• Nate@piefed.alphapuggle.dev
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    2 months ago

    Heads up, most car models that have auto stop/start also have available aftermarket harnesses that can plug into the button and “press” it on each startup, effectively permanently disabling them. See if there’s one available for your model

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        An example looks something like this

        (It shows an one adapter in the first image but it shows an actual harness further down)

        I didn’t see one for Mercedes on that site, but it sounds like it mentions the existence of them here under method 3

        Installation usually involves:

        • Accessing the wiring behind your start/stop button

        • Installing the module inline with the existing harness

        • Securing the module in a hidden location

        That page also suggests that you may be able to disable it with a programming tool on some models. Depending on what you have I’d give that a try first