I also started to disable start-stop every time I drive after it once fucked me. I came to an uphill stop just when the light turned green so the car decided to shut itself off. After that I stalled the engine in my confusion when trying to move. Long line of cars behind me of course.
This exists solely to game fuel efficiency tests, because the tests were/are designed with long periods of idling.
They basically added a feature that uses more fuel in 99% of real world scenarios, to beat fuel efficiency tests in a controlled environment, then greenwashed it as a fuel efficiency “feature”. Isn’t capitalism fun?
They knew the structure of the tests beforehand, and regulators haven’t changed the tests, because we live in corporate dictatorships masquerading as “democracy”.
Heads up, most car models that have auto stop/start also have available aftermarket harnesses that can plug into the button and “press” it on each startup, effectively permanently disabling them. See if there’s one available for your model
(It shows an one adapter in the first image but it shows an actual harness further down)
I didn’t see one for Mercedes on that site, but it sounds like it mentions the existence of them here under method 3
Installation usually involves:
• Accessing the wiring behind your start/stop button
• Installing the module inline with the existing harness
• Securing the module in a hidden location
That page also suggests that you may be able to disable it with a programming tool on some models. Depending on what you have I’d give that a try first
I was able to do this to my VW by using a OBD2 dongle to set the auto-start-stop battery voltage threshold higher so that it always thinks the battery is low and the engine needs to keep running.
Anxiety is no laughing matter. Please try to take care of yourself. I’m sure I’m not the only one who would be willing to throw a few bucks your way, if there’s somewhere we can donate…? Hang in there, it gets better!
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I also started to disable start-stop every time I drive after it once fucked me. I came to an uphill stop just when the light turned green so the car decided to shut itself off. After that I stalled the engine in my confusion when trying to move. Long line of cars behind me of course.
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This exists solely to game fuel efficiency tests, because the tests were/are designed with long periods of idling.
They basically added a feature that uses more fuel in 99% of real world scenarios, to beat fuel efficiency tests in a controlled environment, then greenwashed it as a fuel efficiency “feature”. Isn’t capitalism fun?
They knew the structure of the tests beforehand, and regulators haven’t changed the tests, because we live in corporate dictatorships masquerading as “democracy”.
Same with large trucks. Were made to avoid EPA regulations of smaller trucks, so just build bigger so the laws don’t apply.
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Greed is good bra. Ask the devil.
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Kick them so hard they’re kids fall sleep when they stop moving too long.
That time, you were “That Guy”.
Heads up, most car models that have auto stop/start also have available aftermarket harnesses that can plug into the button and “press” it on each startup, effectively permanently disabling them. See if there’s one available for your model
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An example looks something like this
(It shows an one adapter in the first image but it shows an actual harness further down)
I didn’t see one for Mercedes on that site, but it sounds like it mentions the existence of them here under method 3
That page also suggests that you may be able to disable it with a programming tool on some models. Depending on what you have I’d give that a try first
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Good luck! Report back it you find something that works! I’ve had the privilege of never having a car new enough to include this “feature”
I was able to do this to my VW by using a OBD2 dongle to set the auto-start-stop battery voltage threshold higher so that it always thinks the battery is low and the engine needs to keep running.
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The dongle getting place
Anxiety is no laughing matter. Please try to take care of yourself. I’m sure I’m not the only one who would be willing to throw a few bucks your way, if there’s somewhere we can donate…? Hang in there, it gets better!
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yes poor soul… I will also donate if you have a link. I’m sorry you’re going through this OP
What. The. Fuck.