If the hood part works find out if the hood switch is normally closed or normally open. If the switch is normally closed when the hood is closed wire in a set of wires in series with the hood switch. Mount a toggle switch that is in series. Before starting the vehicle put the toggle switch to the OFF position to make the circuit open. Once the car is started move the switch back to the ON position to prevent an error code. If the hood switch is normally opened with the hood is open then wire that same switch in parallel. Then before starting the car put the switch in to the ON position before starting the car. Once started move the switch back to the OFF position to prevent an error code when driving. Most cars and trucks that have the trailer option disable the auto start-stop when the trailer is connected. Get a trailer test dongle and leave it plugged in to the trailer connector at the rear. The car's computer will think there is a trailer connected and not activate this feature. Make sure the dongle is the water proof type or is protected from rain and snow if you are leaving it connected. Many types of vehicles disable this feature if the AC button is left on all the time. The AC only really works when the cabin temperature goes above the setting. The AC in cars since the early 80s does not burn more fuel if any more at all. They are using heat pump technology and are much more efficient than the ones before the late 70s. I leave my AC button on all the time in my car which is a Nissan product, and this keeps that feature disabled.
You are the man everyone else do it some other way. You have to drive your car an L but you know your stuff I did it on mine it worked excellent thank you❤
if you unplug the hood latch connector it will permanently disable start stop did it on my 2018 terrain. also since it’s disconnected you won’t even get a hood open error message
You should find out from GM service for your vehicle if it is possible to disable this feature by software, and if they would do it for you if possible for your model of vehicle, and if there are no legal implications in your area. In some locations with some models of vehicles they will do this for you, but you must sign a legal registered waver that you would be responsible and not the dealer in case there are any legal issues. In most states in the US and some of the provinces in Canada it is illegal to bypass this feature. Take care for this. Most dealers will refuse to disable this option by software. Find out if the hood sense switch is NC or NO (Normally Open or Normally Closed) Probably it's an NO type. You can find out from the shop manual, or by simply measuring it with an ohm meter. You will have to disconnect it to find out. If it is an NO type switch, bridge parallel in to the harness on the pair of wires going to the switch another pair of stranded wires using wire size AWG 20 insulated stranded type wire (even AWG 20 speaker wire would do). If the switch is an NC type then you will have to connect the wires in series with the hood switch. Run the leads to a convenient location in the vehicle where you can mount an inline toggle or rocker type switch (your choice). You can use most any type of Off/On switch of your choice. Make sure the wires are safely insulated where they connect to the switch contacts. Mount the switch in a safe and convenient way. Now before starting the engine turn on or off as required (depending if NO or NC is required). After the engine has started then toggle the switch position back to where it is supposed to be. You can put some type of label on the place where the switch is mounted to remind you of the required position(s). I would guess if you leave the switch (or hard wire) the circuit permanently set, you may get a Hood Ajar warning, or some type of error message in the car's indicators. If the installed switch is left in the "hood ajar latch" position it may affect the vehicle's security system, and also when bringing the vehicle in for service the tech will see a diagnostics error with the hood latch switch in his analyzer and start searching for it! The service place will probably charge you for the lost time. If your vehicle is equipped with a factory installed trailer option you can buy a device that plugs in to where the trailer lights plug in to. This gadget will make the vehicle's system think you are pulling a trailer and in most types of vehicles this engine off option will be disabled. I have a 2022 Pathfinder 4X4. This one has a push button to disable the engine off. I have to remember to push that button every time I start the engine. Very annoying! This is all because this was started with California regulations and some other places adapted the idea, and therefore all the vehicles with an engine at 1.8 Litres or larger are having this feature. The manufactures want to make all the cars the same rather than one version just for specific locations of point of sale.
Skip going to the dealer and go with a Trifecta tune. They sell a tune that deletes A/S/S from the ECU entirely. Can be easily reversed if you have warranty concerns. www.trifectaperformance.com/store/product/2439-2016-2019-chevrolet-cruze-cruze-hatch-14l-turbo-autostop-delete-only/
That doesn't happen in our 16 Cruze. Actually the opposite - when it's below 50* outside, the A/S/S never activates. It activates all the time in the summer when running the AC..
