Duramax

[LUVNLIFE]

Today I went out to warm the truck up for the wife, started it and before I could walk back in the house it shut off. Went to try and restart but no go. I have a diesel background and it sounded like no fuel. I bled the air, reprimed, and it fired right off with no reaccuring problem. Anyone else experiance this prob?. Thanks, Cale.

[Outnumbered]

Today I went out to warm the truck up for the wife, started it and before I could walk back in the house it shut off. Went to try and restart but no go. I have a diesel background and it sounded like no fuel. I bled the air, reprimed, and it fired right off with no reaccuring problem. Anyone else experiance this prob?. Thanks, Cale.
Check the fuel filter? Mabey you got some bad fuel and its all clogged up. This happened to me in a Chevy efi gasser I had. The lesson I learned from the tech at the dealer is never to fuel up while they are filling the gas station tanks. I guess it stirs up the shit in the tanks and makes it more likely to get some bad fuel.

[LUVNLIFE]

Yes, I'm going to change the filter today. Funny thing is that the truck has been started prob seven times since it lost it's prime and the problem hasn't repeated itself. That includes sitting overnight. I don't think it was a clogged filter even though I'm going to replace it. The problem seems more like the pump lost it's prime.

[Just Tool'n]

A friend of mine bought his Duramax in 2003, first weekend he goes out on Sunday to start it up, it wont light. Tries sevral things, nothing works.
Tows it to his own shop on Monday, calls and talks to Ted Faggart about it, he puts his lead tech on the phone. Tech asks him how much did the fuel gauge show. To which he states just under a quarter of a tank. Then the tech asks about the angle of his driveway, to which my friend states it got a pretty good angle to it.
He instructs him how to bleed the air & prime it again, it fires right up on even ground.
The tech states that the fuel pickup on the tank is in the front of the tank.
and that on steep angle with low fuel can cause this.
Never had a problem since, & he always makes sure he either parks it in the garage now, which is flat, or he has enough diesel in it to be above a quater of a tank, if he parks in the driveway.
Hope this helps.

[onetallhd]

I have a 02' duramax and I had a similiar problem. When I first got the truck same thing it lost prime a couple of times and wouldn't start. My friend is the service manager and when I took it in for service they replaced the fuel filter. It has never happened since even after 8 fuel filter changes since the truck was new. Maybe you just have a bad fuel filter like I did?My .02 Good Luck

[LUVNLIFE]

A friend of mine bought his Duramax in 2003, first weekend he goes out on Sunday to start it up, it wont light. Tries sevral things, nothing works.
Tows it to his own shop on Monday, calls and talks to Ted Faggart about it, he puts his lead tech on the phone. Tech asks him how much did the fuel gauge show. To which he states just under a quarter of a tank. Then the tech asks about the angle of his driveway, to which my friend states it got a pretty good angle to it.
He instructs him how to bleed the air & prime it again, it fires right up on even ground.
The tech states that the fuel pickup on the tank is in the front of the tank.
and that on steep angle with low fuel can cause this.
Never had a problem since, & he always makes sure he either parks it in the garage now, which is flat, or he has enough diesel in it to be above a quater of a tank, if he parks in the driveway.
Hope this helps.
This makes sense to what happened. The truck was under a quarter and headed in up an angled driveway.

[Kachina26]

We've had a few that leak fuel around the primer pump. Check for a little fuel around the pump, many times you can smell the fuel when you pop the hood. Good thing is it's probably still under warranty. Many items on the diesel carry a longer warranty. Let me know what you find.

[H20 Toie]

My Dodge did the same thing the fuel filter was loose

[LUVNLIFE]

We've had a few that leak fuel around the primer pump. Check for a little fuel around the pump, many times you can smell the fuel when you pop the hood. Good thing is it's probably still under warranty. Many items on the diesel carry a longer warranty. Let me know what you find.
No fuel smell and it wasn't wet anywhere. Hopefully an isolated incedent. It's my wifes daily driver and I don't think she would be happy having to reprime it to start it every time. :)

[LUVNLIFE]

My Dodge did the same thing the fuel filter was loose
Filter is tight Dan. That was one of the first things I checked. Strange deal as it hasn't had a prob since.
Thanks for everyones help and keep it coming if you have had this prob. Thanks again.

[LUVNLIFE]

Damn truck did it again yesterday. Just lost it's prime. Going to make an appointment at the dealership.

[Waist Deep]

For info on what the problem is without getting screwed by the stealership, go to http://www.dieselstop.com and post in their Duramax forums. You will get the answer.

[dieseldog]

There is a check valve inside the fuel filter/primer that I've seen go bad a couple of times. Its a small rubber diaphragm inside the pump. Possibly could be the injectors also. Does it only do it when the engine is cold?

[LUVNLIFE]

So far yes. Both times it happened were cold morning starts.

[uclahater]

Should have bought a FORD :crossx: :crossx:

[TOBTEK]

Cale...is it stock, or do you have a JUICE/EDGE in it? I had a few problems with the Juice before. NON-starting issue's and stalling. Now the 05 has some kind of fuel issue..... :mad:

[dieseldog]

Cale...is it stock, or do you have a JUICE/EDGE in it? I had a few problems with the Juice before. NON-starting issue's and stalling. Now the 05 has some kind of fuel issue..... :mad:
Whats wrong with the 05? P1093?

