Realistic Diesel Start

Realistic Diesel Start – Advanced Engine Start System

Tired of starting engines with a single key press? This script mod transforms the ignition into an authentic sequence, just like a real diesel engine.

🔧 Multi-Stage Starting

• Short press on the ignition key: ignition ON – the dashboard lights up.
• Glow plug preheating with a HUD indicator next to the speedometer, changing color as it heats up.
• Preheating time depends on temperature: up to 25 seconds in deep winter, nearly instant with a warm engine or in summer.
• Hold the key to crank the engine. Cranking before the glow plugs are ready may cause the engine to cough, fail to start, and take minor damage.
• After a cold start, the engine idles for a few seconds before responding to the throttle.

🚛 Air Brake System (Trucks)

• HUD gauge displays the tank pressure.
• The compressor builds up air while the engine is running (timings calibrated to real truck data).
• Pressure leaks when parked – leave the truck sitting and you'll need to refill the air before driving off.
• Realistic air brakes: when pressure drops, the spring brakes engage and lock the truck – just like in real life, you won't lose your brakes, you'll just be stuck!
• Audible warning buzzer at low pressure.

⚙️ Features

• Keyboard and gamepad compatible – uses the vanilla engine key.
• Multiplayer and dedicated server support.
• Sounds: low-pressure buzzer, failed start cough, air venting.
• In-game configurable via console (command "rdsConfig"): toggle damage, air system, and adjust timings.
• Repositionable HUD (command "rdsHudPos").
• Translated into English, German, and Spanish.
• AI workers are not affected.