[charles3ct]

Looking over several forums even those outside Acura to see what can be done to disable the idle stop function. One solution I saw ( WHICH I DO NOT RECOMMEND ) was to remove the fuse for the idle stop function. Although that did make me curious to check if there is such a fuse - and looking at the manuals there are two fuses labeled as such - both 30-AMP fuses. Not sure why two fuses for one function - unless they have one before going to the switch in center console and one going to the sensors on when it should be engaged.

I am not sure what would happen if you removed them ? Disable Auto Stop - Disable car ? or something else ?

 

[Summest]

Looking over several forums even those outside Acura to see what can be done to disable the idle stop function. One solution I saw ( WHICH I DO NOT RECOMMEND ) was to remove the fuse for the idle stop function. Although that did make me curious to check if there is such a fuse - and looking at the manuals there are two fuses labeled as such - both 30-AMP fuses. Not sure why two fuses for one function - unless they have one before going to the switch in center console and one going to the sensors on when it should be engaged.

I am not sure what would happen if you removed them ? Disable Auto Stop - Disable car ? or something else ?

I would think you could disable it somewhere in the car. Maybe ask the dealer and tell them you don't want it on.

I have the I4 so I can't help you.

 

[McVStar]

One option would be to deactivate the Auto idle using the button behind the parking brake...the only thing it only works until you stop the engine because when you restart it it reverts to Auto idle enable. I wish they had allowed this feature to be disable from the setup menu. By the way I also notice that you can start the engine not only by slightly releasing the brake (as is documented) but also by slightly turning the steering wheel in either direction (not documented).

 

[andre12dbsi]

I got this out of the owners manual. It talks about different scenarios as to when it won't activate and when the engine restarts.

 

[Summest]

I got this out of the owners manual. It talks about different scenarios as to when it won't activate and when the engine restarts.

Wow! That is a wild feature to read about.

 

[HHH]

I find it annoying as ****, have now settled into a routine of disabling it everytime I release parking brake to drive the car! I even asked the AcuraLink guys about it and they said it can't be disabled. Maybe in a software patch down the road?

 

[Gonzo]

I admit for myself its a love hate relationship... but is you are already releasing the brake not so bad to slide your finger down a bit to press the idle stop, no?

 

[Tjf1967]

I got used to the idle engine shut off. In the past two weeks it has not been working. Could it be that my battery is already loosing power and will not support the shut off?

 

[MTD]

There is a whole list of things posted above of circumstances that it won't work.

 

[JT3]

I got used to the idle engine shut off. In the past two weeks it has not been working. Could it be that my battery is already loosing power and will not support the shut off?

Are you sure that your defroster isn't on? AIS won't engage if your windshield defroster is on. I'm pretty sure that includes the "Defrost and Floor" vent mode, which is pretty common in cooler temperatures when your climate control is set to "Auto."

 

[sbillard]

I got used to the idle engine shut off. In the past two weeks it has not been working. Could it be that my battery is already loosing power and will not support the shut off?

Did you perhaps get a software update installed? That done incorrectly is known to disable autos start for a while.

 

[andre12dbsi]

I got used to the idle engine shut off. In the past two weeks it has not been working. Could it be that my battery is already loosing power and will not support the shut off?

Could it be that your climate control temperature is set at an extreme high or low setting? I know in the summer when I have the AC off and set the climate control to "Low" the idle stop won't come on. Any of the reasons listed previously in this post can also do it.

 

[Tjf1967]

Did you perhaps get a software update installed? That done incorrectly is known to disable autos start for a while.

I did get the oil changed for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I don't know that they updated the software. It does not mention it on the work order, but it was around the time that it stopped functioning. I have turned everything off except the radio cause I don't know that you can and it has does not engage.

 

[andre12dbsi]

I did get the oil changed for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I don't know that they updated the software. It does not mention it on the work order, but it was around the time that it stopped functioning. I have turned everything off except the radio cause I don't know that you can and it has does not engage.

Try putting your climate control on Auto and sync the temperature to something around 22 (Celsius) on both sides. It will at least rule out the temperature setting.

 

[tjtrewesd]

Looking over several forums even those outside Acura to see what can be done to disable the idle stop function. One solution I saw ( WHICH I DO NOT RECOMMEND ) was to remove the fuse for the idle stop function. Although that did make me curious to check if there is such a fuse - and looking at the manuals there are two fuses labeled as such - both 30-AMP fuses. Not sure why two fuses for one function - unless they have one before going to the switch in center console and one going to the sensors on when it should be engaged.

I am not sure what w

Looking over several forums even those outside Acura to see what can be done to disable the idle stop function. One solution I saw ( WHICH I DO NOT RECOMMEND ) was to remove the fuse for the idle stop function. Although that did make me curious to check if there is such a fuse - and looking at the manuals there are two fuses labeled as such - both 30-AMP fuses. Not sure why two fuses for one function - unless they have one before going to the switch in center console and one going to the sensors on when it should be engaged.

I am not sure what would happen if you removed them ? Disable Auto Stop - Disable car ? or something else ?

I find it annoying as ****, have now settled into a routine of disabling it everytime I release parking brake to drive the car! I even asked the AcuraLink guys about it and they said it can't be disabled. Maybe in a software patch down the road?

I could not agree more. The idea that this is the default is asinine. This is all about creating an environment where the driver is just along for the ride. I am in the market for a car and that irritating mechanism is limiting my options when it comes to acura. I do not like it when car companies make cars for idiots, and use nonsense like "fule economy" to justify these acts, when such an act like "engine turn off when idle" would reduce fule economy nearly NOT AT ALL. So, for a near zero improvement in fuel economy I have to press the stupid button every time I get into the car?
ould happen if you removed them ? Disable Auto Stop - Disable car ? or something else ?