Permanently disabling auto start/stop
Winching
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 545
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From: San Gabriel, CA USA
It could also be temperature related. As it gets warmer around here (SoCal), my system will usually work earlier in the morning when it's still cool outside, but stop operating as my AC kicks in and stays on more consistently - once ambient temperature reaches 80 degrees and up, give or take. Same could happen if you have your seat warmers / coolers, defroster or other high draw devices on in the car.
I am honestly kind of surprised to hear about all these issues, mine has worked quite seamlessly since having a few "teething" problem during the first two weeks of ownership. I don't mind it at all and, when it does work (with the above exceptions), it is quite smooth as well.
I am honestly kind of surprised to hear about all these issues, mine has worked quite seamlessly since having a few "teething" problem during the first two weeks of ownership. I don't mind it at all and, when it does work (with the above exceptions), it is quite smooth as well.
Three Wheeling
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 67
Likes: 18
From: Houston, TX
I’m with you guys on auto start/stop not working. I have a 2020 defender 5000 miles. Suddenly stopped couple days ago. Have the slash on auto start icon too but nothing happens. Was perfectly fine past couple weeks. Seems like this is happening to quite a few people.
Understand most owners wants this removed but for me knowing something not working on the vehicle really annoys me since it’s such a new car😂
Understand most owners wants this removed but for me knowing something not working on the vehicle really annoys me since it’s such a new car😂
Mudding
Joined: Sep 2020
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I am at 550miles on my 2021 and the auto on/off has not engaged on the car even once. Yesterday the dealer confirmed that it’s not working and they have no explanation. No warning lights, no codes. Just the A with-cross-line comes on showing it’s inhibited. I wonder if mine is in a calibrating period? Car is otherwise great! I know, some on the forum are probably envious 😂.
They want to keep it for 48hrs for a “deep dive diagnostic”. I don’t care much for auto on/off so will let it be for now. Unless someone on the forum foresees a potential disaster by letting it be that I may be overlooking? They have no explanation how it got through quality check at LR or the dealer PDI in this condition.
They want to keep it for 48hrs for a “deep dive diagnostic”. I don’t care much for auto on/off so will let it be for now. Unless someone on the forum foresees a potential disaster by letting it be that I may be overlooking? They have no explanation how it got through quality check at LR or the dealer PDI in this condition.
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2021
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We have two 2021 P400 110's and neither has the stop-start activated for some reason. They are different production dates, (bought two months apart) and each has a different software version, the latest purchase came with the March software update. The icon on the dash display shows stop start as off, but the button is not illuminated on either vehicle. Tach shows about 600-650 rpm at stop, so we absolutely know it's not working.
I permanently disconnected stop-start on my 2016 Jaguar XF-S simply by removing a wire from the battery in the trunk. I don't see this option on the Defenders however. I am happy with leaving this alone and hope it never self-actuates!
I permanently disconnected stop-start on my 2016 Jaguar XF-S simply by removing a wire from the battery in the trunk. I don't see this option on the Defenders however. I am happy with leaving this alone and hope it never self-actuates!
I have a 2020 Jeep rubi and I disabled the as/s by removing one of the 2 hood sensors.
It would be nice if there was a quick fix for the defender.... I’m finally ordering mine tomorrow hence me lurking here this evening!
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: May 2017
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From: Boston, MA
Mudding
Joined: Sep 2020
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When this happened to my VW Atlas, it was the beginning of the battery dying. When my 110 gets here in August, the first thing I'm going to do is charge the battery. Get and AGM battery charger and charge it. Shedlock on YouTube recommended charging the battery when the vehicle arrives too.
Mudding
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 135
Likes: 78
From: Southern California
When this happened to my VW Atlas, it was the beginning of the battery dying. When my 110 gets here in August, the first thing I'm going to do is charge the battery. Get and AGM battery charger and charge it. Shedlock on YouTube recommended charging the battery when the vehicle arrives too.
Pro Wrench
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 1,338
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From: Atlanta, GA
Man, I sure hope mine doesn't work when it arrives.