Ford diesel glow plug operation tips and tricks

[@emdubb1381]

god bless Ron. As a proud owner of a 7.3l every problem i seem to face, ( im only at 130k miles) he has a video for. Bless h is soul what an amazing man, may he rest in peace

[@dubb7530]

Ron helps me every dang time I’m working on old red, god bless him. Was a great mechanic and great at KZbin was ahead of his time! ❤ for his loved ones

[@4joslen]

Such a good teacher. Your work lives on. RIP Ron.

[@DruFishing]

I seriously miss this guy. I love watching his.videos, he so thorough and informative. He’s probably save me thousands of dollars over the last three years I’ve owned my 7.3.

[@paris2805]

This video is great. Just took my knowledge to another in less than 30mins for free of charge. Thank you Ron. May you rest in power 🙏

[@grantquinones]

one of my favorite youtubers ever ,you are missed so much Ron ... i keep learning from you still

[@riverking4u]

God bless Ron, still helping us!!!

[@AllThingsRamdom]

thumbs down for real people come on he provides you with so much good information why on Earth would you ever give this a thumbs down. Not only does he provide you with this high-quality amount of information he's providing it to you for free. RIP

[@clittle1559]

The only thumbs down is the people backing aoc.. with her clown new green deal. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@donjohnswaggert]

@@clittle1559 Yo!... That's real

[@americanfreedom6417]

Amazing. This is very helpful. You keep give even after you passed away. Hopefully you are with JESUS. Thank you sir

[@omariousmccrae5873]

Rusty Wrencher , Can you answer me a question about replacing the fuel heater down inside underneath the filter, the kit that I have has two screws in it to hold it down !! the one coming out has no screws in it except approx the 3/4 holding down the Element/ stem ??? 97 f250. 7.3 l diesel !!

[@ThisOldMan-ya472]

I just bought an 1989 7.3 idi with glow plug issues. There were six new Autolite 5 volt glow plugs installed(supposedly correct according to the Auto Parts store), one Champion and one glow plug with the top broken off. After playing around and watching many KZbin videos, I finally bought new Motorcraft 10.5 volt glow plugs. Now they WORK with the glow plug solenoid controller. The voltage and resistance is IMPORTANT.

[@julieperkins4465]

Awesome Ron, you are missed!!!👍

[@sarahsmith4617]

I have a 91 idi with the gpr clicking like ron showed in the video (when the key is in before starting.) So I replaced the glow plugs, but the clicking still continues. Any one else with this issue? Thinking about checking the wires the go to the plugs and the gpr itself. Your videos live on Ron! Still helping folks. Legend!

[@21diesel43]

Hey Ron, I own and operate a small diesel repair shop. Primarily heavy duty diesel but found myself turning away more super duties than I like, forced myself to take these jobs in and your channel has been much help many times. Thanks for sharing your tips and knowledge. Better than most factory training.

[@DieselTechRon]

Thank you

[@Odt432]

DieselTechRon so hey men I replaced alternator 3 times now in a week if my glow plug relay is bad could it be killing my battery s and alternator??

[@ryanmacf]

I bought my truck in ignorance. It had some small issues and I really wanted to ensure I didn't lose my investment. I had no idea what to do or anything about the 6.0 in general. His videos made it possible for me to save thousands of dollars. I felt like I lost a friend when I heard about what happened to him. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@classictruck.confidential]

Ron you will always be missed , thank you for everything 🙏🙏

[@fredtew4162]

Wonderful man who cared about people God bless his family,!

[@americanlegionpost166honor8]

I was completely lost when I got three codes with my obd2 scanner, po673, 765 and 677. At least now I know where to start looking. I really appreciate what you do and how you help the average bear!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

You are a Ford Diesel Master! Kind of like Mr Booth is with Ford transmissions. I have plenty of experience with the Ford diesels over the years at the dealership but man you know every little detail good stuff!

[@DieselTechRon]

Thank you. I see your videos and wonder where you get the time to cover so much, work and answer people. do you ever sleep?

