Gloaf
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Gents:
We just had a cold snap in Atlanta last week, temps in the low teens. I went out to start my M1009 and the wait light stayed on uncharacteristically long, and the engine would not crank.
Now its nicely in the 50's or better but the same problem persists. Engine will not crank.
Checked both Batteries, they were squarely in the Green per the tester at 12.00 volts. They are about 4 years old though. Horn Works, lights work.
Checked the fuse box - no blown fuses.
I also reviewed threads on this forum to get after the issue.
I also reviewed TM9-2320-289-20 and did what I could with that, however I am no electrical genius and if instructed to "trace circuit" or "jump wire to ground" I'm not sure I know how to do that without blowing something up. Man's gotta know his limitations.
I do have the Doghead starter relay mod installed. It clicks smartly when I turn key to Run position. The usual lights go on in the dashboard when I advance the key to start it.
(I do not leave the key in the run position for more than a second or two after attempting to start it.)
A new glowplug controller is on order, figuring it would be a spare if that was not the solution. It has not arrived yet.
What is the next logical step besides the glowplug controller?
Thanks in advance!
Gloaf
We just had a cold snap in Atlanta last week, temps in the low teens. I went out to start my M1009 and the wait light stayed on uncharacteristically long, and the engine would not crank.
Now its nicely in the 50's or better but the same problem persists. Engine will not crank.
Checked both Batteries, they were squarely in the Green per the tester at 12.00 volts. They are about 4 years old though. Horn Works, lights work.
Checked the fuse box - no blown fuses.
I also reviewed threads on this forum to get after the issue.
I also reviewed TM9-2320-289-20 and did what I could with that, however I am no electrical genius and if instructed to "trace circuit" or "jump wire to ground" I'm not sure I know how to do that without blowing something up. Man's gotta know his limitations.
I do have the Doghead starter relay mod installed. It clicks smartly when I turn key to Run position. The usual lights go on in the dashboard when I advance the key to start it.
(I do not leave the key in the run position for more than a second or two after attempting to start it.)
A new glowplug controller is on order, figuring it would be a spare if that was not the solution. It has not arrived yet.
What is the next logical step besides the glowplug controller?
Thanks in advance!
Gloaf