How To Disable Auto Start/Stop For Good On Your Wrangler JL!!

[@krasnaludek298]

Best video without all the added fluff & unrelated nonsense that some other videos include.

[@oxblade313]

Makes sense. Jeep made it annoying enough to want to get rid of but easy enough for people to get rid of it. Smart way to get the EPA ratings and give the power back to the end customers.

[@carolcapps2960]

HERE IS YOUR BIG THUMBS UP! Thank you! Took my Jeep to my dealership, and they said there was nothing you could do about it...well I'm taking it back up there to let the lazy guy know that YES, IT CAN BE DONE!

[@mksherwood3068]

2020 JL Jeep® just did it and it was successful! I actually like the A! code on the speedo readout...reminds me that nothing forced on buyers is forever... One more trick I did - untethered the aux battery from the main battery and removed fuse 42. Why? The aux battery that helps with ESS is prone to fail after 3 years and it will gladly take your main battery down with it leaving you stranded. Oh, and that aux battery is a pain to replace and expensive as well. So pull the neg [-] cable from the aux battery off the main battery terminal and tape it back [you can leave the aux battery in place] and remove the fuse to stop the computer from looking for it. One and Done.

[@JimKonugres]

epic video, thank you for the 'trick', disabling the ESS is one thing, but the trick (as you say) is to completely remove the battery issue altogether. I got stranded with my 2018JL and I wish I would have known what you taught me. Appreciate the info!

[@lenity4208]

Mine broke by itself. My Jeep knew I didn’t like it so it did me a solid 👍🏻

[@DevonGoghle]

This video Chang my life I am now studying in Harvard because of this video

[@beardedyaker9767]

I have so much crap going on today and this was been such a headache for the past two hours. I found your video and I fix my problem. I cannot thank you enough. Saved me a lot of money man you’re doing good out there.

[@MULIES4EVER]

This is the top reason I have not wanted a JL. Honestly knowing that you can pull that garbage out is making me rethink my decision. Thanks so much!

[@benanton2619]

Super easy! Glad it helped!

[@842qwery]

Same here. I’m in. Thank you, I owe you a cold one!

[@ImaCaMan]

The dealer didn't tell me about this "feature" and the first few times I stopped at a red light on my home I didn't know what the hell was going on. Thanks!

[@357jonessa]

Lmao FACTS. I thought they gave me a fucked up car hahaha

[@amberisafarmer]

@@357jonessa me too! And I noticed it after I had to replace the battery!

[@milad76]

Not all heroes wear capes.

[@benanton2619]

I have another video of a product that gets rid of the dash light and makes the auto start/stop button retain its memory from the last setting you had it on when the Jeep was shut off 👍🏼

[@CarlosRivera-zc9mt]

Love it great job help me a lot. I hate that start and stop.

[@jeffdurall8353]

Bought my first Jeep yesterday and did this very thing after watching your video. Good job, my man. Keep up the good work.

[@tomandbunny]

We unplugged it and put the plunger back in so we don’t lose it. We also used Superchips programmer for our speedometer calibration for our 35’s and we were able to disable the seatbelt chime and the auto stop light on the dash. We still needed to unplug the plunger and the programmer tells you to do that too

[@timotaio69]

That's a great idea! Thanks!

[@jimmyfishburn7894]

Have to say that I have a 2018 JL that I just gave the dealer $361 to install a new Battery etc. After that I realized that this would be a reoccurring problem once the "Useless smaller battery" killed everything again. So this morning I went out and followed your suggestion. Thanks bunches and If I keep the JL I may just redesign the whole systems again. They said it was against company rules for them to do anything. p.s. Have a bunch of jeepers from NY to Cal that I call friends so this is going on my personal page with my bear pictures.

[@pricefutrell5871]

Thank you !! Had a warning light come on and it started messing with the starter. Watched the video and solved the problem until I can get it in the shop. You da man !!

[@karverbrown9649]

I can see starters and flywheels wearing out really fast starting all the time

[@ahent1975]

My Toyota has a stop/start system and I was told by a tech that the starting system is beefed up for it. Different starter, AGM deep cycle battery, etc. I also hate it but disabling it is not possible without a home brew style circuit board and some wiring changes. I think Jeep knew someone would figure this out and it gives owners an easy out.

[@salami99]

A chrystler engineer on a fourm said start stop greatly increases wear on the engine

[@GestapoPussyRanch]

@@salami99 I tend to believe that.