[@mikesteele8009]

DieselTechRon

[@jennieleitch8746]

DieselTechRon

[@georgeloera8226]

FordTechMakuloco I have a 2000 Ford F-250 7.3L turbo. It’s having trouble maintaining idling. I changed the filter in engine compartment. And it keep doing the same thing.

[@redfox7376]

@@mikesteele8009 I have a 1985 f250 detail and I want to know what are the systems or tell tellbsigns of the glow plug silinoid switch is going out

[@berryelectronics]

Thank you. I have a retired U-Haul that is hard to start. The relay clicks on and off. The guy at the U-haul sales that sold me this rig told me to just cycle the key a few times. Doesn't really work. If I plug in the block heater overnight then it will start. Now I know what's up and can fix it with the things you just taught this 54 year old diesel novice.

[@kp__truckin]

An 6.9 or 7.3 idi it’s definitely burned out glow plugs I would swap relay too don’t use off brand glow plugs in idi ‘s they will swell up break off in the engine cause all sorts of hell on ya 👌🏼✔️🤙🏻✌🏻

[@petergeralis3725]

Man what a shame this poor man is gone... he's an encyclopedia.

[@dReMiXeDg]

RIP ron thanks for all the videos

[@bradfry3246]

Thanks to Ron and now his entire family!

[@Nate01R6]

Thanks for the tips and I like the "green is money" saying lol. After watching this, I was able to find I had 4 bad glow plugs! Thanks!

[@wademccowen8253]

Ron, Just wanted to say thank you Sir for your videos.

[@Ghrrrr]

Ron, just want to say thank you for your videos, I worked for international for 20 years and now I have moved on to a different company . We deal with a lot of 6.0 (intl) . I bought the ipr air tool , cant wait to use it , lol . I get tired of having to unplug icp . I have learned a lot from you about them , lot different from classes from old job. Thanks and GOD BLESS YOU THIS YEAR.

[@jacob7342]

This man is a legend

[@ytvladnoob24]

You are a master at this, thanks for your help

[@audiomonster303]

I learnt sumpin today!!!!

[@TrekkerMoto]

Being a ford tech a doing a TON of 6.0 glow plugs, I can say I personally have never had any problem other than the glow plugs themselves or the glow plug harness (plugs onto the glow plugs) I have never had the module fail for me or the pins spread. I always just sell the plugs and the harness if I get a glow plug code on the 6.0. I also always make sure to sell one whole bank of glow plugs because every time I only replace the one bad one, it comes in the next week with 2 or 3 codes for the rest of them on that bank. If I were to get one that ended up needing the module after that (which has never happened) I have a box of 20 or 30 good modules I could use one from... But like I said it has never happened

[@joeyfiniguerra3101]

I appreciate your knowledge brother 🙏 thank you thank you

[@adsanti130]

Thank you Sir for a great video!

[@jimpape4391]

Very good information, thank you.....

[@ivanangulo85]

I have 7.3 similar issues and I replace the glow plug control module. And didn't fix my proble. I'm going to check the wires now to see if I have a better luck.

[@gr8guitarplayer]

So at 8:26 he said "On the earlier 7.3..." when he's obviously now working on a LATE 7.3. The late 7.3 has 2 RELAYS, side by side on the passenger side. One is the glow plug relay, the other is the air intake heater relay. This is what I meant when I said you have to watch his videos over and over to figure out what he really means. He is in California, so when he says "early 7.3", he means before they switched to the glow plug CONTROLLER, which was only on CA emissions vehicles. For the rest of us, if you have 2 relays side by side, you have a late 99, also referred to as a 99.5.

[@WallaceRoseVincent]

another fantastic video!

[@tkoborny]

That’s a 7.3 glow plug controller on a 6.9. The original 6.9 controllers were a cylinder type screwed into the back of the engine on the drivers side. They were very prone to failure. Many have changed to the push button momentary switch option.

