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Fuel Economy Technology Systems: Auto Start/Stop
I-CAR · April 17, 2019
Summary
This article explains the operation of vehicle auto start/stop systems, which improve fuel economy by shutting off the engine when the vehicle is at a complete stop. It highlights that while these systems do not pose a safety concern, they may require OEM-specific calibration after a collision to ensure proper fuel efficiency and customer satisfaction.
What to do on the job
Research and follow OEM-specific repair procedures to determine if the auto start/stop system requires calibration after a collision repair.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the labor time and necessity of researching OEM-specific calibration procedures for the auto start/stop system, especially when customers report that the engine is no longer shutting off at stops post-repair.
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