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Vauxhall Insignia stop-start problem

I have just bought Vauxhall Insignia, but the stop start system doesn't shut off the engine when stationary in traffic. Is this a fault?

Asked on 8 March 2016 by Rob72

Answered by Honest John
If the battery is not charging sufficiently then the stop start will not work because there would be insufficient charge in the battery to re-start the engine.

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