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What's up with my Citroen's start-stop?

My Citroen C4 doesn’t start-stop when sitting still at the lights. The dash lamp goes green on the dash, but that’s it; what can I do?

Cathy Fay (Monaghan )

Jul 2019 Filed under: fault

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Is this common on Dacia Dusters?

Hi guys,

I am buying a Dacia Duster 162 reg from the UK and the garage says it has to repair a motor for the window washer; is this common?

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Brian

Brian Chapman (Waterford)

Jul 2019 Filed under: fault

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My Audi A1's stop-start isn't working...

I just bought a 2015 Audi A1 model and the start-stop was working but now it doesn't turn the engine off when I come to a standstill; why is this?

Thanks

Mr S Button

Stewart Button (Bradford)

Aug 2019 Filed under: fault

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My Kia Sorento's stop-start isn't working...

Hi,

I have a 2016 Kia Sorento and my stop-start does not work when I brake and come to a stop. The lamp in the dashboard is amber, not green and the stop-start does not activate like it use to.

Abdul Rahman (London)

Aug 2019 Filed under: fault

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My Ford EcoSport cuts out...

I have a Ford EcoSport. The stop/start system, when I switch it off, at times, still makes the car judder a bit. When I've stopped, at traffic lights, then the engine switches off. I've not put it in neutral or took my foot off the clutch. This will only happen a few times, then the car runs fine, with the stop /start off. I don't understand why it still cuts off, when system is off?

Debbie Ashdown (Barrow In Furness)

Jun 2019 Filed under: fault

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My Mercedes stop-start is now working...

The auto start-stop not working even when the engine is at 80 degrees, any reason why? Or what I am doing wrong. It's a 2015 Mercedes C 220.

Bepin Gumani (Enfield)

Mar 2019 Filed under: fault

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Is my Fiat 500 ok to drive?

My Fiat 500 has just told me that my start-stop system is unavailable and to check engine; is this dangerous and do I need to take it to a garage?

Kate Bailey (Portsmouth)

Apr 2019 Filed under: fault

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What's up with my Peugeot 5008?

Hi.

Could you please help on this? My Peugeot 5008 1.6's stop-start function is stopping the engine when stationary, but it would not start when I release the brake pedal. It gives sound of like the engine has jammed (goon goon goon). Then the ECO mode automatically gets deactivated and when I start the car manually, it starts perfectly.

Thank you.

Mirza IsmaiL (Manchester)

Apr 2019 Filed under: fault

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Stop-start issues with my 2014 VW Golf.

I have a 2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Bluemotion. The start-stop function doesn't work anymore. I keep getting an error just saying "error auto start stop". I was thinking maybe it's the battery that's low, but I'm not sure. I've read online that it should work in Eco mode, but I have yet to try it; was just wondering if you could give me some more information?

SILVESTER PINARI (SWORDS)

Nov 2018 Filed under: fault

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What's up with my Ford's stop-start system?

I have a 2017 Ford Escape. The auto start/stop functionality stopped working after Ford dealership regenerated the computer because the car would sporadically die at intersections. Now, when I have complained the auto start/stop functionality doesn't work they have provided me a list of 10 plus scenarios when the functionality will not work. If the engine is cold, too hot, if devices are plugged in, battery low etc. It seems like this is an excuse for a software bug that Ford doesn't want to address in older models.

Your opinion is welcomed

Beth Mills (Indianapolis)

Feb 2019 Filed under: fault

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