How to permanently turn off the Auto Start/Stop button

[rbf351]

what did you end up doing ?

took the console out. and just pressed each leg of the resistor into each pin of the harness. it's tight enough that the resistor will stay without cutting or having to solder

 

[WildBill]

took the console out. and just pressed each leg of the resistor into each pin of the harness. it's tight enough that the resistor will stay without cutting or having to solder

What was the value of the resistor?

 

[rbf351]

What was the value of the resistor?

220 Ohm 1/4 watt

 

[GaryPSU]

So much easier to keep button pushed in with a piece of clear thin zip tie. Leave 1/4 “ sticking out - basically invisible from a distance.

 

[rocket23]

^^*^ that’s what I did.

 

[Random386]

I bet that would look really nice. I was surprised how easy it was to lift up the console.

Hey its the guy who bought the bms pedal tuner from ya.

When you did the install does the back piece come off or the front?

Brother spilled alcohol all in my buttons and was trying to figure out the best way to remove all the buttons behind the gear shifter and back to steam em without the eltronics near them.

 

[stoopid]

I did something similar by fashioning the end of a zip tie to hold the button down. Based on the discussion in another thread, however, I've removed this as I don't trust having power flowing through that circuit all the time.

 

[Reldas]

to let you all know the facelift model doesnt have idle stop and start. So this is no longer an issue.

 

[NickyNutz]

is there a better way? Like what if you wanted to reroute the button? I hate the auto off as much as y’all.

 

[rocket23]

is there a better way? Like what if you wanted to reroute the button? I hate the auto off as much as y’all.

can't get any easier than stuffing a zip tie end down one side of the button......I barely notice it's there and Haven't givin the feature a thought til this thread popped up, lol

 

[jimboski10]

that is the "cheap" way to do it ... or you can buy a module but honestly why when we can use some electrical tape

Where can I find info on this module that you reference in this post?

 

[WildBill]

ISG and Auto-Hold Memory Module - Various Applications

Established in 1999, Shark Racing is the No. 1 source of parts and accessories for Korean cars.

sharkracing.com

There may be other resellers, I'm not sure.

 

[jimboski10]

Thank you! I checked that link (I think might have been in this thread?)....it is a dead link for me.

 

[SteveCo]

The link appears dead because the forum software tries to auto-complete the I S G abbreviation in the text. Edit the URL in your address bar and delete everything between the /I S G and the first dash (-and).

 

[jimboski10]

The link appears dead because the forum software tries to auto-complete the I S G abbreviation in the text. Edit the URL in your address bar and delete everything between the /I S G and the first dash (-and).


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Thank you Steveco!

 

[Gtecko]

There is another alternative available

The link appears dead because the forum software tries to auto-complete the I S G abbreviation in the text. Edit the URL in your address bar and delete everything between the /I S G and the first dash (-and).


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there is an alternative , are you interested? I could try to get some for Canada

 

[jimboski10]

There is another alternative available

there is an alternative , are you interested? I could try to get some for Canada

Thanks @Gtecko. I got one of the shark racing ones...works great.

 

[rpoffen]

https://sharkracing.com/ISG (Idle Stop and Go)-and-auto-hold-memory-module-various-applications/

There may be other resellers, I'm not sure.

I installed one of these and it works great. The difference between this and just jamming the switch with something is that the module will remember what you had previously set it to and restore that state when you next start the car. The module does both the ISG and the auto-hold function.

 

[tmwagner77]

I did it easily and fairly lowkey. Pressed and held it on. Pushed a wooden toothpick in the seam. Broke off the toothpick. Looks like a small brown crumb. If you wanna really hide it. Just dab it with a Sharpie to make the wood turn black.

 

[iQMe]

This is the annoying Auto Start/Stop button on the center console (the “A” with the circle around it with an arrow) that you have to push every time you start the car to disable Auto Start/Stop. This mini project should take less than 30 minutes to complete.

Step 1: Open up the center colsole as seen in the “GT Stinger and Me” colsole replacement video. Don’t remove it all the way, just lift it up. It’s super easy to do.
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Step 2: Remove the 5 screws holding the row of buttons to the console. There is a screw in the 4 corners, plus another one hiding. You don’t have to unplug any wires.
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Step 3: Undo the clips on bottom of both sides of the button housing. There are 4 on one side and a few on the other. Once the clips are loose, the housing will slide right off.
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Step 4: Now you’ll see the circuit board. Turn the plastic housing (the one with the plastic buttons) upside down to reveal the piece that pushes the button on the circuit board.
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Step 5: Roll up some black electrical tape with the sticky side on the outside. Cut it a bit to size and stick it in the button hole. You really don’t need it to be very think, just enough to keep the button pressed down at all times. If the tape is too thick it will make your button stick up a little bit when you put it back together. This bit of tape will keep the circuit board button pressed at all times without the need to physically press the plastic button down. When it’s put back together the button will look normal and you won’t be able to push it down even if you try.
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Step 6: Put the button housing back on the circuit board and make sure all the buttons are working. Put all the screws back in, then clip the console back down into place. Now the Auto Start/Stop button will always be turned off when you start the engine.
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Side note: I have not seen or heard of any issues with this button being continuously pressed. The button doesn’t get warm or cause any issues. The other buttons in the row (heated/cool seats and heated steering wheel) will turn off after a few seconds if their button is held down.

Hey thanks for this! The 2022 also has the birds eye view button but your tutorial is still sound. It might be worth mentioning that very little tape is needed. I also folded the tape adhesive side out thinking that may help it stick to enclosure/button and prevent falling out when the two pieces are clipped back together. Love the fact it’s just as easy to undo. Too bad it just doesn’t remember it’s state when restarted.