Hi List
Found a little info on how to start the CUCV. This may be old news to some
so feel free to hit your delete key. This is in the PS Mag:
Each time you cycle the ignition switch from OFF to RUN, your truck's glow
plugs get a 10-15 second blast of electricity to preheat them. Once the Wait
light goes out, the plugs get 1 second electric shocks as needed to keep
them hot. Because of this, you need to make sure you start the CUCV the
right way,ever time. Here the way:
1. Wait for the WAIT light to go out before you try to start the vehicle.
That way the plug are as hot as necessary to give you a quick start.
NOTE: Be careful not to turn the ignition and then leave the vehicle. If
you're gone too long, the glow plugs can overheat and swell up.
2. Never hold the switch in START for more than 10-15 seconds. That way you
won't damage the starter.
3. If the CUCV doesn't start, leave the switch in RUN and wait 10-15 seconds
before trying another start. Do not try more than two restarts or leave the
switch in RUN for more than two minutes. That way, the glow plugs don't
overheat.
4. If you turn the ignition switch OFF, wait two minutes before trying to
start the CUCV again. If you don't wait, the glow plug controller, thinking
this is a new start, gives the plug a new pre-heat cycle. Since the plugs
are already hot, they'll get even hotter, and burn out.
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