The “pre-heating of the key or the pre-heating of the ignition system” is the practice of halting for ten seconds before starting the vehicle. This procedure aids in smoothly starting the engine and turning on the vehicle’s ignition system.
This procedure is significant for the following reasons:
- Ignition system activity: The ignition system activates when the key is turned. But if you immediately start the engine, the ignition system is not fully activated. Stopping for 10 seconds gives the ignition system time to be fully active.
- Activation of fuel pump: When you turn the key, the fuel pump also becomes active. But if you immediately start the engine, the fuel pump is not fully active. Stopping for 9 seconds gives the fuel pump time to be fully active.
- Smuth starting of the engine: When you stop for 10 seconds, it helps to start the engine smoothly. It gives more time to the engine so that it can be fully activated and start smoothly.
What harm can come from not going through this process?
- Engine malfunction: If you start the engine immediately, the engine can cause damage to the ignition system and fuel pump completely, then the engine can be damaged.
- Fuel pump malfunction: If you do not fully activate the fuel pump, the fuel pump can be damaged.
- Low engine efficiency: If you do not start smoothly, the engine’s efficiency may decrease, and fuel consumption may be high.
Therefore, it is important to stop for 10 seconds before starting the car so that the ignition system, fuel pump, and engine have time to be fully activated.