@@CertifiedShadetree maybe because is a 16, the cars I’ve try it on and works are 19-20 with auto A/C. Interesting about not activating below 50*, funny my 2018 Suburban didn’t have AS/S .
That raising the hood method, even though it works, would be a bigger nuisance than it's worth to override the stop-start feature. Not a good solution.
I don't think anybody's gonna argue with you on that! But let's say you're checking your oil at the gas station. It doesn't take much to start the engine after you put the dipstick back in while the hood is still raised. Just sayin'...
Thanks for the tips for this annoying GM feature. I find that when I come up to a stop and just barely creep forward and very lightly keep the brake pedal on just enough to barely hold the car in place it doesn't auto stop as often, its an irritating game to see if it stops or not. I have a 2019 Impala and they unfortunately don't make the 3rd party stop eliminator yet. Thanks again for posting these tips, I'll try it out!
🤣 I find myself doing the same thing. It's so ingrained in me now that I do it in my other cars that don't have autostop!! I guess if there's one good thing about this time of year, it's that it's too cold outside for the autostop to activate!
@@americancitizen1885 No scientific evidence to back this up, but I've noticed if the car flashes the "Ice Possible Drive With Care" warning it disables the Auto S/S.
on my 2022 Acadia Denali We just bought, with the button turned on, the auto start/stop is disabled. I have never had to worry about it stopping at an intersection. I was told that I have to press this button every time I start the vehicle... It does not seem to be the case.
I wonder if the chip shortage has anything to do with that? I've also heard that GM was eliminating the auto stop entirely on some vehicles due to said shortage..
@@CertifiedShadetree nahhh, I do not think so... Mine was built on November 19, 2021. It sat waiting for parts for a while, but mine did come complete. The dealer ordered this vehicle about 8 months in advance and I grabbed it as soon as it hit the lot. I spent a total of a week and a half looking, finding, buying, and owning my vehicle spec'd as I wanted it. I also asked the dealer for a copy of the detailed build sheets for the vehicle. Not one deleted item in the 12 pages. Maybe the switch now has a memory to set itself to the setting it was set at the previous time the motor was started. Anything built after December 20 2021 would have front and rear parking assist deleted. Ford has issues with chips for their rear passenger climate control (chip shortage). I have all my climate controls functioning including heated & ventilated front and second-row captain chairs.
@@CertifiedShadetree I follow GM Authority & Ford Authority. They send info every day into my inbox. Great way to find out about recalls, chip deletes in vehicles, and even special vehicles coming up for auction.
There are defeat devices being sold by various manufacturers. The devices specific to the Cruze range in price from $250 to $350. If you have a Silverado, you're in luck, one can be had for $89 (see comments below.)
@@CertifiedShadetree I have a 2019 Jeep Cherokee and there is a green disconnect connector behind my battery that I disconnected and it's an easy permanent fix. Why isn't there one for every vehicle?
@@mikcall54 GM's system is convoluted. In order to permanently disable the system, the PCM needs to see the hood latch open before the car is started, then closed before you drive off. The $300 modules replicate that action, hence the hefty price tag. GM didn't make it easy to defeat!!
On Fords & Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep there's an accessory wire plugged into the NEG cable, just unplug it, auto start/stop be long gone. I'm going to look at a '23 Trail Blazer, hopefully they use the same plug feature.
I understand stand the point of the video. All I was doing is passing along a way to disable by the switch if you have one. It remembers the last position of the switch.plus its far from costing $300. I didn't discount your way, just not how I would do it.. I have the ASE on my pickup, cost $89.install it yourself Works perfectly. When I turn the switch off it stays off. So all Im did is to inform prople that might not mind spending a few bucks. I may need to rewatch your video to see if your way to disable the auto stop is for vehicle without the switch.
So far I'm 100% satisfied with this product. I was lucky my Dealership installed this for me free of charge because they were very interested in this product for more of their customers. I have a 2020 gmc .Install is fairly easy.
Thanks for the link! Unfortunately if you don't have a full-size GM truck, it's not compatible. I didn't see a listing for the 2016-2018 Chevy Cruze. These cars don't even have a disable switch on the dash (and alas where I get the "$300" price tag for a defeat module - the modules that are available for this car plug inline with the hood switch to fool the system.) The 2019 Cruzes have a disable switch, however I couldn't find a module on the site you listed for the '19 Cruze either.
