Minus 23 C here this morning, truck plugged in and won't start, anyone had an issue with cold weather starting before. I have the cummins. I'm thinking the block heater isn't working but it should have started regardless.
I'm just west of Edmonton. -22 C the other morning cranked up no problem not plugged in, actually starts better than my 5.9 Cummins in the cold. Last night I plugged it in just to see the difference in starting and it definitely warms up a lot quicker when plugged in. I'm running Rotella 5W-30W also.
Mine fired right up last night went out for a drive it was -24 on the dash and she fired up not plugged in either. Call the dealer and take it in get them to check the block heater operation.
Also an engine of this size needs at least 3 hours with a block heater to do anything. 1 hour wont do sh*t. Those heaters are small coils there not that big.
These trucks don't have the indicator, When its cold you see the "keep your foot on the brake" sign on that dash that basically means they plugs are in operation.
Sounds to me like you have a lift pump issue or the fuel shut off is not working from a sensor not being happy, crank, cam or any one of the 2000 the truck has on the engine... Id call the 1-800 and get Nissan to send the tow truck over to pick it up...
It should be storing codes for the "no fire" also so when it gets to Nissan they can scan it and figure it out for you!!
Had mine plugged in all night, one cycle of the glow plugs then went to start. It started but it didn't really like it and -22 Celsius -30 with the wind just west of Edmonton. Going to test block heater tonight to see if it's actually working
I would try getting in the truck pushing the start button without your foot on the brake. Then after a few seconds put your foot on the brake and push the start button again. That might give an extra boost to your glow plug
Finally got it going. Dealer said they come from factory with 10-40 oil which won't help but being plugged in should still start. Manual says 10-30 I believe.
Finally got it going. Dealer said they come from factory with 10-40 oil which won't help but being plugged in should still start. Manual says 10-30 I believe.
Talked to the service manager at the dealer i bought from he said the same about the oil they have bunch on the lot that won't start. They shipped with 10-30 from factory instead of us Canadians or cold climate areas should of had the 5-30 synthetic. Also i guess they don't recommend a winter front for these trucks according to Cummins/Nissan ??
Just checked my block heater tonight wasn't pulling any current so maybe same issue you have between that and the oil. Will check the fuse in the morning when its light out if not off to the dealer for me as well. Hence the rough starts the last couple mornings
Why are you guys doing to warm your trucks when started. I know we ar not to be letting the idle for extended periods because of the exhaust filter. How long do you let the idle when cold before heading out. BTW we did not get the block heater for our trucks in North Dakota, go figure.
Motor wise a few minutes is sufficient but it's good to take it easy until the temp gauge starts moving up, by then the tranny fluid will be heating up too.
Im going to check to see if they even put the fuse in the fuse block this morning. If they put the wrong oil in it right from factory i can see them missing this. Mine started a bit better than yesterday but i turned on accessory power for a minute to run the glow plugs longer.
Checked my block heater this morning. Heating element was open. Brought it to the dealer they confirmed and are changing it out now. And doing the tranny reprogram and looking at tranny temp sensor that never reads. They put 3 techs on it. Now that's service
So the old block heater was shot . They put in new block heater yesterday at the dealer new they have 25ohms on contunituy check on multi meter. Truck did not want to start at all this morning -35C. Checked the block heater right after its open again WTF? Tinman any word on when yours will be in i know you had the same issue yesterday ? and how did the pan heater work out ?
Anyone that has one that has plugged theres in want to check there block heaters with a multi meter to if there working ? Maybe Dragon4x4 or Growler could help out??
That's crazy, hope it's not an inherent problem with the block heater. I haven't even been able to get mine yet. They r still telling me it's back ordered until 12-28
I have a 2016 with 15000 kms on it and I have already replaced glow plugs once and my truck wouldn't start two days ago so I took it in to the dealership and the check engine light was on. They said the glow plugs are not warming enough? It is reading very low so now they have to replace them again......ugh. Frustrated
Had the pan heater installed yesterday and truck fired right up this morning. My block heater is not working and they didn't have another in stock. Was having the pan heater put on at a cost of $195 but because they didn't have a block heater in stock they didn't charge for the pan heater. Very happy with my dealer so far.
Had the pan heater installed yesterday and truck fired right up this morning. My block heater is not working and they didn't have another in stock. Was having the pan heater put on at a cost of $195 but because they didn't have a block heater in stock they didn't charge for the pan heater. Very happy with my dealer so far.
Dealer got back to me, Nissan/Cummins got back to them this afternoon after they heard about the second one in my truck and according to them sounds like the block heater is sized incorrectly and is drawing to much power and burning out the element. Would explain why it tripped my gfi receptacle on the house sometime last night . Fix is in the works how long will that take is my best guess hopefully it warms up sooner rather than later . Not going to try and start the truck like this every day, might try a oil pan heater next week see if that helps
Geez. I got 99 problems, but -25C ain't one! I thought it was cold here in Memphis when we got to +23F. Keep warm guys, and I hope they get you sorted out at the dealership.
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