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Starting modern diesel cars

  • 26-11-2016 1:44pm
    #1
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,817 ✭✭✭


    I had a diesel car one time and before starting it you would turn the key, leave it for a few seconds and then turn the key further to start the engine. I think the glow plugs needed to heat up.

    I have had petrol cars in recent years and this wasn't necessary.

    What about modern diesel cars from 07/08 on?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,499 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Some do some don't. Some heat the glow plugs as soon as you unlock the car.


  • #3
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,817 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Some do some don't. Some heat the glow plugs as soon as you unlock the car.

    Would there be an indication light that goes off after a few seconds in all types of diesel cars?


  • #4
    rex-x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,893 ✭✭✭rex-x


    No modern diesel needs glowplugs to start, high compression and direct injection have eliminated the need. They are used purely for emissions reasons (some engines dont even have them fitted anymore)


  • #5
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,499 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    OP is talking cars from 07/08 though. Certainly our 1.6 CRDI Hyundai needs plugs to atart quickly. Same with 1.5 TDCi 161 Ford vans we have at work.


  • #6
    9935452
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,800 ✭✭✭9935452


    And dont forget about cold starts in freezing conditions.
    Everything is a help


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  • #7
    NIMAN
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    I noticed these last few very cold mornings that a little yellow coil appeared on my Ford Focus dash when I turned the key.

    I had never seen it before in 2 years of ownership.


  • #8
    OldMrBrennan83
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    This post has been deleted.


  • #9
    landmarkjohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 702 ✭✭✭landmarkjohn


    NIMAN wrote: »
    I noticed these last few very cold mornings that a little yellow coil appeared on my Ford Focus dash when I turned the key.

    I had never seen it before in 2 years of ownership.

    And if it's like the old days (last time I had a diesel) you wait until that light goes out, only a few seconds usually, and then start the car. This is letting the heater plugs do their job.


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