Watch this video and take a guess

[NMRam]

If you unplug it before you try to start, does it do the same thing. If so, I would almost think that Cole is right with it being something related to the cold start loop being "tricked" by the coolant being warmed up already.

 

[azmidget91]

If you unplug it before you try to start, does it do the same thing. If so, I would almost think that Cole is right with it being something related to the cold start loop being "tricked" by the coolant being warmed up already.

yeah it wouldnt take much to warm up the coolant sensor high enough, it only has to be within 15 degrees of the ambient air temp to be considered a hot start and with these cold temps lately that wouldnt be too hard especially if the heater was left on all night

did you have this heater on last winter?

 

[Nick The Great]

If you unplug it before you try to start, does it do the same thing. If so, I would almost think that Cole is right with it being something related to the cold start loop being "tricked" by the coolant being warmed up already.

This is what I was thinking too.

And is the Service Traction part of this, or another thread altogether?

 

[Boilerup15]

Should have bought a .....


Oh wait, I just got mine back from the shop....




That is weird, almost looks like you have a short somewhere.

 

[OldCracker29]

It was trying to tell you there is possible ice, so it shut down to keep you from driving on it.
I don't have a clue, but what was mentioned sounds logical.

 

[Stumpuller6.5]

If you unplug it before you try to start, does it do the same thing. If so, I would almost think that Cole is right with it being something related to the cold start loop being "tricked" by the coolant being warmed up already.

yeah it wouldnt take much to warm up the coolant sensor high enough, it only has to be within 15 degrees of the ambient air temp to be considered a hot start and with these cold temps lately that wouldnt be too hard especially if the heater was left on all night

did you have this heater on last winter?

The first service writer tried to sell me on that, but its unacceptable if true( I see it a totally posible...BUT), For isntance if your job required you to be ON CALL and ready to leave at the drop of the hat, how the hell are you supposed to regulate the cycle of the heater to not get it too warm? Its impossible. A person shouldn`t have to do that.

Another thing is if you hold your foot (the pedal) to the floor or try to pump it, or any movement it does not help.

 

[azmidget91]

is this a factory option, or aftermarket? could try moving the coolant sensor to a different location

 

[PenguinLTZ]

Man, you definitely need to show them that video.

That is some wierd shit.

 

[Stumpuller6.5]

Its a Factory installed Block heater.

I have read the manual several times, it says to use the "engine coolant heater" when tempuratures are below -18c (0F) and be plugged in at least 4 hours prior to trying to start. The vehicle heater has an internal thermostat which will prevent the heater from operating in temperatures above -18c(0F)

It also states that if cranking for 5-10 seconds and the vehicle does not start to depress the accelarator pedal to the floor and crank for 15 second intervals untill vehicle starts. (which doesn`t help start my truck, I tried.)

Maybe the throttle plate isn`t opening? or maybe the block heater thermostat isn`t working and its getting too warm? but I don`t see how that should hamper the capabiltiy to start the truck.

 

[PenguinLTZ]

I have never had any issues starting one of these trucks.

There is something wrong there, Clancy, and it has nothing to do with that block heater.

I had my '07 in MUCH colder temps than that, and only used synthetic 5w30 as a starting aid

I don't see why the 6.2 would be any more of a bitch to start than the 5.3