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Axledragger
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Jan 04, 2017

Diesel engine hard to start. But runs great.HELP

I have an airstream motorhome with a Cummins diesel type C engine with only 45000 miles. I have never had a starting issue. Now It only has a problem at cold start (67 degrees) after that it starts ri...
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dons2346
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Jan 04, 2017
Just for grins and giggles, have you tried plugging in the block heater for a couple of hours before trying to start?

I watch my volt gauge and it appears that my grid heater comes on all the time on a cold start. Watch your volatge and ee if it dips down below 12 volts. That should be a good indication that the grid heater is working.

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