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Ben
10-29-2011, 07:06 PM
My dad drives a 05 f250 with a 6.0 diesel...it having problems startin up in the mornins and we think its the injectors..anyone have any opinions on this. we have hooked up to a battery charger right now because the battery went dead because we were trying to start it up so much so he could get to work...thanks.
highrolrcustoms
10-29-2011, 07:35 PM
does plugging the truck up help any? since its getting winter time i would go ahead and add some diesel fuel additive to keep it from geling.
Want2Wheel
10-29-2011, 09:23 PM
Glow pligs or GP relay
99NCXJ
10-29-2011, 09:34 PM
Yep, I'd try plugging it in. If that helps its probably time for glows or a relay.
muddinmatt
10-29-2011, 11:36 PM
when was fuel filter changed last? Moisture in filter maybe?
Gubni
10-30-2011, 12:27 AM
I would think glow plugs or glow plug relay. Try turning it on to let it heat up two or three times before starting it.
HotRodYJ
10-31-2011, 08:29 AM
I agree with the others. If it runs fine once it is started then it is a pre-heat issue.
Bdt00buckshot
10-31-2011, 11:09 PM
Like said above. I'd start with the "tuneup" items. Filter, glow plugs and relay. The 6.0 had a VG variable geometry turbo, these were known to get stuck. I'm no expert but I'd google it and see if that might be a contributor.

If those don't help I'd look at the "spark plugs" (injectors)
Injectors are not cheap. Search around and see if you can find a local place that can test them. Both flow and spray pattern are very critical. These change over time and it only takes a very small amount of debris to clog or damage them.

God speed!
Ben
11-01-2011, 05:52 PM
it was the FICM...any opinions..also his thinkin about tunin it afterwards. advice would be aweeeesommmee!!!
Want2Wheel
11-01-2011, 08:11 PM
Get a custom burned one, but do the EGR delete, head studs, and upgrade injectors.
Gubni
11-01-2011, 08:31 PM
It's a pretty easy fix. Here's the details. If you are not comfortable doing the soldering I will do that part for $20 if you can bring it to Computer Pros in Elizabethton. Most any electronics place should be able to do it for the same price.

http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/attachments/f50/5854d1260415542-detailed-ficm-repair-procedure-ficm_repair_procedure.pdf