Система помощи при трогании в гору (Hill Start Assist) предотвращает откатывание автомобиля назад при начале движения на подъеме. Если в неподвижном автомобиле отпустить педаль тормоза, эта система в течение нескольких секунд сохраняет тормозное давление, повышая контроль при начале движения в гору, или остановке и трогании на скользком покрытии. (В стандарте для Titanium и при заказе автоматической трансмиссии Ford PowerShift)
kurajmax
24 декабря 2011
Система помощи при трогании в гору (HSA)
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dimcher: |
| Сегодня при пуске двигателя сразу выдалось сообщение Hill Start Assist not available (система помощи трогания в гору не доступна) и зажегся индиактор отключенной ЕСП на приборке. После выключения двигателя и повторного пуска — все ок. В чем может быть дело? С полгода назад уже было подобное. |
Тоже сегодня загорелось
Дилерам звонил все в откатную, типа не знаем, небыло такого… а мне в лом к ним катить, хочу разобраться в проблеме! Аккум. отключал, не помогло.
legal
то есть после перезапуска не погасло?
Нет, не погасло
АКБ не отключайте езжайте сразу с горящей ошибкой в сервис.
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NTFS: |
| АКБ не отключайте езжайте сразу с горящей ошибкой в сервис. |
Время надо выбрать)) Есть ли смысл к ним?
когда они толком ничего об этой системе не знают, убьют автомобиль своими «ручками»… надо в ремзону с ними идти!
legal
15 ноября 2012
-1
Все устранил
Причина была банальная
В ДЖЕНСЕРЕ в Калуге попросили авто на день оставить, так как не понятна причина…но подключив IDS мне все стало ясно… Респект дженсеру Калуга, так как в Мажоре в Москве одни дятлы сидят!
legal
15 ноября 2012
IDS показал ошибки по углу рулевого колеса и по датчику правого переднего колеса, естественно понятно, когда панель ставил на место перевернул «обод» на круг похоже, вот снял руль, посчитал обороты выставил, завел, проехался и ошибка пропала а система активировалась. Главное нигде информации нет как правильно выбрать положение руля, а там как теперь я выяснил есть окошечко где ровный руль желтой меткой отмечен, это правильное положение руля.
guest202
28 сентября 2012
Ситуация такая , перестала работать помощь при трогании в гору, я недавно у ОД обновлял прошивку двигателя и коробки , вот подозрение что они чего-то не включили(хотя может и не в этом дело , просто совпало), кто что знает ? В менюшке помощь включена. Ошибку не выдает.
guest202
не на всех уклонах срабатывает. иногда даже на одном и том же то срабатывает, то нет. проверьте на заведомо крутом сначала.
dimcher
уже проверил , даже на очень крутых , не работает , однозначно
В бортовике — включить пробывал?
А какой бит надо править для активации и на что. ОД в Одессе чешет репу.
Самогонщик
12 октября 2012
guest202
На подъеме нажимал педаль тормоза до упора, с 2-3 сек. задержкой? Должна заработать. По крайнем мере у меня было так же и этим же способом я активировал систему.
NTFS
12 октября 2012
УУУРРАА!! Включили мне эту фишку!! Работает офигенно!! Всем владельцам универсалов(кроме амбиент и тренд) должны включать бесплатно (если она не установлена) так как эта фишка стандартная опция для кузова универсал. У меня её не было но мне её включили как бы по гарантии. У меня механика Тренд-спот 1.6 125 поней. Я доказал если написано значит у меня должно быть.
выноска из брошюры
alexij
15 октября 2012
Извините меня клубни, но я с этой системой постоянно глохну при трогании в гору, видимо зажимает тормоза очень сильно и на долго, отключил ее в меню Б/К, и с удовольствием трогаюсь с ручника в любую горку и подьем с 1992 года.
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alexij: |
| Извините меня клубни, но я с этой системой постоянно глохну при трогании в гору, видимо зажимает тормоза очень сильно и на долго, отключил ее в меню Б/К, и с удовольствием трогаюсь с ручника в любую горку и подьем с 1992 года. |
Я трогаюсь с 1998 года, но эта система РЕАЛЬНО работает!
