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MP4VT2004
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MP4VT2004

Check the link inside

This link is specific for a product to disable the auto start/stop feature, but if you're interested in also tuning performance, you can get a "fancier" tuner that will upload a new program that adjusts timing, fuel trims, etc. for various performance metrics. Those types of tuners should also have the ability to disable the auto start, but definitely check the details before ordering anything.
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Posted: 10/12/2024 at 09:36 AM ET
(In response to this post by HOKIERIT)

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Idle Stop in late model vehicles?
tallahasseehokie • 10/11/24 08:51 PM ET
I agree with you SO much! I have a 2022 Mercedes AMG GL43. The default ->
HOKIERIT • 10/12/24 08:37 AM ET
You can not avoid it. All new cars have it. But there is a button you can
Stork • 10/12/24 04:17 AM ET
I haven’t really had an issue with it. It doesn’t shut off on ALL stops.
Late 80s Hokie • 10/11/24 11:43 PM ET
How does the AC continue running without the engine running?
MP4VT2004 • 10/12/24 07:57 AM ET
Just how you said. Compressor turns off, so just the remaining air…
Spud • 10/12/24 08:14 AM ET
You can get a tuner and you never have to worry about it again.**
VTMONEY94 • 10/11/24 10:53 PM ET
?? Explain..I may be interested**
HOKIERIT • 10/12/24 08:38 AM ET
Check the link inside ◄
MP4VT2004 • 10/12/24 09:36 AM ET
It's been a problem in my wife's '23 Pacifica. Turned off once while still
HokieGator • 10/11/24 10:27 PM ET
Another one of the many reasons I continue driving old vehicles.**
MP4VT2004 • 10/11/24 09:59 PM ET
Hey, I’m actually considering rehabbing the exterior of my CRV
tallahasseehokie • 10/12/24 11:29 AM ET
The classics are here to stay. And so is rock n roll.
KCHokie2 • 10/11/24 10:08 PM ET
It’s an awful feature because of the wear and tear on components.
GSOHokie01 • 10/11/24 09:41 PM ET
That is a fabricated angle. The start/stop system does not have an adverse
VTMONEY94 • 10/11/24 10:52 PM ET
Additional cycles, additional wear and tear.
GSOHokie01 • 10/12/24 10:23 AM ET
False
MAHokie69 • 10/12/24 07:31 AM ET
ANYTHING that moves (engages/disengages) wears out a tiny bit each usage! **
HOKIERIT • 10/12/24 02:43 PM ET
right- it's such a stupid option- what does it save 75 cents a month? **
bigbadbird • 10/11/24 10:26 PM ET
reduces emissions **
dj97223 • 10/12/24 03:01 AM ET
most of them are in V8's - i mean if people cared we all wouldn't have
bigbadbird • 10/12/24 09:09 AM ET
Nope. It reduces fuel usage.**
EDGEMAN • 10/12/24 07:41 AM ET
Well, both, obviously. My point was that it does more than
dj97223 • 10/13/24 02:16 AM ET
Last few vehicles I've purchased had it but you can turn it off.
No Clue • 10/11/24 09:38 PM ET
The engine shuts off, right?**
EDGEMAN • 10/11/24 08:58 PM ET
Yes, sorry was unclear about that
tallahasseehokie • 10/12/24 11:15 AM ET
it does- we have a silverado with it- it also has no key-
bigbadbird • 10/11/24 10:25 PM ET
He was talking about the transmission shutting off, so was curious about...
EDGEMAN • 10/12/24 07:36 AM ET
i think its a safety issue as cars age- i mean it has always started back
bigbadbird • 10/12/24 09:08 AM ET
I would bite the fuel usage bullet too, and disable that function.
EDGEMAN • 10/12/24 09:17 AM ET
Yep. That's why the safer option is to hide behind the chainsaws.**
KCHokie2 • 10/11/24 09:50 PM ET