chenderson1965
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- Aug 3, 2019
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- N+B Arto 79R A Class
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- 10 years with hires, Newbie owner
Our N&B is on a 2012 Ducato 3.0 160hp. I’ve been taking it for a run at least each month if we haven’t been out in it. On Friday I thought it wasn’t going to start. The battery was fine but it was around zero degrees and the engine turned over very slowly before firing up. Is there a pre-heat function on the Ducato that means I need to turn the ignition key and then wait a few seconds before engaging the starter? On a previous diesel car there was a pre heat light that you had to wait until it went off before it was ready to start but I didn’t notice one in the van.
Either way, what can I do to protect myself from not being able to start it some cold morning when we’re away. We carry jump leads and I was wondering whether it’s worth splashing out in a booster pack (in which case I know I’d need one rated for the 3.0L engine)?
Thanks
Chris
Either way, what can I do to protect myself from not being able to start it some cold morning when we’re away. We carry jump leads and I was wondering whether it’s worth splashing out in a booster pack (in which case I know I’d need one rated for the 3.0L engine)?
Thanks
Chris
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