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OK. I tested the GP System last night and i have come to the conclusion that the relay and the glow plugs are all shot. The ohm readings were not correct on the plugs and i was seeing 12 volts at the glow plugs even with key in OFF position. I could not test the switch because the engine...

The cranking was slow this morning so i didn't even bother. i am going to start with the electrical system tonight and move on to fuel and then glow plugs. I finally found and downloaded the TMs so this will be a big help.

That makes me think i definitely have some sort of problem. Should you be able to hear the relay for the GPs? My light comes on for about 10-15 seconds but when it goes off, i don't hear anything click.

Hadn't even considered that. Thanks for your input. I am trying to locate and download the repair manual to try to trouble shoot this problem. This morning it was 12 degrees and she barely wanted to turn over. I didnt spend any time messing with it because i needed to get to work but i...

Thanks for your input. So are you saying that at 10 degrees it shouldn't take 5 minutes of off and on cranking unless there is a problem with the glow plugs or is the fact that it eventually started a clean bill of health? I should mention that it was about 10 degrees when i tried to start...

I just picked up a m1028 last weekend and it gave me absolutely no trouble for 250 miles but when i tried starting it the following day at about 10 degrees, i had to crank it for about 5 minutes before it hesitantly started. i have had diesels in the past and dont remember having that kind of...