Is it possible to permanently disable start/stop on Audi?

Is it possible to permanently disable start/stop on Audi?

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Philip0

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329 posts

112 months

Friday 19th January 2018
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I've just collected a new (to me) 2015 Audi S4. The start/stop is really irritating, and I frequently forget to press the "off" switch. Can it be permanently disabled/turned off?

tumble dryer

1,996 posts

126 months

Friday 19th January 2018
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Short answer - Yes. But you need someone with VCDS (google it).

Best advice - give it a couple of weeks, you soon settle into it.

tumble dryer

1,996 posts

126 months

Friday 19th January 2018
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tumble dryer said:
Short answer - Yes. But you need someone with VCDS (google it).

Best advice - give it a couple of weeks, you soon settle into it.
ETA Audi sport.net have owners of said cable on a map. Just type in your postcode and you'll find the nearest owner to you. These enthusiasts are usually delighted to help!

Zooks

282 posts

225 months

Friday 19th January 2018
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S-Tronic or manual?

If S-Tronic stick with it. It grows on you and is really rather good being able to hold the car running with a light press on the brake pedal but engage the stop start with a heavier press.

Can't say the same for manual though. I found trying to juggle handbrake, clutch and throttle total crap when i'm the front of the queue at the lights. Code it out.

anonymous-user

53 months

Friday 19th January 2018
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I have VCDS, I'm in dorset if any help?

AJB88

12,263 posts

170 months

Friday 19th January 2018
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Yes first thing I did on my 2014 Cupra.

catso

14,770 posts

266 months

Friday 19th January 2018
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On B8 S4, yes takes just a couple of minutes but you need VCDS to do it.

I've done mine so that it remains in the state it was in when last used rather than defaulting to on every time you start up which was annoying.

Philip0

Original Poster:

329 posts

112 months

Saturday 20th January 2018
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Thanks for the offer BAM225, I'm in Kent, so too far away. Looks like the option of remaining in the same state as it was left is the perfect solution. I'll see if my friendly Audi indie has a VCDS, thanks for the advice everyone.

anonymous-user

53 months

Saturday 20th January 2018
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Philip0 said:
Thanks for the offer BAM225, I'm in Kent, so too far away. Looks like the option of remaining in the same state as it was left is the perfect solution. I'll see if my friendly Audi indie has a VCDS, thanks for the advice everyone.
No worries

beer


catso

14,770 posts

266 months

Saturday 20th January 2018
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Standard setup is stop/start on by default, using VCDS;

Module 09 > SA: 20113 > Adaptions > Read channel 34 >

You then have these options:

- subtract 4 from the value = stop/start off by default

- add 32 to the value = enable stop/start memory

- add 64 to the value = invert the light in the stop/start switch (light on when stop/start on rather than when off)


Stop/start memory is IMO the best option, indeed how you would expect it to have been in the first place.

Philip0

Original Poster:

329 posts

112 months

Saturday 20th January 2018
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[quote=catso

Stop/start memory is IMO the best option, indeed how you would expect it to have been in the first place.

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Thank you, that's brilliant - exactly what I need to know!

NDA

21,484 posts

224 months

Saturday 20th January 2018
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I've only driven a hire car with this feature - on holiday. It was a nightmare - particularly when trying to nip out at junctions or on roundabouts.

clockworks

5,292 posts

144 months

Sunday 21st January 2018
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Different car (2015 Touareg) but probably the same setup. I "disabled" stop/start with a Carista dongle. It was £10 when I bought it on Amazon, but I think the price has gone up recently.

It's basically an OBD bluetooth plug and app. If you buy the Pro version you get 1 month free access to the reprogramming functions too. Simple to use.

I set start/stop to remember the previous state, and the warning light to be on when start/stop is enabled. I also programmed the passenger mirror to dip when reversing.

Alucidnation

16,810 posts

169 months

Sunday 21st January 2018
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Philip0 said:
Thanks for the offer BAM225, I'm in Kent, so too far away. .
What are you talking about, man?

It's a bloody good excuse for a run out!

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SparX_UK

2 posts

68 months

Wednesday 18th July 2018
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catso said:
Standard setup is stop/start on by default, using VCDS;

Module 09 > SA: 20113 > Adaptions > Read channel 34 >

You then have these options:

- subtract 4 from the value = stop/start off by default

- add 32 to the value = enable stop/start memory

- add 64 to the value = invert the light in the stop/start switch (light on when stop/start on rather than when off)


Stop/start memory is IMO the best option, indeed how you would expect it to have been in the first place.
Hi, I have a 2014 A4 automatic and really do not want the start / stop function switched on at all, is it possible to deactivate on this year car? Also, is it possible to enter more than one of these codes, for example I would like to disable start / stop and change the light so it shows no light when the start / stop is switched off. If so, how would you enter 2 different codes?

Thanks for any advice.

Dr G

15,159 posts

241 months

catso

14,770 posts

266 months

Wednesday 18th July 2018
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SparX_UK said:
Hi, I have a 2014 A4 automatic and really do not want the start / stop function switched on at all, is it possible to deactivate on this year car? Also, is it possible to enter more than one of these codes, for example I would like to disable start / stop and change the light so it shows no light when the start / stop is switched off. If so, how would you enter 2 different codes?

Thanks for any advice.
Mine is 2014 S4 with S-Tronic/DSG gearbox and is set to remain in the last state so yes it is possible to deactivate (I assume other A4 variants are the same?).

I'm told you can also change the light status but haven't done it myself as I prefer it to be on when on, so not quite sure how to enter the codes?


Tomo1971

1,127 posts

156 months

Thursday 19th July 2018
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catso said:
Mine is 2014 S4 with S-Tronic/DSG gearbox and is set to remain in the last state so yes it is possible to deactivate (I assume other A4 variants are the same?).

I'm told you can also change the light status but haven't done it myself as I prefer it to be on when on, so not quite sure how to enter the codes?
My A6 is now set to LED on when SS is on and it memorises the last state before ignition off. Done with ODBEleven.

keith9849

97 posts

144 months

Thursday 19th July 2018
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Start the car with your seatbelt unbuckled, and this will disable start stop. You might also develop the habit of driving off unbuckled whilst talking on the mobile phone. That will really annoy other road users!

Adrian E

3,248 posts

175 months

Friday 20th July 2018
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I'm near Gatwick if you want it coding and you're this side of Kent?

Any decent indy VAG specialist should have it, or something of similar capability, but expect to pay half hour labour for it to be done. The above coding info should be enough information for them to do it, even if not familiar