How to DISABLE Auto Start Stop on ANY BMW

BMW has had auto start stop feature for over a decade and has annoyed people with it ever since. In this video, I show you how to disable or change so that the car remembers the last setting you set it to and does not default back to on for the Auto Start Stop when you start the car next time. Of course, engine turning off while you are stopped is good in that it saves fuel and reduces pollution, but unfortunately it can also wear out the starter faster and even be dangerous if the engine turns off as you are trying to make a left turn.

BMW X7:
Auto Start Stop function
Enable/disable the Auto Start Stop function.

Values:
Active
Not active
Requirements:
“Engine Control Unit” DME control unit
Auto Start Stop function memory
Save the last used Auto Start Stop function setting for the next start of the car. Please note that the Auto Start Stop function is automatically activated again in ECO PRO driving mode.

Values:
Active
Not active
Requirements:
“Engine Control Unit” DME control unit

BMW Z4:
Auto Start Stop function memory
Save the last used Auto Start Stop function setting for the next start of the car. Please note that the Auto Start Stop function is automatically activated again in ECO PRO driving mode.

Values:
Active
Not active
Requirements:
“Air Conditioning” IHXXPL2 or “Air Conditioning” IHKX_E89 control unit

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[jwherron]

Good information! I just coded this on my 2022 G15., with same iDrive 7. Coded correctly, the Auto S/S button will be ON after starting vehicle. Thanks for the video! 👍

[Columian]

Thanks, but now I have to ask; does Sport Mode have a memory setting?

[TheNAVagator]

This doesn't work on plug in hybrid BMWs right? I don't think my x5 45e has the disable option

[bimmerfan]

Well done on the video! I always hated that feature and i'm glad we can code it out

[Tracertme]

Really good my 14 z4 35is does not have any stop start feature, but does have some kind of regeneration on the brakes…

[itsabulldogsworld]

Iam surprised not more people are complaining bought this.

[dand]

Doesn’t work on the new X5. Maybe works on most but not any bmw.

[leiflillandt]

I have another question that I hope you can give an answer to in one way or another.
I have a BMW F25 X3 30d which was manufactured July 29th 2011. How do I decide if the car is of my 2011 or 2012?
In Sweden the car is registered by the authorities as my 2012, but is that really correct?

I think BMW changes model year normally on September 1st, but there are exceptions.
As this diesel model (30d) came onto the market April 1st, 2011, is it then regarded as my 2012 "from the beginning"?

At November or December 1st BMW made some changes under the bonnet, which means the air filter is changed and not placed on top of the engine.
I'm not sure if there are any changes amongst the options between 2011 and 2012, but for 2013 I think there are some new options in the automatic gearbox, and an updated infotainment system.

I though guess that my 2012 starts with a certain VIN number.

By the way, I have Bimmerlink, but I have to buy Bimmercode to shut down the start/stop function. Here in the countryside it's just annoying when the engine stops!
Then I need Bimmercode when I change the battery because I change from 90/95 to 105 Ah. AGM in both cases.

[benp]

It did not work on my 2022 x7, i had the same veepeak ble scan tool plug in, when i go to coding it give me the option to buy Bimmer Code full version ( which is $49.99)

[cstrikeplaya]

No wonder it’s called A S S nobody likes it

[benjotest]

Will you need to keep having that adapter plugged in?

[Columian]

Thanks, but now I have to ask; does Sport Mode have a memory setting?