I have a 97 f250 Powerstroke when you turn the key and wait for the glow plug light to turn off the voltage is low on the gauge then I start it and it stays low for about a minute or two then it jumps up to full voltage. I'm not sure if this is normal or not I'm new to the diesel world.
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Tom S
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100% normal
backwoodsboy
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Like Tom said, completely normal. The glow-plugs pull close to 200 amps on a cold start.
I typically wait until my glow-plugs have cycled off before turning on any additional electronics (headlights, aux lights, stereo, HVAC blower motor). Might not be necessary, but I figure the less accessories pulling current the better.
I typically wait until my glow-plugs have cycled off before turning on any additional electronics (headlights, aux lights, stereo, HVAC blower motor). Might not be necessary, but I figure the less accessories pulling current the better.
JSchuricht
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The Wait to Start or WTS light isn't tied into your glow plugs. Like the others have said what your seeing is normal.
