i-stop Warning Light On In Mazda - How To DIY Fix - Step By Step Instructions

[@alanroberts6312]

errr is it me or what.. explains all about i stop and how the batteries work but doesn't actually tell you how to diy fix as the video title says, there's 15 minutes of my life i wont get back.

[@kauffmann]

It’s you.

[@LadyWolf-ik7io]

This was very helpful...my istop light flashes but not always...it's either working or it flashes with the triangle alarm light with the exclamation on...I usually just turn it off myself each time I start the engine...so my question is if it's intermittent and not always flashing does that mean it's just a computer issue that can be fixed by my mechanic?

[@staing1398]

@LadyWolf-ik7io I am having the same issue currently, did you mange to get your issue fixed ?

[@EdwardSaulosi]

How did u fix it,am having the same problem

[@user-tl3wh5fm1s]

Mazda service centre check for me said that need to replace capacitor. Mine is mazda 3 year2016. So far already one year i did not manage to change.still have same problem with you all.

[@Landofhim]

Any updates?

[@timsavvy]

long term fix. Just replace the capacitor. It's bolt on.

[@gerry3670]

Great video Gerard; very informative and easy to follow. When you said "...re-instal the battery and re-register again.." it can be a bit tricky for me to do all that correctly in my mazda cx-5 2015. Is there any website that can show the procedures to reset the car at a battery change or re-install? Also how is the battery registration done? Thanks hips Gerry

[@catitude25]

Brilliant video, Everything was on point clear and informative. No fussing about likes and subscriptions. Keep it up sir, Two years and this video is still effective. Appreciate the information. Kind Regards.

[@mariam1445]

Hi Gerald! the istop of my mazda cx3 2015 started behaving strangely. Sometimes can see the green lights sometimes it does not appear. Do you think it can also be a batery problem?

[@ericclaeyborn7008]

Count it a blessing if your iStop stops working.

[@jasonortiz4899]

Why?

[@SpearofDestiny-c8y]

@@jasonortiz4899 Fks your battery up. Didnt you listen?

[@Australianvlog101]

he is very knowledgeable and honest... please keep making more videos to help new drivers..

[@csjrogerson2377]

Had the i-eloop yellow warning light. Disconnect both battery terminals and reconnected after 10 mins. problem solved. i-stop disabling for 2, 3, 6, & CX-3. Removed cover from the bonnet (hood) catch assembly. It just pulls out. There is a wire and mechanical switch held in place with a screw on the passenger side of the catch. Unscrew the screw - you will need an offset phillips or grips. Put the switch to one side. Done.

[@lunaluna7141]

Mine has been a nightmare I’ll give this info to my son I also have me reverse light on all the time when the car is switched on 😮 Many thanks

[@csjrogerson2377]

@@lunaluna7141 👍

[@thecuriouspalmist8252]

I had the same problem e.g. getting an amber eloop warning light and I-stop. I too disconnected the system in my Mazda 2 which worked but today the amber lights came back which is weird as it’s disconnected from the bonnet latch method mentioned. Any suggestions?

[@Ben-jq5oo]

A correct replacement battery failed to fix the flashing amber button and system failure while driving my 2014 Mazda2. The system was reprogrammed at the time of battery replacement. Unfortunately the problem returned almost immediately. When I returned to the mechanic we discovered the new battery had lost some power, in the time driving 1km home. Other possible causes of this charge loss, including the air con compressor and/or the alternator, were discussed. I could see a huge bill for investigation and parts ahead so made the decision to trade the car in (at huge loss). I would be keen to hear from any other Mazda owners re their experience with iStop failure. Thankyou for this very helpful presentation 🇦🇺

[@prostynick]

Why did you bother at all? Many people don't like that system. Just drive without it. Not an issue. I have the same problem, replaced the battery and it keeps blinking yellow. I say fk it. Next time when I'll be in Mazda I'll let them check. If they want huge money for it I'll just leave it as is.

