ESPAR D2 DIESEL HEATER SERVICE - Replacing the Igniter and Atomizer Screen

We’ve had a problem with our Espar D2 Diesel heater in our Sprinter camper van - it was frequently having trouble firing up and would belch white smoke from the exhaust when this was happening.
We first tried a simple fix, replacing the fuel filter at the Espar fuel pump. See our video for that installation - hopefully it will help if you’re having this problem: • HOW TO REPLACE FUEL FI...
If you’ve already tried that and still have this problem, then this video is for you.
And if you need to install the High Altitude Kit, check out this video: • ESPAR HIGH ALTITUDE KI...
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Here are some of the items we used in this video:
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If you still have belching white smoke after all this, add a high altitude kit ( amzn.to/3xGxMBR ). This is what finally did the trick for us.

[@Mnsdgtl]

I have a brand new truck and same airtronic espar has only 272 hrs. I deal with this now when it’s 5 Fahrenheit outside in Denver. Thanks you for detailed info!

[@TimAndShannonLTD]

Wow that is cold and no time for heater trouble! Glad this was helpful and thanks for the comment!

[@PictureMeFree]

Dealing with this now :/ going to try the fuel filter first. Thanks for the helpful videos

[@TimAndShannonLTD]

Hope you have good results!

[@michaelwright1602]

Thank you again for another to the point video! Well done sir!

[@TimDustrude]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your comment!

[@TimAndShannonLTD]

Thanks again!

[@hillbillyadventures6557]

I’ve had these in Peterbilt trucks for years now. I run kerosene instead of diesel fuel. Burns so much cleaner and your screen will give no problems for years. I have them run for 8 to ten years before you need to replace anything.

[@TimAndShannonLTD]

Hmmmm, good to know. Thanks for the comment.

[@corvairkid17]

The difference is like $1 per week 🤔

[@Plowguitarist]

Thank you for showing the detail. Espar has a video that isn’t nearly as clear as yours. Be safe sir.

[@TimAndShannonLTD]

So glad it was helpful for you. Thanks for the comment!!

[@MadeByGod1973]

This is so true. I was just about to comment on that. Theirs isn't so clear and they miss vital to know information like the proper placement of the screen and a more detailed view of cleaning the inside.
This video is what I needed.

[@anthonymarino4260]

Nice vid

[@TimAndShannonLTD]

Thanks!

[@Enckress]

Hello Tim do you know the size of the special key for igniter?

[@TimAndShannonLTD]

Hi there - the slotted socket is a 12mm deep socket. Is that what you're asking about?

[@Enckress]

@@TimAndShannonLTD Thank you so much 👏

[@TimAndShannonLTD]

@@Enckress you’re welcome and good luck with that!

[@yautjadaslayer]

His name is Jesus but his nick name is Chuy 😂

[@TimAndShannonLTD]

Lol!

[@Jason-vh6nr]

Hey tim

[@TimAndShannonLTD]

Hey Jason!