i-stop Warning Light On In Mazda - How To DIY Fix

i-stop Warning Light On In Mazda - How To DIY Fix - Step By Step Instructions

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video I talk about how to fix Mazda istop (start-stop) amber light flashing issue. Replacing the battery is the most likely failure cause and the most common question I receive from customers is what is the difference in a stop start battery vs standard type? I go into details of both in this one.
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@alanroberts6312 Жыл бұрын

errr is it me or what.. explains all about i stop and how the batteries work but doesn't actually tell you how to diy fix as the video title says, there's 15 minutes of my life i wont get back.

@kauffmann 4 ай бұрын

It’s you.

@WESTOZEXPLORING 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, was having trouble registering after battery change. Watched video around the inputs and I had the bonnet open. Closed that input and it worked straight away!

@gerry3670 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Gerard; very informative and easy to follow. When you said "...re-instal the battery and re-register again.." it can be a bit tricky for me to do all that correctly in my mazda cx-5 2015. Is there any website that can show the procedures to reset the car at a battery change or re-install? Also how is the battery registration done? Thanks hips Gerry

@MightyMick88 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks really informative 👍

@Mifta19903. 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Gerard Great video . Just quick question I’m going to get Mazda CX-5 2012 desail what think should I check out before I buy them especially about I -stop and ,battery ?

@eewuenng6152 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Gerard, my Mazda 6 2.2 DTT was fitted with an AGM battery by roadside assistance and the car started to lose power after 2/3 weeks, and the battery management system (BMS) light went on. I got them to replace with an EFB battery (per various manufacturers' recommendation) and reset, BMS light went off, but there is an error code of U3004 (16) accessory power relay, can this be solved by some kind of software reset? Must it be done at the dealer?

@dianrance3948 Жыл бұрын

Hi Gerard Burke, I own a 2012 MAzda Biante with this feature. My Biante actually carries 2 batteries. 1 is a smaller EFB N55 Panasonic and the other a larger standard battery 26B17L batteries. Do you know of the reset procedure for this vehicle? Thanks

@mariam1445 Жыл бұрын

Hi Gerald! the istop of my mazda cx3 2015 started behaving strangely. Sometimes can see the green lights sometimes it does not appear. Do you think it can also be a batery problem?

@catitude25 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant video, Everything was on point clear and informative. No fussing about likes and subscriptions. Keep it up sir, Two years and this video is still effective. Appreciate the information. Kind Regards.

@daspisch 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx god this issue disable istop completely for me! Yay!

@castrolgtx5064 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Ger very informative 💥👌

@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Eric 🙏🙏🙌🙌👍

@itsablackboymadam4936 5 ай бұрын

Hie have a 2012 giving the amber triangle with exclamation sign inside electrical or battery issue???

@medetit Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info

@Anna-zx6lp Жыл бұрын

Hi i have recently purchased a mazda 3 sport 2015 the i stop is green when it comes on sometimes short time then it turns it self off i have not used pedals, or it dose not cime on at all? Another question is it normal for the air condition light to be on permanently, as i cannot turn it off, meaning its on constantly, so i should not open the window?

@alexmessina3383 Жыл бұрын

Very informative. How do you explain a stop/start Q85 battery that is 100% charged 100% health with 12.7 volts Open Circuit Volts after sitting overnight tested with an EFB compliant battery tester ... BUT the scan tool PID for the battery won't move past 50-51% therefor no iStop ... How can you charge the battery and get PCM to recognise the SOC???

@Land-of-reason Жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 UK Mazda CX-5 manual. Keyless system has stopped working, press stop button engine will start but not stop (have to stall it) but instruments and accessories turn off. Cannot open boot iStop stopped working about a year ago. Every imaginable warning light and message is displayed. Main agent have performed all service work but are baffled and having problems. Say they haven’t seen such a combination of error codes. Mazda themselves also appear to be baffled. Might iStop be causing this?

@keithevans4643 2 жыл бұрын

Great very informative

@Australianvlog101 3 жыл бұрын

he is very knowledgeable and honest... please keep making more videos to help new drivers..

@areid1440 Жыл бұрын

Excellent informative video

@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙌🙌👍

@LadyWolf-ik7io 3 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful...my istop light flashes but not always...it's either working or it flashes with the triangle alarm light with the exclamation on...I usually just turn it off myself each time I start the engine...so my question is if it's intermittent and not always flashing does that mean it's just a computer issue that can be fixed by my mechanic?

