{"id":645,"date":"2023-01-13T17:26:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T17:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vhride.com\/?p=645"},"modified":"2023-01-13T17:26:45","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T17:26:45","slug":"why-does-my-car-say-stop-start-not-ready-battery-charging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vhride.com\/why-does-my-car-say-stop-start-not-ready-battery-charging\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Car Say &#8220;Stop\/Start Not Ready Battery Charging?&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yo, it&#8217;s your boy Matthew here, and I&#8217;ve got a story to tell y&#8217;all about my car. So, I&#8217;m cruisin&#8217; down the street, windows down, music blasting, and I&#8217;m feelin&#8217; like a king of the road.<\/p>\n<p>Suddenly, a message pops up on my dashboard that says &#8220;Stop\/Start Not Ready Battery Charging.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>I was like &#8220;WTF does that even mean?&#8221; So, I pull over to the side of the road and try to figure it out. Long story short, I had to call a tow <a href=\"https:\/\/vhride.com\/is-a-promaster-van-or-a-truck-or-car\/\">truck and ended up paying an arm and a leg to get my car<\/a> fixed.<\/p>\n<p>Now, I&#8217;m not a car expert, but I did some research and I&#8217;m gonna break it down for y&#8217;all so you don&#8217;t have to go through the same thing I did.<\/p>\n<p>Buckle up, &#8217;cause we&#8217;re gonna take a ride through the world of &#8220;Stop\/Start Not Ready Battery Charging.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-665f4ee391d58\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-665f4ee391d58\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/vhride.com\/why-does-my-car-say-stop-start-not-ready-battery-charging\/#What_Does_It_Mean_When_It_Says_StopStart_Not_Ready\" title=\"What Does It Mean When It Says Stop\/Start Not Ready?\">What Does It Mean When It Says Stop\/Start Not Ready?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/vhride.com\/why-does-my-car-say-stop-start-not-ready-battery-charging\/#What_Does_Stop-Start_Charging_Mean\" title=\"What Does Stop-Start Charging Mean?\">What Does Stop-Start Charging Mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/vhride.com\/why-does-my-car-say-stop-start-not-ready-battery-charging\/#Common_Causes_of_%E2%80%9CStopStart_Not_Ready%E2%80%9D\" title=\"Common Causes of &#8220;Stop\/Start Not Ready&#8221;\">Common Causes of &#8220;Stop\/Start Not Ready&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vhride.com\/why-does-my-car-say-stop-start-not-ready-battery-charging\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/vhride.com\/why-does-my-car-say-stop-start-not-ready-battery-charging\/#What_does_it_mean_when_my_car_says_%E2%80%9CStopStart_Not_Ready%E2%80%9D\" title=\"What does it mean when my car says &#8220;Stop\/Start Not Ready&#8221;?\">What does it mean when my car says &#8220;Stop\/Start Not Ready&#8221;?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/vhride.com\/why-does-my-car-say-stop-start-not-ready-battery-charging\/#What_does_stop-start_charging_mean\" title=\"What does stop-start charging mean?\">What does stop-start charging mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/vhride.com\/why-does-my-car-say-stop-start-not-ready-battery-charging\/#Can_I_fix_%E2%80%9C%E2%80%9DStopStart_Not_Ready%E2%80%9D_myself\" title=\"Can I fix &#8220;&#8221;Stop\/Start Not Ready&#8221; myself?\">Can I fix &#8220;&#8221;Stop\/Start Not Ready&#8221; myself?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/vhride.com\/why-does-my-car-say-stop-start-not-ready-battery-charging\/#How_often_do_I_need_to_get_my_stop-start_system_checked\" title=\"How often do I need to get my stop-start system checked?\">How often do I need to get my stop-start system checked?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/vhride.com\/why-does-my-car-say-stop-start-not-ready-battery-charging\/#My_Bottom_Line\" title=\"My Bottom Line\">My Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_It_Mean_When_It_Says_StopStart_Not_Ready\"><\/span>What Does It Mean When It Says Stop\/Start Not Ready?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, when your car says &#8220;Stop\/Start Not Ready,&#8221; it basically means that the stop-start system, which is a feature that automatically turns off the engine when the car is idle in order to save fuel, ain&#8217;t workin&#8217; properly.<\/p>\n<p>This could be due to a variety of reasons, such as a dead battery or a malfunctioning starter.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re seein&#8217; this message pop up on your dashboard, it&#8217;s best to take your car to a professional and get it checked out.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t try to fix it yourself unless you know what you&#8217;re doin&#8217;, &#8217;cause you might end up doin&#8217; more harm than good.