Based on some posts that indicated that the stop/start function does not work if the hood is not fully latched, I came up with a method to permanently disable it.
Hood closure is sensed by a switch on the bottom side of the right side hood latch. By removing the 2-wire connector the system thinks the hood is open and turns off stop/start.
With the wires disconnected the stop/start is disabled. The only side effects are a text message in the center display stating "stop/start unavailable" which lasts for about 8 seconds after engine start and after that there is a small yellow circle on the bottom of the center display with an "A" in it which stays on as long as the engine is running. All other functions work normally including driving modes.
Instructions:
1) Make scribe marks around the right side hood latch mounting ears in order to get it back into the same location later.
2) Remove the two bolts holding down the hood latch.
3) Pull the end of the secondary latch cable toward the latch, rotate it so it slides sideways thru the slot to disconnect it. This is the cable that runs from the yellow lever over the radiator.
4) Loosen the main latch cable that runs along the side of the hood opening from the two closest plastic clips. This provides slack to get the latch out.
5) Wiggle the latch up and out while feeding slack to the main cable. Be careful not to damage the wires running from the front of the car to the bottom of the latch.
6) Disconnect the two wire connector from the front side of the latch. A thin blade must be inserted in the back side of the connector to open it.
7) Secure the loose connector to prevent it from falling down into God knows where or rattling. I tied it to the bottom of the latch.
Note - Don't forget to reconnect the secondary latch cable or you won't be able to open the hood..
Hood closure is sensed by a switch on the bottom side of the right side hood latch. By removing the 2-wire connector the system thinks the hood is open and turns off stop/start.
With the wires disconnected the stop/start is disabled. The only side effects are a text message in the center display stating "stop/start unavailable" which lasts for about 8 seconds after engine start and after that there is a small yellow circle on the bottom of the center display with an "A" in it which stays on as long as the engine is running. All other functions work normally including driving modes.
Instructions:
1) Make scribe marks around the right side hood latch mounting ears in order to get it back into the same location later.
2) Remove the two bolts holding down the hood latch.
3) Pull the end of the secondary latch cable toward the latch, rotate it so it slides sideways thru the slot to disconnect it. This is the cable that runs from the yellow lever over the radiator.
4) Loosen the main latch cable that runs along the side of the hood opening from the two closest plastic clips. This provides slack to get the latch out.
5) Wiggle the latch up and out while feeding slack to the main cable. Be careful not to damage the wires running from the front of the car to the bottom of the latch.
6) Disconnect the two wire connector from the front side of the latch. A thin blade must be inserted in the back side of the connector to open it.
7) Secure the loose connector to prevent it from falling down into God knows where or rattling. I tied it to the bottom of the latch.
Note - Don't forget to reconnect the secondary latch cable or you won't be able to open the hood..
