LS25 Realistic Diesel Start V1.2.0.0

LS25 Realistic Diesel Start V1.2.0.0

Realistic Diesel Start — Advanced Engine Start System
Tired of starting an engine with a single key press? This mod turns ignition into a realistic sequence, just like a real diesel.

MULTI-STAGE STARTING
Short press of the engine key: ignition ON (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. Crank before the glow plugs are ready and the engine may cough, fail to start, and take slight damage.
After a cold start the engine idles for a few seconds before responding to the throttle.

COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM (trucks)
HUD pressure gauge showing tank pressure.
The compressor builds air while the engine runs (timings calibrated with real truck data).
Pressure bleeds off while parked: leave the truck sitting and you’ll need to build air back up before leaving.
Realistic air brakes: run out of pressure and the spring brakes engage, locking the truck in place — just like real life, you don’t lose your brakes, you get stuck!
Audible low-pressure warning buzzer.

FEATURES
Keyboard and gamepad compatible. Uses the vanilla engine key, no new keybindings.
Multiplayer and dedicated server support.
Sounds: low-pressure buzzer, failed-start cough, air release.
Configurable via console (`rdsConfig` command): toggle damage, air system, and adjust timings.
Repositionable HUD (`rdsHudPos` command).
Translated to Spanish, English and German.
AI workers are not affected.

Credits: the ignition/contact concept was inspired by the “Real Ignition” mod by Guner348.
Made with passion for realistic farming simulation.

V1.2.0.0
What’s new:
In-game options menu (Esc General Settings): toggle clutch-to-start and lights-without-ignition, no console needed.
Clutch requirement is now optional disable it from that same menu if you don’t want it.

Fixes:
Default clutch key changed from X to L (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”.