How to Disable Start Stop

If your car has this annoying start-stop feature and you want to get rid of it safely and without voiding your warranty, then this is for you. Watch as I take a 30-second task and turn it into a 10 minute video.
Adrian LaTrace, Jr says
Skip to 4:45 for the tutorial

[@lewisstratton]

Totally agree. That split second lag is especially dangerous at busy T-junctions.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Yup.

[@lifewithkimberlyxoxo]

Yes it is. It has almost caused a couple of accidents in the car.

[@mikesmith6838]

The MAJOR problem with auto-idle (which isn't mentioned here) is the fact that starting your engine is the single most damaging activity to your engine. Why would you save a little in gas to greatly decrease the longevity of your engine? Does not make sense.

[@VantasticPacifica]

I'm not sure how much damage is actually being done by starting and stopping the engine. What you say was more true of older cars. According to the manufacturer, the starter and flywheel and any other engine parts that would normally be affected have been modified and they suggest it shouldn't be a worry. However, there is definitely a few things that don't make sense here. I question the methods used to determine how much fuel this system supposedly saves. I think the manufacturers have done some mathematical gymnastics to make it look like the cars have a greater MPG than what is achievable in the real world.

[@janduller4722]

@@VantasticPacifica today i pressed the start stop button of my renault clio intensely. car wouldn't start, radio blocked everything. battery is just fine, had been measured. they got it working again by recharging the battery. what could this be? fact that I pressed the start button too quickly, that software got confused?

[@VantasticPacifica]

@@janduller4722 Not sure why they would recharge the the battery if was already fine. But it sounds like your software got a little confused.

[@janduller4722]

@@VantasticPacifica when i cant start my renault clio with the start stop button. the radio was freezing, and after that i must typed in the medianav radio a validation key. what kind of symptom is it you think? software confused thing? it never happend at you?

[@VantasticPacifica]

@@janduller4722 No, I think your car might be very different from mine. None of what you're describing sounds familiar.

[@scottbailey6893]

Been searching the internet for a disable remedy to Auto Start/Stop - thank you so much for all your effort in making this video.

[@VantasticPacifica]

You're welcome! I hope it helps.

[@paulc.1535]

On a Ford f150 you can have this feature completely removed at the factory when you order one... greatest option I ever got rid of. The feature is useless and really serves no purpose

[@superdave8248]

Here is what I found with my F150. I noticed about 50% of the time the auto/stop wouldn't engage. Turns out if you put a little stress on the engine (IE run the air conditioner about 1/2 to full blast) this is just enough to keep it from engaging. Now living in the Deep South, you run your AC about 3/4 of the year. But that other 1/4 yeah, you got to manually disengage the system.

[@robertofthelakes7148]

Excellent video ! I have a Ford Fusion 2020 and has basically the same setup. What was more annoying than having to hit that button every time you start the car was FORGETTING to hit that button every time I start the car.!!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Haha! Exactly! Check out the updated video to...kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjPfpqHepqZeZI

[@dtvjho]

Same goes for the Automatic headlight control. Must be used every time you start the car!.These government control freaks are the reason cars in recent years are getting worse and worse from the driver's point of view.

[@mikenicholas3647]

You made my day. Thanks for making it so clear and easy to understand and follow instructions. It's such a useless idea to start and stop your car 1000 times a day. Simply useless. Thanks for taking the time to record and explain it.

[@VantasticPacifica]

You're very welcome!

[@DonaldMichaels]

4:20 ​@@VantasticPacifica

[@DZ302-Z28]

Most people can't stand this feature, but it adds more wear and tear to your vehicle which means you'll be at the shop more often IMO, so manufacturers will of course keep it

[@VantasticPacifica]

😁

[@bigmac3006]

Got a 2020 Pacifica sitting in my driveway right now. Wife drove it home from the dealership this afternoon. Has 20,000 miles on it, thinking of buying it. Your videos help!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Oh, wow! That sounds exciting! Let me know what you decide.

[@thegamerguy56]

It's important to note that this feature isn't primarily for you as the customer. This feature is so the car manufacturers can market their car as slightly more efficient than it really is. This bumps them up on the charts since technically it will burn slightly less in the "city driving" metric. Since all the manufacturers are so close in terms of fuel economy, this tiny bump causes them to gain a lot of places on the charts if they do it and your company doesn't, thus this annoying feature spread throughout the industry like wildfire. The manufacturer doesn't care about the longevity of the car as long as it makes it to the end of the warranty period. so i mean, if you dont care either, and also dont want AC/Heat while stopped, and dont care about a worn-out starter, and dont care about wearing out the bottom end faster, then by all means save a few bucks a month on fuel (potentially). But for people who want to keep their car for a long time and not treat it like getting a new phone every year or 2, then this feature is crap.

[@VantasticPacifica]

100% Agree.

[@illogicerr3769]

It's all the EPA fault. Every bad design feature of your car is the fault of the EPA.

[@pamulak1]

Does it void ur warranty?

