Hello everyone,

this morning, I was not able to start the engine in our Kodiaq. I attached the short video.

Also, when pressing the brake pedal (and starting the engine), it doesn’t feel as soft as usual.

I guess this is battery, but is there any way I can be 100% sure ?

Thanks

Batterie 🔋

If this is battery - how do I find the exact model that needs to be purchased ?

Or can I charge it at home ? Or try to charge it ?

I noticed that for a last couple of days (weeks ?) when I was arriving at a destination, the engine didn't stop automatically but was still working. I understand when it is summer and hot. But this is an autumn and the engine didn't stop either. And I had to turn it off with the start/stop button.

Edited 5 November, 20255 Nov by New11

In my car (I guess yours is similar age) I had the following problems :

1) battery went kaput - replaced the battery ,still had a little hiccup in the first week after the battery was replaced, but everything works now (perhaps computer had to re-learn the new battery or erase old things)

2) start-stop system has a voltage settings that prevents to stop the engine if the battery voltage is not sufficient. I actually used it to disable start-stop completely, raised the default setting of something like 12V to 14V and now the system is now disengaged

3) other issue that I had was the key-fob battery. Sometimes it showed me the message that the key fob battery was low, but the last time when the battery went dead it did no show anything on the dashboard.

4) also replaced the start-stop button in the steering wheel column, as this started to be a bit picky - sometimes took 2-3 presses to actually start, or stop the engine.

one note to add, I bought my battery from Tayna batteries - much better prices than local shops!