No Start Problem

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Johnny 111, Dec 19, 2010.

  1. underpsi

    underpsi Road Train Member

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    If its saying no data check the large ground wire going from the ecm to the side of the block. It normally goes to the stud just above where the ecm is located. thats most likely why it isn't firing. The ecm isn't communicating with the engine. Check the harnesses to and from the ecm as well.
     
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  3. Dutch

    Dutch Light Load Member

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    If you cant talk with the ecm and the engine wont crank over, id start checking battery cables and connections. ECM clean power is usually at the battery.(cables with the small wires branching off the main leads). If not then it pulls it off the starter + terminal. The ECM has no control over engine cranking, we have a power supply and or ground issue to the engine as well as the cranking system. Start there and work you way to the starter.
     
  4. Johnny 111

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    Thanks everyone for you help will keep you posted
     
  5. Prairie Boy

    Prairie Boy Road Train Member

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    Check the ECM ground wire. If it has a an inline fuse on it, check it. Mine had that problem and Cummins hard wired a new ground wire from the ECM direct to a Negative post on a battery.
     
  6. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    Personally I think we should figure out whether the truck is turning over or not. Then figure out the problem.

    The problem could be as simple as they ran the filters dry and drained the injectors. IF thats the case, the ECM has nothing to do with the problem.
     
    bigkw Thanks this.
  7. paul 1052

    paul 1052 Heavy Load Member

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    When this started did the engine die on it's own or did you shut it off and it won't restart?
     
  8. Johnny 111

    Johnny 111 Bobtail Member

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  9. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    Does it turn over?
     
  10. UsaTraveler22

    UsaTraveler22 Bobtail Member

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    This thread is frustrating. I can't wait to find out the answers!
     
  11. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    I'm taking bets on running the filters dry.
     
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