Following on from my stop start criteria thread, i am trying to get the the bottom of why it wont start. Im ruling out DPF regen as i have been for several 40 minute blasts now so i cant see that it would still need doing. 

 

Looking at this thread - 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/249304-greenline-2-stopstart-system-not-working/?hl=%2Bstop+%2Bstart#entry3554397

 

It could be that the battery is not at optimum charge or has had its capacity reduced by running flat causing the system not to activate but before testing this i need to check that its isnt also high current draw which is the purpose of this thread. How do i check this? Can i do it via OBD and Torque or can a normal garage do it? Im hoping its not a VCDS job. 

you need an inductive amp clamp on the earth lead of the battery,

This kind of thing

 

http://www.pce-instruments.com/english/index.htm?id=google-uk&_artnr=271189&_p=38.4&_pmode=0&_pbexkey=37&_date=20140120002902&_pbhash=46cedb9d2de1f69c8b7b737c35875417973820b8e2d2b5a60535a27a378fca35

 

Lewwy

Is that particular current clamp worth buying for car and home use?

Is that particular current clamp worth buying for car and home use?

Yes, but remember you can only clamp one conductor of a circuit and get a reading.

e.g. If you clamp a kettle lead you will not get a reading. If you clamp just the live or neutral wire you will get a reading.