What's up with my Vitara's stop-start system?

Why does the stop-start system need reprogramming if it stops working? I have a 2016 Suzuki Vitara.

Thank you

Roy Schuster (BRIDPORT)

Jan 2019 Filed under: electrics

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Expert answer

Hi Roy, 

That's not something we've come across, I'm afraid. There can be many simple reasons for a stop-start system to not work (see our popular feature on that subject here), but usually they are temporary. I guess if your battery was replaced, there may be some additional reprogramming required, but that wouldn't be standard on all cars.

If someone has told you that this is necessary, make sure you get a second opinion from another garage, preferably an official Suzuki service outlet. And if Suzuki told you that, then ask for a little explanation.

We'd be interested in the answer if you want to pop a comment in below this at a later stage.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor
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