@@CertifiedShadetree I didnt research passed my vehicle . I did see others listed examples Ford, jeep, Ram & Subaru. Im sure your disable works great. Just another option here. Have a great day.
No worries. I really had my hopes up when you said it was only $89!! 🤣🤣🤣 Would've bought one in heartbeat, too!!! Thanks for the link, though. I'm holding out hope they develop one for the Cruze one day!! 👍
My 17 Impala autostop suddenly stopped working on it's own. The dealer checked it out and said there were no codes but a number of reasons why it might not work. Too cold. A/C running etc. I actually prefer my autostop works to save on gas.
@@CertifiedShadetree Well guess what? I got my autostop to start working again and I figured it out all by myself. I was driving it and stopped at a light. Something told me to put it in park for a few seconds then back in drive. Once I did that it began working again. I don't think anyone would have thought of that one.
Does the 14 Lacrosse even have auto stop/start? Well regardless, the "M" on the Buick is the exact same as "L" on the Chevy. The + and - buttons on the side of the shifter let you lock in the highest gear the transmission will shift into automatically. So when you drop it into M, press the + button and the 2 will change incrementally with each press.
even if u don't answer this right away can u please answer .. I plan on getting a 2020 Buick Regal Sportback.. but was hesitating cause of the auto stop.. so I would assume the new model has a button to shut off or overuse the auto stop.. does this have to be done every time u start drive the car.. ..thanks and Happy Holidays
Off hand, I was looking at a few Regal Sportbacks an do recall seeing a defeat switch/button. You would have to press it every time you start the car, however. Sadly, most new vehicles sold today have auto stop/start ☹️
@@CertifiedShadetree thank u so much for the quick response and info... ur gonna be helping me wirh my decision either a 2020 Buick Regal sportback/gs or 2018 lincoln mkz & why..thanks
@@dukewaldsmith2132 Check out this video: czcams.com/video/F6wQqWrN0Fw/video.html If that doesn't sway your decision, I don't know what to tell you!!🤣🤣 Might be my GM bias talking, but that Regal is quite the machine!!!
No because the car needs to see the hood being closed after it's started, otherwise you'll get the HOOD OPEN message shrieking at you. What you'd need to do is create a module that would replicate the hood being open before starting the engine, then replicate it being closed after starting it..
I have a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica I bought new. The auto stop feature fell out of favor with me the day I drove it home from the showroom. I simply unplugged the connection to the Hood light and that disabled it on the Chrysler.
Good info! At least the Chrysler system is simple!! The GM system will throw a code if you disconnect the hood switch. The aftermarket defeat modules that are sold for GM's fool the system into thinking the hood was raised, then after the engine is started, tricks it back into thinking it's closed. All for the low low price of $350!!
I have a 2019 GMC Terrain, it has 9 gears, tried the low method, all the way up to 9. Didn't work. Tried raising the hood, didn't work. Even though it's an SLT (upper trim) there is no A button to disable it. So I'm screwed. Oh well.
Very strange! To my knowledge the aftermarket override kits tap into the hood switch to fool the system to thinking the hood was raised, therefore disabling the system. You're not entirely screwed though. Although not free, this Metra override module states it's compatible with the 2019 Terrain: metraonline.com/part/AXSSO-GM Must not tie into the hood switch...
That’s the million dollar question. The instructions in the video were unclear whether or not he’s leaving his vehicle in 6th, which…I wouldn’t recommend, or putting back in drive.
Leave it in M6 (or 8, 9, 10, whatever your top gear is.) The "manual" system in GM vehicles isn't really manual at all, all it does is set the highest gear the auto trans will shift into. When you've manually selected the top gear, the auto trans will start in 1st and shift all the way up to the top gear, NOT hold it in top gear. The reason for this is it would be a complete nuisance to have a shifter gate with 6, 8, 9, or 10 gear positions!!
I have a 2018 Buick Lacrosse with the AUTO STOP feature, but they didn't put the turn-off button in the car until 2019 model. Can you tell me, in detail, how to deactivate (rewire) the feature? Thanks
@@CertifiedShadetree Do you know if that would void the warranty? They said no after market changes or it would void my warranty. But I’m desperate to get it to stop, I despise that feature.