@staing1398 Жыл бұрын

@LadyWolf-ik7io I am having the same issue currently, did you mange to get your issue fixed ?

@EdwardSaulosi Жыл бұрын

How did u fix it,am having the same problem

@user-tl3wh5fm1s Жыл бұрын

Mazda service centre check for me said that need to replace capacitor. Mine is mazda 3 year2016. So far already one year i did not manage to change.still have same problem with you all.

@kirkyearwood4350 7 ай бұрын

Any updates?

@timsavvy 3 ай бұрын

long term fix. Just replace the capacitor. It's bolt on.

@thedolf9225 4 ай бұрын

do you need a istart battery in a mazda? mine is flashing amber, but it doesn't stop teh vehicle running. can i just leave it in "error" state

@prince_raj3965 Жыл бұрын

ANY HELP!! My Mazda cx5 having a problem with the air conditioner, headlights,indicator lights and brake light it cuts out randomly while driving . It drives great as usual but when I pull over and shut the engine off then start it up back its to normal . What could be the problem?

@ericclaeyborn7008 3 жыл бұрын

Count it a blessing if your iStop stops working.

@jasonortiz4899 Жыл бұрын

Why?

@user-dj9nl2vs9x Жыл бұрын

@@jasonortiz4899 Fks your battery up. Didnt you listen?

@adriennesattler278 4 ай бұрын

Can driving with the i loop flashing hurt your car ?

@Jagengo Жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 demio and i stop sign refuses to go off 📴 just in colour amber Even while driving How do I get rid off it completely as am pressing I Stop off and does not go off

@patkelly7999 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Gerard, the AGM batteries are pretty expensive:):)

@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Pat 🙌👌👍 Ya the customer can get a shock when they are told the cost, understandably so when people are used to buying conventional all their lives.

@enhancesoutheast5964 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic... Irish content 👍👍👍

@elijahcunninghamofficial7379 4 ай бұрын

I have a 2013 demio and i recently chnaged the battery the i stop light is turning grren for about 2 secomds then bac to amber.

@carlywarly4853 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Right off to check me battery👍Bloody istop🤦🏻‍♀️

@Stellarhomesinspo..Tiktok Жыл бұрын

Bloody istop 😊😊😊it's super annoying

@carlywarly4853 Жыл бұрын

@@Stellarhomesinspo..Tiktok sure is…it’s still playing up one year later!😆

@Ben-jq5oo Жыл бұрын

A correct replacement battery failed to fix the flashing amber button and system failure while driving my 2014 Mazda2. The system was reprogrammed at the time of battery replacement. Unfortunately the problem returned almost immediately. When I returned to the mechanic we discovered the new battery had lost some power, in the time driving 1km home. Other possible causes of this charge loss, including the air con compressor and/or the alternator, were discussed. I could see a huge bill for investigation and parts ahead so made the decision to trade the car in (at huge loss). I would be keen to hear from any other Mazda owners re their experience with iStop failure. Thankyou for this very helpful presentation 🇦🇺

@prostynick Жыл бұрын

Why did you bother at all? Many people don't like that system. Just drive without it. Not an issue. I have the same problem, replaced the battery and it keeps blinking yellow. I say fk it. Next time when I'll be in Mazda I'll let them check. If they want huge money for it I'll just leave it as is.

@mikeamanda5211 Жыл бұрын

Will this issue cause a breakdown or can u carry on driving your car?

@csjrogerson2377 2 ай бұрын

Had the i-eloop yellow warning light. Disconnect both battery terminals and reconnected after 10 mins. problem solved. i-stop disabling for 2, 3, 6, & CX-3. Removed cover from the bonnet (hood) catch assembly. It just pulls out. There is a wire and mechanical switch held in place with a screw on the passenger side of the catch. Unscrew the screw - you will need an offset phillips or grips. Put the switch to one side. Done.

