Easy Auto Start / Stop eliminator

[Mellow]

Reading the manual... if anything is plugged into the 110 outlet, Auto start/stop is disabled...

"Any of the following conditions may resultin an automatic restart of the engine:
•The blower fan speed is increased orthe climate control temperature is changed.
•An electrical accessory is turned on or plugged in."

So, I found a nightlight I had handy... plugged it in, and even with the nightlight off... auto start / stop was disabled... I think.

I'm thinking any 3-prong plug/block off item may be considered 'plugged in'... doesn't have to actually use any power...

I haven't tested it yet as I was just thinking about it while getting ready for work so hope this is right, apologies if it isn't the case.

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[Monty]

Reading the manual... if anything is plugged into the 110 outlet, Auto start/stop is disabled...

"Any of the following conditions may resultin an automatic restart of the engine:
•The blower fan speed is increased orthe climate control temperature is changed.
•An electrical accessory is turned on or plugged in."

So, I found a nightlight I had handy... plugged it in, and even with the nightlight off... auto start / stop was disabled... I think.

I'm thinking any 3-prong plug/block off item may be considered 'plugged in'... doesn't have to actually use any power...

I haven't tested it yet as I was just thinking about it while getting ready for work so hope this is right, apologies if it isn't the case.

Good job on your excellent discovery. Night light= 3 bucks. The other solution $89.95 plus labor time. Kudos bud!

 

[Mellow]

I'm wondering if those cheap plastic child proof outlet plugs would work...will try later as I don't have any handy. Those would be low profile and allow closing the cover.

 

[Mellow]

Looks like it works but whatever is plugged in has to be using some energy. Someone else mentioned they were using an old laptop and kept it plugged in and that's what got me thinking about the nightlight idea. I don't know if an LED nightlight draws enough current to trigger the system to not stop.

 

[Rinn69]

Looks like it works but whatever is plugged in has to be using some energy. Someone else mentioned they were using an old laptop and kept it plugged in and that's what got me thinking about the nightlight idea. I don't know if an LED nightlight draws enough current to trigger the system to not stop.

I just used a 2 to 3 prong adapter and it worked (the little A circled with a slash through it appeared)....I only started the engine in the garage, but will see how long it lasts later. Wish I had a child proof outlet cover....

 

[Mellow]

I just used a 2 to 3 prong adapter and it worked (the little A circled with a slash through it appeared)....I only started the engine in the garage, but will see how long it lasts later. Wish I had a child proof outlet cover....

Yeah, it works in the garage but when you actually drive it, it won't... needs some power usage, that was my experience.

 

[Rinn69]

Yeah, it works in the garage but when you actually drive it, it won't... needs some power usage, that was my experience.

Well, crap....back to the drawing board.

 

[Lunchbox88]

Whos going to rock this sweet nightlight for their truck? https://www.amazon.com/Night-Switch-Pineapple-Fruit-Cartoon/dp/B07TNNQ3CW

 

[Mellow]

LOL.. I got this one at Home Depot... and it's led.. not bright at all and matches the red ambient lighting I have. I put tape over the light sensor so it's always on.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Projectables-Marvel-Spiderman-Automatic-LED-Night-Light-13341/205421257

 

[Mellow]

The things you creative guys will do to justify avoiding to hit an extra button on the console to shut it off every drive.

I don't mind hitting it every time but so far I can't get into that habit and with this cheap option, I don't have to.. so works for me... now, I'm cheap so anything over 10 bucks and I'm not gonna do it.. lol

 

[Hollisterpat]

Tried the AC option using iPhone charger and did disable the function as long as the phone was attached. Removing it resulted in default auto start/stop functionality

 

[kieefer]

I had this simple usb charger that lights up when plugged in.
Fixed the auto-start function.

Any USB 110v charger will work if you don’t care for the lights.

 

[jhgr]

I had this simple usb charger that lights up when plugged in.
Fixed the auto-start function.

does that plug into the 12v or 110 receptacle?

 

[kieefer]

does that plug into the 12v or 110 receptacle?

110v

 

[jhgr]

110v

thanks

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