Stop-Start Systems

[Runforyourlife]

I personally like stop start, and its not as "jerky" as how some have said.

 

Even during parking, just brake, engine off. Put to R. Turn the steering wheel and the car will start to roll back like a normal car.

That;s about it.

[RadX]

I not sure cuz I always off the start-stop system in my car. But since most people's battery lasts 2-3 years without the start-stop function, I guess it is reasonable that the battery lasted 1.5 years if you use the start-stop function and drive in Singapore's traffic.

 

I think it doesn't feel like the battery is weak yet cuz the manufacturer probably has a buffer? So that it won't continue using the start-stop until the battery is so weak it can't start the car properly. So I think if you stop using the start-stop function, the battery can still be used for a while longer.

 

 

dunno wat car u have but mine is on 4 years and no issues. Intend to change battery anyhow altho SE say no need...haha

I personally like stop start, and its not as "jerky" as how some have said.

 

Even during parking, just brake, engine off. Put to R. Turn the steering wheel and the car will start to roll back like a normal car.

 

That;s about it.

 

 

exactly bro...dunno what the issue here is all about.  Seems like adaptation is a little slow for some folks

 

no wonder gahmen worried

[Runforyourlife]

dunno wat car u have but mine is on 4 years and no issues. Intend to change battery anyhow altho SE say no need...haha

 

 

exactly bro...dunno what the issue here is all about.  Seems like adaptation is a little slow for some folks

 

no wonder gahmen worried

 

Just negativity, the moment one is "not used" to smth, its considered a fault/downside/issue :(

 

On the contrary, i feel song when i see the istop came up knowing everytime that happens I'm having better FC. Just need to be a tad more positive, sigh.

[RadX]

 

On the contrary, i feel song when i see the istop came up knowing everytime that happens I'm having better FC. Just need to be a tad more positive, sigh.

 

 

yah lor...if want worry .....ok, i give you worry..

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your car more likely to be controlled and hacked by terrorists as it has over 400 sensors all over to take over.  That is concern, if you ask me, not this pittens issue about the ASS....

[RadX]

its like when i bought my car with the GPS, the E39 that time, all ppl say no need this, sg so small blah blah blah....

 

now you see la...every car, trishaw, bucycle have gps...hahaha

[Nzy]

exactly bro...dunno what the issue here is all about.  Seems like adaptation is a little slow for some folks

 

no wonder gahmen worried

 

I don't like the start-stop cuz I don't like the feeling of the engine cutting off suddenly. There was once the engine started twice by itself while I was stuck in traffic. Dunno why it did that. Never move at all but it stopped, then started, then stopped after a while then start again....

[RadX]

I don't like the start-stop cuz I don't like the feeling of the engine cutting off suddenly. There was once the engine started twice by itself while I was stuck in traffic. Dunno why it did that. Never move at all but it stopped, then started, then stopped after a while then start again....

 

 

here I guess you have to be proactive bro.  if you know heavy traffic, then switch it off.  Taper the braking style.

 

I do not brake much as i anticipate more actively when I am driving so the system works for me

[Penknife]

i wan to have this system in my car but not available in SG for the AD model.

 

when i was driving in the UK, it amazed me with the SS system.  I was driving a manual car then. Quite cool i would say.

[Nick2342]

Check with wearnes

 

Few possibilities

1. Battery time to change

2. Alternator prob

3. There is leakage such as continous battery discharge from an electrical parts

4. Try to turn off start stop everytime u drive, if problem persist it could be prob

Thanks will raise the issue at next servicing ah.

 

You mean excessive drain from battery? Have disabled startstop everytime car is started but still it persists.

 

Hmm not sure with with the alternator. If faulty car would have flagged and shown on alternator fault sign on the instrumental panel according to the manual?

[Ben5266]

its like when i bought my car with the GPS, the E39 that time, all ppl say no need this, sg so small blah blah blah....

 

now you see la...every car, trishaw, bucycle have gps...hahaha

I think MRT does not have gps...

 

[RadX]

I think MRT does not have gps...

 

 

 

eh if MRT needs GPS.. I will be worried  

[Nick2342]

I not sure cuz I always off the start-stop system in my car. But since most people's battery lasts 2-3 years without the start-stop function, I guess it is reasonable that the battery lasted 1.5 years if you use the start-stop function and drive in Singapore's traffic.