@lunaluna7141 Ай бұрын

Mine has been a nightmare I’ll give this info to my son I also have me reverse light on all the time when the car is switched on 😮 Many thanks

@csjrogerson2377 Ай бұрын

@@lunaluna7141 👍

@cpme1711 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video Gerard very informative. i had a i eloop inspection required warning which came up today in my 2015 mazda 6. i placed a regular battery in the vehicle (thinking it will be okay and will cost me less) and used it for more than a year. it seems that ive always been having hard starts in the morning and the istop function only lasts 30 seconds per stop. i went to the dealership and they will diagnose the ieloop next week. he said the problem is either the battery which i think it is or the capacitor which costs alot of money and hoping its not the case. the mechanic said it is okay not to have the capacitor fixed but the istop function will be gone (i dont mind because istop for me is pretty useless anyways.. i mean it does save a bit of fuel but you also pay more for the battery replacement..) please let me know if the mechanic is correct about not having to replace the capacitor. thank you and i liked and subscribed to your channel. thanks! from the philippines. :)

@timsavvy 3 ай бұрын

it's called capacitor-delete. Have it done. Just make sure there's warranty on the fix.

@MiracleMAX 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gerard, Good detailed explanation on the i-stop. As usual, all these technology headaches are emissions driven - YAY! 😢 MiracleMAX

@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, hopefully some good info thank people can use 👍👌💪

@GIANTSECRETS 3 жыл бұрын

Just fixed the i eloop light by cleaning the battery terminals

@andrewlee3625 Жыл бұрын

If the Start/Stop button is flashing constantly, what might be the problem. I had not used the car for 1 month since yesterday. When I use the car, the IStop did not have the amber flash on the first time, but it started to flash on the second time after I turned off the car together with a amber triangle with an exclamation mark sign constantly on. Is it also the battery problem? Many thanks in advance for your help.

@cswbizberri4532 11 ай бұрын

It might be a battery problem based on what he said in the video. It seems that because the vehicle wasn't used for a month, the battery could have drained a bit, forcing it to disable the ISTOP feature. Check out what he said at 4:01 - 4:30. Also, notice at 1:18, the dashboard is showing an i-stop failure, which is indicated by the blinking "i stop" symbol plus there is the triangle with the exclamation mark. This symbol means some system has malfunctioned (according to the CX 3 manual). If you browse to Warnings in your vehicle Apps, it should tell you which system has failed. It may possibly be the Battery Management System.

@katiuscadavid666 3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Thanks, I have this problem with the I Stop. I have a Mazda Demio 2014 and sometimes when i turn on the car the I Stop is bliking in Orange color and It also have other alert like a maintenance key, both together. When I reset the I Stop bottor and i turn off and turn on the car again, the both alert dissapear. Could It be the batery? Or maybe something about the braking system?. I m very worried about that. Im from dominican republic, and i dont know if there any expert Mazda person here. Could you please help me or give me an advise

@esztervarga9054 2 жыл бұрын

My also blinking orange ..this make 1 years when 2 batteries is changed… nobody knows what is….

@tafadzwamukondo8047 Жыл бұрын

Hi did you get any help

@Potemkin0 2 жыл бұрын

Gerard - great video. Can you recommend any medication I need to take before I am told the price of an AMG battery?

@Potemkin0 2 жыл бұрын

AGM that should read!

@marksakowski9272 Жыл бұрын

First thing you MUST do is to DISCONNECT the stupid i-stop which is draining your battery and destroying the starter motor on your vehicle, not to mention engine and the gearbox!!!!!!!

@Barbaraluna2350 11 ай бұрын

How to disconnect

@iankelly2110 3 жыл бұрын

spot on Gerard 100% correct

@iankelly2110 3 жыл бұрын

Had an Opel Insignia eco would not work customer had put in an the wrong battery

@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian 😊

@markwarden8624 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and explanation

@phakamanisithole9058 8 ай бұрын

I have the same problem

@SilverbackMatt 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Can I charge my Q85 battery using a CTEK charger while the battery is still attached to the car? ......Also my CTEK charger has a normal setting and an AGM setting, but my battery doesn’t have AGM wrote on it anywhere! ......I know my questions may sound daft to many people, but I read that the Q85 isn’t an AGM battery....so confused to what setting I will need! Thanks

@grantknott 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing. If you find a solution to both questions, please get back to me

@SilverbackMatt 3 жыл бұрын

@@grantknott I now know that you can charge this type of battery while it’s attached to the car. This type of battery (Q85) is called an EFB battery….wet battery/ flooded battery! I found that my battery seemed to charge in no time using the CTEK charger (just a few hours) and has worked fine since, but I have been driving a few long distances lately. My i-stop and i-eloop have also been working fine since I charged my battery, but again this also could be that I’ve drove long distances lately. Hope that helps you 👍

@SilverbackMatt 3 жыл бұрын

I did charge my battery using the NORMAL setting, all seemed to work out fine.

