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The CORRECT Way To Start Your LR2

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Old Feb 16, 2026 | 08:05 PM
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Huh, I've been starting it the wrong way for 18 years. What do forum members think about this? Good suggestion?

 
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Old Feb 17, 2026 | 04:51 AM
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Interesting! I use an auto start 60% of the time, especially during the winter time. I'll give this a shot.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2026 | 03:30 PM
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So I tried this and it's above zero celsius right now. If you follow the key in ignition, press and hold start button until dashboard lights up, WAIT until the airbag light goes out and then foot on brake (clutch) then press the start button again, the vehicle starts much more effortlessly. And I have a new battery. Will let you know how this works at -20C
 

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Old Feb 18, 2026 | 05:54 AM
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There is a valid electrical engineering basis for this.

I cringe when people throw all the switches on in airplanes too.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2026 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by LR2driver
Huh, I've been starting it the wrong way for 18 years. What do forum members think about this? Good suggestion?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L6E32mrqaU
I think the motormouth is looking for YouTube likes.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2026 | 03:43 AM
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All one has to do is test it first, I did!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2026 | 07:35 PM
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I tried this several times but I can't see any difference...
 
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