Auto stop/start
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Appreciate all the responses. Perhaps I should just trust the software and adapt to using it until it becomes the norm.
Personally, I don't even think about stop/start. The only time I notice it is when there are circumstances that stop it from working. I find it odd sat at traffic lights with the engine running.
Ordered 24th February 2018: XC40, FE, T5, Crystal White, Lava Interior (additional black carpets), 19" wheels, mud flaps, Tow Bar, Polestar, was expected June/July, then 1st October.
Finally took delivery on 16th October 2018.
Finally took delivery on 16th October 2018.
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My stop/start was not working ( picked up on my 3 month check by the dealership but I hadn’t noticed). They ordered a new battery from Sweden. During the wait for the part to come in, it started to work. When I went back they didn’t fit the battery as it wasn’t required. It has been ok except for yesterday. It didn’t function once on a 26 mile round trip. I’m going on the same trip tomorrow so I will check again. The criteria for the stop/start function to operate depends on so much - see list.
R Design Pro T5 AWD in Crystal White. Convenience Pack, Front Parking and Apple Car. Couldn’t afford anything else!! Arriving late September 2019.
Mine does not work either. The only time it did activate was after a 150 mile trip which seemed to be enough to charge the secondary battery up. But the next day it did not work again. Si I think the battery is only charging very slowly and then not holding the charge.
The thing is do I want it fixed or not?
The thing is do I want it fixed or not?
XC40 Bright Silver T3 Momentum pro with just about every option plus mud flaps and sunglasses holder.
I had an issue last year when the starter motor battery condition sensor failed. This stopped the stop/ start system from working.
The sensor was replaced very quickly and I’ve not had any problems since.
I would agree with Bobs comments above that I don’t usually give it a second thought.
The sensor was replaced very quickly and I’ve not had any problems since.
I would agree with Bobs comments above that I don’t usually give it a second thought.
XC40 T5 First Edition|Bursting Blue |delivered end of March 2018
What is the difference between driving in Eco and Dynamic?
My last car was a Nissan Qashquai and after 2 years the battery went. When the RAC came to change my battery he said it’s down to the stop/start button as it’s unusual to need a battery after only 2 years.
Since then I have always turned off the stop/start button but I’m not sure if I should really.
My last car was a Nissan Qashquai and after 2 years the battery went. When the RAC came to change my battery he said it’s down to the stop/start button as it’s unusual to need a battery after only 2 years.
Since then I have always turned off the stop/start button but I’m not sure if I should really.
Eco saves fuel at the expense of performance. Dynamic give performance at the expense of fuel consumption.
Dynamic changes the auto gear box so that it holds onto a lower gear, eco does the opposite.
There are other differences that a quick search of the Volvo site will elaborate on.
Dynamic changes the auto gear box so that it holds onto a lower gear, eco does the opposite.
There are other differences that a quick search of the Volvo site will elaborate on.
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So today, stop/start functioned within a few miles. Bizarre.
Obviously some criteria had bet met today that wasn’t met on the last time I used the car - exactly the same journey.
Obviously some criteria had bet met today that wasn’t met on the last time I used the car - exactly the same journey.
R Design Pro T5 AWD in Crystal White. Convenience Pack, Front Parking and Apple Car. Couldn’t afford anything else!! Arriving late September 2019.