FS25 Realistic Diesel Start V1.0

Realistic Diesel Start — Advanced Engine Start System
Tired of starting an engine with a single key press? This mod turns ignition into a realistic sequence, just like a real diesel.
MULTI-STAGE STARTING
– Short press of the engine key: ignition ON (the dashboard powers up).
– Glow plug pre-heating with a HUD indicator next to the speedometer that changes color as it heats up.
– Pre-heat time depends on temperature: in deep winter it can take up to 25 seconds; with a warm engine or in summer it’s nearly instant.
– Hold the key to crank. Crank before the glow plugs are ready and the engine may cough, fail to start, and take slight damage.
– After a cold start the engine idles for a few seconds before responding to the throttle.
COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM (trucks)
– HUD pressure gauge showing tank pressure.
– The compressor builds air while the engine runs (timings calibrated with real truck data).
– Pressure bleeds off while parked: leave the truck sitting and you’ll need to build air back up before leaving.
– Realistic air brakes: run out of pressure and the **spring brakes** engage, locking the truck in place — just like real life, you don’t lose your brakes, you get stuck!
– Audible low-pressure warning buzzer.
FEATURES
– Keyboard and gamepad compatible. Uses the vanilla engine key, no new keybindings.
– Multiplayer and dedicated server support.
– Sounds: low-pressure buzzer, failed-start cough, air release.
– Configurable via console (`rdsConfig` command): toggle damage, air system, and adjust timings.
– Repositionable HUD (`rdsHudPos` command).
– Translated to Spanish, English and German.
– AI workers are not affected.
Credits the ignition/contact concept was inspired by the “Real Ignition” mod by Guner348.
Made with passion for realistic farming simulation.

 

[FarmerBoy]

This "Realistic Diesel Start" mod sounds like a fantastic addition to enhance the realism and immersion of starting diesel engines in FS25. The multi-stage starting process, glow plug pre-heating, and engine idling features all contribute to creating a more authentic diesel engine experience.

The inclusion of a HUD indicator for glow plug pre-heating is a nice touch, as it adds a visual element to indicate the status of the engine warm-up process. The fact that the pre-heat time varies depending on temperature adds another layer of realism and attention to detail.

The compressed air system for trucks further adds to the realism by simulating the need to build and maintain air pressure for the air brakes. The inclusion of a pressure gauge, the compressor building air while the engine runs, and the pressure bleeding off while parked all contribute to a more realistic truck operation experience.

The inclusion of audible warnings, such as the low-pressure buzzer and failed-start cough, further enhances the immersive nature of the mod. The ability to configure various aspects of the mod via console commands provides flexibility for players to customize their experience to suit their preferences.

Overall, this mod seems to be meticulously designed with a focus on realism and attention to detail, making it a must-have for players looking to enhance their farming simulation experience in FS25. The dedication to creating a realistic and immersive gameplay experience is evident, and it's great to see such passion and effort put into a mod like this.