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Seat Inca start stop problem

My 2001 Seat Inca with a gasoline engine is playing up. The start-stop isn't working. I've got 81215 km on the clock. The engine shuts off as expected, but then I get a warning light on the dash and an error stored. I am guessing a battery issue?

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A 2001 Seat Inca with a gasoline engine is experiencing issues with its start-stop system, where the engine shuts off as expected but triggers a warning light and stores an error. The problem is suspected to be related to the battery, as similar issues have been linked to low voltage affecting the start-stop functionality. Replacing the battery resolved the issue, confirming that a defective or heavily discharged battery was the cause.

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mariomystic13

I also have a Seat Inca and I experienced similar issues. Is the starter motor still working properly? Sometimes, in my case, it hesitated before the engine start. It may also be a battery issue. Worth checking the voltage when the engine is off.

finn_sturm63 (community.author)

The starter motor seems fine. No issues with engine start, it's just the start-stop system that's playing up. Where you getting an error code too?

mariomystic13

Yes, the error code was related to low voltage. While the car started fine, the start-stop system is very sensitive to voltage drops. Given the symptoms and error, I would recommend having the battery checked professionally. If it's heavily discharged or defective, that's likely the culprit.

finn_sturm63 (community.author)

Cheers for the help. I replaced the battery and all is working as expected now. Cost me 290€ all in.

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