Cheapest / easiest way to turn off auto start stop default

[curly747]

I would like to turn off the auto start-stop being on by default when you start the car. Is there an easy / cheap way to do this. I would prefer not to spend $150 on OBDEleven since i don't think i need that for any other reason. Any ideas ?

[The_Hawk]

For the wifes Mazda I bought some little ODB module for very few $$ which effectively presses the on/off button every time you start the car. No permanent modification, no hassle to simply unplug it whenever needed.

A quick google turns up things like this which are slightly more complicated, but still easily reversible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcBfEQ8DaKg

[Sharkie]

Car Auto Stop Start Engine System Control Sensor Plug Stop Cancel Cable Memory Mode For VW Golf 7 7.5 Passat B8 8.5 T-ROC Touran - AliExpress

This should do it. Cheap and these work on older VWs like your passat. Have used similar in Golf's and Audis with no issues.

[petemac110]

If you're in Sydney, I have one of those start-stop intercept cables gathering dust which you are welcome to. I'm down near Camden though, so it may not be convenient pending your location!

I can also code the start-stop out for you if you'd prefer.

There are alternatives to OBDEleven... a Veepeak BLE+ dongle plus Carscanner ELM Pro will set you back $60 or so, and it will take care of coding all sorts of shenanigans for you.

[curly747]

Thanks The_Hawk Sharkie and petemac110 . I am going to give the cable harness a go. I bought one off ali express. I will let you know how it goes. Thanks again.

[curly747]

I ended up buying a start / stop cable from ebay from an australian warehouse. It was pretty easy to instal. Car now starts with start/stop deactivated by default. Its made my day! Should have done it years ago!

You can also set it up in a memory mode so it remembers how you had it when you last stopped the car. You can also set it back to the factory default (start/stop activated when you start car)

Thanks all for your help.