[@mobilemcsmarty1466]

that's right I know this "feature" is not for my benefit by *my* car while pissing me off every time I drive it. that's exactly why I need to change it to optional ..whether the factory or whoever likes it or not. I can live with the remaining annoyance of removing the fix before any warranty work instead of that button reminding me of how much it sucks every time I start my car 😎

[@tomedgar4375]

It is not marketing by the manufacturers, it is overreaching regulations that engineers have to work around. Thank the politicians who appoint the nazis at the EPA. Voting has consequences

[@paulc.1535]

The engineers that came up with this useless feature should be fired immediately. It serves no purpose and does absolutely nothing except to add more wear and tear on your engine and starter. So happy Ford allows it to be removed on my '22 F150!! I never have to worry about this again!

[@VantasticPacifica]

The system is not useless. It does at least one important thing very well... It allows the auto manufacturers to inflate fuel mileage numbers so they can sell more cars. The engineers that came up with this feature probably got raises.

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

Yea they are a false economy. Also the AGM batteries you need for start/stop are also about 2x the price of a normal one and don't last as long. In many cars (like BMWs) they need "programming" in as well when you swap it. You can't simply do it yourself, it's a dealer job with costs attached.

[@georgecass8529]

The reason for you to replace starters

[@davidjacobs8558]

@@BlatentlyFakeName for BMW, you can use "Beamercode" to disable the start/stop feature. I'm pretty sure most cars can be programed, if you have proper software.

[@paulc.1535]

@David Jacobs Thankfully when I ordered my F150 I was able to completely eliminate this feature altogether. Don't ever have to worry about it.

[@busyboy85]

Thank you. I just successfully disabled this nuisance in my 2020 Durango. A little trickier to do since my battery is in a well compartment under the front passenger seat. Done and happy about it!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Yeah, it's the same in Grand Cherokees and Chargers too. I'm glad it worked!

[@DRAMAIR737]

Found it on my 2017 Ford Ranger truck. Plug was identical and easy to do. The only difference was the light displayed on the panel was the check engine light instead of the auto-start amber light. The annual inspection in Texas will not pass with a check engine light, however I will only need to plug it back in when the inspection is due. Good job my friend!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you and I hope your inspection goes well.😀

[@gregoryalaimo8341]

Thanks so much! I loved it when you said that seeing that dashboard warning light illuminated - brings you joy! We must have been cut from the same cloth. 😊

[@VantasticPacifica]

Absolutely!!😁

[@garym7046]

We have a 2019 and 2020, HATE stop start. Had been looking for over a year. Now you have saved my wife yelling at me for bitching about every time I get in. Thanks great tip. Only benefit of the system from hell being on is that the starter will fail early since it has many times more usage. You saved us from starter failure and headaches.

[@VantasticPacifica]

That's awesome! Glad to help. But like I said, it's not a perfect solution but it's probably the easiest and cheapest. I recently ordered a device that is supposed to remember how you left the button when you turned the car off so it'll still be that way when you turn it on again. I wouldn't say it's cheap($100) but it might be better than unplugging a wire from your sensitive electrical system and hoping for the best. After I install it and test it, I'll make another video for you.

[@myoutuber77]

I thought cars with auto start/stop had beefier starters to compensate for their frequent use. Do you disagree?

[@Steppinstars]

Nice job. Best ever and practical auto guy to watch. Thank you.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Wow, thanks! Did you get a chance to see the update to this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjPfpqHepqZeZI

[@hughdmail4778]

As a senior citizen I have a psychological twitch to my vehicle motor virtually stalling at a busy intersection with a long red traffic light. The anxiety must come from an archaic memory of when I was young and poor a stalled car meant calling a tow truck while surrounded by angry drivers. So I've been pushing the stop/start button every time I get into my 2018 Pacifica LX which is in itself annoying. Today I just followed your simple fix, which I suspect can be reversed just by putting the plug back in if/when I want to sell the vehicle without that tell-tale warning light on the dashboard. If KZbin would allow me to push the thumbs up button a thousand times in gratitude for your video, I would do so! BTW I asked my Chrysler dealer how much to turn off the start/stop system and they said at least $200!!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you for that amazing comment. I totally empathize with your psychological twitch. Lol! And you are correct to assume that plugging it back in should eliminate the tell-tale warning light on the dashboard, at least it did for me. As far as your Chrysler dealer charging $200, that's a first I've heard. Usually, they just refuse to do it. I wonder if something's changed.

[@hughdmail4778]

Or some dealers are shiftier than others.

[@clintshiplett8548]

I started turning off the "Auto-Stall" feature every time I started my truck. After a week it was automatic. After a month I didn't realize that I was doing it. Like buckling up or stepping on the brake to shift the truck into reverse to back out of the garage, it becomes something that you do without thinking about it. PS I started calling it "auto stall" the second time it happened to me, and everyone else I know think it's an apt description.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Yes, auto stall does sound about right. I hear in the future, cars won't have that off button anymore.

[@pnowikow]

Ours broke all by itself so I didn't have to do this technique but this is an awesome information to have. The one thing that maybe others don't realize is that this system causes your car to start over and over again which seems obvious but the cost of the starter when it fails because of the excessive starting will cost you more than any savings you'll ever get in gas mileage by having the system enabled in the first place

[@VantasticPacifica]

Mine also broke once but when I took it to the dealership on an unrelated issue, they also fixed the start/stop as if they were doing me a favor.😫

[@noreenryan1095]

@@VantasticPacifica OMG!!

