Auto Stop Start disable

How to permanently disable and turn off the Auto Stop Start on Chevy, Cadillac XT5, Buick, GMC, Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler. Automatically override the Autostop feature with the smartstopstart.

[gailjohnson]

Thank you for the video. Stupid the automobile manufacturers think auto stop is needed. Blessings to you.

[nextdaypressurewashing]

Simple easy and you are very straight foward to the point. thank you

[petestevens]

I just followed your video and it works perfectly....thanks!

[grek]

Thanks for video. It is so funny when engineers invent and integrate in cars something to save money with fuel economy, but as a result we have to spend our money and buy some extra means to cancel this features ))

[practicerepobarrie]

Did I miss something here, what do I call this nifty gadget? 🤣 UPDATE... I ordered from them and I was waiting and waiting for it to arrive. All along it was sitting at my post office waiting for me to pick it up. (so be aware of what app or tracking site you use to track the package) I installed this "nifty little gadget" that was slightly different as the video explained - mine connects to the negative battery terminal, (the instructions were great and they even sent me a nice 10mm wrench - thank you) This gizzmo is the best thing since sliced bread. Works awesome !

[pjimmbojimmbo]

I used something similar, and now I enjoy driving my 2018 XT5.

[KipBurbank]

Start / stop is a terrible idea, beats up the starter motor, battery and flywheel gear. And the obvious, it’s annoying

[rancherodan]

Thankyou! I just ordered one for my 2018 Buick Tour X. We just had the dealer install a new starter at the tune of $1, 400! (Ouch) Hopefully will never need replace another one again!

[mrmac-fbhh]

Thank you I bough one for $12 love it.

[treeseneese]

Not many people like the auto stop feature, yet we are forced to have it if you needed a new car. Ridiculous.

[eddbenson]

Just ordered one. The Gen2 is out with improvements with remote start.

[jerryg]

My SUV has an OFF button for the Auto Off feature, which I hate! I have to remember to press the button every time I start the vehicle. Some vehicles have a menu entry located in the vehicle setup where the user can disable it. My SUV does not have this option. There are more add on devices coming on to the market to defeat this feature in many of the models of vehicles. Most of these are sold on line only. They are technically illegal to install.

The dealer service people told me if any gadget is installed or any modification is done to disable this feature, they will get an error code when they run the diagnostics during the routine servicing. Best to remove whatever mod you do before bringing the vehicle in for service. The dealer service rep told me it is illegal to tamper with this feature. It is considered part of the emission control system. They are getting many complaints about this feature.

Most gasoline vehicles are starting to have the Auto Off feature if the engine is larger than 1.8 Litres in size. Many people find this feature horribly annoying! This feature adds for a lot more wear on the starter motor and the starter's Bendix gear. Expensive to replace the starter and Bendix gear. The dealer service told me even though the starters and Bendix gear are built stronger for this feature they are still changing more of these assemblies. After the vehicle warranty is finished this will be expensive for the vehicle owner. Frequent stops and starts of the engine also reduces engine life compared to letting the engine run continuously.

Another drawback with the Auto Off is when the engine is stopped the engine's oil pressure instantly drops to zero. Then when the driver releases the breaks, or touches the gas pedal the engine immediately starts while the transmission is engaged and is under instant load to move the vehicle. For a few seconds the engine is under load with zero oil pressure. This over time will add to greater rate of crank shaft and cam shaft bearing wear. Even though there is still a coating of oil on these parts, having zero oil pressure for even a second under load is not good. This will lead to greater rate of engine wear! Very costly to rebuild or buy a new engine!

Normally, when you start your vehicle it is in Park or Neutral. The engine is being started with very little load on its output. The only load it has is the flywheel and the torque converter. This type of load is very small for the engine. By the time you put the transmission in to drive or gear, there is a safe level of oil pressure.

[onepunjabi]

Auto stop is bad for engine crank and battery

[MrKGetz]

Vehicles with this feature are equipped with heavy duty flywheels, starters and AGM batteries. If anything would put extra wear on the vehicle, it would be these three. Therefore, there is no extra wear and tear.

[ДмитрийПетров-оь]

Thank you for the video!!!I did the same on my car

[eyedee]

I bought a used 2019 Dante Fe which had this feature already disabled somehow. I changed the battery and now it’s active again. I want to know how the previous owner deactivated it. There is no devices attached to car so I’m thinking it can be bypassed by hitting buttons in sequence.

[Doughboysgarage]

Can you please post the link on were you got this from please

[Chris-hozb]

So the remote start will still work 2017 Cadillac XT5? No other draw backs?

[dapperjohnjb]

Is that device California legal? I was considering buying a 2018 gmc acadia.

[bb]

I would like to know what is the name of the plocks for the auto stop I have 2018 Acadia I'm going crazy thanks