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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295   
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Why rush things...
From cold... let the Glow Plug(s) Heating Light go out then start... 'if symptoms persist'... check for any recorded fault codes. Good Luck SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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1st Nov 2019 11:19am |
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| llessur Member Since: 15 Nov 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 151
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it wasn't intentional, it's normally after I have been driving a petrol vehicle for a while. There were no fault codes sored so I think I will just put it down to me.
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1st Nov 2019 12:17pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5829  
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Mine gets confused in sometimes thinking it's a 911. Or maybe that's the driver's fault....
 Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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1st Nov 2019 1:35pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20433
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I don’t think I’ve NOT used the glow plugs on start up about 2 times in 10 years.
I use them on every start, varies in time they are active between cold start and hot start but I always use them every time. There is a fairly significant voltage drop on start up which is something to bear in mind too. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴🇮🇪🇺🇸⛽️🛢️⚙️🧰💪 |
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1st Nov 2019 2:01pm |
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| boxoftricks Member Since: 06 Feb 2019 Location: Home Counties Posts: 747 
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Early signs that you may need a new ignition barrel....something getting worn and losing connectivity??
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1st Nov 2019 2:04pm |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1972
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Can you hear the click on a Puma, I’ve never listened for it? I usually wait for it in the 300tdi, especially if it is a cold morning.
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1st Nov 2019 6:15pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6300  
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I would suggest it not leaving the glow plugs to go through the heat up cycle should make little to no difference with the exception of when it's very cold and then only for the first few seconds?
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1st Nov 2019 9:04pm |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4786 
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Modern diesels engines (300tdi included) keep the glow plugs activated for a predetermined time, after startup, as part of the cold start strategy. It helps with startup smoke, emissions and smoothness.
Just because the light has gone out doesn't mean the glow plugs have turned off 
I always wait for the glow plug light when starting a diesel 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
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1st Nov 2019 11:01pm |
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| Solihull Boy Member Since: 02 Oct 2012 Location: YORKSHIRE Posts: 68 
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Surely this is not just a case of the Glow plugs. premature starting causes other issues.
Most modern vehicles go through a self check when the ignition is activated, during which they shouldn't be started, indeed some of the large trucks and coaches I drive will not start until this self check is completed. What's the problem with just letting the vehicle. Land Rover, or anything else complete it's self check. As a final comment, and friend of mine has the same vehicle as me, and has had in the past various problems and glitches by being in a rush to drive away, including turbo issues, I have had none. A bit of consideration ie allowing the self check, and engine to idle briefly before driving gently till warm is called mechanical sympathy and as an 'old git' HGV/PSV held for 36 years this consideration can only be beneficial Regards Ged Retired from the day job and now self employed - what a life!! |
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3rd Nov 2019 10:29am |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4795 
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GED out of interest how long after starting do you allow the engine to idle? 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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3rd Nov 2019 10:43am |
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| Solihull Boy Member Since: 02 Oct 2012 Location: YORKSHIRE Posts: 68
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Hi Sulisuli,
As long as it takes me to put the seat belt on, and check no warning lights and check the mirrors ensuring it's safe to move off - maybe 20 seconds. I do the same before switching off, also, just let the engine idle for 10 or 20 seconds. If, however I've been working it hard, towing our caravan on the motorway or about to tow on the motorway, I always allow the engine to idle for a minute or so, to ensure good oil flow. I operate this way with whatever I'm driving and it seems to aid reliability and longevity Regards Ged Retired from the day job and now self employed - what a life!! |
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4th Nov 2019 1:20pm |
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