-2
Отключил нафиг эту систему…в гору как чайник трогался. Газу даёшь, а тормоза с задержкой отпускает, то с букса уйдёшь, то дёрнешься
Что то не вкурил я её «помощи», ездил 13 лет без подобной требухи и сейчас не обломаюсь
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offsk
Это просто ваши привычки я 20 лет без такой примочки ездил и трогаюсь нормально Это из той же истории,как один товарищ,купив форд и ехав из автосалона, глох на каждом светофоре обвиняя в этом педаль газа с её ЕВРО5
Серый
Серый у меня тренд, механика активировали данную плюху, на панели ни какие ошибки не высветились но по моему она и не работает если я все правильно делаю, в приборке в разделе помощь отображается. Если
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| dima1208 24 Апреля — 10:43 #
цитата (karataev) То же самое ты не выяснил про датчики? dima1208 |
Wenn
Ну так на пригорке попробуйте у меня сразу заработала
sergeyflash
29 декабря 2012
Может я не до конца понял как она работает, но когда система активирована и стою в горку, отпуская тормоз всё равно происходит небольшой откат назад и только потом цепляет и двигает вперёд?!?!?!
Иногда страшно с откатом, поэтому сам поддаю газ
У меня Титаниум 1,6 автомат.
smirnovviktor
5 января 2013
2.0 ps ts если в пол тормоз нажать держит,в бк ничего нет.
Она есть или ее нет?))
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smirnovviktor: |
| 2.0 ps ts если в пол тормоз нажать держит,в бк ничего нет. Она есть или ее нет?)) |
Есть,аналогично работает,2,0 титаник ПШ.
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| NTFS УУРРАА!! Включили мне эту фишку!! Работает офигенно!! Всем владельцам универсалов(кроме амбиент и тренд) должны включать бесплатно (если она не установлена) так как эта фишка стандартная опция для кузова универсал. У меня её не было но мне её включили как бы по гарантии. У меня механика Тренд-спот 1.6 125 поней. Я доказал если написано значит у меня должно быть. |
Был два раза у ОД Рольф Октябрьская (СПб), сказали нет HSA в моем авто и надо ехать туда где покупал! Хотя у меня Тренд-спорт, универсал, собран в начале июля 2012 и судя по вышеприведенной брошюре в ней 100% должна быть HSA.
Подскажите, что делать если ОД попытается меня отправить? И если это ошибка завода или ОД, тогда может можно данную функцию компенсировать другой, за счет виновника? В принципе HSA мне не сильно нужна, но мои средства уплачены и время потрачено…
abur
Я очень просто это решил просто сказал гарантийщику и он все сделал сам, и делал он это потому что не стал обижать меня и нервировать — так как я очень долго ждал рулевую рейку и ездил со стуком в подвеске.
P.S. Сейчас рейку заменили.
Вот я тоже не пойму, по vin коду HSA есть (TS 1.6ps), в БК про нее ни слова, только расп. рул тяги. Нужно тоже, наверное, к ОД ехать, что бы включили?
sviti
На автомате она не отключаема поэтому в меню нет
sergeyflash
27 января 2013
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Серый
У меня автомат и всё есть в меню!
sergeyflash
Возможно дело в прошивках приборки
1
sergeyflash
Ездила к ОД, там сказали,что на автомате она по умолчанию стоит, поэтому в меню ее нет!
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“Hill Start Assist Not Available” is an error message that appears when the feature is not working due to an issue. A common cause of this message is manually turning off the system, driving with the hood open, or pressing the start button too long.
But sometimes, a bad ABS sensor, a weak or corroded battery, corrupt firmware, and a blown brake light fuse can also cause it.
Here’s why and how to fix the “Hill Start Assist Not Available Ford F150” error message that appears.
“Hill Start Assist Not Available” is a message that may appear when there is an issue with the Hill Start Assist system. This could be due to a malfunction in one of the sensors or components used to control the system. For example, a bad ABS sensor, ESC, TC, etc.
