When does Auto Stop/Start kick in

greer4411 · 02-02-2010, 03:03 PM

Hi guys,

Just wondering when i first got my car last year the auto stop start function always kicked in.

since the cold weather, it hasnt been doing it. i did read somewhere that it only worked once temps where 3+ degrees. but today its been 4.5, and it still doesnt auto stop/start. how can you check wether its faulty or not. did a check on the obc, all ok no faults etc..

many thanks

jamie

afc69 · 02-02-2010, 04:07 PM

It is temp related. I bought my one in Jan last yr, and the stop start worked fine. Then next day, frosty day, and it didn't kick in. Checked the manual, said it only worked when engine was at full operating temp, and outside temp was over 3 degrees. There was another stipulation, which I've forgotten (and lost my manual too) but it must be why yours isn't kicking in.

Sorry, that didn't really help, did it.

lons · 02-02-2010, 05:46 PM

Mine does strange things as well (must read the manual sometime) and it's definately temperature related.

i have noticed a couple of times waiting in a jam for longer than usual that the car has started againg without my intervention whilst still in n and handbrake on.

I've got auto lights and I think it's probably a safety feature save undue drain on the battery.

AlanQS · 02-02-2010, 07:58 PM

It won't kick in until the engine temperature has reached operating level and the temperature is over 3 degrees C.

It will also not kick in if the battery levels aren't high enough which has happened to me because of short journeys and infrequent use during the cold snap. When it became warm enough, there was not enough juice in my battery.

It will also not kick in regardless of the above, if heavy electrical use exists - e.g. on the MAX cold button in hot days, or full heating with seat heaters, rear screen demister etc. on cooler days.

I'll take a guess and say your battery isn't strong enough. If you do a fifty mile journey with temps. over 3 degrees, it should work again.

foxy-367 · 02-03-2010, 05:21 AM

I'm sure I read somewhere there is a seperate small battery for general stop start functions but also uses the main battery too which is also charged via the brake regeneration. Could be wrong (usually am!)

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afc69 New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: E90 318iSE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	It is temp related. I bought my one in Jan last yr, and the stop start worked fine. Then next day, frosty day, and it didn't kick in. Checked the manual, said it only worked when engine was at full operating temp, and outside temp was over 3 degrees. There was another stipulation, which I've forgotten (and lost my manual too) but it must be why yours isn't kicking in. Sorry, that didn't really help, did it.
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lons Lons 10 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 320d M Sport edition - carbon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northumberland iTrader: (0)	Mine does strange things as well (must read the manual sometime) and it's definately temperature related. i have noticed a couple of times waiting in a jam for longer than usual that the car has started againg without my intervention whilst still in n and handbrake on. I've got auto lights and I think it's probably a safety feature save undue drain on the battery. __________________
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AlanQS Colonel 248 Rep 2,815 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	It won't kick in until the engine temperature has reached operating level and the temperature is over 3 degrees C. It will also not kick in if the battery levels aren't high enough which has happened to me because of short journeys and infrequent use during the cold snap. When it became warm enough, there was not enough juice in my battery. It will also not kick in regardless of the above, if heavy electrical use exists - e.g. on the MAX cold button in hot days, or full heating with seat heaters, rear screen demister etc. on cooler days. I'll take a guess and say your battery isn't strong enough. If you do a fifty mile journey with temps. over 3 degrees, it should work again.
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foxy-367 Lieutenant 6 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 320d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	I'm sure I read somewhere there is a seperate small battery for general stop start functions but also uses the main battery too which is also charged via the brake regeneration. Could be wrong (usually am!) __________________ Now - E90 320d M Sport, Le Mans Blue, sun protection glass, Auto lights and wipers, 193M, a big grin Previous - Seat Leon FR, Golf Gttdi (x2), Mk3 Fiesta SI, E30 318i Peugeot 205 Roland Garros, Mk2 Fiesta Ghia (it had a rev counter!!!!)
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