04-29-2019, 02:08 PM | #1 |
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Permanently turn off start/stop feature
Does anyone know how I can permanently turn off the start/stop feature so I don't have to turn it off each time I start the car? Do I have to take it to the dealer to turn it off?
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04-29-2019, 02:37 PM | #2 |
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You can code it with bimmercode
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05-13-2019, 03:06 PM | #6 |
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As already answered, it is an easy option using Bimmercode app and an obd dongle. I would however recommend that instead of turning permanently off you instead choose the option “remember last setting”. Using the remember setting allows you to turn stop/start off and it will stay off unless you turn it back on. If you turn it off using Bimmercode then it will no longer be available, I.e. the button will no longer work..
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05-13-2019, 06:38 PM | #7 | |
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That's what my service manager and BMW NA rep told me, US Gov has dictated that we have to have the shut off feature on by default |
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05-14-2019, 06:36 AM | #8 |
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06-18-2019, 12:45 PM | #10 |
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If the manufacturer sets the vehicle up to remember the last setting, they do not get the full mpg benefit in their ratings. It must default to "on" for them to credit the full benefit in mpg. So the government doesn't say you have to have it default to "on" but they incentive the car manufacturers to do it that way.
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