[@crystalkimhan]

@@VantasticPacifica Mine is broke too, at first I thought I had to take it in for service but now I'm happy after watching this video! I just need to live with the warning light which I can! No fixes needed, the van iteself fixed the problem!

[@nancylopez8592]

Mine is broke and I think something was wrong with my Santa Fe my question this isg part don’t work not affect anything with the car

[@VantasticPacifica]

@@crystalkimhan 😁

[@chrismba777]

You are correct. This feature is just dangerous. When your car auto-stops at an intersection, and then you go to accelerate into oncoming traffic and it doesn't fire up right away, your timing can be thrown off, lurching you forward at the wrong moment, causing an accident. I despise government overreach and stupidity.

[@VantasticPacifica]

I wouldn't mind this feature so much if it had a grace period. Like, if the engine shut off maybe 5 seconds after I press the brake.

[@ldavidian9673]

This was easy to listen to, very clear in the solution--I found the man enjoyable and real. I really liked his solution, gonna try on my Subaru Forester.

[@VantasticPacifica]

The man thanks you for your kind words.😁

[@stevejokinen4606]

😊

[@darrylmunro96]

Thank you so much for the simple solution you shared. Took me a few seconds to find and disconnect. Works a treat. Yes a small dash alert appears but not intrusive at all. My vehicle is a Ford Everest 2020 (Australia version). Soooo, happy it was this easy to solve!!!

[@VantasticPacifica]

I'm so happy to be of use. 😀

[@ALIENGTP]

Never unplug the battery monitor sensor the pcm uses this to regulate the battery voltage so the pcm dont over or under charge the battery.. never do that on a ford . Now your going to have to recharge your battery and use a scan tool to reset the battery sensor in your bcm ..my god people

[@PC4ever]

OMG! My exact frustration about the auto start. It's also frustrating that it can't just be one button to disable it.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Yep, they don't won't you to disable it.😫

[@antonymathew]

what a calm and composed way of explaining.. thanks a lot for the complete insight.. will try if this is applicable to VW Taigun in Indian Market..

[@VantasticPacifica]

Unfortunately, this is also how I would talk in an emergency. Buy the time I finish explaining the building is on fire, it's already burned down.😎

[@waarlowe]

Thank you very much, sir! Really grateful you found this simplest of solutions!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Glad it helped!

[@amyborowiak3188]

Thank you!!! It works on a 2020 Buick Enclave that doesn’t have a on/off switch. There is a tiny light that comes on the steering wheel. You just made my day!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Glad it helped!😎

[@brianasimor9402]

Thanks to you my friend, I learned about Autostop Eliminator. The bad news was I had to wait over a year for them to cover my make and car. The good news is, the product is now available for Kia Seltos which I have. Today I am installing it. Free, free, free at last. Thank you! You are my Autostop Eliminator Hero! All the best to you and your channel!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Man! That's how I felt after I installed mine. I described it as "Driving normally again" Lol!😁

[@dekedunkin5910]

I love watching your videos Curtis. You are the best.

[@VantasticPacifica]

What? Really? Wow, thank you so much for that! That's very encouraging!

[@tylera5395]

Was here for the van life videos and came across this one and dang i own a Pacifica and Compass gonna have to try this! Thank you

[@VantasticPacifica]

You're welcome. It's not a perfect solution but it will do for now.

[@burtsparks4139]

Great tip..... thank you i hate that damn start/ stop

[@VantasticPacifica]

Me too. Good luck!

[@CapeCod1620]

There's an easier way without the warning light or unplugging everything, which will affect other features. Push the idle on/off button to off (light on). While holding it down, wedge a thin peice of plastic between that button and the console, so the button cannot go back up. It's jammed in the off mode. Been doing that for 3 years and works great!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Yes, I've heard about this one. The guy recommended using a guitar pick. I think this could be an excellent idea!😀

[@quantumexplorations3283]

Heyyyy Indiana! Bless you sir! We have a Buick and the inside of the thingy you suggested we unplug is not green, BUT, it worked, and we are very grateful. Our car did not have the button to turn auto stop off at all. We do not get the warning light either. We are so happy (mostly due to the end of unnecessary wear and tear on our starter, flywheel, and the end of cold starts). Our engine thanks you as well💕

[@VantasticPacifica]

That's awesome! Happy to help!😀

[@quantumexplorations3283]

Update. The check engine light did come on. I could not see it in the daylight (Florida is bright) 😁. Still loving the hack!

[@VantasticPacifica]

@@quantumexplorations3283 Is it a check engine light or auto stop/start light ("A" with a circle around it)? A check engine light could be a separate issue. Maybe try reconnecting that wire and see if it goes away.

