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Offline Pete H

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Lumpy diesel first thing...
« on: 04 January 2009, 14:18 »
Ive noticed lately, in this cold weather that my glow plug light is taking longer to out, but once it has and i start my car it's very lumpy for a sec or two and ive noticed some smoke out the back :undecided:

during the day after this initial hesitation, it's absolutely fine, doesnt miss a beat, starts on the button everytime.

any ideas?
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Offline Rhyso

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Re: Lumpy diesel first thing...
« Reply #1 on: 04 January 2009, 14:20 »
yep - diesels don't like the cold!

mine is exactly the same - smoke out the back is most likely a little bit water / frost

wait a few seconds longer after the glow plugs have gone out and make sure EVERYTHING is off - i.e fans, rear screen, lights etc so as to give you the most starting current available :afro:
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Re: Lumpy diesel first thing...
« Reply #2 on: 04 January 2009, 14:22 »
yeah ive heard the battery power has to be at max, just abit embarrasing! lol
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Re: Lumpy diesel first thing...
« Reply #3 on: 04 January 2009, 14:23 »
Quote from: Pete H on 04 January 2009, 14:22
yeah ive heard the battery power has to be at max, just abit embarrasing! lol

most cars are like it in the cold weather though so no need to get embarrassed lol
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Re: Lumpy diesel first thing...
« Reply #4 on: 04 January 2009, 16:56 »
Mine's the same- sounds like a bag of nails at the moment.  :sad:
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Re: Lumpy diesel first thing...
« Reply #5 on: 04 January 2009, 19:00 »
What gets me is how long it takes to have some hot air blowing out, unless the Missus is sitting beside me.  :wink:
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Re: Lumpy diesel first thing...
« Reply #6 on: 04 January 2009, 19:03 »
Quote from: Dubbz on 04 January 2009, 19:00
What gets me is how long it takes to have some hot air blowing out, unless the Missus is sitting beside me.  :wink:

lol - i know; it was -7 last night on the way back from Dai's and i just about got some warm air coming out about 4 miles from home (he lives 18 miles away!!)
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Re: Lumpy diesel first thing...
« Reply #7 on: 06 January 2009, 13:27 »
Quote from: Rhyso on 04 January 2009, 19:03
Quote from: Dubbz on 04 January 2009, 19:00
What gets me is how long it takes to have some hot air blowing out, unless the Missus is sitting beside me.  :wink:

lol - i know; it was -7 last night on the way back from Dai's and i just about got some warm air coming out about 4 miles from home (he lives 18 miles away!!)

that's why you need heated seats! give you heat whilst the engine warms up  :cool:

as said diesels will run "lumpy" in the cold, as diesel has a higher freezing point than petrol , plus the fact a diesel engine isn't as efficient until it has warmed up.  the main thing is to make sure the glow plugs are warm (light out) before you turn the key or get yourself a garage and keep your baby warm through the winter  :cool:
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Re: Lumpy diesel first thing...
« Reply #8 on: 06 January 2009, 13:47 »
Quote from: Ridg on 06 January 2009, 13:27
that's why you need heated seats! give you heat whilst the engine warms up  :cool:


heated seats are for wimps  :tongue:
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Re: Lumpy diesel first thing...
« Reply #9 on: 06 January 2009, 14:35 »
Quote from: Rhyso on 06 January 2009, 13:47
Quote from: Ridg on 06 January 2009, 13:27
that's why you need heated seats! give you heat whilst the engine warms up  :cool:


heated seats are for wimps  :tongue:

lol i'll remember that when i get in my car to drive home this evening
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