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Cat c12 starting issue

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Cat27, Dec 29, 2021.

  1. Dec 29, 2021 #1
    Cat27

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    2004 Freightliner Columbia. Truck runs great but it cranks really hard when it’s cold. Starts a little better after it’s warmed up. No check engine light. Only has a abs light on. Any ideas?
     
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  3. Dec 29, 2021 #2
    bjytech

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    The cold will show the weakness in batteries and starters, as well as cable connections, starter has to work harder and pull more juice from the batteries the colder it gets.
    I would load check batteries and verify all connections are clean and tight first, then look into the starter.
     
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  4. Dec 29, 2021 #3
    Cat27

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    I’ve took the cables off and cleaned them up. It’s been doing it for a while. Even in the summer. Acts like an engine that is vapor locked. After you run it and warm it up, it will start back easier, but still isn’t right.
     
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  5. Dec 29, 2021 #4
    AModelCat

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    Cranks slow or it takes an excessive amount of cranking before it fires off?
     
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  7. Dec 29, 2021 #5
    Cat27

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    Cranks slow and longer than it should. Starter really drags like batteries are dead. It always starts though.
     
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  8. Dec 30, 2021 #6
    A5¢

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    Has the starter ever been replaced? The brushes and commutator may be worn enough that it is no longer making a good complete circuit.
     
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