[@ShellieSager]

Glad I found your video. I have that light on my "new to me" 2020 Pacifica and am taking it in next week to get checked out. I've seen people saying that the auxilary battery is dead and it's draining the main, so went out and popped my hood to see if previous owner had disconnected it. The little tab is still connected. Now I think my auxillary battery is dead for sure.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Congratulations on the "new to you" Pacifica!😀Sorry to hear about your battery issue but I'm glad my video helped a little. Thanks for the comment!😁

[@robcarr1012]

Thank you for this simple fix. It worked on my 2022 Subaru Outback as well.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Great to hear!😀

[@vaiosk.3742]

Thank you very much!! Applied perfectly on my Opel Astra K 2017 EcoFlex. For the Opel guys out there, my plug was purple inside and for best application use some electrical tape, as mentioned, for safety reasons. Besides from a notice on the start, everything great !!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Great to hear!

[@theBamaJammer617]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! That is the most irritating feature ever put on a vehicle!

[@VantasticPacifica]

I was trying to be polite when I was giving my opinion on Start/stop systems. It was hard to talk about it without curse words.

[@CristianKlein]

I never owned a car with start-stop. Thank you for enlightening me as to why "the Internet" hates this feature. Is the delay the only irritating aspect of this feature?

[@VantasticPacifica]

@@CristianKlein Pretty much.

[@lisamkinley3214]

Thanks for that! I have a 2020 Pacifica S, like yours (minus the moon roof’s, what? ) I use mine for mail delivery. You should see this set up! Once done with my mail gig, I hope to vancamp with with this rig I will not be planning to write poetry, even though that does rhyme. Just traveling the states in the future. I thank you VERY much for sharing your videos. Much appreciated!

[@VantasticPacifica]

That's awesome! I'd love to see what a mail Pacifica looks like!😁 Let me know when you hit the road. I'm thinking about organizing a tiny van life KZbinr meet-up one of these days. I'll send you an invite!

[@traj00]

I just went out and performed this on our 2 VW cars which are both 2022 models. The plug is very similar to what you showed. Thanks!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Really? Cool!😎

[@susieblanco2722]

😂😂😂😂 I thought my engine was failing.. I was like IKYFL LMAOOOO I hate this feature

[@VantasticPacifica]

Hahaha! Yeah, I don't say "hate" very often but I make an exception in this case.

[@susieblanco2722]

@@VantasticPacifica 😂😂😂 most definitely

[@mrbillhicks]

Brother, you are in possession of some mighty fine information

[@VantasticPacifica]

Just doing my part.😁 Check this one out if you get time... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjPfpqHepqZeZI

[@kingbee086]

Awesome information. Keep up the great work.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks, will do!

[@Mike_44]

Man.. I’m doing that right now on my Pacifica. I totally hate that stupid Start/Stop “technology” which does nothing but deplete the battery. Thank you so much for this video!

[@VantasticPacifica]

I'm glad this was helpful but I must say it's not perfect. If you have a Pacifica, you might consider the Auto Start Eliminator (not sponsored). Here's a video I made that talks about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjPfpqHepqZeZI

[@davidegentile2324]

Subscribed. This was very useful content. Thank you.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Awesome, thank you! If you get time, check out the update to this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjPfpqHepqZeZI

[@johndennis6253]

Thanks for the info! That tiny delay has almost killed my family several times! Our 2019 Volkswagon Tiguan was our first vehicle with this start-stop system. I discovered this death trap while trying to accelerate onto busy traffic lanes when seconds counted. My vehicle would bog down on me and basically stop and thrust forward, I had some close calls! My wife pulled up to the garage door with her foot on the brake and when she took her foot off the car lunged forward into the door. It took me a bit to figure out what was going on so I have been shutting the star-stop system for a while now with no other problems, it's just remembering to do it when I start the car. I wonder how many accidents this system has caused!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you so much for sharing that. Do you mind if I repost it from time to time. I get a lot of comments basically telling me I should get over it or that I should stop being so lazy and just push the button. I try to be nice to everyone but those kind of comments are not helpful.😑

[@johndennis6253]

Please share, thanks for getting back with me.

[@ALIENGTP]

Your wrong

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Thank you, Adrian, for this Tip!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Who's Adrian?

[@kenwalker4386]

Well done Adrian. I'm just about to buy a car with that function and I'm not too keen on it. I'll give it a try but probably will be looking for that switch to disconnect it. Thanks.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Um, you're welcome? Who's Adrian?

[@gailjohnson6670]

That truly is a safety issue for the driver having the engine quit at stop signs....I would put a piece of tape over the disabled plug to keep moisture out ..Thank you for showing how to disable the problem..Have a blessed day..

[@VantasticPacifica]

Your're very welcome!

[@alfredsoyemi6425]

"That truly is a safety issue for the driver having the engine quit at stop signs" How is that a safety Issue care to explain details?

[@gailjohnson6670]

@@alfredsoyemi6425 In my opinion having the engine quit and restart in traffic is dangerous and a safety concern.. Because of delay time response to continue driving. Plus short stop/starts are hard on the battery life. Especially in very colder states weather that puts extra strain on the battery. As cold winter weather takes much more power to start an engine. I could see engine shutting off in long stalled traffic. Such as an accident/clean up, etc to save fuel. Like I said this is my opinion. What's yours?

[@MarkandSandieInMotion]

Dude. Thanks. No idea I had the option of turning this off on my Taos. ou made my day:)

[@VantasticPacifica]

Hope it works!😀

[@selinasotoa1250]

Thank you! This is very helpful!

