[Jazzzman]

Hi folks. Great forum.

Question (and I've unsuccessfully searched the forum for an answer): Is it normal for the Stop/Start to kick in if I'm in Neutral, have my foot off the clutch and foot on break BUT I'm still moving?

Basically, engine will cut as I coast to a standstill.

All good, or should it only cut when the car is at a stop?

2009 E92 320i

Thanks!

[georgekitchen7]

Hi Jazzzman,

Yes, my e92 does exactly the same... a little unnerving the first time it did it as there’s no steering! But it’s functioning correctly.

Thanks,

George

[Jazzzman]

Thanks George!

[Bali]

I coded off auto start/stop as I found it annoying. Also wonder about the effect on the starter’s life.

[Biginboca]

I wonder about the effects on engine life. I’ve heard it said most engine wear occurs at start up.

[gbalthrop]

Originally Posted by Biginboca

I wonder about the effects on engine life. I’ve heard it said most engine wear occurs at start up.

Don't believe everything you hear.

That's COLD start after the engine has been off for hours, cooled down, and oil has drained back into the sump from bearings and oil galleries and oil film no longer coats rings, etc.

There is some very small amount of wear on the starter every time the starter is engaged. Hear any stories about having to have drive plate or flywheel replaced on auto start/stop vehicles?

George