Not going to disagree with you there. However the point of the video was that not everybody wants to spend $300 on one of those devices. The system can very easily be defeated without spending a dime...
If the hood part works find out if the hood switch is normally closed or normally open. If the switch is normally closed when the hood is closed wire in a set of wires in series with the hood switch. Mount a toggle switch that is in series. Before starting the vehicle put the toggle switch to the OFF position to make the circuit open. Once the car is started move the switch back to the ON position to prevent an error code.
If the hood switch is normally opened with the hood is open then wire that same switch in parallel. Then before starting the car put the switch in to the ON position before starting the car. Once started move the switch back to the OFF position to prevent an error code when driving.
Most cars and trucks that have the trailer option disable the auto start-stop when the trailer is connected. Get a trailer test dongle and leave it plugged in to the trailer connector at the rear. The car's computer will think there is a trailer connected and not activate this feature. Make sure the dongle is the water proof type or is protected from rain and snow if you are leaving it connected.
Many types of vehicles disable this feature if the AC button is left on all the time. The AC only really works when the cabin temperature goes above the setting. The AC in cars since the early 80s does not burn more fuel if any more at all. They are using heat pump technology and are much more efficient than the ones before the late 70s. I leave my AC button on all the time in my car which is a Nissan product, and this keeps that feature disabled.
You are the man everyone else do it some other way. You have to drive your car an L but you know your stuff I did it on mine it worked excellent thank you❤
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The first method is wwaaaaaaaayy easier than doing the hood thing, geez. The 2022 Chevy Equinox will FINALLY have a defeat switch.
Yea I’m about ready for bed but I’ll call when
Good information, I was already tired of this because the car stopped at the stop sign👍
Glad it helped!
if you unplug the hood latch connector it will permanently disable start stop did it on my 2018 terrain. also since it’s disconnected you won’t even get a hood open error message
🤔 Interesting, might have to try it..
You should find out from GM service for your vehicle if it is possible to disable this feature by software, and if they would do it for you if possible for your model of vehicle, and if there are no legal implications in your area. In some locations with some models of vehicles they will do this for you, but you must sign a legal registered waver that you would be responsible and not the dealer in case there are any legal issues. In most states in the US and some of the provinces in Canada it is illegal to bypass this feature. Take care for this. Most dealers will refuse to disable this option by software.
Find out if the hood sense switch is NC or NO (Normally Open or Normally Closed) Probably it's an NO type. You can find out from the shop manual, or by simply measuring it with an ohm meter. You will have to disconnect it to find out. If it is an NO type switch, bridge parallel in to the harness on the pair of wires going to the switch another pair of stranded wires using wire size AWG 20 insulated stranded type wire (even AWG 20 speaker wire would do). If the switch is an NC type then you will have to connect the wires in series with the hood switch.
Run the leads to a convenient location in the vehicle where you can mount an inline toggle or rocker type switch (your choice). You can use most any type of Off/On switch of your choice. Make sure the wires are safely insulated where they connect to the switch contacts. Mount the switch in a safe and convenient way. Now before starting the engine turn on or off as required (depending if NO or NC is required). After the engine has started then toggle the switch position back to where it is supposed to be. You can put some type of label on the place where the switch is mounted to remind you of the required position(s). I would guess if you leave the switch (or hard wire) the circuit permanently set, you may get a Hood Ajar warning, or some type of error message in the car's indicators.
If the installed switch is left in the "hood ajar latch" position it may affect the vehicle's security system, and also when bringing the vehicle in for service the tech will see a diagnostics error with the hood latch switch in his analyzer and start searching for it! The service place will probably charge you for the lost time.
If your vehicle is equipped with a factory installed trailer option you can buy a device that plugs in to where the trailer lights plug in to. This gadget will make the vehicle's system think you are pulling a trailer and in most types of vehicles this engine off option will be disabled.
I have a 2022 Pathfinder 4X4. This one has a push button to disable the engine off. I have to remember to push that button every time I start the engine. Very annoying! This is all because this was started with California regulations and some other places adapted the idea, and therefore all the vehicles with an engine at 1.8 Litres or larger are having this feature. The manufactures want to make all the cars the same rather than one version just for specific locations of point of sale.