However, the message may also appear if the system has been turned off manually.
Source: F150 Forum
Can You Drive with Hill Start Assist Not Available?
You can still drive your Ford F150 if the Hill Start Assist system is unavailable. However, to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward, use the brake pedal carefully when starting the vehicle on a hill.
If the Hill Start Assist system is unavailable, you must rely on your skills to start the vehicle on a hill safely.
This may involve using the handbrake or parking brake to hold the vehicle in place while you release the foot brake. Then gradually releasing the brake while applying the accelerator to move forward.
Hill Start Assist Not Available in Ford F150: Reasons and Solutions
If you need the assistance of “Hill Start Assist,” you should get your vehicle checked. Here are some reasons why your “Hill Start Assist” is not available-
Reasons
- Bad ABS sensor
- Weak or corroded battery
- Battery replacement
- Corrupt software
- ESC and TC turned off
- The brake light fuse blown
Solution 1: Restart the Vehicle
Sometimes “Hills Start Assist Not Available” can appear randomly without any issue.
The message can appear while starting the car with the hood open or pressing the start button too long. In such an event, just restart the car and see if it disappears.
Solution 2: Turn on the ESC and TC
If you have the electronic stability control and the traction control off, the “Hill Start Assist Not Available” message will appear.
Simply turning the ESC and TC on will solve the problem. In this case, TC and ESC lights will be on.
Solution 3: Reset the BMS
The “Hill Start Assist Not Available” message can appear if you recently replaced your battery without resetting the BMS. Resetting the battery monitoring system (BMS) should solve this problem.
Solution 4: Clean or Replace the Battery
The “Hill Start Assist” error message may appear if the battery has a low voltage. Make sure your battery terminals are corrosion-free by cleaning them with corrosion cleaner.
Make sure the battery voltage is correct by using a multimeter. If the charge is below 10 volts, it indicates a faulty battery. Here is a chart for you to understand your battery health-
| Battery Voltage | What It Means |
| 12-12.6v (with the car off), 13-14.7 (with the car on) | Healthy and charged battery |
| 11-12v | Drained, needs to recharge |
| 10 or less than 10 | Weak battery, needs to replace |
Here is a video guide on how to replace a car battery-
How to Replace a Car Battery (the Right Way)
Solution 5: Updating the ABS Sensor Module Software
Using corrupt ABS sensor module software can cause the “Hill Start Assist Not Available” message to come up. Simply updating the software should fix the problem.
Tutorial: Ford Module Firmware Update with Forscan
Solution 6: Replace the ABS Sensor
A bad ABS sensor can make the “Hill Start Assist” error message appear on your Ford F150. In that case, you must check if the ABS sensor works.
To check the sensor, locate and remove it from the harness. Then connect it to a multimeter using alligator clips. Set the multimeter to read in the 20 kOhm range.
Now, the meter should give you a reading between 800-2000 ohms. If the reading is not within this range, replace your ABS sensor.
How to Replace an ABS Wheel Sensor Ford F150
Solution 7: Replacing the Brake Light Fuse
The “Hill Start Assist” is related to the vehicle’s braking system and uses the brake light fuse. So if the brake light fuse is blown, it can trigger the “Hill Start Assist Not Available” error message.
To locate the brake light fuse, refer to the owner’s manual of your vehicle. Once you do, you can test the fuse with a multimeter. Set the multimeter to read ohms, and the reading should be 0 or close to 0 ohms.
If the reading shows infinity or a higher number, it indicates that the fuse is blown and requires a replacement. While replacing the fuse, ensure the new one has the same amperage as the previous one.
Final thoughts
The error message “Hill Start Assist Not Available” in Ford F150 doesn’t necessarily indicate a serious issue.
Still, you should look into the problem, as it has the potential to damage your F150 further.
However, if the “Hill Start Assist Not Available” message is accompanied by other error messages and warning lights, it can mean something serious.