[@johnambro7181]

Thank you Jeep for thinking of us.

[@gunner2gunner]

So glad I can cross this video. I still can figure out why they put this in any vehicle. It can’t be good on your battery, starter, flywheel, etc. it’s the only thing I dislike on my Jeep. It’s going bye bye tomorrow when I change the oil, oil filter and both air filters. Again thanks.

[@RhinoAg]

its because of government regulation not because they want to. Its how they get their reported gas mileage down.

[@rogervonschleusingen4603]

THANK-YOU SO MUCH YOUNG FELLA ,....YOU THE MAN !!

[@Lc_Sebastian]

I got use to turn AutoStart Off automatically in my Mercedes, after a week of doing it..it is automatically set in your brain, when you turn on the engine, press the AutoStartStop button. I don't like engine lights on in my dashboard. But hey, everyone can do it the way they want. 😊

[@EricCKeys]

Agreed, a lot easier to push one button then have to worry about warning lights or worse, the dealership giving you warranty problems if you forget to plug it back in and they see its disconnected

[@kev7co]

So easy

[@pat3733]

Works on a 2021 wrangler sport. Thank you!!

[@josephscrivo4516]

I was going to ask that question I have a 2021 thanks

[@adventureswithbear]

Did you have a warning light come up on the dash for open hood?

[@bud1lite]

@@adventureswithbear he forgot I guess lol

[@bellachannell777]

Thanks!

[@swallowtailfarms]

I have a 2018 Wrangler JL (Rubicon) and when I disabled the auto start/stop as per your instructions I also lost the outside temperature reporting. It just remained at 70 degrees even in the cold morning and hot afternoons. Have you come across this before?

[@sticrzy123]

🛑 Downside is you get a warning light on the right ⚠️ for the feature THEN you get another warning light on the left that says your hood is open . If he would have closed his driver door it shows up 👎 , I don’t like that it would bug the hell out of me . For $99 you can get a plug and play module that removes this feature from the vehicle

[@raullara5464]

Any idea of where I can find that suggested plug? or how to look for it?

[@Coyote5555]

@@raullara5464 tazer mini by Z automotive will disable that annoying feature

[@raullara5464]

@@Coyote5555 Thank you so much

[@jasonlegrett6253]

is it the $329 one? How do you disable the start/stop using it?@@Coyote5555

[@Coyote5555]

@@jasonlegrett6253 yeah bro just get one and the extension cable all Amazon then watch YT videos to learn how to use it

[@Carl-vx9ws]

In the manual for my wife’s 2015 Cherokee, I am fairly certain it says the stop/start feature is for emissions; no mention of saving fuel. The dealer agent said that it was for mileage.

[@benanton2619]

I could see the emissions part, but the it definitely would not help your mileage 😂. Unless he was talking about getting better mileage, meaning mpg, meaning saving fuel. But I could see how shutting the engine off while stopped could be better for emissions, although it still may be minimal since the car is not off for very long

[@Carl-vx9ws]

Ben Anton so exactly what I meant was emissions is what the manual says the feature was intended for, regardless of how effective it may be in actual use. The dealer said it would help mileage as in MPG savings; again no statements to how effective it would actually be in use. Both reasons don’t explain why it couldn’t be turned off indefinitely unless there’s some mandatory requirement, like other pollution/emissions features.

[@benanton2619]

Gotcha! That’s what I thought you were saying, I agree

[@TheMetal747]

My MPG went from 18 to 20 after I disabled it 🤔🤔🤔

[@JohnMcClain-p9t]

I just bought my JL this year and have been annoyed by this "feature" too. Thanks for the hint.

[@jeseniauhlig4971]

Wow!!!! Amazing video on point!!!!

[@remingtonkevin65]

Take the plunger out, keep it hooked up, the light stays off and that auto shut off is gone!

[@georgipartsalev6193]

Yes! Thank you sir!

[@alebron14]

Not true :( mine still stays on

[@chargerman100]

I tried that, and it didn’t work, I ended up, just unplugging it, and having the light on

[@robertzimmerman3980]

I did that hack and it worked, but the warning light on the dash drove me nuts so I did this leave it together and with some electrical tape hold the plunger down and wrap some electrical tape around the the whole piece start stop disabled and no warning light on the dash !

