Our cars profit from more and more technologies, in most cases this brings us an additional comfort of use. Having said that, technology has its positive aspects, but as well has some disadvantages, with it, we find out bugs showing up! One of them is the Start and Stop feature, which is meant to help you save fuel and preserve the planet. You may confront problems and want to turn off the start stop technology on Peugeot 508 . But how do I do that? In this article we will help you understand how this system functions, how to disable start and stop on xxx, and what are the repeated problems you may encounter with this option.

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How does the Start Stop on Peugeot 508 work?

Start Stop technology operation

Start Stop is a modern technology that began to be included into modern automobiles about ten years ago. This technology aims to limit the fuel consumption of your Peugeot 508 and to protect the environment by limiting CO2 emissions. Its effectiveness is principally relevant in an urban environment. In fact, cars can be made to spend up to 35% of their time at a standstill during urban journeys. The guarantee of start and stop on your vehicle is to save you between 5% and 15% in fuel consumption. However, on long travels or secondary roads, its usefulness is limited. How it functions:

  • A reinforced starter or a last generation alternator with integrated starter
  • When you shift into neutral and release the clutch pedal, the engine unit will shut off.
  • When you shift into gear, the car will immediately restart.

On some improved versions, your Peugeot 508 will even be able to shut down although you are not stopped (up to 20km/h on some start and stop).

Start Stop Peugeot 508: Pros and disadvantages

Nevertheless this system has real positive aspects in terms of environmental conservation and fuel economy, there are however some disadvantages to having a start and stop on Peugeot 508 .

  • Benefits:

    • You will make fuel and CO2 emission savings if you have a principally urban use of your Peugeot 508. You will too. In addition, you will be able to benefit from the purchase of a car with a more interesting bonus/malus, permitting you to to buy a cheaper car . Finally, you will benefit from an additional comfort because your engine unit will be stopped when you pass red lights or stops.

  • Disadvantages

    • It’s not interesting for you to have this system if you drive on secondary roads . This system is quite expensive to buy (between 500 and 1500€) . Finally, the first generations of start stop technology can undergo a premature wear of the starter and the battery of your Peugeot 508. you will have to buy or change your battery more quite often,

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How to turn off Start Stop technology on Peugeot 508?

Now let’s move on to the part you’re probably most keen on, how to turn off, disconnect or take out the start stop on your Peugeot 508? .
Depending on how you use your car, you may want to turn off this system, which can be bothersome or you may feel that your starter is experiencing premature wear, or you may have had to purchase a new AGM or EFB battery on your Peugeot 508 . All these are valid causes to disable your start and stop system.
On this website are the two main techniques for disabling the start and stop on Peugeot 508:

  • The traditional approach: Know, if you don’t already know it, that there is a start and stop disable button on your center console (depending on the year of your car you may have a button labeled “ECO”, “Start and Stop” or “S&S”) that you can use to disconnect your start and stop on every start. However, this approach requires you to redo the manipulation every time you start the motor vehicle.
  • It is possible that the start and stop of your Peugeot 508 is switched off totally: It is possible that the start and stop of your Peugeot 508 is switched on unintentionally, or that it does not match the use you have of your car. In such a case, you can deactivate it by two different solutions. You can create a bridge behind the activation button of your start and stop . Finally, second approach you can disconnect the battery charge indicator cable that is on the terminals of your battery, which will produce your Peugeot 508 presume that the battery is tired and will deactivate the start and stop to keep your autonomy.

Start Stop Technology problems Peugeot 508

Concerning the different problems you might come across with the start and stop of your Peugeot 508 . It is possible that this is activated in an unexpected way , for example you are doing a manoeuvre and you don’t have time to change to reverse gear and the car stops. It is possible that this problem is related to the series of your Peugeot 508. Try to completely deactivate your Start and Stop as seen in the previous section to avoid this issue or go to your garage to find out if there is a particular remedy. Another problem experienced by Peugeot 508 owners is that you may experience premature wear of your battery or starter motor. These particular parts for start and stop are expensive, and if you have already looked at the battery prices for xxx or those of the starters you must have realized that they are much more expensive than traditional batteries, do not hesitate to deactivate this system to avoid this sort of issue. Finally, it may be that your start and stop on Peugeot 508 does not work anymore , in this case, go to your motor mechanic to correct this issue.

If you want more guides on the Peugeot 508, go to our Peugeot 508 category.