Wait light staying on engine not starting

[cfish]

Quick question. For the past 3 winters my m1009 has performed flawlessly in cold weather. This winter I have had to use ether a few times to get it started. When I turn the ignition on the wait light stays on for 1 minute when in the past it would stay on for 15 seconds even in the coldest of weather. Now the wait light stays on and I can't get it to fire off without a shot of ether. Where should I start my trouble shooting? Just before the wait light goes out I can hear the GP relay snap then 2 seconds later the wait light goes out. Where should I start my trouble shooting?
Thanks

 

[Warthog]

The best place is the GP troubleshooting section of the TM.

Sounds like your glowplugs are bad.

 

[cfish]

That was my first thought. I have a new set guess its time to change them out.
thanks

 

[doghead]

You can randomly throw parts at it or you can methodically troubleshoot it.

Troubleshooting is covered in the -20TM.

Random parts, is up to you.

 

[cfish]

Checking it out.
thhanks

 

[taylorbsmith]

I had the same problem. I randomly threw a GP Solenoid at it and it fixed my problem.

 

[Cucvnut]

I had the same problem. I randomly threw a GP Solenoid at it and it fixed my problem.

That worked for you but might not work for him.

 

[PETE BALLARD]

Correct methods make for sucessful results, diagnos the problem, repair the defects - life goes on!! As they say- anyone can change parts/ not everyone can fix the problem. Bottom line if you can't figure out the problem- find someone who can - it will be cheaper in the long run!!! Proven time and time again!

 

[taylorbsmith]

That worked for you but might not work for him.

Thats a very intelligent observation! Most people would already assume that! There is really no need to fill the forum up with posts if you are not trying to help the situation.

 

[Cucvnut]

You have offered nothing in this post that would help him. if you don't know how to diagnose your cucv and just throw parts at it maybe you should read the TM's also. Your post is completely in line with what Pete said.

 

[cfish]

I read the manual followed procedures and it turned out the GP relay was bad. New relay in this morning and she fired right up. Thanks for the help.

 

[PETE BALLARD]

i read the manual followed procedures and it turned out the gp relay was bad. New relay in this morning and she fired right up. Thanks for the help.

great news!! These vehicles are very easy to work on just take one step at a time and you will get there