@grantknott 3 жыл бұрын

@@SilverbackMatt Great thanks

@grantknott 3 жыл бұрын

@@SilverbackMatt Great, It certainly does help thank you. I took mine out yesterday and charged it with a not so up to date charger and like yours, it only took 2-3 hours to come up fully charged ( green light) put it back in the car, took it for a short drive and at least the flashing istop and master system light is off now. I trust the reset will occur down the line like yours 👍🏼

@MlungisiNkosi 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information but you didn’t give a step-by-step instructions on how to fix it…

@Cre8tive81 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Now plz tell us how do we rip iStop out of the car permanently? Don't want it and don't want to be told I have to have it and need to do stupid hacks.

@Ben-jq5oo Жыл бұрын

I agree. Another thing to go wrong, which indeed mine did. However…if you believe in the climate science findings, as I do, then we each have a moral imperative to reduce our individual carbon footprint. No more classic cars. Life just gets duller 🙄

@sakhawathussiankiani9040 10 ай бұрын

Very well explained brother stay strong safe firm and blessed ameen blessings marcys love happiness always upon you and All your family members and friends ameen blessings 🙏

@gobikrishnan9827 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. My mazda 6 pop up the i stop light when i increase speed in sudden or 3000 rpm and above. Is that related to battery or i-eloop system

@karelpeters689 2 жыл бұрын

You figured it out ?

@gobikrishnan9827 2 жыл бұрын

@@karelpeters689 yes. when I start the engine no warning comes out. after I start to move and y rpm reach 3000 rpm plus or sudden exhilaration happens then the warning sign appearece.

@karelpeters689 2 жыл бұрын

@@gobikrishnan9827 how did you fix it ?

@daltonshepherd2808 Жыл бұрын

@@karelpeters689right mean cliff hanger…. Did you fix yours

@donnatrump1403 Жыл бұрын

Not the battery...ignition wore our from the stopping and starting

@kalmkrew 2 жыл бұрын

Did I miss the instructions?

@DoniLaksono Жыл бұрын

This video does not contain the “HOW TO DIY FIX”

@georgekiarie5164 10 ай бұрын

Wow. Wanderfull. You helped me to work on my taxi

@phamuchuynguyen7921 11 ай бұрын

❤

@dukard100 3 жыл бұрын

Good and clear information - thats for sure .... but 13 minutes with no breathtaking takes me out - Phewww ... I a need some oxigen

@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Deep breaths afterwards!! 😎👍 Thanks for watching mate.

@gsau3000 Жыл бұрын

It doesn't work

@jaypenney6524 2 ай бұрын

How To DIY Fix? Step By Step Instructions? I don't think so!, just all about batteries and how they work and how i-stop works.

@taichihead42 2 жыл бұрын

Its a gimmick

@tsloan1283 Жыл бұрын

These systems are garbage. And it destroys the starter

@AkuotDiri 5 күн бұрын

Be brief next time!

@stupossibleify 3 жыл бұрын

iStop is the most annoying feature on my Mazda 6. Pointless feature. Dangerous at times. Wish I could permanently disable it, might frig the bonnet catch switch. Otherwise after 3 years they are very good cars (apart from the thin paint). For some reason I assumed you had scruffy hair and a beard!

@SimonBarrett74 3 жыл бұрын

I found a hack on KZfaq to disable, and seems to be working a treat! There’s a cable on the bonnet latch that you disconnect, and the istop thinks the bonnet is open and therefore won’t turn off, It took 5 minutes!

@stupossibleify 3 жыл бұрын

@@SimonBarrett74 I'd heard of this, and it makes sense: the iStop is disabled with the bonnet open when a mechanic needs the engine to keep running for a while, like before an oil change or during an MOT

@jimmorgan2373 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ger , concerning

@mrtrx 2 жыл бұрын

@@SimonBarrett74 wouldn’t do it, my friend did that and it played with with the car.

@zeza2733 Жыл бұрын

Just disconnect the bonnet switch, boom engine check light gone, no more problems. I can leave with mirrors not flashing when locking.