[@user-vm4mc6ul4j]

Also kills the remote start so no good for me

[@rickschooler8623]

What type and brand of rims and tires we're you able to buy and place on that Jeep with no lift?

[@lancestewart4137]

thanks...will do this in 4 days when i take delivery

[@davidschmaus1]

Thanks for the tip Ben. Appreciate it! Do you have the detail on those tires or a link to the owners build? Thanks!

[@ephenj]

Can You guys post a video on how to completely disable the esc and stability control? Or Is it basically the same as the JK's and just pulling those fuses? When it snows all the computer aided braking ruins drifting, if you pull the fuses on a JK in the snow and can drive manual well, they go sideways dam good, considering there straight. Everything off just gives you so much more feedback. I wish jeep made a manual with the turbo 4 cylinder. Would have been a absolute riot. I don't know much about the 2.0 and how well they are made haven't been able to find a video of one being torn down yet but man they make some decent power for a little 4 banger.

[@simontanios2180]

A huge thumb up... Its really annoying.. thanks for sharing

[@BigShotCritic]

First thing I'm going to do when I get my JL

[@jesusglopez8430]

Thanks for sharing.

[@gs-nt6nf]

Would it be possible to route the plunger switch wires to the ESS button on the dash? Then it could be a master ESS switch and no need to open hood and still have the ESS available if needed.

[@parkashsingh337]

Very helpful full

[@luky61]

I’ve done this for about 2 years now, any negatives from anyone? Does it affect the aux battery or an6thing else?

[@clintonbeason1638]

Will this unplug work on the 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe ?

[@georgipartsalev6193]

On my Wrangler, I kept the plunger plugged in, but just tucked it under, so the hood can't press it down. Engine stays on and no messages on the dash!

[@chriscragnotti7272]

So, I did this mod when we first took delivery of our previously owned Rubicon (moved the plunger but kept it plugged in) and it worked great - start/stop disabled and just the little yellow warning light on the dash. This week we went to the dealer for service and they tucked it back in place (whoops they caught me). So now I repeated what we did the first time - moved the plunger, kept it plugged in - and now the “hood up” light comes on. Tried it by unplugging the plunger from the cable altogether and still the “hood up” light comes on. So weird, so frustrating.

[@sunbtanman7354]

Did you try the other plunger maybe The dealer switched the plungers around. I believe you need to one with a blue wire.

[@spyrosplomaritis2315]

Is that the same for the Jeep Wrangler 2016 Shara JK?

[@danielsmith5351]

You can also remove the aux battery forever. I did

[@carterbrown1250]

Do u get a dash warning light after you remove the battery?

[@danielsmith5351]

@@carterbrown1250 No and its been removed for almost 5 years now

[@Rebelious805]

So I got that light after switching the aux battery does it mean the same??

[@THEBIGCHULETA]

Anyway to reverse the function? So it stays off until you turn it on?

[@shawnmurray1265]

Maybe just relocate it so it is always up, and the circuit is complete? The other plunger should tell the car the hood is down. Worth a try.

[@dougro372]

I tried this, but after a couple of miles the light came on :(

[@bobbyg7552]

Thank you so much. This is great

[@gregrobinson2394]

The number one feature to turn me off buying a vehicle.

[@kevinnorris6558]

I can’t understand why Jeep wouldn’t put a memory setting for this. They gotta step their game up against Ford’s Bronco and annoying their customers isn’t exactly a good strategy.

[@williamenos7215]

I believe Ford had this stupid feature before Jeep. I traded a 2015 F150 in on my Wrangler and it had it.

[@jstewart4483]

Awesome! Thanks!!

[@victorlucas3953]

does it still work on a 2022 Rubicon 4xE

[@cb9254]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@jamesbronson3347]

You da man!

[@jessicamathews1412]

My auto start/stop stalls out my Jeep every time I let off of the brake when it’s active. Have to throw it in park and restart it with the button. Need this feature disabled asap before it gets me killed

[@Royalcrimsonstang]

Hello fellow jeep owners!❤

[@geofftentwo]

Will this work on a 2021 Gladiator?

[@keithjennings2258]

Can you remote start after doing this?

[@Ben-sv9op]

Yoooo thank you

[@kimguy4159]

Is this the same on a Cherokee?

[@lyltlylt]

still if that battery dies so does your main battery ?

[@baconsandyspringcustoms.2073]

Wouldn't this prevent remote starting?

