At the risk of starting a whole new thread, the battery isn't normally the real issue now. I think I have that one beat but won't know for certain until we get some really cold -0F days.
The main problem right now is glow plugs. All four are relatively new (within the last year or so). They work just fine when the temperature is +20F or higher. Lower than that, they sometimes don't seem to work. That isn't accurate -- the indicator light doesn't work when it gets cold. I've not yet jumped out and put a voltmeter on the plugs to see if they are indeed getting current. Happened to me today. Temp was +11F when I left for lunch at 11:00 am. Turned to pre-glow position and no light. Counted to 60 and turned they key. Car started after about five seconds of cranking. The glow plugs have been upgraded to parallel; it isn't the original loop plugs. I've tried swapping glow plug relays with no change. I am using the factory relay, not the after-glow one that comes with the conversion kit. I am sure it is a temp sensor somewhere that is crapping out on me. That is the only reason I can think that my car would suddenly think that it is a hot day and the car is all warmed up, not needing any pre-glow. On 2/6/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Good. Why the cold start problems? Do I need to post the cold > start > recipe again? BTW, my "new 190D" doesn't have a block heater yet. > Started in-7 after 2 glow cycles and some extra crank time. Luckily, > its been warm lately. > > Johnny B. > I Mac Therefore I am > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