If that is the case, you should get your vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
Is the hill start assist warning light or “Hill Start Assist Not Available” message appearing on your car dashboard?
Don’t panic!
In this post, I will explain everything you need to know about the hill start assist system. Also, you will get a guide on what to do if the system has a problem.
Let’s dive into it!
What Is Hill Start Assist?
Hill start assist is a safety feature that prevents your car from rolling backward when starting on a hill.
When you stop on an incline, your car will typically roll back a bit when you release the brake pedal to engage the accelerator. This can be dangerous, especially if there are other cars or pedestrians behind your car.
But with Hill Start Assist, you won’t have to worry about that. The system automatically holds the brakes in place for a few seconds after you release the brake pedal, giving you enough time to get moving without rolling back. Once you accelerate forward, the system will release the brakes and the car will move smoothly up the hill.
You can find this feature on some car brands:
- Ford Focus, Fusion, Escape, and Explorer;
- Subaru Impreza, Legacy, Outback, and Forester;
- Toyota Camry, Corolla, RAV4, and Highlander;
- Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, and Pilot;
- Volkswagen, Audi, etc.
What Does the Hill Start Assist Not Available Warning Mean?
When the hill start assist warning light comes on, it indicates there is a malfunction in the hill start assist system.
In some car brands like Ford, you also get a “Hill Start Assist Not Available” message.
As the system is temporarily unavailable, you should press the brake pedal to secure your car from rolling away unintentionally. Also, try to find out the cause and fix it as soon as possible.
Here are two potential reasons why the hill start assist warning light may be on:
Faulty or Dirty Sensors
The hill start assist system uses various sensors to detect the incline of the hill and the pressure on the brake pedal. They include an inclinometer, vehicle speed sensor, wheel speed sensor, brake pressure sensor, etc.
Over time, these sensors can become faulty or covered in debris, which can affect their accuracy. Thus, the system may not be able to detect when the car is on a hill, and the warning light or message may appear.
These sensors are also used in the traction control (TC), electronic stability control (ESC), brake, and anti-lock brake system (ABS). In some cases, if one sensor is malfunctioning, you notice the multiple warning lights come on.
Low Battery Voltage
The hill start assist system relies on the car battery to function properly. If the battery voltage is too low, the system may be unable to operate and trigger the warning light or the “hill start assist unavailable” message to inform you.
What to Do If the Hill Start Assist Is Not Available
Step 1: Check the battery voltage
If the battery voltage is low, recharge or replace it if necessary.
Step 2: Inspect the sensors
Check the sensors for any signs of physical damage or wear and tear, such as cracks or corrosion.
Also, ensure the sensor’s electrical connections are secure and free of dirt and debris. Clean the connections if necessary.
Step 3: Use an OBD2 scanner to identify the problem
In some cases, performing a visual inspection cannot find the malfunctioning components. With a scan tool, you can access your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic system to check for any fault codes related to the Hill Start Assist system. The scan tool will provide you with a code and description of the issue, which can help you determine the cause of the problem.
So, how to use the tool?
- Turn off the engine.
- Connect the scanner to the OBD2 port. Most scanners will have a cable that plugs into the port, while others may be wireless.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Follow the scanner instructions.
- Select the “Read Codes” function on the scanner.
After that, figure out what the codes mean by using the DTC Lookup Library on the scanner or going to the OBD2 Codes Lookup to find meaning, causes, symptoms, and how to fix it.
Step 4: Repair malfunctioning parts
You can replace or repair the malfunctioning part with enough car knowledge and tools. Otherwise, get your car to a professional for inspection and repair.
Step 5: Reset the system
After replacing the malfunctioning sensor in the Hill Start Assist system, you may need to reset the system.
- Use a scan tool to clear any stored fault codes related to the Hill Start Assist system. You can navigate to the clear code’s function in the menu.
- Once the codes have been cleared, turn off the ignition and wait for a few seconds.
- Turn the ignition back on and check to see if the Hill Start Assist system is functioning properly. Take the vehicle for a test drive on a slope to ensure the system engages as expected.
