Ford V10 starting and dyeing
Hi All, I have a Winnebago Vista, 32K with the Ford Chassis, V10. I'm supposed to head out of town next weekend after the motorhome has been sitting for a couple of months, so I thought I'd take...
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j3ff9ack wrote:
You might have an ECM or PCM issue. From another forum:
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Engine Control Module (ECM) controls the starter relay based on input from the key switch. When the ignition switch is held in the start position for 0.4 seconds, the PCM/ECM start timer is activated. Once the start timer is activated, the PCM/ECM will continue to crank the starter until either the engine starts or a no start time limit is reached.
The other symptoms sound like fuel supply, but if the ECM or PCM is not functioning properly, it could be causing those symptoms also.
In most modern applications (OBD II), the ECM and the PCM have the ability to diagnose themselves in addition to the many functions they monitor/control. Customer states no "check engine" light.
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