Stop/Start Not Working
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Yes, but I have the option to enable it if I want to.
I have currently had my ghost disconnected to determine if it’s a vehicle fault or the ghost. I had the software reflashed in the ghost and still had the problem. If the van plays up now with the ghost disconnected then i know it’s a vehicle issue and can get the dealer to look into it
Since I included a press of the start stop button into the ghost sequence I have not had this problem, and the SS is off
simple and good - I actually like the SS very much (and just to clarify I mean the Start/Stop - not the Schutzstaffel ) and never had any issues like orher describe their cars turn off just the moment they need run from the junction - just got used to the timing and combination so it works with my system...
All working fine this morning. I just took my time more when starting. Turned the key, waited a few seconds. Entered my Ghost button combination. Started the engine. All fine.
I think the start/stop issue happens when the first attempt to start the engine fails. I’ve been using the Bluetooth connection to disable the Ghost and it was failing. So then I’d do the key combination and start. I think once it’s failed once the error is flagged.
feeling very relieved that I don’t have to seek outside mechanical advice.
Thanks for all your insights folks!
Just thought I’d post an update on my original fault from back in November last year!
I've now had the van converted and had all but forgotten about the stop start, however whilst on eBay a negative battery shunt popped up for £20. Thought it’s worth a punt, and Lowe and behold it’s only bloody worked!
fault fixed!
pretty sure thinking back, I blew the original module when I connected the earth after the positive and got a load of sparks.
I've now had the van converted and had all but forgotten about the stop start, however whilst on eBay a negative battery shunt popped up for £20. Thought it’s worth a punt, and Lowe and behold it’s only bloody worked!
fault fixed!
pretty sure thinking back, I blew the original module when I connected the earth after the positive and got a load of sparks.
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Thanks for the update, helps all of us!
Mine works with the aircon on when it’s juiced up a bit. Mine takes a fair bit of driving to get the battery up to power. I’ve still got the crappy original Moll battery which isn’t holding charge too well.
At last, using her again (that'll be my T6 Campervan) and the stop-start is working fine, I think the secret is ensuring the battery is properly charged.Giving my battery a full trickle charge today, hopefully, that'll sort the stop-start not working. This blasted Covid is messing with my Campervan that's for sure
Could be any number of things..
You need to get a code scan........
Carista, obd11, vcds etc.
You need to get a code scan........
Carista, obd11, vcds etc.
Had the same issue on my Discovery and it was a battery failure....it was on its way out. New battery sorted the issue.
Hello,
There seems to be very little logic behind this feature. Shortly after buying my new van I called up VW about this. We went back and forth, and finally the VW person said '... and there are a host of other factors involved'! That is to say, the software is very complex and most VW staff don't seem to understand it. Sometimes I drive about 50 miles and it switches off hte engine, other times even aftre 300 miles it won't switch off. So there!
I’d go with the battery level being low, provided you’ve ruled out front de-mist, etc.
The stop-start is also disabled if you’re on a +10deg gradient.
Noticed mines not worked for serval weeks now. Sure some message flashed up on the dash but didn't have time to read what it said. Anyway quite happy with it not working
Yes. My biggest issue is/was that when stopped for a longer period it wouldn't restart and you'd have to turn the key to start again which doesn't sound to bad until you have a ghost fitted and you've got to mess around trying to get it started. Glad its packed up.It is a PITA isn’t it.
@True Romance that’s exactly the problem I suffer at times. I like to leave the stop start functional ... but if in any potentially disruptive location I turn it off
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