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Old 11-28-2020, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by RickNY
Yes -- but it doesn't work if you turn the HVAC off in the car. All of the OBD methods work by changing the climate control threshold for engaging the start-stop -- but if the HVAC is off, the car will still turn off if you are in D mode.
The dongle doesn't have that issue.
Ahh okay. I always have my HVAC on to Auto-climate control anyways so it's a pretty seamless setup, but I can see how this would be an issue for those turning off their HVAC.
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Yeah, I keep my HVAC on all year long as well - so the software method doesn't present any issues for me either
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I turn mine off when I open the windows or sun roof so I went with the dongle solution. So far it's 100% solid.
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Does that dongle rattle around? Does it get secured in any way or just shoved in the hole?

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How hard is it to get the unit back into the dash? Do you leave the keys in place while putting it in?
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I wrapped mine in fabric, but I haven't noticed any rattles. There's a lot of empty space back there.

To reinstall, you have to remove the keys from the locks, and then just push the panel in until it snaps. Very easy.
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Got mine today. Installing tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by Jim1969
Got mine today. Installing tomorrow.
Could you possibly do an install video on how you removed the panel?
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[QUOTEDoes that dongle rattle around? Does it get secured in any way or just shoved in the hole?[/QUOTE]doesnt pushing the A start//stop button on the dash turn the system off? Or is the dongle still required to disable? thanks.

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[QUOTE[i]Does that dongle rattle around? Does it get secured in any way or just shoved in the hole?[/QUOTE]doesnt pushing the A start//stop button on the dash turn the system off? Or is the dongle still required to disable? thanks.




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