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Stop-Start_Charging_Mean\"><\/span>What Does Stop-Start Charging Mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vhride.com\/how-long-does-it-take-to-charge-a-stop-start-battery\/\">Stop-start charging refers to the process of charging your car&#8217;s battery<\/a> when the stop-start system is not working properly.<\/p>\n<p>This is typically done at a mechanic shop, where they will use special equipment to charge the battery and get the stop-start system back to normal.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that stop-start charging is not the same as regular battery charging, and should only be done by a professional.<\/p>\n<p>Attempting to charge the battery yourself without the proper equipment could damage the battery and make the problem even worse.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Causes_of_%E2%80%9CStopStart_Not_Ready%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Common Causes of &#8220;Stop\/Start Not Ready&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Dead battery<\/li>\n<li>Malfunctioning starter<\/li>\n<li>Faulty alternator<\/li>\n<li>Damaged wiring<\/li>\n<li>Corroded battery terminals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_my_car_says_%E2%80%9CStopStart_Not_Ready%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>What does it mean when my car says &#8220;Stop\/Start Not Ready&#8221;?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It means that the stop-start system, which automatically turns off the engine when the car is idle in order to save fuel, ain&#8217;t workin&#8217; properly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_stop-start_charging_mean\"><\/span>What does stop-start charging mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It refers to the process of <a href=\"https:\/\/vhride.com\/how-long-does-it-take-to-charge-a-car-battery-after-jump-start\/\">charging your car&#8217;s battery<\/a> when the stop-start system is not working properly, typically done at a mechanic shop.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_fix_%E2%80%9C%E2%80%9DStopStart_Not_Ready%E2%80%9D_myself\"><\/span>Can I fix &#8220;&#8221;Stop\/Start Not Ready&#8221; myself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s best to take your car to a professional and get it checked out. Attempting to fix it yourself without proper knowledge and equipment could cause more harm than good.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_I_need_to_get_my_stop-start_system_checked\"><\/span>How often do I need to get my stop-start system checked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s a good idea to have your stop-start system checked during regular car maintenance, such as oil changes or tune-ups.<\/p>\n<p>If you notice any issues or messages on your dashboard, it&#8217;s best to get it checked out as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Bottom_Line\"><\/span>My Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, there you have it folks. &#8220;Stop\/Start Not Ready Battery Charging&#8221; ain&#8217;t no joke, and it&#8217;s best to get it checked out by a professional as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t be like me and try to fix it yourself, &#8217;cause you might end up payin&#8217; more in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>Keep an eye out for any messages or warning signs on your dashboard, and make sure to get regular car maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>Now, if you&#8217;ll excuse me, I&#8217;m gonna go listen to some sad songs and think about all the money I spent on my car.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yo, it&#8217;s your boy Matthew here, and I&#8217;ve got a story to tell y&#8217;all about my car. So, I&#8217;m cruisin&#8217; down the street, windows down, music blasting, and I&#8217;m feelin&#8217; like a king of the road. Suddenly, a message pops up on my dashboard that says &#8220;Stop\/Start Not Ready Battery Charging.&#8221; I was like &#8220;WTF [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":646,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vhride.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/645"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vhride.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vhride.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vhride.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vhride.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=645"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/vhride.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/645\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":667,"href":"https:\/\/vhride.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/645\/revisions\/667"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vhride.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/646"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vhride.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=645"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vhride.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=645"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vhride.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=645"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}