 

I think it doesn't feel like the battery is weak yet cuz the manufacturer probably has a buffer? So that it won't continue using the start-stop until the battery is so weak it can't start the car properly. So I think if you stop using the start-stop function, the battery can still be used for a while longer.

Ah i see. Mine was on consistently from collection of car and only off until about three weeks back.

 

Hmm regarding buffer do you mean an aux battery? Noticed the manual said the S80 had an auxillary battery alongside the main batt terminal. Never encountered it before.

 

Is it okay to just disable the SS system until the next servicing? Afraid will run the risk of car not starting though if it is found to be a batt prob.

[Thaiyotakamli]

Thanks will raise the issue at next servicing ah.

 

You mean excessive drain from battery? Have disabled startstop everytime car is started but still it persists.

 

Hmm not sure with with the alternator. If faulty car would have flagged and shown on alternator fault sign on the instrumental panel according to the manual?

Batteries could be in time for replacement as cant store to full charge

 

Or alternator fault. Cannot charge. My car also show something like this but a reset on software did help. Maybe ask wearnes to reset first maybe error code will disappear and allow u to use ur start stop again.

 

 

Excessive drain could be cause when car off, got electrical component still consuming battery. Did u use in car cam?

[Ttl1976]

seems like another bunch of whining going on here.

 

I ahve merged all the relevant threads and they are all contained here

 

Personally, i have bee non start stop for 6 years now. Wht is the issue? for crying out loud, learn and get used to it. there was a talk done by MCF last time thru Bosch on their start stop and it enlightened us on it

 

so for goodness sake, kindly NOT START any more threads on this!

@ttl1976, hows your ASS? got use anot???

 

Few tips for those unbelievers:

 

1. Traffic jams, switch it off

 

2. Can get it coded to memorise last setting, ie ASS off on default (at least for BMW)

 

 

 

Was mentioned by Bosch sometime back the entire ASS is bundled with a higher cap battery and whole system is synergistic to be MORE efficient

 

 

In short, technology is here to stay, adapt or be left behind! Nuff said!

Why ask me?

Cant you see me in the waiting for coe to drop till $1 thread?

 

I dunno start stop button.

Only know i hv cars...

 

Ha h aha

[Runforyourlife]

here I guess you have to be proactive bro.  if you know heavy traffic, then switch it off.  Taper the braking style.

 

I do not brake much as i anticipate more actively when I am driving so the system works for me

 

Actually i feel even heavy traffic is ok to use it. Can keep oneself safe rather than getting too close to the car in front, alot of acceleration and braking. But maybe that's just my style that's why it suits me. Relax one corner style, else not good for the heart during jams lol

[RadX]

Actually i feel even heavy traffic is ok to use it. Can keep oneself safe rather than getting too close to the car in front, alot of acceleration and braking. But maybe that's just my style that's why it suits me. Relax one corner style, else not good for the heart during jams lol

Yup. Teaches you to drive responsibly too and gradual speed instead of humping car with fast start and brake

 

Tt why my brake pads, 3.5 yrs still left 5mm... On first set summore. I use the brakes only when necessary

[Nick2342]

Batteries could be in time for replacement as cant store to full charge

 

Or alternator fault. Cannot charge. My car also show something like this but a reset on software did help. Maybe ask wearnes to reset first maybe error code will disappear and allow u to use ur start stop again.

 

 

Excessive drain could be cause when car off, got electrical component still consuming battery. Did u use in car cam?

Thanks! Nope no car cam. But if faulty no alternator fault light on dashboard ah.. can it be safely ruled out?

 

Think should be the battery problem but will try and see before servicing if OBD can reset the error.

 

But so fast batt drained is scary. Can't imagine the wear on the starter motor as well. Does it affect the motor as bad as the battery?

Edited February 16, 2016 by Nick2342

[Fuelsaver]

i'm confused with this system. for many years we were "taught" wear n tear n fc during start up is the worst. so how can start-stop be beneficial other than cutting emissions due to no exhaust generated during "stop" mode.

 

whatever it is, i'll surely be turning off (if possible, disable it permanently) to delay replacing starter n batt. not for layman like me to discern if emission during idling or replacing starter n batt more harmful to env.