dsonyay
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OK, a problem has started with my 6.4.
It has 24000 miles and maintenence is up to date.
When I start the engine in the morning, it starts up fine but idles bad. If I rev it there is a knocking/tapping, or missing sound. Sounds bad. But-- If I shut off the engine and restart the problem is goes away.
It did it a few weeks ago, yesterday, and this morning.
Sounds like a computer error?? Seems like a simple restart wouldn't clear up the problem if it was an actual bad component. That's why I think it's computer related.
Maybe a bad fuel injector or one going bad? I know they are electrically operated too. A restart could also be clearing up that problem.
It's not really cold out here- maybe in the 30s and 40s in the morning, but should I let my glow plug light go out before starting? The owners manual seems to imply its not necessary unless the temps are very cold.
David
It has 24000 miles and maintenence is up to date.
When I start the engine in the morning, it starts up fine but idles bad. If I rev it there is a knocking/tapping, or missing sound. Sounds bad. But-- If I shut off the engine and restart the problem is goes away.
It did it a few weeks ago, yesterday, and this morning.
Sounds like a computer error?? Seems like a simple restart wouldn't clear up the problem if it was an actual bad component. That's why I think it's computer related.
Maybe a bad fuel injector or one going bad? I know they are electrically operated too. A restart could also be clearing up that problem.
It's not really cold out here- maybe in the 30s and 40s in the morning, but should I let my glow plug light go out before starting? The owners manual seems to imply its not necessary unless the temps are very cold.
David