Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules

Cars with start/stop engines

13»

Comments

  • #62
    Dero
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 741 ✭✭✭Dero


    I believe in some (PSA?) cars, the alternator is reversed to work as a starter for stop/start. This would obviously reduce wear on the starter, but it has implications for the battery in that it may need to be replaced somewhat earlier and with an appropriate type.


  • #63
    Charlie19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,961 ✭✭✭✭Charlie19


    James Delaney wrote: »
    I usually turn-off the stop start facility.
    I reckon it wears out the Starter motor & with that in mind I reckon this repair would cost more compared to whatever fuel is saved. I live in Dublin.

    Any opinions on this ?

    I just dont like it, so Ive got into the routine of switching it off as soon as I start the engine. I do like the new handbrake though.


  • #64
    Jesus.
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,794 ✭✭✭Jesus.


    James Delaney wrote: »
    I live in Dublin.

    Any opinions on this ?

    As long as you avoid the scrotes it ain't too bad :)


  • #65
    Savage_Henry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭Savage_Henry


    You can disable it completely if you want, any chip tuning facility should be able to do it.


  • #66
    Jesus.
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,794 ✭✭✭Jesus.


    Savage_Henry wrote: »
    You can disable it completely if you want, any chip tuning facility should be able to do it.

    Not sure the rental company would approve mate


  • Advertisement
Advertisement