Newbie- basic Q's on me new motor!

[tracktoy]

Depending on the age of your car you can code the stop start off full time

1 - Module 19 - Diagnostic interface for data bus - Code (20103)
2 - Adaptation
3 - Start / Stop initial voltage limit - (Change value to 12V - By default 7.6V)

or

1 - Module 19 - Diagnostic interface for data bus - Code (20103)
2 - Adaptation
3 - EM start stop requirement ambient temperature - (Change value to 50º - By default -50º)

But personally I went for the stop start memory module which is easy to fit and remembers the last setting you used.

 

[RUM4MO]

The line through the Auto Stop/Start just means that it is currently not enabled due to either the present battery charge state or cabin heater needs the engine running to meet present setpoint or some other operational reason.
If you press the Auto Stop/Start button to disable it, this symbol will never get shown during this journey.

All black painted under body running gear - yes this covering/protection is not very high quality on any/all VW Group products!

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Sort of. I disabled it by changing the activation voltage (using VCDS or Autel or similar)

With thanks to @tracktoy

You can also buy a cable from Aliexpress which disables it for you:

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Deactivate Start / Stop System by voltage limit.
* Applicable up to MY18 *

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBAR8-3D4Es

With this modification we will permanently deactivate the Start / Stop and we will no longer have to do it every time we start from the button.

1 - Module 19 - Diagnostic interface for data bus - Code (20103)
2 - Adaptation
3 - Start / Stop initial voltage limit - (Change value to 12V - By default 7.6V)

In 2019 models it seems that it does not work as we have been able to collect in the forum.

Deactivate Start / Stop System by temperature limit.
* Applicable up to MY18 *

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBAR8-3D4Es

With this modification we will permanently deactivate the Start / Stop and we will no longer have to do it every time we start from the button.

1 - Module 19 - Diagnostic interface for data bus - Code (20103)
2 - Adaptation
3 - EM start stop requirement ambient temperature - (Change value to 50º - By default -50º)

In 2019 models it seems that it does not work according to we were able to collect in the forum.

 

[Zoot]

Depending on the age of your car you can code the stop start off full time

1 - Module 19 - Diagnostic interface for data bus - Code (20103)
2 - Adaptation
3 - Start / Stop initial voltage limit - (Change value to 12V - By default 7.6V)

or

1 - Module 19 - Diagnostic interface for data bus - Code (20103)
2 - Adaptation
3 - EM start stop requirement ambient temperature - (Change value to 50º - By default -50º)

But personally I went for the stop start memory module which is easy to fit and remembers the last setting you used.

Aha cheers TToy. I'll have to look into this code reader thingy as I've never had one before.

Useful info to refer back to, should I get one.

Thanks, Zoot

 

[tracktoy]

On modern cars you need a code reader and you want one that supports full VAG motors not just OBD2 because they wont show you all the errors the car shows, There are also a number that allow you to either pay a small fee for pre coded solution or a license to do manual updates.

Plenty of posts on here about the various options.

 

[Zoot]

On modern cars you need a code reader and you want one that supports full VAG motors not just OBD2 because they wont show you all the errors the car shows, There are also a number that allow you to either pay a small fee for pre coded solution or a license to do manual updates.

Plenty of posts on here about the various options.

Thanks Tracktoy- just spotted you replied with this info: I'll need to get one, sounds a sensible investment.

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Hi again chaps,

in the meantime I got a yellow warning lamp today, which I can't pin down in the manual/ nothing about it.

Drove car AM then a few mins after starting engine from cold, I stopped to natter to a logging chap/ with engine on. Continued on, then few mins later got this warning lamp below, flashing repeatedly: manual says something about 'engine control system'/ look at pg 206.. but nothing there about it. I think I noticed a loss of power whilst the warning lamp on.

Drove home concerned, car off. Gave it a few mins, decided to try car again, & warning lamp didn't show.
Drove my 12m journey, all seemed fine. So I'm not too concerned, but do have a 100m trip tomorrow, so best to ask.

Any thoughts appreciated.

 

[SuperV8]

This is your glow plug warning lamp.
You need to plug it into an OBD2 interface - to find the fault code.

 

[Zoot]

This is your glow plug warning lamp.
You need to plug it into an OD2 interface - to find the fault code.

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Crikey what on earth is a glow plug??

Anyway, it only came on for a while.. now not doing it. Is the car safe to drive? I'm about to nip into town, 10m there & back so will evaluate situation again.

And I'll have a word with my dealer later today/ Im luckily just within 3 months warranty/ but I need to drive it 85m to get there, tomorrow..

Thoughts appreciated.

 

[SuperV8]

I thought is would be just related to your glow plug system - but seems it could be any fault with the management of the diesel engine!

From the manual:

#edit# to add:
red warning would mean STOP.
Yellow should be fine to drive - and get it checked soon.
I would just double check your oil and coolant - as you should be doing regularly anyway!

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Crikey what on earth is a glow plug??

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Glow plug - Wikipedia

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