2011 Ford F450 Super Duty Crew Cab Diesel Supplement 5th Printing - Page 62
2011 Ford F450 Super Duty Crew Cab Manual
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Maintenance and Specifications MINOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Air purge procedure Turn the key on for 30 seconds, then turn off. Repeat the procedure six times. If the engine won't crank Turn on the headlights. If the lights are dim, do not go on at all or when the ignition is turned to START the lights become dim or go out, the battery connections may be loose or corroded, or the battery may be discharged. If there is a clicking or stuttering sound coming from the engine compartment when you turn the key to START, this may also indicate a loose or corroded battery connection. Check the battery connections at the battery posts, cable connection to the engine grounding point and at the starter connection. If a discharged battery is suspected, have it checked and corrected. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. • The gearshift lever must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral) in order for the starter to operate. • Try operating the starter switch several times. Should the switch be corroded, this operation may clean the contacts or make the switch temporarily operable until you can reach the dealer. • If all electrical connections are tight and you need assistance to start, refer to Jump starting in the Roadside Emergencies chapter of your Owner's Guide. If engine cranks but won't start Prolonged starter cranking (in excess of 10 seconds) could cause damage to the starter motor. • Check the fuel gauge. You may be out of fuel. If the gauge shows that there is fuel in the tank, the trouble may be in the electrical system or the fuel system. If equipped with an auxiliary tank, be sure that the tank control switch is set for the tank with fuel and not on an empty tank. • Leaving the ignition key turned to on for over two minutes without starting may make starting difficult because the glow plugs will cease activation. Reset the system by turning the ignition key to off and then back to on again. 62 2011 Diesel (eco) Supplement, 5th Printing USA (fus)