Two questions;Both my Passat and wife's Jetta cranked on first try at 7F ambient air temp (-13C). Glow plugs were warm in less than 3 seconds and I let it sit for about 10 min to allow fuel filter to warm up and then we drove off. Was pleasantly surprised as we fuel is not winterized here and was untreated on both cars
my wife's 2012 passat is push button start...how do i get the glow plugs to fire up with no key to turn??Sorry I didn't specify. The glow plug light came on and was lit for approx 5-7 seconds, I turned the key to start it, it cranked like normal and just as it sounded like things would catch and start up it would die.
Good question with an easy answer..my wife's 2012 passat is push button start...how do i get the glow plugs to fire up with no key to turn??
Technically, in a LONG, roundabout way the fuel filter would eventually get warm...2. What do you mean by warming the fuel filter?
videos pleaseflawless diesel startups at those temps were not even imaginable a few short years ago!
That's nuts. You need to figure out what the heck is going in your tank, or fill up in Indiana on winterized D2.... got some anti-gel in the tank. 30 minutes after that 'brewed' in the tank, using a hair dryer on the fuel filter and a temp of 7 degrees, it fired right up.
I used to use one of these (similar) on a boat motor and it worked fine. Assume it will be a nice easy helper for the TDI as well.Started mine in -32 without a problem...fuel mileage sucks but it started. My Frost Heater gets here next week...can't wait.
Why did you wait so long after the glow plug light went out the first time? You gotta start cranking immediately after that light goes out or you will end up having a no start like you did. Next time just get to it. If you sit there and wait like that, the cylinders will cool right back down in that kind of cold.I think it did pretty well, but am glad I don't have to do that often.
My light has never been on for 5 seconds. 3 was the highest I've counted. The NMS plugs heat up to well over 1000 degrees within a couple seconds, which is why I suggested to the OP to hit the starter right away after the light goes out.I agree with Spyke, your glow plugs are going off way to quickly. They should be on for at least five seconds if not a bit more.
I always do start it right when the light goes off. The radio came on and I shut it off (I expected the light to stay on a bit longer) and then I hit the starter. I have never had it not start in about 3 revolutions.Why did you wait so long after the glow plug light went out the first time? You gotta start cranking immediately after that light goes out or you will end up having a no start like you did.