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An use of the Start & Stop

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this video, we are explained a use of the start & stop feature that can be very useful, and this on any car. Many users find the start & stop annoying, and many even disable it. Instead, it is important to know that one of the main reasons why the start & stop - regularly working on our car - is not working at the moment, it may be the battery that is draining. In fact, this function requires a battery charged over 80%. If the BMS sensor detects a charge lower than the minimum necessary for the proper functioning of the application, it simply does not activate. So a start & stop that does not work is a warning sign of a battery that is leaving us.

Posted on 25 May 2024 by ScegliAuto

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