KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

I have a KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012.

Im having an intermittant problem where say your sitting at traffic lights and the car is idling the car will suddenly cut out. Theres no problems restarting the car but the engine just dies.

Ive had a mobile until come out to test engine management and he said there were no problems he could find.

Anyone know what it could be i can drive but when it comes to mechanical stuff im useless lol

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

It might be haunted! :D

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

I might just stating the obvious but does that model not have stop/start technology that cuts out at lights to save fuel?

Normally press the clutch in and it will automatically restart or something

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Normally press the clutch in and it will automatically restart or something

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

Could be any one of a number of things but I'm confused, presumably the car is under warranty (7 years isn't it?) so why isn't your Kia dealer sorting it out? I think I'd be wanting to get the dealer to take it in rather than risk it getting worse and getting stuck somewhere.

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

It's supposed to cut out when the car is stationary :confused:

http://www.kia.co.uk/new-cars/ecodynamics.aspx

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

Best. Thread. Ever. :D

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

That's what Derek stated but the OP didn't seem convinced and why didn't the dealer and call out service he used inform him of that at the time? Very confused here :D

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

Magic - I wonder if a new starter motor would be required at 50,000 miles on the clock with this technology.

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

Had Stop and Start on a loan Fiat 500 - very confusing, soon switched it off. :(

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

I have this on my Focus - I like it....

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

Yes, I'd like to know what any problems associated with stop/start might be. I'm sure it saves fuel but does it have any additional ramifications for servicing, maintenance, repairs etc. which might negate the fuel savings wholly or in part.

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

No the Starter Motors are usually heavier duty to account for any additional wear & tear that start/stop causes. This should be covered on Kia's under the excellent warranties they have! A while ago my dad was a taxi driver driving a kia sedona, and it had 200,000+ miles but they still fixed things under the warranty which I thought was ace!

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

It doesnt happen everytime tho this is whats confusing me.

it happens just a handful a times of week usually if the car is cold.

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i dont think i would be covered by that as i bought the car second hand?

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

My Mitsubishi has it and it only kicks in when there isn't a big draw on the battery, with the AC off etc. and even then at times when I think it should turn off it doesn't.

I wouldn't worry about it. As long as it restarts when you press in the clutch things should be fine.

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

Have you read the manual?

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

The 7 year warranty is transferrable.

http://www.kia.co.uk/new-cars/7-year-warranty/your-questions-answered.aspx

I don't know what's required to transfer the warranty but if you haven't complied with any relevant terms or Kia's servicing requirements then it may now be void anyway. If I were you I'd get onto my Kia dealer and find out - it may save you a lot of money.

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Thanks for your answer. Is the starter motor the only component on which additional wear and tear is placed by start/stop technology? For example, I was always under the impression that a lot of engine wear takes place when starting a car but possibly modern oils etc. have overcome that issue.

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

I'd guess the battery gets a bit more hammered too.

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

No engine wear is negligible these days compared to cars of the 80's/90's - actually some manufacturers suggest if you are parked in traffic longer than 10 seconds its beneficial to switch off your engine... I know that VW suggest this in their manuals.

I do this on my Audi A6 and its not particularly new (2003) and I've never had any issues so far with undue wear - I do maintain my car well - regardless of cost though so maybe a well maintained car has something to do with it.

I'm not a mechanic - just a car geek :)

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Might get a LITTLE more hammer - but I wouldn't think it would be noticable. Batteries have a general life of about 7-10 years so its worth replacing it after that anyway as car battery tech improves :)

Re: KIA Cee'D 1 CRDi Eco-Dynamics 1.6 5dr 2012
 

TVM - interesting subject.