TROUBLESHOOTING 46 All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 04/08) DDC-SVC-MAN-0055 04/08 Copyright © 2008 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION Problem—The Engine Starts Only After Cranking for a Long Time Cause Remedy The fuel tank is low or empty. Add fuel and bleed the fuel system, if necessary. There are leaks in the fuel lines. Check the fuel lines for leaks and repair them, if necessary. The fuel filter is clogged. Replace the filter element. The fuel line, the fuel prefilter, or the screen in the fuel tank is blocked. Clean and bleed the system. Have the fuel lines and filters checked by an authorized dealer.
The camshaft TDC sensor and/or the crank angle position sensor are out of adjustment. Push both sensors into their holes as far as they will go. If this does not solve the problem, bring the vehicle to an authorized dealer for service. The camshaft TDC sensor and/or the crank angle position sensor are damaged. Bring the vehicle to an authorized dealer for service. There are other problems in the fuel system. Bring the vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.