Xantia HDI cold start

Unread post by **froggy** » 15 Dec 2022, 10:35

Hi, my Xantia HDI, only just started this morning ! it was -9 in Dymock. I am guessing it is time to change the heater plugs ? my dear old TD, preheat and away she goes ! never lets me down. any thoughts ? should new heater plugs be my first 'port of call' ? thanks in advance Terry.

Unread post by **Dormouse** » 15 Dec 2022, 11:27

I wouldn't give up on your heater plugs just yet. At those temperatures every diesel car is going to struggle to some degree. Try parking in a more sheltered spot in cold weather and trickle charge your battery overnight. It does help.

Unread post by **froggy** » 15 Dec 2022, 11:53

cheers

Unread post by **Dormouse** » 15 Dec 2022, 11:59

No probs. Batteries don't like freezing weather either. Charging them lightly heats them as well.

Unread post by **Michel** » 15 Dec 2022, 12:25

Dormouse wrote: 15 Dec 2022, 11:59 No probs. Batteries don't like freezing weather either. Charging them lightly heats them as well.

If your battery is healthy, putting the sidelights on for a few mins will do this nicely and help it start.

Unread post by **Dormouse** » 15 Dec 2022, 12:43

That works. The current is in the opposite direction but the effect is the same. Just send a prayer to the Battery Gods first. The length of time it is on makes the biggest difference.

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