[riverroyal]

hehe,,,,just killin time

[LUVNLIFE]

Should have bought a FORD :crossx: :crossx:
Jim with all due respect, BLOW ME :D :D :D

[LUVNLIFE]

Cale...is it stock, or do you have a JUICE/EDGE in it? I had a few problems with the Juice before. NON-starting issue's and stalling. Now the 05 has some kind of fuel issue..... :mad:
Toby it is all stock but it does have the Hypertech chip. Any suggestions? :cool:

[LUVNLIFE]

Whats wrong with the 05? P1093?
Also mine is not an 05 :cool:

[LUVNLIFE]

hehe,,,,just killin time
Watch it Steve or next time at Black Meadow we'll chain em together and have a pull off,,,,,Okie style :D :D :D

[TOBTEK]

Toby it is all stock but it does have the Hypertech chip. Any suggestions? :cool:
try un pluging the chip. I had to send my aftermarket performance computer back twice because it failed.

[TOBTEK]

hehe,,,,just killin time
if the twin turbo's come out....its very possible.

[Jordy]

Jim with all due respect, BLOW ME :D :D :D
Jim is just suggesting that if you had bought a Ford you'd be used to it not starting and it wouldn't be a fluke, out of the ordinary deal, like what you're experiencing. ;)

[LUVNLIFE]

Jim is just suggesting that if you had bought a Ford you'd be used to it not starting and it wouldn't be a fluke, out of the ordinary deal, like what you're experiencing. ;)
Ahhh. I see now. :p

[LUVNLIFE]

Hate to say it but it happened again today :cry:

[LUVNLIFE]

try un pluging the chip. I had to send my aftermarket performance computer back twice because it failed.
I have to unplug it tommorrow anyway because it's going to the dealer. Can't have the truck not starting. Today the wife had to reprime it. That's no good. :)

[uclahater]

Hate to say it but it happened again today :cry:
You could always call Jay :idea: :idea:

[riverroyal]

Watch it Steve or next time at Black Meadow we'll chain em together and have a pull off,,,,,Okie style :D :D :D
A FORD AND A CHEVY,,your post sounded a bit odd

[LUVNLIFE]

A FORD AND A CHEVY,,your post sounded a bit odd
Yes a Ford and Chevy. Get your mind away from there Steve. But really I could BEAT you in a pull off either way :D :D :D

[LUVNLIFE]

You could always call Jay :idea: :idea:
I did and he told me since I was friends with you he couldn't help me out. :confused: :D :D

[uclahater]

I did and he told me since I was friends with you he couldn't help me out. :confused: :D :D
Well I've probably screwed up any swingin opportunitys you might of had to if thats the case :p :p

[riverroyal]

Yes a Ford and Chevy. Get your mind away from there Steve. But really I could BEAT you in a pull off either way :D :D :D
but in speed Id be tough to beat,,,,that sounds gay.....Why dont you get a spot for 6 months with JB and us?

[LUVNLIFE]

but in speed Id be tough to beat,,,,that sounds gay.....Why dont you get a spot for 6 months with JB and us?
Funny you say that Jen was dying to buy Hustler's trailer. That would be the thing to do. We might still buy a trailer and then it's on. Def Black Meadow because there's nice neighbors there. :cool:

[LUVNLIFE]

Well I've probably screwed up any swingin opportunitys you might of had to if thats the case :p :p
Jeez man. Your just holding the white man down now :rolleyes: What am I going to do :confused: :D :D

[uclahater]

Jeez man. Your just holding the white man down now :rolleyes: What am I going to do :confused: :D :D
Buy a Ford, and you'll be able to get back up :crossx:

[riverroyal]

Funny you say that Jen was dying to buy Hustler's trailer. That would be the thing to do. We might still buy a trailer and then it's on. Def Black Meadow because there's nice neighbors there. :cool:
its a great price,be perfect for black meadow,we have our 3 spots reserved,its around 300 a month,then 40 for storage in the winter,or tow it home..if you do the math it will save you money

[JB in so cal]

Yes a Ford and Chevy. Get your mind away from there Steve. But really I could BEAT you in a pull off either way :D :D :D
RR, I think the bad air down on A row must be getting to him. Crazy talk; just crazy.

[LUVNLIFE]

RR, I think the bad air down on A row must be getting to him. Crazy talk; just crazy.
That there is funny. Yea maybe I should move up the to Black Meadow Hills :D :D

[riverroyal]

That there is funny. Yea maybe I should move up the to Black Meadow Hills :D :D
we go almost every other weekend starting april 15th,leave the boat in parker,haul ass in your truck.We are setting up a permanate bar this year.TIKI bar,might be drunk at times

[JB in so cal]

I'd imagine we'll have quite a few goodies for the Casa de Havasu compound.

[cc322]

Hey JB your in Mission Viejo...welcome to the hood :)

[LUVNLIFE]

The truck went to the dealer today. They changed the fuel pump. I guess it's a new recall so no charge. Got a new filter also no charge so we will see.