Audi A3 Start Stop Not Working

This is a short guide on how to enable and disable the auto start stop feature in an audi vehicle.

Audi a3 start stop not working. For example i can potentially stop at four sets of light at the start of my commute to work then it s motorway and dual carriageway all the way. Newer audi models come equipped with something called an auto start stop feature. So this is a fault that started within the warranty period of this car however audi service was never able to detect or diagnose the problem. For the start stop system to work there must be no malfunctions or fault entry in any control that.

Audi q5 start stop not working when driving in urban environments the audi q5 audi sq5 engine start stop system helps to improve fuel economy and reduce co 2 emissions. According to the instructions this can happen if the aircon is working hard or windscreen is being defrosted etc but that s not the case. When start stop mode is active the engine shuts off automatically when the vehicle has stopped and will automatically restart when required. If the engine threatens to become too hot it has to be cooled by the fan on the radiator because the airstream is not sufficient or does not exist when stopped at traffic lights.

The start stop system allows automatic engine stops and starts. When i stop at traffic lights the a symbol with a circle around it appears on the instrument cluster next to the gear selection but it has a line through it. For the last week or so the start stop feature never cuts in. Read on our blog how to activat.

Now it s possible for your audi to remember it s last mode. Either always turned on or always off. As a result it can help to prevent idling and save on fuel. 2013 16 a7 a6 a8 and q5 2016 17 a4 s6 q7 and tt.

Although the driver expects it the engine may not automatically be switched off on due to many different factors. This feature automatically turns off the engine if the car has been stationary for a certain period of time. Hi tom if the stop start system is not working ever then it s probably worth a trip to your audi dealer to have it looked at but bear in mind that there are plenty of conditions in which it will not operate and it may not be immediately obvious why. The fan requires a large current so that the start stop function is not activated.