[@giltrillo898]

excellent video. Thanks. The only thing that wasn't clear to me was on the green connector. i got plugs 5 and 7 mixed up. Thanks

[@ericwilliams9486]

Gil Trillo .

[@cynthia9704]

Thank for your great knowledge. What do I need to remove to take out the glow plug that is closest to the firewall on the driver's side and kinda under the aftermarket Hypermax turbo on my 1993 F-250 7.3 international Ford 4X4.

[@silvercreekfarms68]

thank you for putting this knowledge out there for some of the stuff that you do is awesome... but I do have a question... 05 F-250 6.0. my key tumbler will not roll back to accessories. with that, this truck was bought used and it did not have a key fob. watch videos could not set the new key fob took it to the dealer they couldn't set it. that's what I found out a month later it would not roll 2 accessories.. key tumbler causing both issues.... Thank you for the videos... Bryan

[@pablototototo8317]

thank you i found your video very helpful

[@BuhlzI]

Hi Ron....great video I often have to cycle the key on cold mornings to get the glow plugs up to temp to start my 7.3L. Is this expected? How do I test the air and oil sensors to determine if they are working as designed?

[@markclough9000]

God bless you Ron

[@n9878f]

Hey Ron, I have a 2015 6.7 powerstroke. The high pressure fuel pump went out and we found metal in the fuel tank. Absolutely no def contamination or bad fuel. Should we expect engine damage from the metal? 3 injectors need to be replaced so far. Can the metal from the pump get through the injectors and damage cylinders, heads etc...?

[@turningwrenchesautorepairm5017]

Ron, it seems you are using a very good microphone now. Your videos are very good man but your voice is hard to hear. thanks for the good audio and keep up the good work. BTW, i agree with 21 diesel. I actually did do a oil cooler on a ford. But before I stated, I watched your video. It really was a big help my friend !!!!!!!!!

[@jimshaver1621]

I just had my 2003 6.0 Bulletproof and getting a P0683, P0275, and P0281 yet not setting the check engine light. My SCT tuner/monitor finds these codes yet a regular odbii scanner passes the scan and finds no doc codes. Engine runs fine is there anything I need be concerned about. By the way great video!

[@brianhetrick1301]

Great video!

[@charliesgarageusa4986]

Great video👍

[@JesusMorales-te1jx]

Mucho muy cninjon su esplicasion Vuen mecanico Diesel grasias goven por su application tanks

[@swolenation8432]

That's the cleanest stock 7.3 engine compartment I've ever seen I though my 7.3 was clean and it's far from stock

[@jasonrosas9124]

man god bless you !!!!!!

[@hddm3]

How do yo know if it has federal or California emissions? What's the easiest way to find out. Thanks again Ron

[@gladmarchatlein8164]

Hi DieselTechRon, are you familiar with the International CF500 VT275 truck?....I 'm in a hardly need for the relays in the PDC of this truck...do you know where to get these relays/

[@thatcoloradoguy]

Hey Ron, quick question. I have a 2007 f350 6.0 it has a bizarre problem that I can't find any advice on from the forum's. the truck likes to crank no start randomly. like as in it won't start now but it will start tonight might start tomorrow morning but will start tomorrow afternoon. the truck ficm voltage reads 48.50 the ICP reaches a little over 1500 when cranking as well. there are no codes or at least no codes my SCT is picking up. and there are no leaks that I can see on the driveway. please help lol!

[@jerrychaney7232]

Miss 'ol Ron. RIP

[@anqous]

I have a question: I don't have any power leaving the glow plug relay when key is on what most likely will be the problem ?

[@22TheJuggernaut]

What's the thing in front of the relay that looks like the relay? Mines loose lol it's a 2001

[@bobbybrockmann1539]

I have a Ford Ranger 2.5 turbo diesel 2007 model when I turn on the ignition the glow light goes on for a second , not like before for about 3-4 seconds and the car does not start as if the glow plugs are not heating up what could be the problem

[@blakewill1933]

Good job.