In some cases, the “hill start assist unavailable” message may appear due to a software glitch. Resetting the system by disconnecting the car’s battery for a few minutes may fix the issue.
How to Turn the Hill Start Assist On/Off
In general, hill start assist is a feature that is automatically enabled when the car is started, and it will remain active until the car is turned off. However, in some driving conditions, you may prefer to have more control over your vehicle and choose to turn off the Hill Start Assist system.
Here’s an example of how you can turn this feature on or off on some Ford models:
- Access the menu on the vehicle information display.
- Select Setting → Drive Assist.
- Locate the Hill Start Assist option to turn it on/off.
Please note that this process may vary for different car models. It’s always best to consult your car’s owner’s manual for specific instructions on how to operate the Hill Start Assist system in your vehicle.
Final Thoughts
Understanding how the hill start assist works is essential for you to avoid stalling or rolling back on an incline. By following the steps outlined above and practicing, you can gain confidence in using this system.
If you encounter different situations while using hill start assist, feel free to share them with me in the comment box below.
Remember to always stay safe while driving!
Hill start assist not available is one of the errors quite serious on the car system and trouble when you are climbing uphill and encounter an obstacle that is forced to stop. In the case of parking on a slope but the feature does not work, your vehicle may lose its ability to grip the road leading to a skid situation, endangering the people on the vehicle and the vehicles behind!!
What is hill start assist?
The hill start assist system is a valuable and practical feature in the car. It gives you a sense of security and you can drive comfortably on steep terrains without worrying that your car might skid for any second if you stop on the ramp. This feature is included in the SBC (Sensotronic Brake Control) system, which is the name of an innovative electronically controlled brake system that Mercedes-Benz developed and equipped on some models in 2001.
What does hill start assist not available mean?
At this time, the Hill start assist feature has encountered a problem resulting in inoperability. The main cause of the above phenomenon is almost always faulty sensors or faulty control box software.
When this feature crashes, you will see the hill start assist light showing a warning light. How to handle this situation?
Next, we will come to the most important part of the article, which is the preparation step and the coding step with DTS Monaco software.
Causes of the hill start assist system stops working
After receiving information from car owners about this error, the technician checked and found that the basic causes for this condition to occur are as follows:
- ABS sensor problem: The ABS system is broken, you need to replace the sensor
- Electronic Stability Control esc (ESC) and Traction Control system (TC) are off
- System problem: This is the most common cause, what you have to do is read the error and re-code it
- Brake light problem: Due to HSA pressure on the brakes, It causes a problem with the brake light.
You need a machine and an OBD II diagnostic device to diagnose where the fault is. With Mercedes you can use the Xentry software, the C4 device.
This is one of the important steps, you need to fully meet the requirements below to proceed to intervene in the SBC system control box.
Specialized software for coding and programming for Mercedes: DTS Monaco
In-depth diagnostic support for Mercedes: C4
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Steps to code in DTS Monaco
The repair hill start assist problem steps below are performed by experienced technicians from Eurocartool. If you do not have enough equipment or do not have the experience to repair hill start assist not available Mercedes , please contact our technician for remote support.
After read hill start assist not available error on Xentry. Following are the steps to operate on DTS Monaco software:
Step 1: Connect Xentry software to the vehicle and identify the SBC system control box named ESP9MFA.
Step 2: Open DTS Monaco software and connect ESP9MFA
Step 3: in Domain select [002], next in Internal Coding change Hold from “nein” to “ja”
Step 4: Conduct coding
Step 5: Reset the control box and see the results after the operation
You can watch a lot of video manuals on our youtube channel: Car Diagnostic Software
Now, the operations to re-code the SBC system with the DTS Monaco software that Eurocartool has synthesized.
Note: we do not encourage you to do operations like coding or programming yourself because these are operations that need high precision. Just a small error can lead to falsifying the sensor’s readings, if it’s mild, it will cause errors in the systems, if you make a serious mistake, you can pay up to hundreds or even of thousand dollars.