[@VantasticPacifica]

You're very welcome! But don't forget to check out the updated video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjPfpqHepqZeZI

[@DanielDiaz-te6dl]

Better bring jump starter pack in your car along with this feature because oh boy you will need it some day i speak by experience…This stupid feature has left me stranded a couple of times in traffics light and the crazy thing is that the car doesn’t start on back leaving you in the middle of the streets. THANK YOU FOR SHARE THIS TRICK

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks for the comment😀

[@mariobarreira6428]

I'm sure no one ever mentions the most serious problem with this feature. When your vehicle does not restart after lifting your foot off the brake. My car has stopped several times at a stop light and would not restart. So I had to place it into park and turn off my engine, then restart it. My most scariest and most unacceptable occasion was when I was in RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC (stop. & go). My vehicle stopped, I quickly placed it into park and tried 3 times to restart before my vehicle restarted. I took it to the dealership and told them I do not want this feature and wanted it removed or disabled but was told it couldn't be disabled. I was told it was because my battery needed to be recharged. I am waiting for the first court case of injury or death for anything to change. My next vehicle will be based on not having this feature. Good luck, everyone.

[@VantasticPacifica]

If it makes you feel any better, you're not the first to mention this. Another guy said this feature almost killed his family.

[@mariobarreira6428]

@@VantasticPacifica Thanks Buddy, I'm not too worried. I'm over 50 with no family, plus I'm pretty cautious. I'm worried about those young families with kids. Thanks for spreading the word.

[@James-zu1hk]

I had the same issue with trying to restart my truck at an intersection. Auto start stop working so I'll keep it this way.

[@anthonyariola9884]

That was a very good video,simple to the point 👍, I’m subscribed

[@VantasticPacifica]

Awesome, thank you! Did you get a chance to see the update video?

[@anthonyariola9884]

I wii look ASAP thanks

[@anthonyariola9884]

Yup 2017 Pacifica

[@VantasticPacifica]

@@anthonyariola9884 Ok, the same company makes one for the 2017 pacifica and from what I understand, it's a hellava lot easier to install.

[@tj_698]

This very issue was bothering me for quite awhile. Thank you buddy! 😊

[@VantasticPacifica]

Glad to help!😁

[@PB-dj4nm]

Great info 👍 I did the same thing to my 2020 Edge ST and it worked great. No light on the dash

[@VantasticPacifica]

Good to hear!😀

[@hartshacks6445]

It takes more fuel to start a vehicle just leave it run for the few seconds that it’s going to be running. It’s more mechanical parts to break down so that the starter that you’re using to start your car initially is going to wear out quicker just another way for manufactures to make more money

[@VantasticPacifica]

That could be.😎

[@dougwitte765]

I used to have a start/stop Malibu. When coming to a stoplight or stop sign, release the brake pedal slightly just before stopping, then press brake as usual. Worked ever time and it becomes a habit to keep the engine from stopping. The environmental benefit and gas savings is so small. Keep the engine going and save your battery and engine life.

[@VantasticPacifica]

That didn't work in my Pacifica. If you stop, so does the engine.

[@dougwitte765]

Sorry if I wasn't clear. As I was braking to a stop, before I completely stopped, I lifted up on the brake pedal and pressed down as normal. This did keep the engine running. Manufacturers say the starters and such were built for the auto stop feature. I too agree that restarting will take its toll on the engine. Their idea of gas savings is a joke.

[@the.warrior]

Yes..works great on the Malibu.

[@marklamb912]

@@the.warrior works on my Ct5 too

[@hangemhigh7069]

​​@@VantasticPacificaSame in Pajero. You must push the button!

[@walpoleandworcester]

Scared me the first time on the Honda Civic Sport when I forgot to turn this off. Strange feature in an otherwise great car that doesn't need that crap to begin with, getting nearly 400 miles of range and over 25 mpg just regular town/city driving. I might do this and make sure it doesn't void the warranty either. Thanks man!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Hope it helped.

[@Nonplused]

This plug was super easy to find on my 2021 Jeep Wrangler. There are 2 batteries in the Wrangler, and the lower one is hard to get to, but the plug is on the negative terminal of the upper battery.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Awsome, thanks for the info!

[@robertsmuggles6871]

Many thanks. Where we live there are lethal junctions which require split-second timing to pull-out onto busy roads. The stop-start thing would freak me out. If I am stuck in traffic for a while, I turn the engine off myself. Maybe I'm just weird.

[@VantasticPacifica]

If that makes you weird, then you've come to the right place. With rare exceptions, everyone in these comments feels the same.😁

[@raymer67]

Does this work on any car? Are all of these systems set up the same? I love that you can do that so easily. I am in the market for an suv so I will definitely check under the hood for this connection! Thank you so much for the tip!!

[@VantasticPacifica]

I'm hearing from other viewers it does not work in every car, though I'm pretty sure it works in every Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Check out the updated video. I talked about a company that sells a product that gets rid of start-stop without risking the car's electrical system. it is vehicle specific so you'll have to check to see if they make one for your car. But so far it's been working out great for me and I feel comfortable recommending it.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjPfpqHepqZeZI

[@itsgabegutierrez]

I bought a gadget online that disabled this feature. If I had seen your video sooner I might have saved some money. Either way, my car now runs like a "normal" car without that start/stop nonsense!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Actually, I went ahead and got that gadget too.😁

[@dancingforthekids]

Can you post a link to the gadget? Or, what is the name of it?

