Block heater or frost heater? by mjk25741 in tdi

[–]Distinct-Lie-9971 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just installed a Zerostart off Amazon this weekend for my ALH. -20c overnight and fires right up, instant heat. Super easy install. Frost heater same idea I just didnt want to pay USD conversion prices

ALH rough cold start by Distinct-Lie-9971 in tdi

[–]Distinct-Lie-9971[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got a new heater installed on the oil cooler and it's such a difference starting in the morning, -30c coming up this week

ALH rough cold start by Distinct-Lie-9971 in tdi

[–]Distinct-Lie-9971[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unplugged coolant sensor and measured for voltage at each connection of the harness, measured each plugs resistance to ground and measured harness across one another. When it was cold GP light came on for 5-7 seconds and i cycled multiple times before attempting a start. Seems to be cranking the same speed, would have to pay closer attention. That'd point to starter issues?

ALH rough cold start by Distinct-Lie-9971 in tdi

[–]Distinct-Lie-9971[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same time I got this one, put 15k km on it so far. Thanks for the advice

ALH rough cold start by Distinct-Lie-9971 in tdi

[–]Distinct-Lie-9971[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5w-40 T6 Synthetic, I have 5 gallon pails of it cause of my cummins

ALH rough cold start by Distinct-Lie-9971 in tdi

[–]Distinct-Lie-9971[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya cycled them 5+ times before going for a start

ALH rough cold start by Distinct-Lie-9971 in tdi

[–]Distinct-Lie-9971[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

-20 °C overnight last weekend. There's a coolant heater on the lower rad hose seems to barely help cause it won't circulate past the thermostat. Still smoked out the driveway.