[@coldsteel86]

Those tires look more like 35's instead of 33's

[@ghernandez6457]

This does not prevent the auxiliary battery from draining the main battery which is common issue with 2018 JLs. Might as well remove the auxiliary battery.

[@candhmcmahon848]

Will it work for the wagoneer? 😩

[@HSKinc]

Perfect

[@giorgitatalashvili3996]

were is 2018 jeep wrangler 3.6 oil temperature sensor?

[@oscarmarroquin6724]

auto stop-start can damage the starter?

[@adventureswithbear]

Constantly restarting the vehicle everytime you stop at a stop light. Depending on where you're driving, yeah it can definitely add up fast

[@joeshaffer52]

If you feather the brake pedal it won’t shut off I showed my wife and it works cause she asked why it don’t shut off while I’m driving showed her and it really works stays running at lights or stopping

[@seancoryatt7553]

Question. I went through the process of trying to install an aux batt in my 2019 Jeep Sahara to only find out that there was no aux batt in the compartment. Why do I have a compartment for an aux batt but no aux batt was in there? Also, there wasn't any terminals to connect an aux batt if I wanted to. What's up with that? I messaged another guy on a separate video, and he said that I don't need an aux batt because I don't have 3.6L. This doesnt make any sense to me

[@seancoryatt7553]

Doesn't make sense to me especially since the yellow auto stop start light keeps coming on.

[@rexfolkerts6728]

The dealership sends you notifications on the jeep app that there is an issue with the drive train. Then they email saying please bring in for service under warranty thats a pain as well. I plugged mine back in because of all the notifications on my phone and emails. Ugh can’t win

[@derekohio9871]

I disconnected the wiring harness. Put electrical tape over light inside. I hope it prevents the battery from draining.

[@robk9685]

I'm ordering a Wrangler and already knew this would bug the sh*t out of me and that button would be all worn prematurely. I noticed on some vehicles, a RAM for instance, they conveniently place that button next to the shift/dial so you could easily just hit it with your index finger at the same time while putting it in gear but they button isn't placed like that in the Wrangler. Thanks.

[@randellziegler8756]

I done this on my 2020 Rubicon & it through an engine code in return stopped my remote start from working. Had to replace the hood switch to stop the engine codes

[@antoniogonzalez1917]

Another video says do the other plunger if it messed with remote start. Then it should work as he showed.

[@jeffwu1141]

I don't know if that's the reason? I removed this switch three years ago (I buy new this car 2018-12-20 Wrangler ) , but after two years my small battery failed Is it true that small battery life is so short? I don't know if that's the reason? I removed this switch three years ago, but after two years my small battery failed Is it true that small battery life is so short? 

[@TommyBrady_]

BOSS MAN 🙏🏻 I lifted the tab a little too much and it broke lol im sure there should be no problem right ?

[@robk9685]

You have to glue it back together and at least leave it in the glovebox or the vehicle diagnostic components will recognize that's it's broken and your heated steering wheel/seats won't work and the radio defaults to an opera station each time you start the vehicle. If you don't have heated seats or steering wheel the left rear tire will keep deflating instead but you still get the opera station.

[@zacharycampbell4755]

Dealer didn't tell me about it and I drove off in my new gladiator.... 2 miles later....it died at the first light. I kept trying to restart it. Lol I was so pissed. I thought something was wrong with my brand new truck. I pulled over and called my salesman and he explain it and apologized. They should have made it not work when your left turn signal is on. Its dangerous when your making a left turn into on coming traffic. That two seconds to restart the engine can get someone seriously hurt.

[@EricCKeys]

shouldn't take 2 seconds for auto start/stop to kick back on especially with the newer 48V system, it's instantaneous now

[@05EVORS]

Im here for the rental heep i got with the hurricne 4 (love the motor 😂) but hate the horn-honk remote door lock, seatbelt chime also ...went into radio settings turned off the door lock honk and did the dealer tech seatbelt click hack ....NOW i can enjoy dailying this pig around wo the jerk nuts starter/flywheel garbage

[@JoeMartinez-kq5qv]

It's about Freedom. Don't shove start/stop down my throat. I want the option to decide if I want to turn it on or OFF

[@frankdank7507]

Well, that's why they put a switch on it.............

[@lindarodriguez8431]

My start/stop warning just turned on , should I change the little battery?