Skip going to the dealer and go with a Trifecta tune. They sell a tune that deletes A/S/S from the ECU entirely. Can be easily reversed if you have warranty concerns.
www.trifectaperformance.com/store/product/2439-2016-2019-chevrolet-cruze-cruze-hatch-14l-turbo-autostop-delete-only/
Wow i cant believe the hood method actually woorked
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Just set A/C to lowest cold setting and it wont do it as the compresor is always on cooling the car, works great in Florida since is always hot.
That doesn't happen in our 16 Cruze. Actually the opposite - when it's below 50* outside, the A/S/S never activates. It activates all the time in the summer when running the AC..
@@CertifiedShadetree maybe because is a 16, the cars I’ve try it on and works are 19-20 with auto A/C. Interesting about not activating below 50*, funny my 2018 Suburban didn’t have AS/S .
@@rogergonzalez5686 I heard that due to the global chip shortage, GM has removed A/S/S from the 2021-2022 full size trucks!
@@CertifiedShadetree haven’t heard anything about that but it could be posible.
@@CertifiedShadetree unfortunately my 2022 Silverado has the A/S/S
THANK YOU appreciate the great advice
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That raising the hood method, even though it works, would be a bigger nuisance than it's worth to override the stop-start feature. Not a good solution.
I don't think anybody's gonna argue with you on that! But let's say you're checking your oil at the gas station. It doesn't take much to start the engine after you put the dipstick back in while the hood is still raised. Just sayin'...
Thanks for the tips for this annoying GM feature. I find that when I come up to a stop and just barely creep forward and very lightly keep the brake pedal on just enough to barely hold the car in place it doesn't auto stop as often, its an irritating game to see if it stops or not. I have a 2019 Impala and they unfortunately don't make the 3rd party stop eliminator yet. Thanks again for posting these tips, I'll try it out!
🤣 I find myself doing the same thing. It's so ingrained in me now that I do it in my other cars that don't have autostop!! I guess if there's one good thing about this time of year, it's that it's too cold outside for the autostop to activate!
@@CertifiedShadetree
It won’t activate if it’s cold outside? Really? How cold?
@@americancitizen1885 No scientific evidence to back this up, but I've noticed if the car flashes the "Ice Possible Drive With Care" warning it disables the Auto S/S.
on my 2022 Acadia Denali We just bought, with the button turned on, the auto start/stop is disabled. I have never had to worry about it stopping at an intersection. I was told that I have to press this button every time I start the vehicle... It does not seem to be the case.
I wonder if the chip shortage has anything to do with that? I've also heard that GM was eliminating the auto stop entirely on some vehicles due to said shortage..
@@CertifiedShadetree nahhh, I do not think so... Mine was built on November 19, 2021. It sat waiting for parts for a while, but mine did come complete. The dealer ordered this vehicle about 8 months in advance and I grabbed it as soon as it hit the lot. I spent a total of a week and a half looking, finding, buying, and owning my vehicle spec'd as I wanted it. I also asked the dealer for a copy of the detailed build sheets for the vehicle. Not one deleted item in the 12 pages. Maybe the switch now has a memory to set itself to the setting it was set at the previous time the motor was started. Anything built after December 20 2021 would have front and rear parking assist deleted. Ford has issues with chips for their rear passenger climate control (chip shortage). I have all my climate controls functioning including heated & ventilated front and second-row captain chairs.
@@Jacques_Merde Good info!
@@CertifiedShadetree I follow GM Authority & Ford Authority. They send info every day into my inbox. Great way to find out about recalls, chip deletes in vehicles, and even special vehicles coming up for auction.
What about a permanent way to remove the start/stop instead of these once-a-start-up ways ?
There are defeat devices being sold by various manufacturers. The devices specific to the Cruze range in price from $250 to $350. If you have a Silverado, you're in luck, one can be had for $89 (see comments below.)
@@CertifiedShadetree I have a 2019 Jeep Cherokee and there is a green disconnect connector behind my battery that I disconnected and it's an easy permanent fix. Why isn't there one for every vehicle?
