Zemanel Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 In the older days , we turned the key one time , wait a few seconds , and finaly we turned one final time to ignite the engine. Now with the start button , how do you start the car ? Do you just press the button one time or do you press one time, wait a few seconds and then you do the final press ? 聽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 To put the car in accessory mode (without turning the engine on) you just press the Engine Start/On button.聽 To start the engine you do the same but with your foot on the clutch (depressed) At least in a Ford MK3 anyway聽馃憤 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim H Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 To start, press clutch in, then press button. I think with an auto you press the brake down. I'm not sure how it may (or may not) differ with a diesel having glow plugs. Is yours a diesel? Simple answer is R.T.F.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zemanel Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 I know how to do it . What i want to know is how you should do it . Should you start only after you put it on acessory mode or can you just press one time ? I'm asking this because the in the older way with the physical key , you should first put it in acessory mode and wait a few seconds before starting . 聽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimST2 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 All three of our cars have start buttons, but the procedure is different in each case... Fiesta ST: push聽button, depress clutch, push button again Mercedes GLC (auto):聽push聽button, depress brake, push button again Caterham Seven: turn key, push button In the Caterham聽I can hear the fuel pump prime after turning the key so wait for that to finish. In the Ford and Mercedes there's a natural pause between pushing the button聽as you push a pedal anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmetallica Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 i never waited even in the st just pressed and started also just turn the key and start when i first got the st i wasnt told how to turn it off lol luckily enough pressing the button again turned the engine of 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Yes, just depress the clutch and press the button and it starts the engine, no need to put in to accessory first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gornalwolf Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 mondeo diesel mk5. just depress clutch pedal and press starter until it fires. It will wait until the glow plugs and sensors have done their thing automatically. If you just need your ignition on but not the engine running (maybe to use a diagnostic machine) press the button without the clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim H Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 I'm sure I was recommended to depress clutch when you turned the key. It puts less strain on the starter, (not turning gearbox), plus car won't go anywhere if you accidentality leave it in gear. If starting a (cold) diesel, you wait for glow plug light to go away before starting. 聽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 18 minutes ago, Zemanel said: ... in the older way with the physical key , you should first put it in acessory mode and wait a few seconds before starting . 聽 Never in 4 decades of driving, have I ever waited 'a few seconds' before simply starting a car. I just twist & start, I must be a rebel LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zemanel Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 What i want to know is : is it bad to聽聽start the engine with just one press without putting it into acessory mode first ?聽 With the physical key it's bad to start without putting into acessory mode first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Zemanel said: With the physical key it's bad to start without putting into acessory mode first. LOL, what evidence do you have that just starting the car (without your 'accessory' routine) is bad for it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zemanel Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 minute ago, StephenFord said: LOL, what evidence do you have that just starting the car (without your 'accessory' routine) is bad for it? I was allways told that was how i should do it , because of the diagnosis of all those lights on the dashboard .聽 Another thing that bothers me is starting qith the lights on . Doesn't that hurt the light bulbs ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim H Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Is it because you had to wait for the electric fuel pump to pressurise up? That used to happen when you put it into accessory position first. I have a feeling modern cars do it when unlock and open the driver's door, but I may be wrong. As above it might be so you can see if all the warning lights are working. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, Zemanel said: I was allways told that was how i should do it , because of the diagnosis of all those lights on the dashboard .聽 Another thing that bothers me is starting qith the lights on . Doesn't that hurt the light bulbs ? Now, I've just checked the date, you do realise this is the 1st March, not 1st April?? LOL 馃ぃ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morty1977 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 11 minutes ago, StephenFord said: Never in 4 decades of driving, have I ever waited 'a few seconds' before simply starting a car. I just twist & start, I must be a rebel LOL You are a rebel .... you dont have trainers ...馃ぃ馃ぃ馃憤馃憤 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke4efc Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 How have you all made this topic so difficult 馃槀馃槀. Get in car, press brake/clutch as required, put key in ignition and turn it as far as it will go/ hold start button.聽 Not hard is it? What's next? How to change gear?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zemanel Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, Jim H said: Is it because you had to wait for the electric fuel pump to pressurise up? That used to happen when you put it into accessory position first. I have a feeling modern cars do it when unlock and open the driver's door, but I may be wrong. As above it might be so you can see if all the warning lights are working. I knew it had a purpose .聽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Might be easier to get back on the bike聽馃槅 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Ah!!!聽 back in the day lads when Hovis was just a new thing and sliced bread had yet to be invented, thou used to put small metal key in slot and turn it just a bit till orange oil light and the red gen light came on. Then get out and go to front of Jalopy and put big wind up handle in front bumper and turn engine over, them were the days when they made proper cars. None of this witch craft of keyless this and touch sensitive that ! A Man knew what had to be done to get his trusty motor started and would have a feeling of a job well done each time the old girl would fire in to life. By the way what was the question about the button ?????? 聽 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfinger Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Sit in seat, depress clutch, press start button, press stop / start override button, off you go... (obviously seat belt on, check mirrors, take handbrake off, etc!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wino Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Gitfinger said: Sit in seat, depress clutch, press start button, press stop / start override button, off you go... (obviously seat belt on, check mirrors, take handbrake off, etc!) Take Handbrake off ? What's one of those ?聽馃槃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wino Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Open boot, put bag in boot, close boot,open drivers door, sit in car, close door, insert battery聽meter into slot and press start button ( ignition on ) check battery level reading ( usually 11.5/6 but up to 11.8 as I've disabled the HUD) press clutch down, press start button. Put seatbelt on, press button to acknowledge full accessory mode, press button again for seatbelt on ok. Check mirrors. Drive off if safe to do so. Drive 3.4 miles to work and listen for rattles and knocks en route. Arrive at work. Park up, check battery meter level ( normally reads 12.7), remove battery meter, Put mask on. Switch off car ( press button) get out of car. Close drivers door, open boot, Change footwear, close boot.聽Lock car up with the 3 stripes on rear passenger door twice for double lock. Walk through security. Scan badge to gain access to warehouse reception. Listen for 6 alerts on mobile phone from ford pass.聽Remember it's me thats accessed the car. Rinse and repeat twice a day 4/5 times a week.聽 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morty1977 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Finished?!?!馃ぃ馃ぃ馃ぃ馃ぃ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 9 hours ago, Jim H said: To start, press clutch in, then press button. I think with an auto you press the brake down. I'm not sure how it may (or may not) differ with a diesel having glow plugs. Is yours a diesel? Simple answer is R.T.F.M. The system starts itself, press the clutch, press the button. If it needs glow plug warm up time it will do so, it will pop up saying "Engine Start Pending, Please Wait" 聽 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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