Can we add Stop&Start function to our lovely C3

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I found a video about stop & start function on the internet. Also i saw same header in sedre. I am asking about is there any one try to add this function to citroen c3?
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tribesman wrote:I found a video about stop & start function on the internet. Also i saw same header in sedre. I am asking about is there any one try to add this function to citroen c3?
I don't see why it wouldn't be possible tribesman. Considering the stop-start C3 is just a normal C3 with the stop-start hardware and software, it would be an interesting project.

If you have access to sedre then you can look at the cost of the special alternator setup, the battery and the wiring loom for stop-start C3s. Then you just have to figure out the BSI and ECU programming and off you go.

I would imagine the parts would be a swap from a redundant C3 that has the feature you want and you will have every part you need to hand.

Quite whether it will be economical to do the work and have all those bits left over is going to depend on who does the work and if you have a spare stop-start C3 you can strip for parts.

You may just find it cheaper to trade your C3 in or sell it on and just buy a stop-start C3 in the colour you prefer.

If you do take on the work, it would make a nice project for the forum to hear about :)
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