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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Ej1749 on 29 July 2022, 14:19

Title: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: Ej1749 on 29 July 2022, 14:19
Just found this gem that disables stop start. Got a bit excited, so thought I would would share. Apologies, if this is already common knowledge. Like me, I know most people hate the stupid stop/start system. Rather than pay to have it coded out or buy an OBD Eleven, I found this works! 

Just unplug the battery maintenance module. (No idea if this affects warranties).

(https://i.postimg.cc/wTZkVLkD/Stop-start.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/GtYvgSKY/Stop-start-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: mcmaddy on 29 July 2022, 15:03
Been discussed a few times but it's not advisable to disconnect it. Can't remember if it's something to do with the car now not knowing the state of charge of the battery. Much easier to just press the button each time you get in the car.
Title: Re: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: Ej1749 on 29 July 2022, 15:09
Ahh okay. I just do a tonne of driving and getting in and out a lot... it's annoying. When I forget to turn it off, it jerks forward hard and feels unhealthy on the car... and is annoying ha
Title: Re: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: madstaff on 29 July 2022, 16:18
Yes, it's to do with battery management and charging and disconnecting it is not advisable.

You'd be better off with one of those memory module things which remembers the last state of the start/stop button, basically once pressed to disable it remembers that state even when the ignition cycled.

Something like this - http://www.4gochip.com/
Title: Re: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: karlos on 29 July 2022, 17:25
I got one of these for £12, works like a charm:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002252098223.html?spm=a2g0s.12269583.0.0.3aca12c7cdJEQ7
Title: Re: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: Ej1749 on 29 July 2022, 17:25
Yes, it's to do with battery management and charging and disconnecting it is not advisable.

You'd be better off with one of those memory module things which remembers the last state of the start/stop button, basically once pressed to disable it remembers that state even when the ignition cycled.

Something like this - http://www.4gochip.com/

Just ordered one! Cheers!
Title: Re: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: Ej1749 on 29 July 2022, 17:27
I got one of these for £12, works like a charm:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002252098223.html?spm=a2g0s.12269583.0.0.3aca12c7cdJEQ7

Just ordered one off eBay. Cheers
Title: Re: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: madstaff on 29 July 2022, 17:38
I got one of these for £12, works like a charm:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002252098223.html?spm=a2g0s.12269583.0.0.3aca12c7cdJEQ7

Just ordered one off eBay. Cheers

Do you have a link to the ebay one??
Title: Re: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: symonh2000 on 29 July 2022, 21:47
I did mine with Carista. Although still technically still on it never operates as the system thinks that the battery isn't charged enough.
Title: Re: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: Vwjap on 30 July 2022, 08:49
I wonder if you could link the switch to the ignition start switch so when you started the car it turned off the stop/start, no would need to be short to earth switches tho,
Title: Re: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: Adam T7 on 30 July 2022, 10:01
Don’t get the issue, pressing a little button every time you start the car isn’t really difficult?
Title: Re: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: SRGTD on 30 July 2022, 11:07
Don’t get the issue, pressing a little button every time you start the car isn’t really difficult?

Agree. Pressing the button to switch off stop start is part of my normal starting procedure. It very quickly becomes second nature to do it without even thinking about it.
Title: Re: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: Ej1749 on 01 August 2022, 12:26
I got one of these for £12, works like a charm:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002252098223.html?spm=a2g0s.12269583.0.0.3aca12c7cdJEQ7

Just ordered one off eBay. Cheers

Do you have a link to the ebay one??

The guy gave me a refund as he had duplicated the ad and had already sold it :sad:. So, gunna try the AliExpress one instead.
Title: Re: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: madstaff on 01 August 2022, 14:02
The guy gave me a refund as he had duplicated the ad and had already sold it :sad:. So, gunna try the AliExpress one instead.

Let us know your thoughts on it.
Title: Re: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: Ej1749 on 01 August 2022, 17:26
The guy gave me a refund as he had duplicated the ad and had already sold it :sad:. So, gunna try the AliExpress one instead.

Let us know your thoughts on it.

100% will do! I am purchasing it tomorrow. I think it is part of Alibaba, so it may take a while to get here. Although, I have purchased from the Chinese companies before and they have always been great!
Title: Re: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: Ej1749 on 25 August 2022, 10:40
The lead has arrived... well arrived a week ago, but the Mrs forgot to tell me. Looks very good quality and feels robust. I will try and get it installed by the weekend and take a few pics and let you know if it works. :smiley:
Title: Re: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: Ej1749 on 21 September 2022, 13:34
Bypass Lead works. Took about 3 minutes to install. Seems to be working fine  :grin: Battery connector has been plugged back in. It is a bit more fiddly to remove the buttons on the left than in the Golf R... More space to get your fingers under to pop it out in the R for some reason.

Lambo Engine start button cover... because it was £0.99 and I was bored during lockdown and also, it's pretty cool! :grin:

Messy car... Zero excuses. However, the outside is looking very glossy and clean!


(https://i.postimg.cc/jq34bQr3/Bypass-Lead.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/W3b0RtYP/Bypass-Lead-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LXnBYnt3/Bypass-lead-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Zn6Np3Cp/Bypass-Lead-3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Disable Stop/Start for free in seconds.
Post by: Jace on 05 October 2022, 10:31
I have a friend with a 2017 R & he disconnected the plug at the battery the day he bought it.

The car has done almost 80,000 miles & is still on the original OEM battery.