Permanently disable Auto start/stop?

stefcio007 · 20-11-2017, 10:54 PM

We have a 2017 Mondeo and it's getting really annoying having to disable this feature every time we use the car.
It's a base model with no options so it wasn't a choice to have it or not from factory.

I have reprogrammed BCMs before but haven't tried anything with the Mondeo yet so wondering if anyone else has done anything yet.

Is it an option on Ford IDS?

Cheers

foxtrot3 · 21-11-2017, 07:06 AM

Hi. just leave the AC turned on and adjust the temp to suit using the hot/cold control. Cheers MD

**russellw** · 21-11-2017, 07:41 AM

... and it is an IDS configurable item.

Cheers
Russ

stefcio007 · 21-11-2017, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by foxtrot3

Hi. just leave the AC turned on and adjust the temp to suit using the hot/cold control. Cheers MD

That doesn't work for some odd reason. Will still shut engine off even with AC on, very noticeable as it starts getting hot in the car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by russellw

... and it is an IDS configurable item.

Cheers
Russ

Thanks

7summit7 · 15-12-2017, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russellw

... and it is an IDS configurable item.

Cheers
Russ

Does that mean that it is possible to disable it?

Cheers
Mark

RandomThought · 06-12-2017, 08:47 PM

Another reason I didn't buy a diesel......

stefcio007 · 06-12-2017, 09:20 PM

So the petrol Mondeos don't have this feature?

ope126 · 06-12-2017, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by stefcio007

So the petrol Mondeos don't have this feature?

No they don't...

But in all honesty it's not too hard to switch off the button as you pull the lever to R or D...

thebigd · 20-04-2020, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ope126

But in all honesty it's not too hard to switch off the button as you pull the lever to R or D...

Agree, I simply use the sequence of... push down hand brake button, push down start/stop button, before shifting to drive. Handbrake button is on the RHS for those with 18.25 spec or later.
On the few occasions I've forgotten to do do this, and she stops at the lights, it's not really a problem for me. She gets going quick enough.
Have noticed that half the cars beside me (at the lights) do the same, regardless of petrol or diesel.
ahhhh, emission control.

R12RT · 15-12-2017, 06:12 PM

Drive the car with the transmission in "sport" mode.

This disables the auto stop/start.

Dgalle · 15-12-2017, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by R12RT

Drive the car with the transmission in "sport" mode.

This disables the auto stop/start.

Not in my Titanium Md Wagon it doesn’t.

sbutler · 16-12-2017, 05:25 AM

The most ridicules feature ever to be fitted to a car imo

thewonderer · 19-04-2020, 06:59 PM

Going to try for the forscan app to disable mine.

nstg8a · 20-04-2020, 06:59 PM

On our Subaru you don’t even need to turn it off, just hold the brakes lightly at red lights and you won’t turn off. After a while you get used to where the sweet spot is and can do it at will.

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thebigd · 20-04-2020, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nstg8a

On our Subaru you don’t even need to turn it off, just hold the brakes lightly at red lights and you won’t turn off. After a while you get used to where the sweet spot is and can do it at will. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not sure the DSG gearbox will do the same, but will certainly give it a try.
From my experience, MD Mondeo (diesel) auto is either in gear or not, with regard to brake pedal position.