To save you time and avoid unfortunate consequences, Eurocartool is always ready to provide you with 24/7 remote technical support with a software engineering team with many years of experience in troubleshooting systems on the ground convenient. Please contact us via WhatsApp at +84 88951999
If you’re dealing with a Hill Start Assist not available for Ford, then you have one of the following problems:
Auto Repairs Are EXPENSIVE
- A random vehicle errors
- A problem with the ABS sensor
- An issue with the ESC and TC
- Trouble with software
- A problem with the brake light
With advanced technologies, manufacturers added great features to help make your drive as convenient as possible. Over the years, Ford has been at the top of the list for convenient cars with great features.
When these features are disabled, the car will complain and show you a warning light on the dashboard indicating that something happened, and a specific feature was deactivated. So, your car needs to confirm whether you’ve done this purposely or you have an internal problem.
The Hill Start Assist is one of the most common features in many vehicles, including Ford. However, there were a couple of reported complaints from several customers about issues related to the Hill Start Assist not available for Ford.
This article provides you with five common potential causes for the Hill Start Assist not available for Ford. We highly encourage you to review the entire list and confirm that you’ve resolved all the issues before driving your car without this feature, especially if you need it.
What does the Hill Start Assist mean in Ford?
Before we dive into the details about the issues with Hill Start Assist not available for Ford, we would like to provide you with a general overview of this feature and what it does.
This feature is not only available for Ford. It’s available for any other advanced vehicle with certain characteristics to help you drive safely on inclined surfaces.
This feature aims to help you drive on inclined surfaces and go up the hill without any problem. It works with certain sensors and other components inside your vehicle to measure and sense the inclination of any possible service you’re driving over. Once your vehicle understands the declination, it will adjust its power and drivability in a way that suits the driving condition, so you don’t feel any problems or issues while driving over the hill.
Typically, this Hill Start Assist is enabled unless something happens and disconnects or deactivates it. The good thing is that when the Hill Start Assist is deactivated, your vehicle will show a warning light on the dashboard, letting you know that you’re driving without this feature.
You, as a driver, must understand that it’s never a good idea to ignore any warning lights on the dashboard. Sometimes these warning lights would be related to optional issues, but in many cases, they can indicate an internal problem that you must take care of immediately.
Hill Start Assist is not available for Ford
Whenever you notice a warning light on the dashboard saying: “Hill Start Assist not available for Ford,” you need to figure out what exactly happened in your car that deactivated this feature. The issue could happen in forward and in any other vehicles equipped with this feature.
Automotive experts did intensive research to figure out what are the main causes for deactivating the Hill Start Assist feature in any vehicle, and they provided us with the following list of five causes:
1- A random vehicle errors
Many people reported that they see the Hill Start Assist not available for Ford whenever there is a random problem in the car. For example, some of them mentioned that this general message showed up on the dashboard as they left the garage with the hood opened.
In other words, it could be another problem and error in your vehicle. Because of whatever glitch, the car displayed the issue related to the Hill Start Assist not available versus that other error.
Therefore, we highly encourage you to consult your mechanic and help him figure out the cause of the feature is disabled, especially if you have something else in the car.
In that case, you shouldn’t be too worried, and you shouldn’t be very concerned about any potential major repair costs because you can easily get out of the problem by just addressing the other error in your vehicle.
2- A problem with the ABS sensor
The other potential reason for deactivating the Hill Start Assist in your Ford is when there is a problem with the ABS sensor or the antilock braking system sensor. Unfortunately, if this sensor is damaged or has a problem, you’ll need to install a new one to resolve the issue and activate your Hill Start Assist again.
Check with your mechanic; depending on your vehicle’s brand and model year, repair costs can differ. Also, you must consider that labor cost could be a big component, especially if you’re going to a dealership, versus having a small mechanic shop fix your vehicle.
3- An issue with the ESC and TC
Did you know that another common cause for deactivating the Hill Start Assist is when you have important systems turned off? Yes! If Your Electronic Stability Control or ESC and the Traction Control or TC are turned off completely, your vehicle will not behave, and some of the features will be turned off.
