[Rdrokit]

I was wondering if anyone has found a permanent way to turn the i stop off. Very annoying having to turn if off every time you start the car.

 

[Ronnie]

How to disable i-stop PERMANENTLY in 10 seconds

Ok let me start of by saying why. The i-stop system is supposed to save fuel, blah blah blah, well my car hit 10,000km's today and according to the app on the car i-stop has saved me 24km's! Wow. This vs the the wear and tear on my car's engine from the constant restarts and shudder in the...

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[Edz2k20]

Afternoon

theres no official way of doing it but if the AC is on max or the heating is on past a certain point I believe its not available, if you go to the power flow screen in the system information you'll see the i-stop ready graphic showing AC - battery and engine, all 3 must be ready for istop to engage.

Out of interest why dont you like it?

 

[Mazderati]

Had to Giggle that up; my US model doesn't do that. I'm told it reduces to 2 cylinders when stopped but I don't notice it. The new Ford Escape has this feature and was one of the things that disqualified it in my search. Though after driving the CX-30, my decision was made.

 

[Rdrokit]

Edz2k20
My wife doesn't like the i stop it scares her. Gives the car a shake.

 

[Edz2k20]

Ah interesting, I found it a lot smoother than the istop in my cx5 was but totally understand your thoughts here.

 

[sc489]

I saw a fix on a Mazda 3 forum to disconnect the bonnet security switch which will disable iStop