[@mikeamanda5211]

Will this issue cause a breakdown or can u carry on driving your car?

[@Mifta19903.]

Hey Gerard Great video . Just quick question I’m going to get Mazda CX-5 2012 desail what think should I check out before I buy them especially about I -stop and ,battery ?

[@darrynfisher9964]

Hi create, can you please send or post the input sequence to reset the I eloop for my 2013 mazda atenza..

[@carlywarly4853]

Thank you! Right off to check me battery👍Bloody istop🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Stellarhomesinspo..Tiktok]

Bloody istop 😊😊😊it's super annoying

[@carlywarly4853]

@@Stellarhomesinspo..Tiktok sure is…it’s still playing up one year later!😆

[@eewuenng6152]

Hey Gerard, my Mazda 6 2.2 DTT was fitted with an AGM battery by roadside assistance and the car started to lose power after 2/3 weeks, and the battery management system (BMS) light went on. I got them to replace with an EFB battery (per various manufacturers' recommendation) and reset, BMS light went off, but there is an error code of U3004 (16) accessory power relay, can this be solved by some kind of software reset? Must it be done at the dealer?

[@marksakowski9272]

First thing you MUST do is to DISCONNECT the stupid i-stop which is draining your battery and destroying the starter motor on your vehicle, not to mention engine and the gearbox!!!!!!!

[@Barbaraluna2350]

How to disconnect

[@Land-of-reason]

I have a 2013 UK Mazda CX-5 manual. Keyless system has stopped working, press stop button engine will start but not stop (have to stall it) but instruments and accessories turn off. Cannot open boot iStop stopped working about a year ago. Every imaginable warning light and message is displayed. Main agent have performed all service work but are baffled and having problems. Say they haven’t seen such a combination of error codes. Mazda themselves also appear to be baffled. Might iStop be causing this?

[@MiracleMAX]

Hey Gerard, Good detailed explanation on the i-stop. As usual, all these technology headaches are emissions driven - YAY! 😢 MiracleMAX

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks mate, hopefully some good info thank people can use 👍👌💪

[@adriennesattler278]

Can driving with the i loop flashing hurt your car ?

[@Potemkin0]

Gerard - great video. Can you recommend any medication I need to take before I am told the price of an AMG battery?

[@Potemkin0]

AGM that should read!

[@andrewlee3625]

If the Start/Stop button is flashing constantly, what might be the problem. I had not used the car for 1 month since yesterday. When I use the car, the IStop did not have the amber flash on the first time, but it started to flash on the second time after I turned off the car together with a amber triangle with an exclamation mark sign constantly on. Is it also the battery problem? Many thanks in advance for your help.

[@cswbizberri4532]

It might be a battery problem based on what he said in the video. It seems that because the vehicle wasn't used for a month, the battery could have drained a bit, forcing it to disable the ISTOP feature. Check out what he said at 4:01 - 4:30. Also, notice at 1:18, the dashboard is showing an i-stop failure, which is indicated by the blinking "i stop" symbol plus there is the triangle with the exclamation mark. This symbol means some system has malfunctioned (according to the CX 3 manual). If you browse to Warnings in your vehicle Apps, it should tell you which system has failed. It may possibly be the Battery Management System.

[@thedolf9225]

do you need a istart battery in a mazda? mine is flashing amber, but it doesn't stop teh vehicle running. can i just leave it in "error" state

[@WESTOZEXPLORING]

Thanks very much, was having trouble registering after battery change. Watched video around the inputs and I had the bonnet open. Closed that input and it worked straight away!