One of the common features that a turned-off ESC and TC could impact is your Hill Start Assist. Therefore, you will immediately complain about a Hill Start Assist not being available for Ford.
4- Trouble with the software
Some more complex problems could deactivate your Hill Start Assist in your Ford. For example, if a problem with the software needs an update, that teacher will not be available.
There were a couple of reported technical service bulletins about similar issues where a software update was needed to enable multiple features, including the Hill Start Assist in Ford.
Therefore, you might want to talk to your mechanic or at least look at some of the published documentation about vehicles like your car in terms of model year and model to figure out whether there is an issue related to the software that needs an update.
Once you confirm that, you can then consult your mechanic and check with them if they have the most up-to-date software so they can look at your vehicle’s computer and resolve the issue.
5- A problem with the brake light
Finally, if your Hill Start Assist is unavailable for your Ford, you might want to check if the breaking lights are working properly. Interestingly, the brake light condition is linked somehow to this feature in your Ford, but that could be the case in many scenarios.
For example, if there is any circuit malfunction around your break lights, you will need to fix them so your Hill Start Assist feature is activated.
What to do to reactivate the Hill Start Assist in Ford?
If you’re dealing with a situation where you were Hill Start Assist is not available for Ford, you got to figure out what needs to be done so you can activate it back. Let’s look at what automotive experts recommend on what you would need to do so this feature is activated back:
1- Restart the vehicle
Believe it or not, restarting your vehicle can be a simple solution to many problems, especially those related to the vehicle’s computer and electronic connections. First, try turning off the car and give it a couple of minutes to cool down and then try restarting it.
Look at the vehicle dashboard and see if the Hill Start Assist not available message is still there. If not, you’re done, and that’s it! However, if you did it go away, you will need to consult a mechanic or at least go through the list we mentioned earlier to detect the potential Culprit.
2- Consider rebooting the system
Think about your vehicle computer like your personal computer. A lot of times, you need. It’s a very similar case in your vehicle; if you know how it’s done, go ahead and reboot the system to help resolve the issue.
However, if you’ve never done it before, it’s better to leave it to professionals so you don’t mess up the entire system and cause other troubles in other more important features that could impact your safety.
Yes, it will be more expensive to have a professional do the job for you, but you’ll be on the safe side and prevent paying extra money for things that mistakes will introduce.
3- Turn the feature off and then on
There could be a glitch in the system itself. In other words, have you ever tried turning off the Hill Start Assist feature and then turning it back on? This could help because if something is going on crazy with how the feature communicates with your computer, it might be deactivated, and this could happen at any time.
These solutions are simple ways to figure out whether the problem is related to an internal glitch that you can resolve on your own. However, in many situations, your problem will need a software update or a potential other action from a professional.
Can I drive with the Hill Start Assist not available for Ford?
In theory, the Hill Start Assist is not needed by every driver. In other words, you can drive your car without this feature turned on. However, because it provides extra safety at the hill start, it’s always recommended to keep it activated.
The value of this feature becomes more critical if you continuously drive on certain trains that require specific vehicle behavior, especially if you keep going up hills. However, if you’re driving on flat surfaces and the train does not change, you can continue driving when Hill Start Assist is unavailable for Ford.
Remember that most automotive experts recommend immediately taking care of any error codes triggered on the dashboard. So even if you’re not using this feature, you must understand why it got deactivated. This becomes critical if it was deactivated because of another error in your car that needs immediate action.
Final thoughts
The Hill Start Assist is a great feature in any Ford car that has it. It helps you drive over hills without any problems at all.
There were many situations where customers complained about the Hill Start Assist not available for Ford. Luckily, automotive experts could put together a list of five potential culprits for deactivating this feature.
This article walks you through all potential culprits and helps you understand what needs to be done to activate your Hill Start Assist back in case of any internal problems.
Of course, if you’re a Ford with many other problems, you can evaluate the repair costs and see if it’s worth investing in your car. In other words, if repair costs are piling up and getting to a point where you can’t afford it, you better sell this vehicle to another.
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