@@mikcall54 GM's system is convoluted. In order to permanently disable the system, the PCM needs to see the hood latch open before the car is started, then closed before you drive off. The $300 modules replicate that action, hence the hefty price tag. GM didn't make it easy to defeat!!
On Fords & Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep there's an accessory wire plugged into the NEG cable, just unplug it, auto start/stop be long gone. I'm going to look at a '23 Trail Blazer, hopefully they use the same plug feature.
I understand stand the point of the video. All I was doing is passing along a way to disable by the switch if you have one. It remembers the last position of the switch.plus its far from costing $300. I didn't discount your way, just not how I would do it.. I have the ASE on my pickup, cost $89.install it yourself
Works perfectly. When I turn the switch off it stays off. So all Im did is to inform prople that might not mind spending a few bucks. I may need to rewatch your video to see if your way to disable the auto stop is for vehicle without the switch.
Would you mind dropping a link to the device you purchased?
So far I'm 100% satisfied with this product. I was lucky my Dealership installed this for me free of charge because they were very interested in this product for more of their customers. I have a 2020 gmc .Install is fairly easy.
Thanks for the link! Unfortunately if you don't have a full-size GM truck, it's not compatible. I didn't see a listing for the 2016-2018 Chevy Cruze. These cars don't even have a disable switch on the dash (and alas where I get the "$300" price tag for a defeat module - the modules that are available for this car plug inline with the hood switch to fool the system.) The 2019 Cruzes have a disable switch, however I couldn't find a module on the site you listed for the '19 Cruze either.
@@CertifiedShadetree I didnt research passed my vehicle . I did see others listed examples Ford, jeep, Ram & Subaru. Im sure your disable works great. Just another option here. Have a great day.
No worries. I really had my hopes up when you said it was only $89!! 🤣🤣🤣 Would've bought one in heartbeat, too!!! Thanks for the link, though. I'm holding out hope they develop one for the Cruze one day!! 👍
My 17 Impala autostop suddenly stopped working on it's own. The dealer checked it out and said there were no codes but a number of reasons why it might not work. Too cold. A/C running etc.
I actually prefer my autostop works to save on gas.
Wonder if something is wrong with the hood switch?
@@CertifiedShadetree The dealer ran a diagnostics and claimed nothing was wrong. It will probably start working on it own.
@@CertifiedShadetree Well guess what? I got my autostop to start working again and I figured it out all by myself. I was driving it and stopped at a light. Something told me to put it in park for a few seconds then back in drive. Once I did that it began working again. I don't think anyone would have thought of that one.
@@michaeltipton5500 A little Reverse Psychology to the rescue!! Nice!
I think the auto stop would be a anoying, hard on transmission, and starter. You think gm would put a shut off switch in there somewhere
Wish I can disable on a 2020 gmc sierra 1500 sle v8, might have to buy the eliminator harness
I'm trying to find the eliminator for my daughter's Terrain, they don't make them yet.
My 2014 Buick LaCrosse doesn’t have a L on the stick it has a M that only goes to 2 which revs the engine
Does the 14 Lacrosse even have auto stop/start? Well regardless, the "M" on the Buick is the exact same as "L" on the Chevy. The + and - buttons on the side of the shifter let you lock in the highest gear the transmission will shift into automatically. So when you drop it into M, press the + button and the 2 will change incrementally with each press.
How would you enable the feature?
Shut the car off and restart it.
Is there anyway to disable hill start assist
I haven't heard any, sorry.
even if u don't answer this right away can u please answer .. I plan on getting a 2020 Buick Regal Sportback.. but was hesitating cause of the auto stop.. so I would assume the new model has a button to shut off or overuse the auto stop.. does this have to be done every time u start drive the car.. ..thanks and Happy Holidays
Off hand, I was looking at a few Regal Sportbacks an do recall seeing a defeat switch/button. You would have to press it every time you start the car, however. Sadly, most new vehicles sold today have auto stop/start ☹️
@@CertifiedShadetree thank u so much for the quick response and info... ur gonna be helping me wirh my decision either a 2020 Buick Regal sportback/gs or 2018 lincoln mkz & why..thanks
@@dukewaldsmith2132 Check out this video: czcams.com/video/F6wQqWrN0Fw/video.html
If that doesn't sway your decision, I don't know what to tell you!!🤣🤣
Might be my GM bias talking, but that Regal is quite the machine!!!
