what s this?

[larson]

i got a switch down to the righ of the streering wheel

when i turn it on the rpm goes up about 250 and when i dip the clutch it still runs 250 over until i put the bus in gear then it drops back to 800 rpm

does anybody know what it heats?

cheers martin

 

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

the engine, to give you heat, sav you trying to balance throttle.

neat trick that slip in gear and revs drop to idle.

i used it to keep heat coming into car when stood around in snow
last month, saved the concentration of trying to get revs up but to
high.

 

[andrewk]

The switch just increases engine revs on tickover, so it'll warm up faster if you are doing a lot of stop/start.

Andrew

 

[larson]

thanks for the replies

larson

 

[Kamsin]

My Dads got one on his Pathfinder as well, he wont use because he says it uses more fuel, he dont mind being cold for an extra 5 minutes, just as long as he's not wasting fuel.

He wont put a radiator in his shower room, his explination! if you going to the Loo you wont be in there very long and if your having a shower the water will keep you warm. :lol

You just know its not woth arguing, even though he is 72 :doh

 

[rustic]

He wont put a radiator in his shower room, his explination! if you going to the Loo you wont be in there very long and if your having a shower the water will keep you warm. :lol
You just know its not woth arguing, even though he is 72 :doh

Does he wonder why there is always condensation in there and black mould on the walls, windows and condensation dripping off the loo :nenau

Unless he keeps the window open.

 

[Jocky]

Handbook says the switch is there to speed up heater operation.

I always use mine when its cold as higher rpm = higher oil pressure and most diesels sound like a bag of hammers when cold at idle:lol