2CarPros - Car Questions & Answers

1995 Ford F-250 Repair Question


Topics covered: Terminal, Battery, 12 volt.
Mileage: 345,000 miles.

Asked on December 12, 2012

Ford F-250 Terminal Problem

Hi ! My truck has a 7.3 diesel ! This winter i have been having problems with cold starts ! I replaced all the glow pluggs and now ot starts a bit better but not as good as it did last winter . Now when it does fire up in cold weather it wants to stall . Have to keek foot on gas pedal some times to keep ot runnin. Could this be caused by faulty wires and gaskets feeding the glow pluggs not giving motor enough heat ? If truck is plugged in or it is warm out it starts and runs fine !
Avatar Asked by covell

Answer

Replied on December 12, 2012

there is a glow plug controller that controls the time the glow plugs stay on. get it checked to see if it is bad. bad idea to throw any parts at it till you find the failure as these parts are very expensive.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
24,854 answers provided
Replied on December 12, 2012

Already replaced that relay and fuel filter to . Runnin anti gel in fuel to so diesel isnt gelling up

Tiny Response from covell
1 question asked
Replied on December 12, 2012

it is not a relay, it is a controller.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
24,854 answers provided

Replied on December 12, 2012

Ya think we r talkin about same thing ! It opens when key is on and sends 12 volts down to glow pluggs for about a miniute then closes . I replaced it cause it was not staying open as long as it should

Tiny Response from covell
1 question asked
Replied on December 12, 2012

Part OEM Part Price
Glow Plug Control Module
Glow Plug Module Assembly FOTZ12B533A $184.92

REMOVAL

Disconnect the batteries.
Remove the plastic terminal cover from the relay.

CAUTION : Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to pry off the terminal cover. Battery voltage is present at the terminals.

Disconnect the battery terminal connector (12 volt power wire), the glow plug relay connector, and the harness connector.
Remove the mounting screws and remove the relay from the engine.

INSTALLATION

Install the relay on the engine and tighten the screws.
Reconnect the harness connector, relay connector, and the battery terminal connector.
Reinstall the plastic terminal cover.
Reconnect the batteries.

the second is the relay that i believe you replaced. the first is a small computer.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
24,854 answers provided
Replied on December 12, 2012

Ford p # i replaced is f8z-12b533-ac were is other controler located cant find it on my scematic and how do i test it ?

Tiny Response from covell
1 question asked

Replied on December 12, 2012

that is only the solenoid.

you need a scan tool to check it. i have never been able to bench test this unit off vehicle.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
24,854 answers provided