The start-stop feature in Jeep and many other car brands is a great way to save on mileage and emissions. This feature allows the car engine to automatically stop when the driver pushes the brakes to bring the car to a halt and start back up again when the driver releases the brakes to make the car mobile again. The system also prevents the If the few degree drop in temp is too much, mash the brake and the engine comes back on. If the cabin temp drops lower the engine comes on automatically anyway. *Bad for starter: YMMV, but see above for mine. *Drains the battery: The battery management will actually disable start/stop if the battery is compromised. Ford recently announced that its stop/start system, available on some 2012 cars and SUVs, has the real-world potential to boost fuel economy by “as much as 10 percent.”. Mazda, more concerned The check engine light came on recently and the car would’nt start, took it to the dealer and of course the special “auto stop battery” has to be replaced at a cost of $500. Start Car and run normally, turn off auto stop using switch in centre console. Pull of trim along side of centre console and disconnect multi-plug on switch with the engine running. The car thinks the switch is faulty so it disables the auto-stop permanently. The Auto Stop/Start feature (Idle Stop/Go or ISG) is one that I suspect will generate a great deal of emotion from various drivers. Some really like it, some really don't like it. I'm not here to argue whether or not this is a good or bad idea, rather the intent is to share information amongst the forum members. by Travis Lambert March 10, 2022. Auto start-stop technology is designed to shut off your vehicle's engine when it comes to a stop, and then restart when you accelerate again. Because the engine is turning off and on exponentially more times than a vehicle without auto start-stop tech, the ignition parts wear out faster and can be costly to fix. Engine Won’t Start. A bad ignition switch won’t be able to supply power to the starter motor, ignition system, and other engine controls, preventing the engine from starting. Keep in mind, however, that engine issues may also be caused by other electrical and mechanical problems, such as a dead battery or a faulty starter solenoid. To be A dead battery, faulty starter, and an activated valet mode are some of the reasons why your remote start isn’t working. Aside from electrical issues, coolant and oil pressure problems can also affect the remote start’s operation. It costs between $250 and $400 to replace a damaged remote start fob. Auto start stop damaging the engine or the starter is a myth originating from mechanics who got their knowledge from working on old cars with old technology. I had a conversation about this with my local indy shop and they said they’ve never seen a starter that went bad from this. 4ftBG4.