[@bobbyb4464]

This is very helpful. Just got a Hyundai Tucson. Hopefully I can get this taken care of

[@VantasticPacifica]

Good luck!

[@HobbesCPM]

"Think of it as a light that brings you joy!" So freaking funny. I applauded you. Normally I hate that kind of thinking, but I hate the Auto S/S thing so much, I would welcome the "(A!)" ... A little electrical tape can fix that too! God bless you. Hope this works on my Sonata!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Lol! Good luck!

[@jerryfacts9749]

Very interesting. I was thinking that module may be involved with a lot more than just the auto start-stop.

[@VantasticPacifica]

It might be. I'm not sure. Check out the update to this video...kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjPfpqHepqZeZI

[@gener.1253]

The wire lets the computer know the state of charge of the battery. The SS system will not function with a battery that has a low state of charge. Removing the wire prevents the computer from having that information. Without that information, the system is deactivated.

[@moth450]

The " ouch, that's hot" was hilarious

[@VantasticPacifica]

😁

[@pwelch5944]

Thank you great info. Had a couple of instances where my ram would not restart in heavy traffic. Not a fun experience! Will disconnect tomorrow!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Really??? That would suck! Hope this helps. Remember, it's not the best solution but it might just be the easiest.

[@j.m.8193]

Trying this today. If it works, you will be my hero lol I HATE how the car turns off when I'm trying to do and quick stop and go at a stop sign or right turn on red. It's dangerous when you need to move out of the way.

[@VantasticPacifica]

100% agree. Hope it works for you but be sure to check out this update video too...kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjPfpqHepqZeZI

[@500deanna]

Love the bloopers!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@VantasticPacifica]

You just like seeing me hurt myself!

[@ttrif]

So happy to have caught your post.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-ys3sb5lq4d]

Thank you so much for the simple solution you shared.

[@VantasticPacifica]

You're welcome!😁

[@paulhickey4485]

It's hell on the starter and components. The life of the starter is greatly reduced. I doubt there is minimal fuel savings. It's BS technology.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Well, they say the starter has been modified so there is less wear and tear. The starter shouldn't be a problem. But you are absolutely right about it not saving any fuel. It's just a way for auto manufacturers to game the system and claim better fuel economy. And you're also right about it being "BS technology". It most definitely is.

[@xXJBrutalXx]

its mostly for emissions than it is fuel savings but still BS

[@mrmaramind]

Exactly 100% true. I am sure the service department love it.

[@dexterwilliams9198]

Just like the remote start to cars its kills the life of the starter

[@mrmaramind]

@@SmartyPantsDumbShit best profile name ever. 🤣

[@JimmyCornPop]

Might want to put some dielectric grease on those connectors to protect them from weather and dirt, in case you ever want to hook them back up.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Prolly a good idea but I don't disable my start/stop this way anymore. Check out the UPDATE video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjPfpqHepqZeZI

[@JohnMackenzieInverness]

Loved your video and the way you presented it

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@kathrynwhitby9799]

here in the UK i have a GM/Vauxhall small panel van (diesel) and i found leaving the a/c on also works.

[@VantasticPacifica]

That only works in extreme temperatures here.

[@SweetbearCoyote]

Thanks for the tip. I just got a 2019 Pacifica today 🎉 very low miles. That’s probably what made me think something wasn’t right with the car. I didn’t realize about that delay. What kind of gas mileage are you getting on yours? I only drove in the city today but it was only reading 16.5 mpg. I thought it would do a little better. I think I’m going to live this van once I get used to all the features.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Congratulations on your new Pacifica! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine. In the city, I get around 18 or 19 miles per gallon but a lot depends on how you drive and even the weather plays a factor. You'll get better fuel mileage when the weather cools off. But when I get out on the open road for hours at a time, I can get up to 30 miles per gallon. set your cruise control to 60 miles per hour and stay in the slow lane and just relax. On a cool day on relatively flat roads, you'll get over 500 miles per tank!

[@SweetbearCoyote]

Vantastic Pacifica oh now I feel a lot better! 30 mpg sounds awesome. I plan on getting out and see the country. I love the Pacifica’s stow and go and the panoramic sunroof. Love how you have modified your van for road trips. Would you recommend your mattress?

[@VantasticPacifica]

@@SweetbearCoyote That depends on which mattress you mean. In my first video I had a 3-inch mattress which is only good for an overnighter or two but at least it was relatively inexpensive. If you plan to spend more than one night in your van, I would go with the six inch memory foam mattress. It's not cheap but it has been great! It's a very simple trifold design that stores easily. And the cover comes off so you can wash it. Here's a link to the exact one that I have. amzn.to/2CphvH6

[@VantasticPacifica]

I think 75 x 31 x 6 is the minimum a mattress should be. Any less than that, you risk not getting a good night sleep.

