Realistic Diesel Start V1.3.0.0

Realistic Diesel Start adds a multi-stage engine start system with glow plug pre-heating, temperature-dependent starting, engine warm-up, and a compressed air system for trucks.

Features

• Short press of the engine key: ignition ON and 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. Cranking before the glow plugs are ready may cause the engine to cough, fail to start, and take slight damage.
• After a cold start, the engine idles for a few seconds before responding to the throttle.
• HUD pressure gauge showing tank pressure for trucks.
• The compressor builds air while the engine runs, with timings calibrated with real truck data.
• Pressure bleeds off while parked. The truck needs to build air back up before leaving.
• Realistic air brakes: when pressure runs out, the spring brakes engage and lock the truck in place.
• Audible low-pressure warning buzzer.
• Keyboard and gamepad compatible. Uses the vanilla engine key, with no new keybindings.
• Multiplayer and dedicated server support.
• Sounds: low-pressure buzzer, failed-start cough, and air release.
• Configurable via the console using the rdsConfig command: toggle damage, toggle the air system, and adjust timings.
• Repositionable HUD using the rdsHudPos command.
• Translated to Spanish, English, and German.
• AI workers are not affected.

Changelog

• V1.3.0.0
  • Now compatible with Advanced Damage System.
  • More realistic glow plug preheating: in cold conditions, the duration is no longer so long.
  • Fixed: the air system used to freeze the Helper while filling the tank.
  • Fixed: the engine no longer appears to be running if the start-up did not actually occur.
  • New dashboard icons: glow plug, temperature, and air pressure.
  • The icons arrange themselves automatically, whether you have Advanced Damage System or not.
• V1.2.0.0
  • What’s new: in-game options menu (Esc → General Settings) to toggle clutch-to-start and lights-without-ignition, with no console needed.
  • Clutch requirement is now optional. Disable it from the same menu if you don’t want it.
  • Fixes: default clutch key changed from X to L because it conflicted with combine functions.
  • Sounds converted to mono. The previous format triggered a constant log warning.
  • Background panel behind the air gauge no longer shows on tractors, only on trucks.
  • Clutch prompt simplified to “Press the clutch fully”.
• V1.1.0.0
  • The clutch must now be depressed to start the engine (X key, reassignable in Options → Controls). This is solely for starting the engine and has no other function.
  • The engine warms up based on actual RPM/load, not a fixed time, and loses power when cold.
  • Lights and hazard lights no longer turn off automatically when the ignition is switched off.
  • Air pressure gauge and thermometer redesigned with realistic icons and more vibrant colors.
  • The HUD now locks automatically to the in-game speedometer at any resolution.
  • Italian translation.
  • Sounds converted to OGG format.
  • Various stability improvements.