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SYFL2 Member Since: 16 Jun 2012 Location: Sheffield Posts: 2594 |
The noise from the engine is the throttle body or something like that and is normal so don't worry,I believe the start stop stops working if the battery is low,a good charge may sort it out or it's a sign the battery is getting weak,easy enough to diagnose with a multi meter. |
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11th Aug 2016 5:36 am |
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westville Member Since: 12 Jun 2015 Location: Dunston Posts: 1096 |
Have a look at this short thread for a link to a diagnostic document
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11th Aug 2016 7:31 am |
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Raystrack Member Since: 31 Jul 2016 Location: Malvern Hills, Worcestershire Posts: 21 |
Thanks very much for both replies and the article. I was surprised that the start/stop didn't kick-in after I'd done a good ninety minutes driving yesterday. The car starts fine every time. Initially I ddn't want the start / stop function but having used it for a week I now miss it i FL2 2010 (Facelift) TD4 XS
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11th Aug 2016 8:27 am |
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SYFL2 Member Since: 16 Jun 2012 Location: Sheffield Posts: 2594 |
Yes an hour and a half driving should have everything well charged and tip top,I would check the battery and alternator first there will be others on here that will be far more knowledgeable than me on the stop start malarkey. |
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11th Aug 2016 9:01 am |
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Stuartc Member Since: 01 Dec 2014 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 2292 |
There is a number of other factors other than battery condition that decide the operation of stop/start - air conditioning active and at desired temperature/evaporator temp, seat heaters active, heated steering wheel, coolant temperature, gearbox temperature, HDC or any special programs selected etc. MY15
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11th Aug 2016 9:21 am |
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Raystrack Member Since: 31 Jul 2016 Location: Malvern Hills, Worcestershire Posts: 21 |
Is there a way to turn off the interior lights in the boot and foot wells without locking the car? FL2 2010 (Facelift) TD4 XS
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11th Aug 2016 9:40 am |
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Yorky Bob Member Since: 28 Apr 2015 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4561 |
You could remove the bulbs if they are a issue for you. My GS has no footwell bulbs so not something I miss. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
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11th Aug 2016 9:45 am |
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SYFL2 Member Since: 16 Jun 2012 Location: Sheffield Posts: 2594 |
No there isn't unless as said take the bulbs out,after reading Stuart's post I think you should go back to your original idea of not being bothered about stop start |
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11th Aug 2016 10:11 am |
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Stuartc Member Since: 01 Dec 2014 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 2292 |
Haha exactly!!!! Thank god my car doesn't have stop/start. Last service had an Evoque in mid 30's temps and the car would stop and immediately start again because of the A/C (it is Australia), drove me absolutely crazy and turned it off!!!!!
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11th Aug 2016 10:36 am |
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Yorky Bob Member Since: 28 Apr 2015 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4561 |
Not a fan of the Stop Start and I turn if off every trip. It will also lead to premature failure of the ring rear and starter motor plus battery life as well.
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11th Aug 2016 10:44 am |
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Stuartc Member Since: 01 Dec 2014 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 2292 |
Its can be disabled within the CCF, simple as changing from enable to disable. MY15
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11th Aug 2016 1:11 pm |
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Raystrack Member Since: 31 Jul 2016 Location: Malvern Hills, Worcestershire Posts: 21 |
Interesting to see the comments. I hadn't thought of the impact on the starter motor etc. With my last car, I got into the habit of turning off the ignition at lights, especially in town, to reduce diesel fumes and to savour a bit of quiet - a noisy Mondeo. I'm for any green initiatives and look forward to a hydrogen cell FLR (I'll get my coat). FL2 2010 (Facelift) TD4 XS
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11th Aug 2016 2:04 pm |
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sid Member Since: 16 Jul 2015 Location: devon Posts: 492 |
you might find a battery that has been standing for a while will need a charge from a intelligent charger ie a cteck charger,the vehicles alternator will only bring the charge up to about 85%,but will maintain it ok above this once its charged. |
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12th Aug 2016 8:15 pm |
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Stevie5tapes Member Since: 10 Jun 2012 Location: Brighouse, YORKSHIRE Posts: 1370 |
Is the battery the original? Might need changing. When I changed my battery my stop/start has worked pretty well. One thing I have noticed is that if I have the fans set above half way on the dial then the stop start doesn't work at all. My original battery was 4 years old when I changed it. Car was just starting to struggle a little when starting in cold weather, car been OK for the last 2 years. Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
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15th Aug 2016 9:12 pm |
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