Author Topic: The Cold Start Cable (Read 11095 times)

catlin_cava · « **on:** September 01, 2008, 08:00:14 pm »

Does the Cold Start Cable need to be connected?

blkboostedtruck · « **Reply #1 on:** September 01, 2008, 08:04:35 pm »

yep! helps in starting when not at operating temp!
Duane

Duster 5.9 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 01, 2008, 08:12:25 pm »

yes the new car manual states this on a new daily start up.

catlin_cava · « **Reply #3 on:** September 02, 2008, 06:20:21 pm »

ok, if there an easy way to connect that cable, because it drove me crazy :evil: trying to hook it up

Duster 5.9 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 02, 2008, 08:05:20 pm »

easy? lol! ahhh removeing the injection pump. easy for me yes. time consuming yes. actually if i ever remove another glo plug i will remove the pump, mark my word. back on track you need one of those long craftsman screw drivers and 3 fingers and maybe some wd40 for that little screw.

Dakotakid · « **Reply #5 on:** September 02, 2008, 09:58:15 pm »

Using a little telescopic, pencil sized magnet helps to establish the desired position and maintain the position of the "holed" retaining screw.

It also helps with the large washer behind the clip which holds the cable in the large rubber eyelet on the pump. Patience and fine motor skills are prerequisites.

Turbinepowered · « **Reply #6 on:** September 03, 2008, 04:42:39 am »

Just for kicks, anyone know where to buy a cold start cable assembly?

Duster 5.9 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 03, 2008, 07:08:24 am »

post it in the wanted section someone may have a extra car sitting around with one.

VW Fox · « **Reply #8 on:** September 03, 2008, 07:48:05 am »

Here's a thought to consider: are the cold start device cables different between early- and late-style 1.6L TD injection pumps? Early pumps only have 1 position while later pumps also have the fast-idle position. Are the 2 positions solely a feature of the injection pumps?

stewardc · « **Reply #9 on:** September 03, 2008, 08:24:55 am »

I removed the cable on my AAZ swap and It starts just fine.

Duster 5.9 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 03, 2008, 09:49:35 am »

Quote from: "stewardc"

I removed the cable on my AAZ swap and It starts just fine.

until what temp outside?

stewardc · « **Reply #11 on:** September 03, 2008, 11:45:08 am »

I only run it into the fall, but I've started it no probs down to 10 degrees F.

catlin_cava · « **Reply #12 on:** September 03, 2008, 05:12:11 pm »

Buddy, I'm in Northern New Brunswick...Tempatures go down below -50 with the windchill...you use eather to start gas motors...Any tips on starting a diesel in that cold?

Dakotakid · « **Reply #13 on:** September 03, 2008, 05:37:45 pm »

A block heater if you have a power source.
A manual switch to run glow plugs.
Battery blanket.

Duster 5.9 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 04, 2008, 07:45:30 am »

what about the fuel then? when does it get to cold for it, or what do you people do when it gets below 0 to the fuel to keep it from gelin?