W204 250CDI Question

[tingtongpj]

hi all

i wondered if anyone can answer a question for me please ?

does the W204 CDI have a cold start system ?

 

[Chrishazle]

On my C220Cdi there's a little orange pre-heater light comes on (at the top of the speedo) very briefly when I turn the ignition on, but it's only lit for about 1 second - but the car starts immediately winter or summer!

 

[tingtongpj]

that's the glow plug warming light i am wanting to know if the car has a cold start system ie like an old fashioned choke.

 

[renault12ts]

No.

 

[Bernie C]

No.

Definitely not got a cold start system

 

[tingtongpj]

thanks for the help i just can't get my head round the torque converter controlling the engine idle even when it's standing still.

 

[Trickythemerc]

The ECU will control the cold start phase and alter the fueling to suit,so yes it does have a cold start system,you just can't see it or take control of it.

 

[tingtongpj]

The ECU will control the cold start phase and alter the fueling to suit,so yes it does have a cold start system,you just can't see it or take control of it.

does it work via a sensor then because mine does not work first thing in the morning no matter what the weather it will always tick over at 800rpm, when i then select a gear it will stall, i've been told this is due to the torque convertor as their is no cold start system.