When trying to resolve a complaint, code or no-start/no-crank condition on a stop/start vehicle, it’s essential to know how the system operates. The problem may not have a complicated reason – something simple may cause the stop/start system not to work.
Stop/start technology is more than just a switch wired to the brake pedal and starter — it’s a function of the power management system that uses several modules to decide when the engine needs to stop and start.
Read Andrew Markel’s informative article on start/stop systems HERE.