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What is the FCA on a Cummins?
The Cummins 4936097 FCA is an electronic metering device for the flow of fuel to the CP3 injection pump.
Where is the starter relay on a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
The 2006 dodge ram 1500 starter relay is located mounted to firewall on the hood underneath the fuse box.
How many volts should my diesel truck battery have?
Parallel Batteries Most modern diesel trucks use a parallel-joined battery set up in a 12-volt system. A parallel connection means that both the positive and the negative terminals of each battery is connected to the others, meaning that the wiring has a criss-cross appearance.
Where is the lift pump on a 2006 Dodge Cummins?
The only pump is in the bottom of your tank. Its smaller than a coke can and is mounted in your canister.
How do I know if my CP3 pump is bad?
There may be a surge at idle due to low or no fuel supply pump pressure to the high-pressure pump. Knocking can be heard if the actual versus desired are too far apart which may be a bad FCA or Fuel Control Actuator.
Is it normal for a diesel not to start up?
It is no different today with electronic diesels. By keeping those basics in mind, a seemingly hard no start problem can be simplified. Looking at diesel diagnosis, let’s discuss the two most basic needs of diesel engine operation: proper combustion chamber heat and the proper amount of fuel injected at the proper time.
What should I do if my car wont start?
The technician might need to start with an inspection of the batteries, which will include a load test of the batteries, some voltage drop testing of the negative and positive sides of the starter circuits and maybe a current draw test on the starter. If all these tests pass, then check for something binding inside of the starter or the engine.
Why does my car stall when I start it up?
It could be caused by a number of things: a bad battery, faulty starter and solenoid or loose/dirty battery connections. Have you tried jumping it off? Did you disconnect both batteries when you checked voltage?
What happens when fuel is injected into a car engine?
As a last resort, it might be a good thing to pull out a glow plug (if the engine has glow plugs) and give the engine a crank. If fuel is being injected into the combustion chamber, there will be a nice cloud of atomized fuel being blown out into the air.