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Re: 89 Ford F350 7.3 diesel=extended start cold
Posted to HD/Fleet Forum on 12/9/2005 4 Replies

Edwin,

If the engine is stone cold in 20 deg F temps, the "Wait to start" lamp should be on for around 8 to 10 seconds. Because this solid-state controller uses the total glow plug circuit resistance (as a sort-of temp sensor) to control "on time", when one ... Login to read more.

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