The V2 Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 Thought i'd post this here because I suppose it applies to lots of cars, not just Golf R's - (DSG) what if the start/stop button develops a fault and you can't turn the engine off? Is there anyway to stop the engine, other than waiting to run out of petrol!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booth11 Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 40 minutes ago, The V2 said: Thought i'd post this here because I suppose it applies to lots of cars, not just Golf R's - (DSG) what if the start/stop button develops a fault and you can't turn the engine off? Is there anyway to stop the engine, other than waiting to run out of petrol!? There is an emergency procedure. From the manual (Golf mk8): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 If manual, you could stall it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 Open the bonnet and disconnect the spark plugs / coil pack leads? A phaf but would work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Heeley Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 9 hours ago, Shug said: Open the bonnet and disconnect the spark plugs / coil pack leads? A phaf but would work Would not recommend touching HT leads when engine is running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpv Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 Open the bonnet and disconnect the spark plugs / coil pack leads? A phaf but would workSorry, but what is a phaf?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Jace and Booth11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booth11 Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 2 hours ago, mpv said: Sorry, but what is a phaf? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I think he means faff. mpv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TweedsideR Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 probably the same as a faff. British slang Faff /faf/ Learn to pronounce INFORMAL•BRITISH verb spend time in ineffectual activity. "we can't faff around forever" noun a great deal of ineffectual activity. "there was the usual faff of getting back to the plane" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 7 hours ago, Booth11 said: I think he means faff. Posh faff, Like Phart, or Phuck... Last one avoids detection by internet police for swearing 😝 NRW, Stobsie, Booth11 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booth11 Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 18 minutes ago, Shug said: Posh faff, Like Phart, or Phuck... Last one avoids detection by internet police for swearing 😝 😂 Ooh I think you’re too posh for this forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregozedobe Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 There is a fairly common fault with the Stop/Start button when it fails to register that you have pressed it. If that is the case then I have my doubts that the emergency procedure (pressing twice or press & hold) will always be effective. I always advise people that if their Stop/Start button has been playing up they should get it replaced ASAP. IIRC they can be purchased fairly cheaply on ebay etc. I would hope that disconnecting the battery will confuse the various ECU's enough that at least one would stop the engine. It is certainly what I would try first, and if that didn't work I'd look at disconnecting the HPFP or the ignition module, if that didn't work I'd pull out a fuel or ignition fuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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