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Borvad

New Member

• Sep 24, 2016

• #1

Have a 2012 Freelander 2 since 2013.
For the past year or so although the start/stop light is on, the engine doesnt cut out at all when the car comes to a stop.

Any way to remedy this?

Thanks, in advance

 

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S1monm

Active Member

• Sep 24, 2016

• #2

Borvad said:

Have a 2012 Freelander 2 since 2013.
For the past year or so although the start/stop light is on, the engine doesnt cut out at all when the car comes to a stop.

Any way to remedy this?

Thanks, in advance

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It's the battery, mine did the same. The ECU measures the amount of charge and if below a set level it won't initiate the Stop/Start.

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Sep 25, 2016

• #3

S1monm said:

It's the battery, mine did the same. The ECU measures the amount of charge and if below a set level it won't initiate the Stop/Start.

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It will be the battery. However it not shutting the engine down continually will be saving the starter motor instead. I'd rather use a bit extra fuel, than replace the starter every 5 years.

 

potus

Well-Known Member

• Sep 25, 2016

• #4

Yes, I'd agree...a ****e system and personally I'd rather waste a small amount of fuel rather than half the life of the starter motor and gears.