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Auto stop start (ESS) permanent disable / defeat by unplugging hood sensor

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Today I unplugged hood open sensor #2 on right side (driver's side) of engine bay. According to the wiring and software schematics its only job is auto stop/start disable with hood open. It gave me the the auto start/stop warning dash symbol, but that start/stop feature was driving me crazy. I drove the JL 68 miles today with zero issues (remote start works as well as backup camera).

Yes I am too forgetful to press the ESS button to off at every startup. This will hold me over until I can figure out a better defeat technique for this very undesired feature.

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Why not after it kicks in on that first stop, just touch the botton, then it's off the the remainder of the trip?
 
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I always forget until that first stop, also I am actually working on a defeat module that will be seamless and still allow use when wanted.
 

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I'v been curious when someone will come up with a fix for this. I know on the F150's a simple jumper wire on the switch wiring takes care of it.
 
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There is a permanent fix coming out soon from an established company.
I just didnt want to pay $100+ for $4 in parts.
My temp fix is fine with me, the auto start symbol is very unobtrusive on the display, I do not even notice it.
Plus it only takes 10 seconds.
 

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Only downside to this is remote start will no longer work if you have it.
 
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Remote start uses the other hood sensor, it still works perfectly.
 

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Why don't we kidnap Sergio and refuse to release him until FCA agrees to switch the default behaviour to remember last setting?
 

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Today I unplugged hood open sensor #2 on right side of engine bay. According to the wiring and software schematics it's only job is auto stop/start disable with hood open. I will get the auto start/stop warning dash symbol, but that start/stop feature was driving me crazy.
I drove the JL 68 miles today with zero issues.

Yes I am too forgetfull to turn it off at every start.
This will hold me over until I can figure out a better defeat technique for this very undesired feature.
I tried this today. It did disable the start stop but also disabled the back up camera.
 

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My back up camera works fine, unplugged for 700+ miles. No issues other than indicator on display that I never notice since it blends in with the other grapics. I know of 4 other JL's that have disconnected theirs with no issues.
Double check you camera settings on the uconnect.
 

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My back up camera works fine, unplugged for 700+ miles. No issues other than indicator on display that I never notice since it blends in with the other grapics. I know of 4 other JL's that have disconnected theirs with no issues.
Double check you camera settings on the uconnect.
HMM, well i unplugged it and the camera would not work, then plugged it back in and it did.
 

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I wonder if a receiver plug lite, which can defeat the ESS, will also defeat the Safety group detectors. If it does...I will go the 'disable the hood sensor' option.
 

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I wonder if a receiver plug lite, which can defeat the ESS, will also defeat the Safety group detectors. If it does...I will go the 'disable the hood sensor' option.
Good point, i wouldn't be surprised if it did. I'd like to know that answer as well.
 
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HMM, well i unplugged it and the camera would not work, then plugged it back in and it did.
Let me do some investigating and I will have an update soon.
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