I-Stop - Stopped functioning

badgx · Oct 30, 2020

I recently invested in a battery charger which is compatible for stop/start batteries. I connect it at least once a month and leave it on trickle charge to maintain battery longitivity. The istop problem seems to be a common problem not only for Mazda but I see other car manufacturers do have issues with there technology too.

CONCEPTM3 · Oct 31, 2020

badgx said:
I recently invested in a battery charger which is compatible for stop/start batteries. I connect it at least once a month and leave it on trickle charge to maintain battery longitivity. The istop problem seems to be a common problem not only for Mazda but I see other car manufacturers do have issues with there technology too.

What is the make and name of your charger. Can you provide a link to it or where you purchased it and cost?

badgx · Nov 1, 2020

Hi there. The charger I brought is Ring 12a smart charger, which cost me £85 from Halfords (UK) and came with a standard 1 years warranty plus an addition 4 years once product is registered online with Ring. I have 2 cars, batteries on both needed a little trickle charge during this lock down. Its able to tackle most battery types including AGM and has some good reviews. I've added a link below to the retailer, however I think you may be able to purchase it directly from Ring or perhaps ebay?