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NightFox Member Since: 11 May 2007 Location: North Shropshire Posts: 353 |
Have you tried the equivalent of having a traditional ignition turned to the "II" position, i.e. with the fob inserted don't depress the clutch, but press the engine start button for a couple of seconds. I woudn't say it was ideal to leave your car "live" like this for any period of time, but that's the equivalent of what you would have to do in most cars with "normal" ignition to keep the windows and wipers live. |
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8th Aug 2007 5:52 pm |
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NightFox Member Since: 11 May 2007 Location: North Shropshire Posts: 353 |
Ah, I've just noticed you've got an auto. Not quite sure what the equivalent of not pressing the clutch is. Maybe pressing the engine start button for a couple of seconds without your foot on the brake pedal? |
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8th Aug 2007 5:55 pm |
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lrlr2 Member Since: 05 Aug 2007 Location: Kaiserslauthern Posts: 106 |
yes, if auto, stay off the break and you can run accessories even nav, sunroof too i thinks..s..s.s |
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8th Aug 2007 6:59 pm |
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mack Member Since: 30 Jul 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 85 |
presing the start button before pressing the brake(system test) also acts as the pre-ignition in diesel engines, where it is not good practice to start up immediatley |
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8th Aug 2007 7:38 pm |
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Drew Member Since: 19 Jul 2007 Location: U.K. Posts: 24 |
Just tried putting the key in and pressing the start button without pushing the foot brake and yes the windows and wiper can be used o.k. The above also starts the lift pump, at least I think that is the noise. Is there any way of operating the wipers and windows without starting the lift pump? |
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8th Aug 2007 8:26 pm |
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themanhimself Member Since: 22 Jul 2007 Location: northern ireland Posts: 13 |
help me please what is a lift pump and
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9th Aug 2007 8:49 am |
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Drew Member Since: 19 Jul 2007 Location: U.K. Posts: 24 |
Perhaps the term 'lift pump' is out of date and what I should have said is that the fuel system is pressurised when the 'ignition' is on. This may be common practice in a modern diesel, though in my last diesel car ( a 1998 Astra ) the technology was of the pre common rail type and the fuel system did not operate until the starter motor was operated. Hope the explanation is clear. |
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9th Aug 2007 9:53 am |
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themanhimself Member Since: 22 Jul 2007 Location: northern ireland Posts: 13 |
great thank you so much |
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9th Aug 2007 2:16 pm |
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