2024 Ford Ranger Raptor auto start/stop ELIMINATED FOREVER!!!!!!! and screen set dark mode

[@US_Romm]

Thanks Matt. You have the best Ranger Raptor videos on KZbin. I'm hoping you don't run out of stuff to post videos of since everything has been very helpful! 😉

[@flaberdoopin]

Thanks so much for the comment! I still have a lot of ideas but have a hard time finding the time to edit. I have a few in the works :) cheers

[@thewatcher5726]

The struggle is very real and you never edit it out lol… Trust me someone will thank you later for this…

[@flaberdoopin]

Hahaha, that was my thought as well! I get so mad when I watch a video that makes something look like a 5 min project then it takes me 45 min!

[@moefayed]

You found a better one!!! The one in Thailand / Australia is wired to the actual button and installation is less clean. Great find! 🎉

[@flaberdoopin]

Thanks for the info! I heard there is also one that makes the truck think the hood is always unlatched so it won’t enable auto start stop, that sounds terrible because then the truck will always be reminding you that the hood is unlatched, and then what if it really is unlatched and you disregard that and it comes flying up on the freeway haha.

[@bazza2540]

FYI I have the australian one that connects to the button. Install couldnt be easier, everything is by hand except for pulling out the fuse. Took under 10 mins

[@lancewilson457]

That was quick, easy and simple

[@flaberdoopin]

Yeah, not bad at all

[@SeniorGrave]

Great information! Picked up my 2024 Ranger Lariat FX4 a week ago and many of your tips apply to the Lariat. The hesitation when accelerating from a stop when the auto start/stop is actvated drives me crazy. Your install video will be super helpful when I do my install. Thank you.

[@flaberdoopin]

Super happy to help! Does your Lariat have ventilated seats and rear air vents by chance?

[@SeniorGrave]

@@flaberdoopin No vents in the back. The seats are supposed to be vented but hasn't been hot enough here in CO to feel how well it works. Got the black leather interior and any type of cooling should be helpful. Heated seats and steering works perfectly and coming on automatically when climate controls are set to auto is nice.

[@flaberdoopin]

@@SeniorGrave that’s awesome… i love the auto feature of the seat and steering wheel as well, but wish there were physical buttons to turn them off so i dont have to look down at the screen while I’m driving to turn them off

[@marklittle9913]

@@flaberdoopin If you have a 110v outlet on the rear console, simply plug a $2 nightlight into it. It will only illuminate at night and when the engine is running, but will permanently disable the auto start/stop function.

[@ChasVS391]

Thanks for showing the struggle! It took me several tries to get it unclipped! If you had made it look easy I may have given up! But it’s in and to be tested shortly!

[@flaberdoopin]

haha, right on. i always get frustrated when someone says something should take 15 min and it takes me an hour so i always want to let people know how long it takes a normal dude to get these things done with minimal know how and basic tools. Glad you were able to get it installed.

[@pcoakle1]

Thanks for sharing. This is exactly what I need, ordered one from your link!

[@flaberdoopin]

Awesome! You will not regret it. Probably the most useful thing I have done to my truck by far

[@pcoakle1]

@@flaberdoopin Just came today and I installed it in about 10 minutes in my front yard. Thanks to your video, I knew where to pull the plug and it made plugging in the new one easier, thanks for the informative video.

[@flaberdoopin]

​​⁠awesome! Glad you got it done quick easy! Enjoy the new ride without destroying your starter motor

[@jdfleetguy28]

Lucky Dog. LOL Very nice. I ordered the same one on Wednesday, but mine has not shown up yet. Thanks for the excellent how too video! The bad thing was I had already bought a similar device from Australia, a month or so ago. But that one you have to tear the whole center console apart to install it, So, when I saw this one on the Ranger Forum this week, it looked a lot more like how my Bronco S/S eliminator installed behind the glove box quick and easy. So I ordered it as well. At the moment since I have not had a chance to fix my dead R button with your battery reboot trick, I am really wishing I had this eliminator installed. You ran the same test I was curious about, excellent. very nice.

[@flaberdoopin]

Right on. I figured I wasn’t the only person wondering about the different modes effects on the setting. This kit is super easy, better than the one I put in my Explorer. I am debating pulling the entire center console out of this truck to see if there is the making of rear vents somewhere in there that I can tap into to create some sort of work around.

