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We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features. Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.
So here lately it's been getting colder and things have been working just fine. WTS light comes on, then off and she fires up just fine until.......
When getting ready to leave work a few days ago I went to start her up.lile always but when I hit the key she didn't fire right away like normal. It hit one 1 or 2 cylinders and began to chug and huff smoke like mad. It caught me off gard so I immediately shut her dow to evaluate the situation. I listened for the lift pump, it's working, but I noticed the voltage gauge wasn't dipping like it should with the draw if the grid heaters. So I then cranked her over and let it run, it fired on a few cylinders again and after a few seconds smoothed out and all was good.
Next morning after the truck sat out in 25°F Temps I Bagan diagnosing. First with a test light then the DVM. The grids are getting power but making no heat what so ever. Didn't even get warm to the touch.
I've ordered a new unit from Amazon (would have used DAP or Genos Garage but I need it quickly), should be here Tuesday.
Not a difficult fix, just thought I'd share in case anyone runs across these symtoms.