[@cpme1711]

thank you for this video Gerard very informative. i had a i eloop inspection required warning which came up today in my 2015 mazda 6. i placed a regular battery in the vehicle (thinking it will be okay and will cost me less) and used it for more than a year. it seems that ive always been having hard starts in the morning and the istop function only lasts 30 seconds per stop. i went to the dealership and they will diagnose the ieloop next week. he said the problem is either the battery which i think it is or the capacitor which costs alot of money and hoping its not the case. the mechanic said it is okay not to have the capacitor fixed but the istop function will be gone (i dont mind because istop for me is pretty useless anyways.. i mean it does save a bit of fuel but you also pay more for the battery replacement..) please let me know if the mechanic is correct about not having to replace the capacitor. thank you and i liked and subscribed to your channel. thanks! from the philippines. :)

[@timsavvy]

it's called capacitor-delete. Have it done. Just make sure there's warranty on the fix.

[@Anna-zx6lp]

Hi i have recently purchased a mazda 3 sport 2015 the i stop is green when it comes on sometimes short time then it turns it self off i have not used pedals, or it dose not cime on at all? Another question is it normal for the air condition light to be on permanently, as i cannot turn it off, meaning its on constantly, so i should not open the window?

[@dianrance3948]

Hi Gerard Burke, I own a 2012 MAzda Biante with this feature. My Biante actually carries 2 batteries. 1 is a smaller EFB N55 Panasonic and the other a larger standard battery 26B17L batteries. Do you know of the reset procedure for this vehicle? Thanks

[@alexmessina3383]

Very informative. How do you explain a stop/start Q85 battery that is 100% charged 100% health with 12.7 volts Open Circuit Volts after sitting overnight tested with an EFB compliant battery tester ... BUT the scan tool PID for the battery won't move past 50-51% therefor no iStop ... How can you charge the battery and get PCM to recognise the SOC???

[@prince_raj3965]

ANY HELP!! My Mazda cx5 having a problem with the air conditioner, headlights,indicator lights and brake light it cuts out randomly while driving . It drives great as usual but when I pull over and shut the engine off then start it up back its to normal . What could be the problem?

[@itsablackboymadam4936]

Hie have a 2012 giving the amber triangle with exclamation sign inside electrical or battery issue???

[@GIANTSECRETS]

Just fixed the i eloop light by cleaning the battery terminals

[@castrolgtx5064]

Fantastic video Ger very informative 💥👌

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks very much Eric 🙏🙏🙌🙌👍

[@daspisch]

Thanx god this issue disable istop completely for me! Yay!

[@patkelly7999]

Great stuff Gerard, the AGM batteries are pretty expensive:):)

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Cheers Pat 🙌👌👍 Ya the customer can get a shock when they are told the cost, understandably so when people are used to buying conventional all their lives.

[@katiuscadavid666]

Hello. Thanks, I have this problem with the I Stop. I have a Mazda Demio 2014 and sometimes when i turn on the car the I Stop is bliking in Orange color and It also have other alert like a maintenance key, both together. When I reset the I Stop bottor and i turn off and turn on the car again, the both alert dissapear. Could It be the batery? Or maybe something about the braking system?. I m very worried about that. Im from dominican republic, and i dont know if there any expert Mazda person here. Could you please help me or give me an advise

[@esztervarga9054]

My also blinking orange ..this make 1 years when 2 batteries is changed… nobody knows what is….

[@tafadzwamukondo8047]

Hi did you get any help

[@areid1440]

Excellent informative video

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks 🙌🙌👍

[@MrFinlandsuomi]

Thanks for this video, My I-Stop light flashed and looked in the service book where it said to contact service, no I thought and searched on KZbin. My problem was that I opened the hood and closed it, and the problem was solved.

[@medetit]

Thank you for the info

[@enhancesoutheast5964]

Fantastic... Irish content 👍👍👍

[@iankelly2110]

spot on Gerard 100% correct

[@iankelly2110]

Had an Opel Insignia eco would not work customer had put in an the wrong battery

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Cheers Ian 😊

[@MightyMick88]

Thanks really informative 👍

[@elijahcunninghamofficial7379]

I have a 2013 demio and i recently chnaged the battery the i stop light is turning grren for about 2 secomds then bac to amber.

