Autostop Eliminator Install

[Dunneldeen]

I picked up the Autostop Eliminator last week and had a chance this weekend to install it.

Youtube has several videos that show how to install it without removing the front lower dash. This might work if you have normal or small, somewhat nimble hands. I, on the other hand, with my not so nimble and rather large hands found this a bit frustrating, to put it kindly. I'd like to say that my truck drew first blood this day, but I'd be lying; I'm pretty sure that was a while back on another project.

If you follow the install videos and pull open the panel around the shifter, then reach underneath, there are two identical connectors, one for the top row of buttons, one for the bottom row. The connector for the bottom row is in the way of being able to easily reach the top connector. The connector that plugs into the button panel in the dash has a small, but covered, tab that you have to push in, while gently pulling the connector to disconnect it.

I fought the connectors for a bit but just could not get my hands under the panel in a way that would allow me to disconnect the top connector. I realized that the lower dash panel, the one with the 12v marine plugs, is preventing me from opening the shifter panel up all the way. So, I regrouped and decided that my best option would be to remove the lower dash panel. Having previously watched the Lightforce Switch Facia install video, that shows how to remove the lower dash panel, I knew this would be reasonably easy.

So, I removed the lower dash panel like the video shows and set it aside. This allowed me to get both of my hands under the shifter panel in a way to easily disconnect the button connector. 5 minutes later and I had the Autostop Eliminator installed and all panels back in place; you can't even tell I was in there mucking around.

Now, I know there are free and easier ways to deal with the Autostartstop function on our Rangers, but this was the best choice for me. There are times when I am okay with the autostopstart working, and times when it annoys me, this allows me to better chose when it's on or off.

PS: if you don't have a 7mm socket, used to remove the lower dash panel, a 9/32 will also work.

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[GitRDone]

Or you could plug a $2 nightlight in the console outlet which will also disable ASS. Just sayin.

 

[Dgc333]

I found it easier to squeeze the clips that hold the switch into the console plate and pull the switch and harness up and out of the plate. Doing it this way you have clear access to the connector.

 

[Tim H.]

I picked up the Autostop Eliminator last week and had a chance this weekend to install it.

Youtube has several videos that show how to install it without removing the front lower dash. This might work if you have normal or small, somewhat nimble hands. I, on the other hand, with my not so nimble and rather large hands found this a bit frustrating, to put it kindly. I'd like to say that my truck drew first blood this day, but I'd be lying; I'm pretty sure that was a while back on another project.

If you follow the install videos and pull open the panel around the shifter, then reach underneath, there are two identical connectors, one for the top row of buttons, one for the bottom row. The connector for the bottom row is in the way of being able to easily reach the top connector. The connector that plugs into the button panel in the dash has a small, but covered, tab that you have to push in, while gently pulling the connector to disconnect it.

I fought the connectors for a bit but just could not get my hands under the panel in a way that would allow me to disconnect the top connector. I realized that the lower dash panel, the one with the 12v marine plugs, is preventing me from opening the shifter panel up all the way. So, I regrouped and decided that my best option would be to remove the lower dash panel. Having previously watched the Lightforce Switch Facia install video, that shows how to remove the lower dash panel, I knew this would be reasonably easy.

So, I removed the lower dash panel like the video shows and set it aside. This allowed me to get both of my hands under the shifter panel in a way to easily disconnect the button connector. 5 minutes later and I had the Autostop Eliminator installed and all panels back in place; you can't even tell I was in there mucking around.

Now, I know there are free and easier ways to deal with the Autostartstop function on our Rangers, but this was the best choice for me. There are times when I am okay with the autostopstart working, and times when it annoys me, this allows me to better chose when it's on or off.

PS: if you don't have a 7mm socket, used to remove the lower dash panel, a 9/32 will also work.

Here’s my A.S.S. disabler

 

[Vinnie_88]

Here’s my A.S.S. disabler

So driving around with a light on in the backseat will disable A S S?

 

[BrassSlinger]

Here’s my A.S.S. disabler

Same one i have,got a pack of 4 for less than $10

 

[Bob902]

Doesn't that light bother you at night? I like to have it dark in my cars at night. I even have the dash lights turned way down.

 

[sandog]

The AutoStop Eliminator ad says "Forget about the hacks, this is a real solution !
Sure they'll say that, they are selling them for $85.

For what you paid for the device, you could get an interface cable for your laptop, a free trial to Forscan, and have $60 left over. And not only be able to turn A/S/S off when you want, you'd be able to do dozens of other things too.
And not have to take your dash apart and put in an aftermarket "solution".

 

[BrassSlinger]

Doesn't that light bother you at night? I like to have it dark in my cars at night. I even have the dash lights turned way down.

Its a very dim light and can be angled down. Mine is a soft blueish color and it goes in rear seat console.

 

[AzScorpion]

Clever! Does the outlet stay powered up after shutting off the ignition for an hour or so like the 12 volt power points do on the front console?

It shuts off in 20 mins or so. I've been using one for almost 3 years now and it's the cheapest/easiest way to disable A/S/S.

 

[AzScorpion]

Doesn't that light bother you at night? I like to have it dark in my cars at night. I even have the dash lights turned way down.

Bob if it bothers you just spray the face with some black paint. Like Rich said it's so faint you barely notice it.

 

[Wytchdctr]

21's (except maybe top trims??) lost the plug in the back. The 12vlt doesn't seem to bother ASS at all.

 

[BrassSlinger]

21's (except maybe top trims??) lost the plug in the back. The 12vlt doesn't seem to bother ASS at all.

Lariat has the plug

 

[wetidlerjr]

21's (except maybe top trims??) lost the plug in the back. The 12vlt doesn't seem to bother ASS at all.

I use the "light in the 110V plug" trick and my Ranger is a '21.

 

[Zvedza]

Couldve paid $0 and just unplugged it from the battery .

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