Engine not starting

1997 FORD F-250
53,189 MILES
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DON FAIRCHILD
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I have a 1997 f 250 5.8L. It sets most of the time. Up until this week end it would start fine then on Saturday it would not start so I got it into the shop and played with it and when it warmed up a little it started. Yesterday it would start so I had it scanned but no codes came up?


Dec 14, 2011 at 7:26 PM
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Check fuel pressure. Check for spark. Check for codes. Make sure all grounds and connection are clean and solid.
Dec 14, 2011 at 7:28 PM
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DON FAIRCHILD
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It wont start when cold. After I get it started it will run fine all day with many starts. the next morning it will not start. After the sun is on it for a couple of hours it will start. I cleaned the cables and checked for codes and there are none.
Dec 14, 2011 at 7:42 PM
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Check for soft codes. Check fuel pressure when cold. Check the cold start valve/injector for proper operation.
Dec 14, 2011 at 8:05 PM
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