[@Cre8tive81]

Thanks for the info. Now plz tell us how do we rip iStop out of the car permanently? Don't want it and don't want to be told I have to have it and need to do stupid hacks.

[@Ben-jq5oo]

I agree. Another thing to go wrong, which indeed mine did. However…if you believe in the climate science findings, as I do, then we each have a moral imperative to reduce our individual carbon footprint. No more classic cars. Life just gets duller 🙄

[@keithevans4643]

Great very informative

[@DoniLaksono]

This video does not contain the “HOW TO DIY FIX”

[@Jagengo]

I have a 2013 demio and i stop sign refuses to go off 📴 just in colour amber Even while driving How do I get rid off it completely as am pressing I Stop off and does not go off

[@sakhawathussiankiani9040]

Very well explained brother stay strong safe firm and blessed ameen blessings marcys love happiness always upon you and All your family members and friends ameen blessings 🙏

[@georgekiarie5164]

Wow. Wanderfull. You helped me to work on my taxi

[@MlungisiNkosi]

Thank you for the information but you didn’t give a step-by-step instructions on how to fix it…

[@phakamanisithole9058]

I have the same problem

[@gobikrishnan9827]

Hi. My mazda 6 pop up the i stop light when i increase speed in sudden or 3000 rpm and above. Is that related to battery or i-eloop system

[@karelpeters689]

You figured it out ?

[@gobikrishnan9827]

@@karelpeters689 yes. when I start the engine no warning comes out. after I start to move and y rpm reach 3000 rpm plus or sudden exhilaration happens then the warning sign appearece.

[@karelpeters689]

@@gobikrishnan9827 how did you fix it ?

[@daltonshepherd2808]

@@karelpeters689right mean cliff hanger…. Did you fix yours

[@markwarden8624]

Fantastic video and explanation

[@phamuchuynguyen7921]

❤

[@jaypenney6524]

How To DIY Fix? Step By Step Instructions? I don't think so!, just all about batteries and how they work and how i-stop works.

[@donnatrump1403]

Not the battery...ignition wore our from the stopping and starting

[@kalmkrew]

Did I miss the instructions?

[@dukard100]

Good and clear information - thats for sure .... but 13 minutes with no breathtaking takes me out - Phewww ... I a need some oxigen

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Deep breaths afterwards!! 😎👍 Thanks for watching mate.

[@taichihead42]

Its a gimmick

[@gsau3000]

It doesn't work

[@keptinkaos6384]

I stop is not an advancement except to make more money for battery makers and the people who will eventually screw you for the overpriced starter motor. Keep switching the thing off

[@AkuotDiri]

Be brief next time!

[@tsloan1283]

These systems are garbage. And it destroys the starter

[@stupossibleify]

iStop is the most annoying feature on my Mazda 6. Pointless feature. Dangerous at times. Wish I could permanently disable it, might frig the bonnet catch switch. Otherwise after 3 years they are very good cars (apart from the thin paint). For some reason I assumed you had scruffy hair and a beard!

[@SimonBarrett74]

I found a hack on KZbin to disable, and seems to be working a treat! There’s a cable on the bonnet latch that you disconnect, and the istop thinks the bonnet is open and therefore won’t turn off, It took 5 minutes!

[@stupossibleify]

@@SimonBarrett74 I'd heard of this, and it makes sense: the iStop is disabled with the bonnet open when a mechanic needs the engine to keep running for a while, like before an oil change or during an MOT

[@jimmorgan2373]

Hi Ger , concerning

[@JWPRODUCTIONS2025]

@@SimonBarrett74 wouldn’t do it, my friend did that and it played with with the car.

[@zeza2733]

Just disconnect the bonnet switch, boom engine check light gone, no more problems. I can leave with mirrors not flashing when locking.

[@260bossute]

I stop is total bs, and only works under a test case scenario