๐ Realistic Diesel Start for FS25 โ this modification turns the simple engine start into a realistic multi-stage diesel sequence for every motorized vehicle. No more instant starts with a single key press.
Features Realistic Diesel Start:
โ ๐ Multi-stage starting process
โ ๐ก Short press = ignition ON + dashboard power up (with real key sound)
โ ๐ฅ Glow plug pre-heating (depends on weather and engine temperature)
โ ๐ฆถ Hold mod clutch (Alt+L) + engine key to crank
โ โ๏ธ Cold start: engine idles a few seconds before responding to throttle
โ ๐ก๏ธ Blue thermometer while cold, fades at working temperature
โ ๐ Compressed air system for trucks (pressure gauge, compressor, spring brakes)
โ ๐ฑ๏ธ Interactive Control support (dashboard key follows the same sequence)
โ โ๏ธ Settings for clutch-to-start and lights without ignition
โ ๐ Compatible with Advanced Damage System, Realistic Brakes, Diesel Fuel System
Changes in v1.4.1:
โ ๐ Starter keeps cranking while holding the key on failed starts
โ ๐ Real ignition key sound + soft clutch pedal sound
โ ๐ Interactive Control now follows the full multi-stage sequence
โ ๐ Improved HUD icons and glow plug light visibility
โ ๐ Fixed icons drawing over menus/dialogs
๐๏ธ Tested on game version 1.24.x
Realistic Diesel Start v1.4.1 for FS25
Available
About this Mod
Changes in v1.4:
โจ๏ธ MOD CLUTCH KEY: from L to Alt+L
ยท To start the engine, you must hold the mod's clutch, as with most modern vehicles. This is a dedicated mod key, NOT the game's clutch, so it does not change how the vehicle is driven.
ยท L is the game's default key for straps and bale types. When two controls share the same key, the game only keeps one active: either the clutch or the straps would stop working.
ยท It is now assigned to Alt+L. If you were using L, the mod will automatically change it once and notify you on screen. If you had already assigned it to another key, your setting will be preserved.
๐ TRUCK BRAKE LIGHTS (battery drain issue)
ยท With low air pressure, the emergency brake (spring brakes) could leave the brake lights on while the truck was parked. With Real Vehicle Breakdowns, this would drain the battery.
ยท With sufficient air pressure, the brake lights would not turn on when braking.
ยท The game now controls the brake lights through the brake pedal, just like on a real truck. The emergency brake continues to work normally.
๐ฌ๏ธ TRAILER AIR SUPPLY (with Realistic Brakes 1.3.0.0)
ยท When connecting a trailer equipped with air brakes, its air tank is filled using air from the truck. The truck's air pressure drops and the compressor raises it again.
๐ฅ๏ธ HUD ICONS
ยท With a HUD scale other than 1, the icons could become misaligned from the speedometer or appear behind the gear column (with or without Advanced Damage System). They now remain correctly positioned alongside the gauge at any HUD scale.
ยท A vehicle excluded from Advanced Damage System now displays the mod's temperature gauge.
๐ง ADVANCED DAMAGE SYSTEM
ยท The engine would not start on some tractors, displaying "check the starting system". Now, when a difficult-starting fault occurs, hold the ignition key and the starter motor will continue cranking until the engine starts.
ยท The start key no longer starts the engine instantly while bypassing the glow plugs, nor does it shut the engine off when released.
ยท Tested with Advanced Damage System 0.9.2.8. ย
โจ๏ธ MOD CLUTCH KEY: from L to Alt+L
ยท To start the engine, you must hold the mod's clutch, as with most modern vehicles. This is a dedicated mod key, NOT the game's clutch, so it does not change how the vehicle is driven.
ยท L is the game's default key for straps and bale types. When two controls share the same key, the game only keeps one active: either the clutch or the straps would stop working.
ยท It is now assigned to Alt+L. If you were using L, the mod will automatically change it once and notify you on screen. If you had already assigned it to another key, your setting will be preserved.
๐ TRUCK BRAKE LIGHTS (battery drain issue)
ยท With low air pressure, the emergency brake (spring brakes) could leave the brake lights on while the truck was parked. With Real Vehicle Breakdowns, this would drain the battery.
ยท With sufficient air pressure, the brake lights would not turn on when braking.
ยท The game now controls the brake lights through the brake pedal, just like on a real truck. The emergency brake continues to work normally.
๐ฌ๏ธ TRAILER AIR SUPPLY (with Realistic Brakes 1.3.0.0)
ยท When connecting a trailer equipped with air brakes, its air tank is filled using air from the truck. The truck's air pressure drops and the compressor raises it again.
๐ฅ๏ธ HUD ICONS
ยท With a HUD scale other than 1, the icons could become misaligned from the speedometer or appear behind the gear column (with or without Advanced Damage System). They now remain correctly positioned alongside the gauge at any HUD scale.
ยท A vehicle excluded from Advanced Damage System now displays the mod's temperature gauge.
๐ง ADVANCED DAMAGE SYSTEM
ยท The engine would not start on some tractors, displaying "check the starting system". Now, when a difficult-starting fault occurs, hold the ignition key and the starter motor will continue cranking until the engine starts.
ยท The start key no longer starts the engine instantly while bypassing the glow plugs, nor does it shut the engine off when released.
ยท Tested with Advanced Damage System 0.9.2.8. ย
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