Delete Auto Stop/Start on 2025 (Not the temporary button)

[penright]

This has been mentioned in a few threads. Not wanting to hijack any of them, I thought I would just start one. Someone asked if the "hood wire" was the same as 2024. Again, the subject of the thread was something else and I did not want to hijack it. Also in another thread different subject, I noticed @CocoaJeff signature auto stop/start had a line through it, thinking it was deleted. Didn't think it was appropriate to ask him in that thread.

So, I started this one. I found this article https://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/0...l-disable-your-engine-auto-stop-start-system/ and there are items for sale on Amazon from $15 to $100. I am guessing that is why the one thread was asking if the plugs on the 2025 were the same asthe older Equinox. Thoughts?

 

[davem]

I installed the Amazon $15.99 cable on my 2022 Equinox Premier. I did contact the seller and received an immediate response to my question. I'm sure you could easily verify that they support the 2025 Equinox. A chart in their description does state that the small plug version supports vehicles produced after and including 2019.

Here is the link to what I purchased: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0952X1JWH

It works great and does not interfere with the keyfob's remote start.

 

[PoManNox]

Is there easy access to the hood switch harness on the 2025? I doubt GM changed the configuration of the small two-pin connectors, but you never know.

 

[penright]

I'm sure you could easily verify that they support the 2025 Equinox.

I just ask them, after some more research I now understand the big vs small connector that @PoManNox was saying. I think that was the question someone else as asking. The article to the link I posted talk about a relay so after the open hood is faked out, the relay kicks in so the computer thinks the hood is closed to keep the open hood light out. Does the one you have for your 22 keep the hood open light out? From the picture does not look like there is much room for a relay.

 

[CocoaJeff]

Hi, Penright;

This is the one that I bought:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7CHCVK2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&tag=chevyequinoxforum-20

I cannot say whether or not it works on the 2025. But as others have mentioned, just try contacting the seller of one of those devices and see if they have further details.

As for my signature, when I created it I listed the auto-start / stop feature. After I installed the pigtail, I just put a line through it instead of deleting it... basically showing that my car had the feature, but that it was disabled.

 

[penright]

but that it was disabled.

That is what I assumed, that is why I was asking about your experience. Does your model turn off the open hood light?

just try contacting the seller

I am asking about the one you posted also. My guess is I need to look when I can and if it is the same connector as 2024 it should work.

 

[CocoaJeff]

I can confirm no problems at all. As others have mentioned in other threads, the light on the button on the dash stays on, but it does not auto start stop. Acts like the button was pushed. No check engine light or open hood light, and remote start still functions. I was able to start the car (via the start button inside) with the hood open. If I didn't know the pigtail was installed, I would never know it was there. Best $12 bucks I've spent on the car.

 

[davem]

I just ask them, after some more research I now understand the big vs small connector that @PoManNox was saying. I think that was the question someone else as asking. The article to the link I posted talk about a relay so after the open hood is faked out, the relay kicks in so the computer thinks the hood is closed to keep the open hood light out. Does the one you have for your 22 keep the hood open light out? From the picture does not look like there is much room for a relay.

I have never seen a hood light come, no check engine light either. The only time I remove this cable is when I have to take it to the dealership for warranty repair.

 

[CocoaJeff]

I have never seen a hood light come, no check engine light either. The only time I remove this cable is when I have to take it to the dealership for warranty repair.

Hmmmm.... good point to remember...