raindog
New Member
I have an 06 2.8 CRD.
Fuel filter body changed 6 months ago.
107,000 miles, changed timing belt and water pump at 103,000 ($1200.00)
Changed the fuel filter last week
Dealer did some kind of software tune two weeks ago.
Here's what's going on:
Last month when the temp dipped close to zero and It was almost impossible to start the ole girl up. It would take 6 to 10 cycles. When it did start it idled like crap and seemed to have lost some power. Until I get up to about 80 MPH.
The engine light is on.
Cruise control doesn't work.
The temp when warmed up is still 1/4 below the mid-line.
Heater works fine.
Radiator fluid level normal.
Whatever the dealer did helped the cold starting. Starts first time no matter what the temp is.
I bought the 130.00 thermostat but haven't put it in yet. Looks like it might take a few hours to do.
Questions: Anyone think the thermostat might help? Any tricks to putting it in? Other ideas?
Fuel filter body changed 6 months ago.
107,000 miles, changed timing belt and water pump at 103,000 ($1200.00)
Changed the fuel filter last week
Dealer did some kind of software tune two weeks ago.
Here's what's going on:
Last month when the temp dipped close to zero and It was almost impossible to start the ole girl up. It would take 6 to 10 cycles. When it did start it idled like crap and seemed to have lost some power. Until I get up to about 80 MPH.
The engine light is on.
Cruise control doesn't work.
The temp when warmed up is still 1/4 below the mid-line.
Heater works fine.
Radiator fluid level normal.
Whatever the dealer did helped the cold starting. Starts first time no matter what the temp is.
I bought the 130.00 thermostat but haven't put it in yet. Looks like it might take a few hours to do.
Questions: Anyone think the thermostat might help? Any tricks to putting it in? Other ideas?
