Thread: TD5 Defender - cold starting

i had problems with mine on the weekend

Vic high country..............it was cold


mental note to myself next time buy alpine fuel or additive

I usually let the plugs go on twice before I turn it over when it's very cold.

It starts much easier. It's a chev though not a TD5.

Originally Posted by D110V8D

I usually let the plugs go on twice before I turn it over when it's very cold.

It starts much easier. It's a chev though not a TD5.

i tried that on the last morning.............

and it seemed to work

so are you guys actually cycling the ignition key twice? Am assuming the glow plugs lose energy as soon as the dash light goes out..

If its dropping below zero the fuel might be starting to wax up. Theres a thread in here somewhere about antiwaxing additive, where you're filling up might not add it.

Regards
Max P

There's a thread in the bio fuels section. You need to use special Alpine diesel in the really cold weather

I never try and start mine until the fuel pump has "switched" to its 2nd cycle, and have no dramas in winter(-5C) even if its been sitting for a week.It just idles higher(took it to the dealer for its first service in winter and asked him if the choke might need adjusting). Dunno why I told you that.

Originally Posted by dhumphri

so are you guys actually cycling the ignition key twice? Am assuming the glow plugs lose energy as soon as the dash light goes out..

On the TD5 the glow plugs continue to operate after starting, to assist warm up. I don't know what happens in the period between the light going out & hitting the key.

Regards
Max P