Could you just see sable the switch that detects when the hood is closed, to permanently disable auto stop?
No because the car needs to see the hood being closed after it's started, otherwise you'll get the HOOD OPEN message shrieking at you. What you'd need to do is create a module that would replicate the hood being open before starting the engine, then replicate it being closed after starting it..
So - you have to do the hood thing every time you stop at a light or stop sign?
No, every time you shut the engine off.
I have a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica I bought new. The auto stop feature fell out of favor with me the day I drove it home from the showroom. I simply unplugged the connection to the Hood light and that disabled it on the Chrysler.
Good info! At least the Chrysler system is simple!! The GM system will throw a code if you disconnect the hood switch. The aftermarket defeat modules that are sold for GM's fool the system into thinking the hood was raised, then after the engine is started, tricks it back into thinking it's closed. All for the low low price of $350!!
Ford’s auto start system is simple too. All you have to do is press the auto stop start system button to disable it.
@@atx-cvpi_99 GM finally added a defeat button on the '19 Cruze, just in time for the car's discontinuation!!! 🤬
Do you drive it on L6? Or disable it right after?
Driving in L6 disables it, so when you put the gear lever in L and upshift to 6 it is disabled.
Thanks. I tried. It works. You’re best!! 😊
@@sxyjellybean Thanks!🍻
Mine doesn't work that way😢2018 gmc Acadia
@@br33zie17 That’s the year I have. The “L6”method doesn’t work on yours?
I have a 2019 GMC Terrain, it has 9 gears, tried the low method, all the way up to 9. Didn't work. Tried raising the hood, didn't work. Even though it's an SLT (upper trim) there is no A button to disable it. So I'm screwed. Oh well.
Very strange! To my knowledge the aftermarket override kits tap into the hood switch to fool the system to thinking the hood was raised, therefore disabling the system.
You're not entirely screwed though. Although not free, this Metra override module states it's compatible with the 2019 Terrain:
metraonline.com/part/AXSSO-GM
Must not tie into the hood switch...
Do you then put it back in drive after forcing a shift to top gear?
@@chrisnah8423 Don't know got rid of it for a nice 2018 Honda Civic Coupe with only 5600k miles on it ha!! Love it.
That’s the million dollar question. The instructions in the video were unclear whether or not he’s leaving his vehicle in 6th, which…I wouldn’t recommend, or putting back in drive.
Leave it in M6 (or 8, 9, 10, whatever your top gear is.) The "manual" system in GM vehicles isn't really manual at all, all it does is set the highest gear the auto trans will shift into. When you've manually selected the top gear, the auto trans will start in 1st and shift all the way up to the top gear, NOT hold it in top gear. The reason for this is it would be a complete nuisance to have a shifter gate with 6, 8, 9, or 10 gear positions!!
I have a 2018 Buick Lacrosse with the AUTO STOP feature, but they didn't put the turn-off button in the car until 2019 model. Can you tell me, in detail, how to deactivate (rewire) the feature? Thanks
The only way to properly fool the system is to purchase and install an aftermarket defeat module such as this: metraonline.com/part/AXSSO-GM
@@CertifiedShadetree Do you know if that would void the warranty? They said no after market changes or it would void my warranty. But I’m desperate to get it to stop, I despise that feature.
@@treeseneese8655 If you were worried about your warranty being voided, just remove the module before you go into the dealer.
@@CertifiedShadetree 👍 Thank you!
@@treeseneese8655 No problem!🍻
What if i put it R after closing the hood? And then into drive? Will it keep system disengaged? Can u send me link of aftermarket switch for the hood?
Yes it will keep it disengaged until the next ignition cycle.
metraonline.com/part/AXSSO-GM
@@CertifiedShadetree thanks
@@theexplorer3669 Best of luck to you! 🍻
This is not a permanent fix unfortunately !!
That was spelled out pretty clearly..
Install an auto stop eliminator....problem solved
Not going to disagree with you there. However the point of the video was that not everybody wants to spend $300 on one of those devices. The system can very easily be defeated without spending a dime...
These are only available for a handful of models