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October 03, 2007 - Fourthgen a manufacturer of electronic and electrical automotive parts has developed an Automatic Diesel Engine Pre Heating System with optional Simultaneous and Post Heating functions. A boon for diesel vehicle owners especially during winter, this automatic engine heating kit can be used in any diesel engine vehicle that has glow plugs. It comprises of an Electronic Timer, Heavy Duty 80 Amps Solenoid Switch, Sensor and an Indicator Lamp. It comes fully pre-wired and mounted on a steel plate.
This kit is of the company's own patented design and has been designed to be very easy to install. The system functions through an Electronic Timer which automatically adjusts the glow duration time. The Timer is controlled by the Sensor which senses the engine temperature. When the Ignition Switch is turned on, the Timer activates the Heavy Duty Solenoid Switch/ Glow Plug Relay connecting the battery and glow plugs. The Indicator Lamp mounted on the dashboard indicates the glow duration after which the starter should be turned on.
This DIY kit comes mounted on a steel plate which can be affixed with 4 screws in the engine compartment. The kit comes fully pre-wired and only connections to the battery, Ignition Switch and Glow Plug connections need to be made. The Indicator Lamp can be mounted on the dashboard and the aluminium Sensor can be attached to any engine bolt to sense the engine temperature. The Timer comes preset to 7 seconds for the first cold starting temperature with 68F (20C) taken as a base ambient temperature but this preset ambient temperature timing can be changed if the customer request it. For extremely cold climates for e.g where temperatures drop below -30F, the company recommends the optional Simultaneous Heating (Heating during Starting and optional Post-heating (Heating after Starting).
The system automatically adjusts the heating time based on the current engine temperature. For e.g. If the engine temperature is at -40F, the Timer will stay on longer for upto 24 seconds. If the engine temperature is 68F, the Timer will stay on for 7 seconds. If the engine temperature is 90F or higher, the Timer will come on for a second or less.
The kit is available for sale at the company's website www.fourthgen.net
