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FBH timer users - quick question
Does your glowplug light still come on if you've been running your FBH prior to starting your car?2014 D4 XS
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13th Dec 2011 6:13 pm
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I don't get a glowplug light after 30 minutes of pre-warming 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
13th Dec 2011 6:19 pm
J@mes
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Thanks DG, do you get any sign of hesitation to start at all? Mine is a bit lumpy for a few seconds if the FBH has been on for 30 minutes but it's fine if it's started from cold with the plugs on.
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13th Dec 2011 6:42 pm
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Not experienced any lumpiness tbh 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
13th Dec 2011 6:45 pm
Robbie
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James, I don't use a timer just a BAS Controller, but as the coolant temperature tricks out the glowplugs a start can be rather lumpy. With the coolant already heated the rise in core engine temp does not take long to overcome the 'lumpyness' but it is a small downside to using the FBH. Setting mine for a 45 min burn seems to help but it is not perfect.
Still find that my FBH does not light each and every time and is cold at least once a week; not worked out why yet.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
I run my FBH for 50 mins and I have never found any lumpyness on startup.
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13th Dec 2011 7:51 pm
J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
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Thanks for the replies - I've had all my plugs replaced (at great expense!!) in the last week so I know they are all working. I might adjust my timer up to 45 minutes or maybe longer as I have noticed that the coolant doesn't get up to running temperature in the 30 minutes it runs for.
It's not a major issue as the lumpiness stops within a few seconds, just interested to see what other peoples experiences are.
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13th Dec 2011 8:10 pm
Simons17
Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: beverley north yorkshire
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mines the same after 25 minutes car is upto temp and no light for the glow plugs i guessed it was like running the car for 30 minutes turning off the back on again you would not get the light so ive never worried about it. great mod for this time of year though in'st it
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