[@SweetbearCoyote]

Vantastic Pacifica I think you’re right. I think I’ll be ordering this mattress really soon. Thanks for the replies.

[@charlesw4160]

Thank you! What the EPA does not tell you is that it shortens the life of your car's battery, your car's starter and, causes problems with most car's dashcams.

[@VantasticPacifica]

😆

[@alfredsoyemi6425]

You have documented technical proof?

[@quincybirwood2629]

Not true about the battery life. Most vehicles with auto start-stop have 2 batteries. In fact, what he did in this video was disconnect the auxiliary battery at the IBS (intelligent battery sensor) module. Now the system doesn't have power to send to the starter if/when it shuts off at a stoplight.

[@VantasticPacifica]

@@quincybirwood2629 Is that what I did? Wow, you made me sound smart.🤣

[@quincybirwood2629]

@@VantasticPacifica That was on you brother. You made yourself look smart. I was simply trying to slow the spread of propaganda. Anyhow, I just saw your update video. With the views you generated, they should have given you a free switch.

[@benzinc]

😃🤣 That light brings joy!! LOVE it! I can't wait to do it on my Honda Pilot 2022 that I just bought yesterday. I'm hoping it has the same connection to the battery. Otherwise, I will not have the joy.. Thank you for this cool video!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Good luck!😁

[@jackkao3835]

So it is the same plug you take it out on your honda pilot 2022?

[@VantasticPacifica]

@@jackkao3835 Only one wat to find out...

[@stevenrichards1539]

Both my VW Atlas 2019 and Alfa Romeo Giulia 2018 have this feature.....it is most annoying when you are the first in line at stop sign at a busy intersection, and you need to get out in to traffic in a hurry. Engine noise is so quiet too you don't realize it has shut off....except in the summer the AC quits blowing cold air. I will try this trip.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Good luck!😎

[@FuturesPast1]

"Every time I see that light it brings me joy" 😂👍

[@VantasticPacifica]

Lol!😁

[@tdtommy196]

Don't Do this! If you want to disable auto start/stop on your F150 (works on 2021-2023 models for sure, don't know about older models or the upcoming 2024 refresh, but I'm pretty sure its the same or similar.) Go into your infotainment system. Bring up Features. Bring up towing. Choose select default trailer. That's it. That's all you have to do. Don't buy any devices. Don't jumper the button. Don't disconnect the BMS from the negative lead on the battery. The truck will think a trailer is connected, but it won't cut off your backup camera, or give you any warning messages or anything like that. Plus you don't run any risk of voiding your warranty, or shorting your circuitry with some cheap Chinese "auto start eliminator," or by plugging in some trailer circuit test kit that isn't designed to be left in as you drive the truck every day leaving it exposed to the elements.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Awesome! Thank you for useful tip. I'm sure that will help a lot of people. But in the interest of fairness, I don't believe Auto Start Eliminator is a Chinese company. I believe their headquarters are in West Virginia. I'm not affiliated with them in any way. I just wanted to be fair. Otherwise, I 100% agree with you that if auto stop can be disabled via menu options already built into the car, then that would be the best option.

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

You are saving the life of your cars starter by 450%..good work...cheers

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks 👍

[@randyjerrett3385]

Thanks !! finally found the solution , you are the man !!!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Glad I could help😁

[@MartyMoose1611]

Yeh man, I read years ago (AAA magazine) that if you're not going to sit more than 3 minutes then you will waste more fuel restarting the engine than idling 3 minutes. Also you are drastically reducing the life of your starter (and other related components). The oil is so thin in small engines today that they get lubrication almost instantly, so I don't think there would be a problem as you would have in a big block 8 cylinder engine wearing because it takes longer to get oil to all the metal parts when you start the engine. Thanks for the info.

[@VantasticPacifica]

No, thank YOU.😀

[@cruisinthefifties]

Many thanks. This thing is hard on batteries, starters and engine all in the name of "saving our environment"...J0KE!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Yup.

[@pj7484]

Great video, don’t know it will work on my 2020 Rav 4 but I’m going to check, thank you 👍

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thanks and good luck!

[@resistireland694]

Great info Brother, hope it works on my 09 Passat here in Ireland! Thanks for that...

[@VantasticPacifica]

Good luck!😀

[@Johnis2nd]

I can’t stand even witnessing a car with this feature.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Lol! Start a petition. I'll sign it!

[@johnevans6166]

restarting engine actually causes more where and tear on engine and componenets

[@VantasticPacifica]

Yep.

[@larrymorris6054]

Curtis, by disabling the Stop/Start using this method does it affect the small battery's life and that of the larger battery as well? I was told that both batteries are connected in parallel and needed to work in tandem and one battery could drain the life from the other if they weren't working properly.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Yes, I suppose that is possible. Check out the update I made for this video. Spoiler alert: I found a better way.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjPfpqHepqZeZI

[@judycarr9450]

A GREAT IDEA & SIMPLE; I'LL TRY IT. A GOOD PRESENTATION.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Hope it works!

[@regressmenot]

He finally gets to the point at 4:41

[@VantasticPacifica]

Well I like to be thorough, like Sam Harris.

