Funny Behaviour

[davidevans0]

Hi All,

I went to start my car today and after one or two cranks it shut down. Tried again and same thing. Third attempt and it started fine.

When driving I was getting a message saying that the start/stop button was being pressed whilst driving (it definitely wasn’t!)

Does this sound like a battery related issue?

Checked on my code reader and it’s suggesting the battery is 12.5v.

Any help appreciated.

David

[Kev]

Was that voltage with the engine off? Any other codes present?

[davidevans0]

Yes that was engine off voltage, no codes just engine systems warning light.

[scm]

If you checked the voltage straight after running the engine it could give a misleading reading - best to check after the car has sat for a while to remove the surface charge.

[Kev]

It could be a faulty starter button. Without the keys anywhere near the car (open it first), rapidly press and release the start button a few times to try and free the mechanism in case it’s a bit ‘sticky’ in operation. The contacts within could be gummed up if it’s not getting a lot of use

[davidevans0]

Thank you, I’ve given this a go and all seems ok with it.

I perhaps should have noted I had just cleaned the car, I’m generally very careful but perhaps this could’ve been something to do with it if water got somewhere it shouldn’t have.

David