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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: jpo on 12 August 2015, 16:46
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Apologies if this is the stupidest thing anyone on here has asked but....
the stop start function. Doesn't seem to be on. Have checked that it is turned on and it is but i f i stop at light, put it into neutral the engine just keeps ticking over.
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Depends on a few different scinarios whether it works or not. ie if the engine is not at a certain temp, if the car is going through a regen, if you have the AC on etc etc
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Thanks for the reply. Makes sense as i had the aircon on.
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You should get a A in a circle with a line through it on the MFD (between the speedo and the rev counter).
Just because air con is on, doesn't mean it won't stop btw.... only if its actively heating or cooling. If you have climate set to auto and the temp inside the car is the same as you set then auto stop will work.
And take your foot off of the clutch!
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Ha ha!!!
I actually realised last night i was using the clutch way too much! Have put the handrake on the auto thing (realise how uneducated i sound) and am slowly getting used to it!
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I have a list somewhere of the criteria for the stop-start to function, it really is ridiculous. Apparently you need to have your seat belt on too!
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Why is it ridiculous?
All about energy management and to some extent comfort of the passenger (e.g. actual temp within 8 degrees of set temp).
@OP How do you use a clutch too much? :shocked:
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Some of the criteria are stupid .....steering angle to great for example.
Apparently you're not allowed to stop in traffic on a tight corner lol
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I find in mine you need to apply a certain level of pressure to the brake pedal for it to kick in, otherwise the engine remains on. Find it quite convenient as if I know I'm only going to be stopped very briefly then you can avoid it coming on.
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I agree with this.If you regulate the amount of pressure applied to the break pedal,the engine won't cut out.If I am going to be stopped for some time I simply put the break pedal to the floor and the engine usually cuts out,unless I have the air con on full soon after starting a journey.I get the impression that it works more favourable with DSG,don't know if I am right with this assumption though.
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Not sure how well known it is, but the mk7 has a self reporting facility that tells the driver why Stop/Start isn't working. It's real easy to access, so it's a great way of understanding the often "odd" behaviour of SS. Plus, the information that the driver receives updates in (almost) real time. If anyone has a need to take the car back to the dealer because of SS problems, just take a picture of the screen and show it to the service manager!
For those that haven't used the feature, the link below will describe how to access the car's SS reports:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f197/mk7-stop-start-system-issues-questions-98518-post1041607.html#post1041607
Cheers
Don
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Yes, I've used that function but sometimes the only reason stated is
"Engine must be running" (or along those lines)...
:shocked:
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I find that if the engine is in "Eco" the system will work 90% of the time
However, i still find my self leaving the clutch fully depressed whilst in general traffic! Still adjusting driving style
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It works just fine on my manual GTD. You just need to get into the habbit of knocking it out of gear and taking your foot off of the clutch.
Second nature now after 18 months.
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I'm with Fredgroves on this - I never thought I'd use if before I got it, but took to it instantly and works fine.
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Found it a pain the a**e in my previous manual Golf. But love it in my DSG as it depends how much pressure you apply with the brake. Light brake = engine still running. Heavier brake = Stop / Start kicks in.