Permanently disable stop/start system

[Monsoon]

Hi

I know there was another thread on here some time back asking whether the stop/start system can be permanently disabled rather than having to switch the off button every time the car is started - but that turned into a long debate about different driving styles and why some people like the stop/start system and others don't.

Please, all I want to know is if anyone is aware of whether/how this can be disabled permanently, rather than get into a debate as to why the question's being asked.

Thank you all.

 

[dieselface]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f197/disable-stop-start-vcds-tweak-94276.html

Not an on/off method but changing the variables (temp or volt) in which is does not engage seems to do the trick.

 

[Simmo11]

Good find!

 

[andrewpain]

talk about obscure!
amazed ANYBODY would think of that as a workaround....

 

[cptSparko]

Nah, that is just lateral thinking. Any half-decent software engineer would think of the variables

 

[andrewpain]

you have to KNOW what those variables are (call it XX for argument), then find a level that is never going to be achieved (YY) and set start/stop to only operate if XX=>YY surely?

 

[AndrewJB]

I've disabled mine via voltage and it works

 

[Stegor]

you have to KNOW what those variables are (call it XX for argument), then find a level that is never going to be achieved (YY) and set start/stop to only operate if XX=>YY surely?

If you set YY high enough it doesn't really matter what XX is unless you drive to the sun where it's a tad hotter.

 

[Stegor]

I've disabled mine via voltage and it works

Where did you get the VCDS from mate?

 

[AndrewJB]

One of the China specials

 

[andrewpain]

I drive a diesel. I'm responsible for climate change, so it'll soon be hot as the sun here, thanks to me and my 184FR

 

[Snah]

I have disabled it on my 280.
Next to that, I drive a lot on German motorways, the turbo thanks me for that although it is watercooled.
Feels simply nasty after pushing it on first stop the engine is killed.
Treat the mechanics with respect and it will repay you for sure.

 

[AndrewJB]

Exactly my thoughts the start stop doesn't give turbo chance

 

[EoinM]

Exactly my thoughts the start stop doesn't give turbo chance

It's supposed to do that, usually works out at a month past warranty

 

[Monsoon]

Thank you all for the suggestions / comments. I will investigate further.

 

[DEAN0]

My mate has managed it on his 14 plate Octavia VRS TDi

Apparently you cant switch it off as such - but you can alter the deactivation voltage so it never sees the correct conditions to work.

also look here - http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f197/disable-stop-start-vcds-tweak-94276.html as pointed out earlier

 

[AndrewJB]

Yeh there is a button to turn it off but it turns back on straight away when you restart ignition.

 

[EoinM]

Has anyone noticed the button lights up if you press it when the car is turned off? Got me wondering if there's a secret button combo to do it!

My MY14 FR184 didn't take the temperature change when I tried.