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If Your Diesel Engine Won’t Start
If you’ve run out of fuel, look at Running Out of Fuel
on page 5-10. See “Diesel Fuel Requirements and
Fuel System”.
If you’re not out of fuel, and your engine won’t start,
do this:
Turn your ignition key to RUN. IMMEDIATELY after
the wait to start light goes off, turn the ignition key
to START.
If the light doesn’t go off, wait a few seconds, then try
starting your engine again. And, see your dealer as soon
as you can for a starting system check.
If the light comes on and then goes off and you know
your batteries are charged, but your engine still
won’t start, your vehicle needs service.
If the light does not come on when the engine is cold,
your vehicle needs service.
If your batteries don’t have enough charge to start your
engine, see Battery in the owner’s manual index.
Be sure you have the right oil for your engine, and that
you’ve changed the oil at the proper times. If you
use the wrong oil, your engine may be harder to start.
Be sure you are using the proper fuel for existing
weather conditions. See “Diesel Fuel Requirements and
Fuel System”.
If the engine starts, runs a short time, then stops, your
vehicle needs service.
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CAUTION:
Do not use gasoline or starting “aids” such as
ether, in the air intake. They could damage
your engine. There could also be a fire, which
could cause serious personal injury.
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