plugs. ill try the wiring harness next. Thanks

08-17-2008, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Buffalo Whisperer076 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 118382 Posts: 3	2000 truck problem i have a 2000 f-350 with a 7.3 turbo in it. I'll be driving down the road and it will die. Already had the camshaft sensor replaced and had it to an automotive electronics shop. they claimed to have fixed it and stuck me with a 200 dollar bill. Also, when it does die it wont restart unless the wait to start light comes on. Help me.

08-17-2008, 02:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
ky scrambled Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85771 Location: Minnachoada Posts: 2,033	does the wait to start light not come on always? Just for a second or so? __________________ Play stupid games, win stupid prizes

08-17-2008, 03:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
ky scrambled Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85771 Location: Minnachoada Posts: 2,033	glow plug issue? __________________ Play stupid games, win stupid prizes

08-17-2008, 06:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Killerpee Rock God Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14712 Location: Texas Posts: 1,601	I'm trying to rmember something from a long, long time ago, but....check the wiring harness that is wrapped in red tape where it lays on the drivers valve cover and see if it is chaffed through. __________________ Needed: Bed for 79 F150 (shortbed)

08-18-2008, 07:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
woodchuck2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Member # 116651 Location: North Creek, NY Posts: 779	Sounds to me to be an electrical issue too. If and when you get it running let it sit and idle while you wiggle the harness around. When it stumbles, sparks or quits the you will have an idea of a place to start. Good luck. __________________ 79 F-150 302,np435, rest of the truck has been sold and is now retired.

08-17-2008, 03:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Buffalo Whisperer076 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 118382 Posts: 3	i have to keep shutting off the ignition if it doesnt come on. if i dont wait, the motor will just keep turning and not catch. when the light is on, then i turn the key, and it fires right up.

08-19-2008, 05:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Buffalo Whisperer076 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 118382 Posts: 3	i already changed the glow plugs. ill try the wiring harness next. Thanks

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