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No grid heaters?

01-22-2005, 01:23 AM

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CStewart

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No grid heaters?

Went out to start the truck since it hasn't been run for a couple of weeks and we're supposed to be hit by a big storm tonight. Turned the key and the wait to start light isn't coming on. I waited the normal amount of time it takes the grid heaters to cycle and tried to start it but it barely sputtered. Acts like the grid heaters aren't working, are they using the IAT sensor as a reference or do I have a problem with my ECM? Batteries were fully charged and the starter spun it over real easy but its been pretty cold around here lately 15 degrees at present. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated

Thanks!
Chris

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