[@jdfleetguy28]

You might try and look for a parts diagram of the Ranger Platinum model sold overseas, that platinum model Ranger has rear Ac vents. Ford designed the truck to accommodate that feature, just a matter of sorting all the parts needed to install on yours.

[@flaberdoopin]

Yeah, for sure. I’m willing to put in the work to make it happen

[@stuartmunto4755]

@@jdfleetguy28 All Ranger models in Australia has rear air vents - not just the platinum model. It's just standard for Rangers over here. I guess not having rear air vents in any new car sold in Australia wouldn't go down too well

[@flaberdoopin]

Hahaha, you are probably right on that one! I’m wondering if I get into the center console of mine if I will find some ducting that is capped off that I can tap into.

[@bigbawls81]

Thank you for sharing. Now its just hurry up and wait. My Raptor was built yesterday, supposedly. But I was told it would be a few weeks before the dealer gets it.

[@flaberdoopin]

Well I have my fingers crossed for a speedy build and delivery! Cheers

[@notsure1968]

I didn't get it either, after waiting 9 months for my Raptor to be built it than took 4 weeks to get it in California, but the good news it was well worth the wait.

[@richardalbright7910]

On my 2020 Ranger XLT, I simply removed the small 2 wire molex connector from the negative terminal of the battery. No other side effects. Have to wait for my 2024 Lariot to arrive to see if there are any similarities.No 24's around here to look at yet.

[@flaberdoopin]

That’s interesting. I didn’t see anything like that as an option in my research for my truck and when I looked into it for my Explorer at I didn’t see any options like that either

[@moefayed]

Have you looked at remote start key fobs? You solved my number one pet peeve with this car (auto stop), the other one is not being able to start it remotely in Dubai’s hot summers!!

[@flaberdoopin]

In the us it has remote start on the key fob. Click lock then double click the remote start button directly under the lock button. Not sure if that is global. I can also set a scheduled start or start anytime from the app but I think that runs through ford servers here in the Us and I don’t think that is everywhere yet

[@moefayed]

@@flaberdoopin 😭😭😭 Sadly not in our region. Ford Pass and for some inexplicable reason neither does the Keyfob although aftermarket in Australia do sell them.

[@flaberdoopin]

That’s a bummer. But cool that AUS found a work around

[@Deceter]

Maybe that one was made for a right hand drive? Thanks for the instruction though!

[@flaberdoopin]

I dont know... when i called the company about getting one for a buddy in australia, they said that they couldn't confirm if it would work on any vehicles other than the US spec.

[@joejr9653]

I'll set mine to dark mode now too. I don't think I'll get the auto start stop eliminator. I always push my R setting button when I drive which is set to shut it off.

[@flaberdoopin]

Yeah, that was my plan initially as well… but I noticed I forgot to do it when I was just going to the store and it was bugging me haha. If you make that part of your start up process there is no need for the eliminator though! Cheers

[@tylerdurden9391]

Hopefully you have better luck than me, my raptor Cam phasers are toast at 1200 miles.

[@flaberdoopin]

That is nuts! I haven’t heard of that issue yet but I’ll keep my ears open. Hopefully that isn’t normal. Didn’t know of that when I had this motor in my Explorer ST

[@CAT3616G]

This is also an issue on the F150 raptors, I didn’t know these new Ranger Raptors had the same issue.

[@DevonFrohne]

You can also plug a small usb light into the plug behind the armrest and it does the same thing.

[@flaberdoopin]

I tried that based on some other comments and it didn't shut it off. It did turn the make the light on the outlet come on so the computer knew something was plugged in, but the auto shut off still happened at a red light. maybe in older models this worked but i guess ford got wise to it (or the regulators in the government said they needed to fix it)

[@zigarooSJunk]

My pet peeve about the display, is not being able to shut off. if we could hold the volume button as an « off » display, this would be awesome, right now one press will mute audio bit a long press should power off. All of my prior cars I could turn off the display.

[@flaberdoopin]

@@zigarooSJunk yeah, it would be nice to be able to turn it off… i put it into “dark mode” and leave it like that full time… that is much better than the default white setting

[@nesertema4583]

thanks for sharing. unfortunately shipping for US and Canada only, leaves us in Europe stuck to disable it after each start.

