I'd like to know everyones thoughts on the effects of 15,000km service intervals and stop/start systems on timing chains (and general engine longevity) with VAG vehicles.

Ive always 'over serviced' my cars by doing 6 monthly oil changes (approx every 5,000-7,500km) with the view to keeping...

First VW (Tiguan 140TDi Highline) purchased in Dec 2016 after 3 BMWs and a M Benz. Tiggy is better than any of them, but as I am now retired it may be that it's just easier to get in and out of! But perfect vehicle for rural NSW that is not overly expensive yet has some go in it.

Just...

About a month ago, I read where by disconnecting a two wire plug on the Negative ( - ) battery terminal clamp, the STOP/START function no longer works.

I disconnected the plug a month ago and the STOP/START function has not worked since.

I wanted to check that this did not...

Hi...Not that I think it is a bad thing but the stop/start function on my 2016 GTI has stopped working. There is now no need to turn it off as soon as I get into the car like before. Has anyone else experienced this ?

Hiya,

I have a Tiguan adventure 2018. When the car is switched OFF by Auto stop/start, it didn't switch ON automatically. And then "please switch ON manually" appeared on the display. I couldn't switch it ON manually and I stuck in an intersection. Then I got off from the car...

Hi Eveyone,
Just joined as I recently purchased a very well used 2012 VW Golf MK7 2.0 TDI GT.

Have already built the stop/start disable circuit as the stop/start with DSG is extremely dangerous .
I guess that eventually I will remember to disable it everytime but I would...

Hi,
I've just joined this forum as it seems very friendly and well informed.
I've recently purchased a very well used 2012 VW Golf MK7 2.0TDI GT

The stop/start is dangerous with DSG so have already built a stop/start disable circuit - it's tested, but not yet fitted....

Howdy all,

I've had quite a few cars in the past (Lancer, Mazda 3, VE Commodore and VF Commodore) but I've always always always wanted a Golf R. I fell in love with the R32 when it was released but could never really afford one.

Thankfully I've saved and saved and just ordered...

Hey guys,

Just had a message appear in the MFD after stopping the car on a slight hill (not sure if that's relevant). The message appeared after stopping for a minute and then attempting to accelerate; the message said "Start Engine Manually". When I attempted to accelerate,...

I have recently bought an Audi A4 quattro that has the engine stop/start feature.
I have done some looking but cannot find any information relating to how the system actually works.
Hoping someone on here can help.
Does the system use the starter motor each time to restart the engine...

For the last two days I have been unable to get this function to work. Usually it defaults to being on unless you turn it off. I have turned the switch on and off several times, driven with A/C on and off. I have driven the car often enougn to know I have a problem.*I know some of you hate this function...