Black plate (30,1)
DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011
9-30
Driving and Operating
5. If the engine does not run after
repeating Steps 2 and 3 three
times, turn the ignition key
off for 60 seconds, allowing the
Electronic Control Module (ECM)
to reset.
6. Repeat the above steps until the
engine starts.
7. If the engine runs, but does
not run smoothly, increase
the engine speed slightly by
pressing the accelerator pedal.
This will help to force out air
through the system.
8. If the engine starts and runs but
stalls again, turn the ignition key
off for 60 seconds to reset the
ECM and repeat the steps
above.
9. When the engine starts, let it idle
for a few minutes and check the
filters for any leaks.
To Prime the Fuel Operated Heater
(FOH) Fuel Lines (Van Models)
See your dealer or qualified
technician if the FOH fuel lines
need to be primed.
Running Out of Fuel
Pickup Models
If the engine stalls and you think
that you have run out of fuel, do this
to restart the engine:
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WARNING
Diesel fuel is flammable. It could
start a fire if it gets on hot engine
parts. You could be burned. Do
not let too much fuel flow from the
air bleed valve, and wipe up any
spilled fuel with a cloth.
1. If parked on a level surface,
add at least two gallons of fuel.
However, if parked on a slope,
up to five gallons of fuel might
need to be added.
2. Follow the fuel priming
procedure earlier in this section
to prime the fuel filter.
3. Turn the ignition key to START
for 10 to 15 seconds at a time
until the engine starts. If the
engine tries to run, but does not
run smoothly, increase the rpm a
little using the accelerator pedal.
This will help force air through
the system.
4. Return to Step 2 if the engine
stalls and will not restart.
Van Models
If the engine stalls and you think
that you may have run out of fuel,
do this to restart the engine:
1. If parked on a level surface,
add at least one gallon of fuel.
However, if parked on a slope,
up to five gallons of fuel might
need to be added.