[@flaberdoopin]

Bummer. I’m surprised they won’t ship internationally but who am I to tell them what they should do.

[@rjejames28]

Just raptor button and aave all your other favorite settings also

[@flaberdoopin]

Yeah, that was what I did at first but there were times when I was just driving in my neighborhood that I didn’t switch it over and it would shut off at the stop signs

[@AdamReidBSc]

Morning! You showed me how to set-up the prevention of auto start-stop using the R button config which works a treat! (Awesome). Are you using this just to apply the setting across all possible profiles?

[@flaberdoopin]

Yes, and some times I forget to put it into R mode when going to the grocery store or taking the kids to school so I wanted it off all the time.

[@jochengauer633]

Dark Mode is the best

[@flaberdoopin]

100%!

[@林筱有话说]

Hi bro, where can order this? Thank you!!! I am in New Zealand.

[@flaberdoopin]

I ordered from 4dtech.com. Direct link is in the description. I’ll bet they will ship internationally and if they won’t let me know, I can order it then I’ll ship it as long as there are no international regulations that will not allow it.

[@Raven00714]

Cool I want one heck yeah 👍

[@flaberdoopin]

Right on! I am glad I did it for sure

[@aboabdullah7267]

Is that for only Ranger or could work for Everest as well ??

[@flaberdoopin]

The 4dtech.com site will have an option for all of the different vehicles. It may be the same but I’m not sure… my initial guess is that it will be the same device.

[@Shan7392RangerRaptor]

What is the maker of said product or what was the website you were on. Looking to purchase one for myself. Great video!

[@flaberdoopin]

It is made by 4dtech. Just put the vehicle info in on tue site and it is right there… I also have the direct link in the video description

[@BulteauJerome]

Great! I have been looking for this for quite some time. Have you tried it when you remote start it (with the app or the key fob)? Does it stay disabled? The one sold in Australia can’t bypass the remote start so it goes back on automatically. What about this one? Thanks!!

[@flaberdoopin]

Right on... i have tried it with the remote start and it keeps the setting. I have done it from the keyfob remote start and the app, both work, once you get in the truck while it's running and you press the start button to tell the truck you are there and ready to go with a key in your pocket, it disables the auto start stop just like if you came out and started it cold. I cant imagine why it would not work on the australian truck the same as it works on ours... this one stores the last setting and resets it upon startup to your last setting (from normal mode, even if you were to switch it to something else after the fact) when shut down

[@BulteauJerome]

@@flaberdoopin Fantastic!! Thank you!! The australian cable to disable the auto stop&start is wired differently without the chip. That’s probably why it doesn’t work when you remote start it. The one you found is much much better 👌

[@flaberdoopin]

thanks for the info about the Aus version... that is good to know. Cheers

[@johnnyhostetler2412]

Unhooked mine on my 2017 ford fusion it was on the battery only reason that they put that on vehicles is to were out the starter

[@flaberdoopin]

Yeah, I didn’t like all the extra wear and tear on the battery or starter

[@STI77008]

Can you give us an update on the start stop eliminator. Any issues or problems that we should know about. Thanks.

[@flaberdoopin]

I was just thinking about this the other day actually. it has worked flawlessly since install. I almost forgot i put it in the truck because it requires no input or updates or thought process, it just works! one of the best things i did and i'm glad i put it in so early in owning the truck! Cheers.

[@STI77008]

Thank you for taking the time in replying. I just installed mine but always have a fear that it’s going to drain my battery or cause any issues with my vehicle? Thank you.

[@kurtmatthews4422]

I'm in Australia where can I purchase one ???? There site said they dont delivery to Australia is there another supplier??

[@flaberdoopin]

I have heard from others that they wouldn’t deliver outside of US as well. I haven’t seen others yet but I’ll do a bit of research for sure

[@bazza2540]

They claim it won't work on non-us models.

[@Shan7392RangerRaptor]

Okay thanks, I just found it.

[@flaberdoopin]

Right on

[@RxngerRxptor]

I'm gonna keep mine bc if i trade in for a new car the new owner might need it if he can't go to the gas station everytime

[@flaberdoopin]

Haha, seems reasonable

[@Mosrmosr993]

How do I stop all of the chiming?

