VS - Electrical Systems From Stop-Start to Hybridization

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Stop-Start systems diagnostics

Analyze before changing parts As already discussed the Stop-Start function relies on many parameters, whatever the system uses a ReStART machine, a StARS or an i-StARS it will never allow automated Stop and Start if all conditions are not properly set in the vehicle.

Stop and Start button

Stop and Start button

Vehicle speed

Vehicle speed

Stop-Start f on numero systems pa Stop-Start func i n relies on numerous vehicle systems parameters

Driving time elapsed Stop time Driver’s belt Driver’s doo Bonnet op n/closed Brakes vacuum res rve Electric parking brake Steering wheel angle

Driving time elapsed Stop time Driver’s belt Driver’s door Bonnet open/closed Brakes vacuum reserve Electric parking brake Steering wheel angle

Engine operating temperature

Depolution

Engine operating temperature

Depolution Battery State Of Charge Battery thermal status Alternator thermal status

Battery State Of Charge Battery thermal status Alternator thermal status Power accumulator voltage Thermal protection of the voltage stabilizer Accelerator pedal Brake pedal Clutch pedal Gear lever Air conditioning Outside temperature Cabin temperature Windscreen de-icing/demisting

Power accumulator voltage Thermal protection of the voltage stabilizer Accelerator pedal Brake pedal Clutch pedal Gear lever Air conditioning Outside temperature Cabin temperature Windscreen de-icing/demisting

Prior to change a ReStART machine, a StARS or an i-StARS, think about Stop-Start system working conditions that could disable the system!

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