[eheinz]

Hi,

when my is turned off by the start/stop automatic it stops only for around 15 sec, then the motor starts again. 15 sec is the maximum. Anyone got the same issue?

 

[Flachead]

I think that's normal mine does the same. Once it's switched off, it will come on again if any of the car systems need it. If you have air con on, then that usually needs the engine to start up after a short time.

 

[bobc]

yes mine does the same, seems to be when air con is on.

 

[Bradipo62]

Yes, mine does that too and I'm almost sure it's right.

 

[Lionheart]

The relatively short 'engine off' time period is probably behaviour that you could expect in Comfort and Dynamic mode. As indicated by other forum members, when for instance the airco compressor needs to be activated to keep the temperature at the set level, the engine needs to be on. You probably will experience a different behaviour when in Eco since that 'regime' is less demanding with respect to interior temperature, etc. so resulting in longer 'engine off' times.

 

[jack1947]

I run my D180 all the time with Eco and A/C on and the stop/start, whilst in queuing traffic, resumes after a short while. My wife's Fiat Panda 4x4 does the same whilst the A/C is on.

 

[CGC]

Wish mine would stop working permanently.

 

[AlanDavies]

Mine just shows the inhibited light whenever I guess it should do it's stuff. Not really that bothered about it and would rather not go back to the dealer until service time.

 

[jack1947]

I've timed the period the engine is shut down (with A/C on) to when it automatically restarts - about 45 seconds.

 

[Guest]

Wish mine would stop working permanently.

I agree with you. It would be nice if the default setting could be Start/Stop off instead of on.