[@flaberdoopin]

that depends on what messages you are getting. if it is a seatbelt thing, just buckle all the belts, that is what i do when i have anything else on the seats. not sure what else would be chiming unless you have a door open or the hood unlatched

[@Mosrmosr993]

Door chime. I don’t care if the kids fall out

[@flaberdoopin]

Haha, I’m not sure there is a setting to disable the door chime.

[@michelleevans9869]

Will that effect any part of the warranty if an issue arises for some reason ? Nice video

[@flaberdoopin]

Not at all... all it does is remember the setting and reset it each time it starts... no different than if you disable it from the button every time you started the vehicle.

[@losr98]

There's no setting to just turn it off!?

[@flaberdoopin]

Each time you start it, but nothing permanent

[@losr98]

@@flaberdoopin yeah I can see how that would be annoying.

[@flaberdoopin]

@@losr98it’s not terrible but I just figured I would nip it in the bud early

[@stuartmunto4755]

@@losr98 Current fuel regs requires that it be reset after each engine on/off as the fuel comsumption figures would have been calculated with the start/stop system active - same with the annoying safety systems (lane keep ect..) This isn't a Ford thing, but a regulation thing for new cars...

[@flaberdoopin]

@@stuartmunto4755 absolutely... i figured it was an EPA thing and not a ford thing

[@zxvb9827]

Will that void the warranty?

[@flaberdoopin]

No, it specifically says that on the site and it is just an in line plug, all it does is reset the setting every time you start it, no programming any of the computers

[@sourdplays6867]

does it save your steering setting?

[@flaberdoopin]

@@sourdplays6867 no, it only saves the auto start stop setting… the rest of the settings go back to normal on restart in most cases (sometimes if you only have it shut down for a few minutes it gives you an option to go into last setting but that has only happened to me 2 times in 9,000 miles)

[@sourdplays6867]

@@flaberdoopin thanks I just got mine last week and been loving it! Can’t wait for the tune up coming out soon!

[@flaberdoopin]

yes sir! i'm excited about that tune for sure... 100 more lbft of torque... YES PLEASE!

[@sourdplays6867]

Will you make a video about the power boost!? And can you show how to take the rear view mirror plastic shroud to install a dash camera? I can’t seem to find any videos about how to remove plastic shroud

[@STI77008]

I just ordered mine for my 2024 f150 lariat black appearance package.

[@flaberdoopin]

right on... I dont know what the appearance package is but i'm heading to the ford site to check it our right now. sounds like an awesome truck for sure!

[@ianashmore9910]

I just leave my '24 XLT in sport mode.

[@flaberdoopin]

Yeah, every time I restart the truck it goes back to normal and if I am just taking the kids to school or going to the grocery store I usually forget to switch modes so this is handy for me

[@ianashmore9910]

@@flaberdoopin When I get in mine, it asks me if I want to stay in sport mode.

[@flaberdoopin]

that's awesome, i have had my truck do that one time after filling up at the gas station but that was it... i wonder if there is a setting to have it ask about previous mode that i somehow disabled. i'll have to look into that

[@ianashmore9910]

@@flaberdoopin I haven't noticed any settings that relate to it. But what I have noticed is, if i miss the message it'll disappear and then go to normal mode.

[@flaberdoopin]

interesting... i have never seen it outside the one time restarting after putting gas in the truck... i'm gonna do some research and see if there is a setting for this because it would be nice to just press ok on the steering wheel and have it in sport mode right away

[@tgiannakarios]

why pay for this when you can disable it with FORscan??

[@flaberdoopin]

Same reason I paid for it when I could just push the button every time. When you flash info thru the OBD2 there is a higher risk of warranty garbage, you can flash it back but the dealer can see flash cycles so if they want to they could argue that it was something the owner did. That’s just my own rational, I know a lot of people work with FORscan with no issue but this part of we isn’t using it

[@tgiannakarios]

@@flaberdoopinfair enough

[@BravoFox27]

South African Ranger Raptor owner here. Many have tried and failed to permanently disable it with Forscan. Even the seat belt chimes disable does not take...

[@frankhahn8718]

put it in sport mode, problem solved

[@flaberdoopin]

That’s no harder than pushing the button each time, but there are times when I am just driving to the grocery store or taking kids to school within 2 miles of the house when I don’t think to put it in sport mode since I’m driving in my neighborhood the whole time.

[@frankhahn8718]

exactly