Hello !

Im new to this great forum and wonder if there is a way to disable the engine stop/start function or make the car remember my settings.

I have looked around but did not find a topic regarding this. Thanks and greetings from Denmark

10 minutes ago, Focus Dane said:

if there is a way to disable the engine stop/start function

Hi,

It can be switched off in Forscan or use Sport Mode

 

10 minutes ago, Focus Dane said:

or make the car remember my settings.

No

Not possible via OBD in any way ?

2 minutes ago, Focus Dane said:

Not possible via OBD in any way ?

Yes, Forscan

It's not a "drop-down" setting though, you need the code

I see thanks, my dealer might be able to do this for me. Did not know the meaning of forscan 😄

You can down load FORSCan software for free from here: https://forscan.org/download.html

You will also need a 'Modified ELM327' lead like this: https://tunnelrat-electronics.fwscart.com/USB_Modified_with_switch_ELM327/p4541936_17045457.aspx

Sorry I do not know the code to turn off the Stop/Start system

Thats great, thanks, now I just need the code 😃

Next week I hope to be testing a brand new device that will be available next year. It automatically sets your Start/Stop system to your preferred state each time you start the car. The new device will also remember your driving mode (eco - normal - sport) each time you start, so no need to have to push the button each time you get in.

I will be installing it over the Christmas holidays and will report back on the forum how it goes.

Sounds great, is it a device like this ?

https://www.autostopeliminator.com/collections/ford/products/2015-ford-focus-rs-autostop-eliminator

Just press the button!

3 hours ago, Focus Dane said:

my dealer might be able to do this for me

No, they won't do that.

You ned Forscan software and a suitable OBD lead

4 hours ago, Focus Dane said:

Sounds great, is it a device like this ?

No, I have seen them before they plug n to the OBDII port. Probably ok for the Stop/Start but that will be all. I don't expect they can select driving mode.

This thing is absolutely brilliant and solve both problems at once

On 12/9/2021 at 10:25 AM, Paulius55 said:

Just press the button!

That's what I do, every time I start the car.