[@steveames5797]

@@VantasticPacifica Sam Harris rules. And thanks for the video - I'm disconnecting mine later today.

[@renamck6054]

Thanks!

[@mikenicol1593]

Biggest issue for me isn't the slight delay in the engine starting, it's turning off an engine that's already off and starting the darned thing up again! I pull up outside my house, wiggle back and forth a bit to get close to the wall, handbrake on, shift into park, press the button to turn the engine off ... and the engine starts!

[@VantasticPacifica]

Yes, I had that issue too. When I stop to park, the engine shuts off. I shift into park, it turns back on then I have to turn it off. It felt so unnecessary.

[@kenoharley1]

Awesome tip.can't wait to try it

[@VantasticPacifica]

I hope it works for you. but before you try it, you should check out the update to this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjPfpqHepqZeZI

[@johnshuman3506]

I have a Pacifica I want to remove the middle console amd make the two front seats swivel. Do you know if this would be possible. Would be a great idea

[@VantasticPacifica]

That is a great idea. I don't know if it's possible but I know removing the center console or the seats in my Pacifica would be extremely problematic. My seats contain more electronics than Best Buy. And even the center console, I'm told contains the sensor for the keyless entry system. So probably not impossible but not easy either.

[@mrahman0205]

"That tiny delay" actually causes confusion to other drivers. I don't use that.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Yes, I've noticed that too. Especially at 4 way stop intersections.

[@Matthes125]

Measure the voltage if the engine is on. It must be above 14 V. I did this procedure but the voltage was ca 13,8 V - its bad for battery.

[@VantasticPacifica]

I suspect you're probably right. I talk about a safer solution in the updated video. Here it is if you haven't seen it yet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjPfpqHepqZeZI

[@saeedafridi3110]

Thank you so much for Auto start stop option information. I learned alot.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Glad it was helpful!

[@grahamallison6704]

Excellent presentation 👍

[@VantasticPacifica]

Thank you!

[@H.pylori]

I HATE STOP/START!!! Thanks for making this video. Most of the time I want the engine running while stopped. The only real savings is when you are waiting in the drive-thru line at a fast food joint or when you stop to talk with someone for a while. Otherwise, not much saved when you just stop at a light or stop sign. Also, I think that there is a dedicated extra battery for the stop/start system and this is charged from the alternator, so that when you think that the electrical system is turned off simply by disconnecting the main battery, there is still current in the system. Here is a link to how this is done on the Jeep Wrangler JL: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJmVcmispd-NeaM

[@VantasticPacifica]

That was a good video, r g. Thanks for the link! I love Jeeps. Had 3 Grand Cherokees and a Liberty.

[@RockReggaeRiff]

Some vehicles do have an AUX battery. Newer jeeps, chevy Malibu, and the impala just to name a few.

[@H.pylori]

@@RockReggaeRiff Agree!

[@grantreid8583]

@@RockReggaeRiff Jeeps should come with a complete spare set of electricals and a spare engine.

[@zeeman1975]

Much simpler is to not to keep the brake pedal pushed to the floor when stopped. At least in my Renault Grand Scenic (automatic) that works. If i stop at a light i just push the brake to the floor and auto stop/start works. When i estimate the light will turn green soon i just lift my foot a little and the engine starts right away so it is running when i get green. If i stop at a stop sign i come to a full stop and just lift my foot a little. Car stays stopped (no motion) but the engine will not switch off. No need to get under the hood or seat or where ever and mess with electonics at all.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Yes, you're not the first to suggest that. Sadly it doesn't work in every car. In the Chrysler Pacifica, for example, it's programmed to detect the moment the car comes to a complete stop and the engine will instantly shut off. But that's not really the point. People shouldn't have to drive like that. Some would argue that avoiding complete stops and being afraid to use your brake pedal could be dangerous. We should have the option to not have this system in the car.

[@liudas5377]

Dang, you saved me 100 bucks - thank you - exact same van and year...

[@VantasticPacifica]

Happy to help. Did you see my video on the Auto Stop Eliminator? I assume that's the 100 bucks you're referring to.😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjPfpqHepqZeZIsi=ujEzXI4a5H3bwCAN

[@MDjCall5923]

Thanks for that information cause I’ve been having that light on with the A Exclamation on the dashboard and all I was told was just to drive and she go away so now that I saw what you did so it’s a possibility somebody unplugged it I drive a 2021 latitude and nobody has ever told me that somebody could’ve unplugged it from under the hood is there any other possibilities why that icon is on because I was also told that it could be that the batteries low now the battery is not low it’s halfway the Is 50%, the auxiliary battery which is 56% and I took it to another mechanic to check the battery and they’re the ones fire stone that told me I don’t need to replace the battery but the dealership won’t need to replace the regular battery so I’m going to wait until I get the icon light to indicate that the battery is low what do you suggest?

[@VantasticPacifica]

First, I'm obligated to inform you that I'm not a mechanic in any way. That said... my limited understanding of that dash light is that it indicates when the systom is not operating and this can be caused by several conditions including (but not limited to) extremely cold weather, extremely hot weather, hood ajar, hood latch malfunction, pulling a trailer, low battery(s) or a diconnected battery monitoring system. Those are the only ones I can think of.