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[Didae]

Hey everyone, not sure if this is the right category to post this doubt but just like to ask a simple question to all car drivers out there.

 

When the key is inserted into the ignition, do you turn the key to ACC and wait for the faint sound in the background and the indicators in the dashboard to disappear before cranking, or do you just turn the key immediately to crank once the key is in the ignition?

 

Which is better, less harmful in terms of wear/tear etc and why? Would appreciate all feedback, just like to clear some doubts and see the views of different drivers. Cheers!

[Mits_jc]

You should create a poll for this...for me, I do the former, i.e. turn the key to ACC and wait for the faint sound in the background and the indicators in the dashboard to disappear before cranking. Old habit.

 

  On 6/5/2012 at 5:07 PM, Didae said:

Hey everyone, not sure if this is the right category to post this doubt but just like to ask a simple question to all car drivers out there.

 

When the key is inserted into the ignition, do you turn the key to ACC and wait for the faint sound in the background and the indicators in the dashboard to disappear before cranking, or do you just turn the key immediately to crank once the key is in the ignition?

 

Which is better, less harmful in terms of wear/tear etc and why? Would appreciate all feedback, just like to clear some doubts and see the views of different drivers. Cheers!

 

[Batlim]

 

It is best to wait for all the self checks ( jus a few seconds ) to finish, then start.

[Skyiet27]

Wait for all checks to be done before crank in the morning

 

After that thru out the day, jus crank straight

[Kb27]

  On 6/5/2012 at 5:07 PM, Didae said:

Hey everyone, not sure if this is the right category to post this doubt but just like to ask a simple question to all car drivers out there.

 

When the key is inserted into the ignition, do you turn the key to ACC and wait for the faint sound in the background and the indicators in the dashboard to disappear before cranking, or do you just turn the key immediately to crank once the key is in the ignition?

 

Which is better, less harmful in terms of wear/tear etc and why? Would appreciate all feedback, just like to clear some doubts and see the views of different drivers. Cheers!

 

Wait for a few seconds at least.

 

The fuel pump is just starting up. The oil pump is just starting up...etc.

 

By waiting for all these fluid to be present at the end point, you will have less wear and tear on many parts on the engine before cranking.

[Nemo6089]

For my bike, I will wait for the needle to finish it's dancing routine and self check before cranking.

This was done because the bike manual recommended it.

 

For my car, I just insert key and immediately crank, starts every time without a hitch.

 

[Gee]

Wait self check done first for me too.

[Gendut]

I think the kiasu driver who fears parting with money will wait.

 

For all the cars that I've had over the years, immediate cranking has NEVER caused me problems.

[Lattesurf]

If u in doubt, then wait for that few secs. Like with all the other queries that u might have in future.

 

All these while, I just crank directly, zero problems whatsoever.

[Atlantis80]

Same. Halfway position then full crank.

[Maxus-MIFA9]

The sound you heard got nothing to do with the engine...

 

Its your ICE CD player where you hear a szzzzz sound.

 

The one that crank your engine is the 'starter' and when you heard sound from the 'starter', time to check battery (battery weak) or send for service cos your alternator could not be working well to charge the battery fully or somwhere is leaking power from the battery when vehicle park overnight.

 

Can start cranking immediately, no need to wait for few seconds....

[Maxus-MIFA9]

  On 6/5/2012 at 11:56 PM, Batlim said:

It is best to wait for all the self checks ( jus a few seconds ) to finish, then start.

Well, when you start your vehicle tomorrow morning, place your ear to the ICE unit and turn on the key. You will hear the sound coming from the ICE unit...

 

Unless your CD player is install at the boot (like those in the early 90's), nowadays, the CD players & CD's are in the head unit.

[Jerrimie]

for me i wait for the self checks and fuel pump sound to go away before cranking

[SimonTan]

When your key turn to ACC accessories, power only supplied to run your accessories, especially music system or air blowers.

Nothing to do with starting oil pump or fuel pumps.

Even so, the indicator lights just only shows which light bulbs is not blown. There is usually no electronics check.

 

When your key turn to ON, actually the fuse cuts off the power to your accessories, no radio, no air blowers, etc. The power is used to crank the engine.

 

Only after the engine is started, then the computer do most of the analysis and work.

 

If it is so important, then I guess those who buy second hand cars must really ask the ex-owner how they cranks the engine daily, got warm up, got gentle drive, etc.

 

Just do the thing you like. Just like your body. Do you drink water 5 or 30 mins before your 2.4km run? Do you warm up your legs? Etc.

 

[Ben5266]

I some time drive off when the airbag light is still lid.... haha..

[Mits_jc]

note if u put to ON or ACC mode, and the fuel needle rises from E, means fuel pump IS already running.

 

  On 6/6/2012 at 1:51 AM, SimonTan said:

When your key turn to ACC accessories, power only supplied to run your accessories, especially music system or air blowers.

Nothing to do with starting oil pump or fuel pumps.

Even so, the indicator lights just only shows which light bulbs is not blown. There is usually no electronics check.

 

When your key turn to ON, actually the fuse cuts off the power to your accessories, no radio, no air blowers, etc. The power is used to crank the engine.

 

Only after the engine is started, then the computer do most of the analysis and work.

 

If it is so important, then I guess those who buy second hand cars must really ask the ex-owner how they cranks the engine daily, got warm up, got gentle drive, etc.

 

Just do the thing you like. Just like your body. Do you drink water 5 or 30 mins before your 2.4km run? Do you warm up your legs? Etc.

 

[S4vtec]

insert key ---> wait for 5 secs to adjust seating position

turn key to acc---> wait 20 secs attend to crying daughter

crank--> wait 2 mins--> adjust seatbelt, mirror, seat position

switc off engine after realising the steering lock is not removed yet and the key is bundled together with the car keys

 

repeat sequence

[SimonTan]

You must be from Malaysia or Taiwan.

I have rarely/never seen any steering lock used in Singapore.