[@5.56pete]

I just changed mine, light still came on I think it's the hood plunger

[@tamarastarkheppner]

Mine cost me an extra $900 for the year in the form of a new battery. Doing this TODAY.

[@memostacosbirria8495]

Bad ass Holmes

[@ericmesserschmidt9601]

Except the instrument panel shows the hood ajar when you remove t just the right plunger/switch, and it keeps thowing up a warning for the hood.. which is more annoying than having to turn off ESS on the dash..

[@elygmz]

Same problem here , any update?

[@kell733]

I get the hood open warning light... Any ideas?

[@flowergatcha]

You took the wrong one try the other one closets to the engine it should work

[@MrJavierkc]

I just bought a 2023 Jeep Galdiator two weeks ago, I noticed that sometimes the auto start/stop works and sometimes don't. Did anyone knows why??

[@SomeStrangemysterious]

I read in the manual the auto stop function is dependent on what loads you have while operating for example, if you have your AC on, it won’t auto shut off. Try it.

[@skylervarga8574]

Does this work on 2015 Chevy malibu

[@OneFitnessGirl]

People, there is so much easier of a way to disable start/stop. Just disable the seat belt chime. Doing so disables the start/stop. To do this1. Seat belt On 2. Foot OFF the break, put vehicle in Run3. Wait for warning light to go out4. Quickly unlock >relock > unlock > relock seatbelt5. Turn off vehicle. People say you should hear chime if it worked, I heard nothing. First time I tried it, it didn't work. Seatbelt off, the chime still happened, as did start/stop. Second time, it did work. I hate seatbelts, and not wearing it, no chime reminder. Also, no annoying shutting off when I come to a stop. This was on a forum for a 2015 Wrangler, but worked on my 2019 Jeep Cherokee.

[@benanton2619]

This is easier than pulling a single plug?....

[@OneFitnessGirl]

You tell me. How long would it take to lock/unlock a seatbelt 4x? Maybe 5secs? I could disable seatbelt chime/ESS before you popped hood, and walked to lift hood. Plus, there is not parts to separate or store. The way I suggested is really only ideal for those like me who don't like seatbelts.

[@OneFitnessGirl]

So is speeding illegal. You going to tell me you drive glued to the speed limit everywhere you go? I doubt it, but let me guess ' that's different' How many times in an accident do we hear, speed was a factor. Wearing seatbelts, or speeding, its life choices and a risk. But people take risk every day of their lives.

[@brianmurphy5313]

Thanks for the post, but I'm not sure I get it that it was for on a post for a 2015 Wrangler? The JKs didn't have auto stop/start. However, if your advice works on the JL, that's good to know. I still drive a JK, but I disabled my seatbelt chime right away on it anyway, just because its annoying. You can still wear your belt (if you chose to) without a chime going off right away each time to remind you

[@hollywood21639]

@@Stackali it's my decision to not wear one if I want. I don't need or want the nanny state telling me what to do. Helmets and seatbelts are a personal choice.

[@jdmtake1]

How about when it says service auto stop start feature not available

[@lisalee1363]

I tried to start the jeep with the key fob doesn't work

[@167RAULIN]

Just buy the Jeep taser mini for this. Easy fix.

[@Onward4x4]

Doesn't this also disables remote start?

[@Nodakmoto]

Will this interfere with remote start?

[@mRS4458]

Someone posted video for a cable the costs $100 plus shipping that lets you keep the auto start, I don't see the cable is worth $100

[@sergiopolanco5126]

Have had my rubicon for more than a year and the engine never shut off when I stopped But now it’s doing it so annoying

[@whoisjohngalt72]

So, set stored DTC in lieu of just hitting a button

[@Steve197201]

Aren't radical liberals great? 🙄 But this is good info. Thanks for the tip!

[@lyltlylt]

or remove fuse f42 and aux. neg. cable

[@mariaphilomena1422]

I find it hard to believe that this feature actually saves gas and the dealership insists that there’s absolutely no way to disengage it.

[@ssnydess6787]

This only works if you don't mind getting a message every 20 seconds that your hood is open, come on...how is this any better; if not way more distracting.

[@MnAnnetteNS]

Can't you just remove a fuse?

[@randellziegler1318]

Only problem now is the remote start won’t work

[@keithlarson3811]

Omg - Thankyou ❤,, that is the most annoying and stupidest feature on any vehicle ever !!! ,,, also very bad for starter and engine life !!!