530d Preheat
12-13-2004, 12:51 AM
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I noticed for the first time last week the engine pre-heat light come on when I started then engine from cold (about 3 deg C outside).
This morning it was even colder (1.5 deg C) and no preheat came on ? Is this normal ?
To be honest I've never given it a 2nd thought - being a bit of a diesel newbie - but surely the engine should require preheat on most cold starts?
This morning it was even colder (1.5 deg C) and no preheat came on ? Is this normal ?
To be honest I've never given it a 2nd thought - being a bit of a diesel newbie - but surely the engine should require preheat on most cold starts?
12-13-2004, 04:21 AM
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My Ride: E60 530d Sport - Carbon Black, Black Dakota Leather, Media Pack (satnav, bluetooth, CD changer), heated font seats, through load
I've noticed the coil symbol, but nothing more. Doesn't seem to affect things, or delay the engine firing up.
I have noticed that the diesel engine takes longer to warm up than petrol. A colleague in Finland explained that diesel cars there put out so little waste heat, that there's not enough to warm the inside of the car. So they have to install secondary heaters. Interesting!
I've also heard about "winter diesel". But perhaps that's an old product. Only seems to be the one diesel, which we use all year round.
I have noticed that the diesel engine takes longer to warm up than petrol. A colleague in Finland explained that diesel cars there put out so little waste heat, that there's not enough to warm the inside of the car. So they have to install secondary heaters. Interesting!
I've also heard about "winter diesel". But perhaps that's an old product. Only seems to be the one diesel, which we use all year round.
12-13-2004, 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by BangleBox_530d' date='Dec 13 2004, 01:21 PM
I've noticed the coil symbol, but nothing more. Doesn't seem to affect things, or delay the engine firing up.
I have noticed that the diesel engine takes longer to warm up than petrol. A colleague in Finland explained that diesel cars there put out so little waste heat, that there's not enough to warm the inside of the car. So they have to install secondary heaters. Interesting!
I've also heard about "winter diesel". But perhaps that's an old product. Only seems to be the one diesel, which we use all year round.
I have noticed that the diesel engine takes longer to warm up than petrol. A colleague in Finland explained that diesel cars there put out so little waste heat, that there's not enough to warm the inside of the car. So they have to install secondary heaters. Interesting!
I've also heard about "winter diesel". But perhaps that's an old product. Only seems to be the one diesel, which we use all year round.
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12-13-2004, 04:43 AM
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Noticed it a few times. Don't pay any attention to it, so maybe it's most times. Maybe it was just the once or twice.
12-13-2004, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by BangleBox_530d' date='Dec 13 2004, 02:21 PM
I've noticed the coil symbol, but nothing more. Doesn't seem to affect things, or delay the engine firing up.
I have noticed that the diesel engine takes longer to warm up than petrol. A colleague in Finland explained that diesel cars there put out so little waste heat, that there's not enough to warm the inside of the car. So they have to install secondary heaters. Interesting!
I've also heard about "winter diesel". But perhaps that's an old product. Only seems to be the one diesel, which we use all year round.
I have noticed that the diesel engine takes longer to warm up than petrol. A colleague in Finland explained that diesel cars there put out so little waste heat, that there's not enough to warm the inside of the car. So they have to install secondary heaters. Interesting!
I've also heard about "winter diesel". But perhaps that's an old product. Only seems to be the one diesel, which we use all year round.
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Re the glow plug symbol, because diesels are compression ignition systems, there is no spark plug to ignite the mixture. The glow plug heats the cylinders to get the fuel ignited first after which the heat generated keeps it going. With newer diesels, the glow plus is almost instantaneous in milder climates.
To minimise waiting time to heat the cylinder, VW, on some cars, started the glow plugs when the driver opened the car door. So by the time the drivers ass hit the seat, the diesel engine was ready to fire up. Thought that was clever.
12-13-2004, 08:12 AM
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My dealer told me that I should disregard the icon and proceed immly with starting up
irrespective of weather conditions. So far had no problems. That's my second winter.
irrespective of weather conditions. So far had no problems. That's my second winter.
12-13-2004, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by igor' date='Dec 13 2004, 06:12 PM
My dealer told me that I should disregard the icon and proceed immly with starting up
irrespective of weather conditions. So far had no problems. That's my second winter.
irrespective of weather conditions. So far had no problems. That's my second winter.
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12-14-2004, 12:39 AM
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My Ride: GONE BUT NOT FOGOTTEN : 530d SE Auto : Titanium Grey / Anthracite Leather, Poplar Trim, 18in 123 Style Alloys, Adaptive Bi-Xenons, Business Nav, Hi-Fi Speaker Package, Heated seats, Split-Fold Rear Seats
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Thanks guys that puts my mind to rest !
I'm in the dealers next week for a few troubles - I can knock this one off of my list.
I'm in the dealers next week for a few troubles - I can knock this one off of my list.