[@ronniecaldwell5655]

👍👍

[@hectorchico8850]

I have a fault code on glow plug 5 on my 2006 superduty... Is it safe to assume that it is the plug or wire and nothing else since it's only throwing a code on one glow plug...??? Your thoughts

[@DieselTechRon]

I see just as much with glow plugs, connection or module. Sorry.

[@hddm3]

Wow that Testlight has been through hell!!! Lol

[@johndough9187]

Next up: How to re-wire a test light....

[@tylerskidnuk6836]

It doesn’t matter. One is burnt out then replace them all. At least on the 7.3 idi

[@chastityeakes6842]

what would causes the glow plug to constantly stay on even when running

[@manuelaguilar3812]

I have a question.I have a 99 7.3 Ford every time I drive it in the rain it turns off and when I turn it back on it runs fine do you know how to fix this problem?

[@Brandon_Nelson92]

uiioo Doppoud i hate to say this...dieseltechron has passed away. He died in an unfortunate vehicle crash (not in a ford). Check and make sure your windshield isn't leaking water.

[@jeramiet154]

I had an old Matco test light that did the same thing, insulation just turned to shit. Smh. RIP Ron.

[@ericsmith2930]

What kind of fuel bowl lid is that?

[@mikeeciccone1]

hay man I really need some help I've been threw hell an back trying to fix my 95 7.3 obs it start everyday with no help runs strong for exactly 5 minutes then dies like I turned the key off and will only start again several hours later

[@6576jaime]

Mikee Ciccone photo

[@iknowbut1919]

Sounds like a fuel problem, did you get it fixed?

[@robertknull456]

What is the relay forward of the glow plug relay?

[@juanforlife]

The air intake tube heater (if you have a truck equipped with the cold weather package.)

[@rickconnock7578]

🙏🙏🙏

[@careylee5951]

Got a question for you. What is the cause of smoke coming out of the dipstick tube while it's running.

[@7.3fordmechanic81]

possible blow by. open your oil cap while the truck is running and if white smoke starts pouring, its probably safe to say on of your piston rings have snapped or broke. due for a rebuild

[@psicopatalucifer]

F. cool Ron .!!

[@justingoodman4916]

That's my truck is not starting or it starts and then dies on my glow plugs bad

[@SonidoVikingoCuernavaca]

I had 1994 e350 IDI 7.3 internacional engine Few months ago I replaced the injectors and now went a drive for 15 miles turn off the engine wait half hour and trying start takes longer and kill my battery’s Any idea or phone ☎️ I can call? Tanks

[@eliguerra6167]

Goatplugged you have no power on the outgoing have power on the ingoing no power to the glow plugs

[@gr8guitarplayer]

I realize Ron died recently, so I mean no disrespect, but even though he obviously knows his stuff, many times his instruction is confusing. At 16:36, he numbers the glow plugs, 1-3-5-7, with 1 and 5 at the top, but then later in the video, he starts at the top right, with #1, then goes down for #3, then calls the BOTTOM connection on the left #5. He uses a lot of terms that are vague, stuff like " This one tells the PCM to turn on and pulls on it..." (something like that). "Pulls" on WHAT? What does that mean??

[@johnbonifas6040]

gr8guitarplayer he was dead on watch it again you should understand if not don’t fix it very easy system

[@gr8guitarplayer]

When you're learning how to diagnose problems, it is imperative that the proper terms be used, or the info being taught is confusing at best, or could lead you to doing something wrong, at worst. This guy calls the glow plug relay the "control" several times, which can be confusing. On California emissions trucks and Excursions, it is called a Glow Plug Control Module. On federal emissions trucks, it is called the Glow Plug RELAY. The 2 items are completely different. You gotta watch his videos over and over to figure out what the F he really means sometimes!!!

[@adamjed22]

gr8guitarplayer don’t be a dink

[@eliguerra6167]

Glow plug is new

[@pablogarcia1850]

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[@thomashood5958]

No. P0wer. On. He a d lights

[@mr.dozer.7471]

Nice. Thanks for not blasting music or other BS. Great video.

[@ronniecaldwell5655]

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