KA stop/start gearbox

[meXEco]

Looks like my 2011 KA stop/start gearbox is shagged. Quick question for anyone in the know-would a standard non stop/start box work if i fitted one? Struggling to find a stop/start version, can't afford to have mine rebuilt so looking at 2nd hand options (not ideal i know but in a hole here) I know Fiat 500 use the same engine/box, but would a normal box actually work or would it screw with the ECU or sensors etc telling the car something is wrong and it going into limp mode. The stop/start function can be switched on or off with a button on dash so thinking it may be ok to use a normal gearbox. I rarely use the function anyway.

 

Cheers for any advice.

[meXEco]

Right it seems the boxes are standard and should work fine. Got a low mile Fiat box coming so we'll see lol.

[Rally Pack 2000]

Let us know if it fits ok? Every time i try using a component from another brand that should be identical it never works LOL

[meXEco]

Yes i am a bit wary but have been reliably informed by someone who has done this that the drivetrains are exactly the same between Ford KA and Fiat 500 of the same years. My main concern is the Ford stop/start system, and not being able to source a gearbox from a similar stop/start KA. But someone has said it's not the gearboxes that differ it's triggered from somewhere else-maybe ecu/gear selector/clutch pedal etc. but seeing as there is an on/off switch on the dash for stop/start i can just keep it switched off & it won't matter - famous last words....

[meXEco]

Ok box is fitted along with a new 3 piece clutch kit & all is fine. Not yet tried the stop/start system as it's normally switched off anyway. So yes a Fiat 500 gearbox fits a KA.

[Johnny Boy]

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[meXEco]

Stop/start works fine.

[Johnny Boy]

Good information.

It nice to have a follow up report. 👍