Auto start/stop question

[TARHEELKIDD]

I am still trying to figure out the mods, etc that the previous owner put on the Jeep. This is not a complaint. Just a fact finding mission, lol. The stop/start works fine. I prefer not use it part of the time depending on traffic. I use the button to turn it off. From what I am reading, I would need to do this each time I start the Jeep. Mine stays in the off position(light on the button)until I turn it back on. Even when not starting it again until the next day. When I do turn it back on, it works fine. This is not normal correct or did I mis-read soemthing?

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[HorneyBadger]

More than likely there is a Taser or some other brand programmer attached and it has been set to off. Otherwise factory settings would reset the ESS on every start.

 

[Gvsukids]

So that’s probably not a “live” feature? I guess once it’s set it stays that way?

That's why it's a live feature, it works as long as the device is plugged in.

 

[KQL]

You’re saying the ESS=OFF state persists across ignition ON/OFF cycles? That would be the opposite of how it’s typically described, and my personal experience. If I turn off ess via the button (light on the button illuminates). When I power the truck down and then restart it, ess is back in the ON state (light on the button is no longer illuminated).

 

[Koolcarguy]

I am still trying to figure out the mods, etc that the previous owner put on the Jeep. This is not a complaint. Just a fact finding mission, lol. The stop/start works fine. I prefer not use it part of the time depending on traffic. I use the button to turn it off. From what I am reading, I would need to do this each time I start the Jeep. Mine stays in the off position(light on the button)until I turn it back on. Even when not starting it again until the next day. When I do turn it back on, it works fine. This is not normal correct or did I mis-read soemthing?

Sounds like previous owner installed a tazer. There great mod have one on all 3 of my 21 Jt's

 

[TARHEELKIDD]

Sounds normal, unless I misunderstood what you’re saying.
I guess I misunderstood. You’re saying that no matter what, the button stays lit until you manually touch it? Then it’s been altered.

Correct. The light stays lit until I manually touch it, even if it is over a day between driving the Gladiator.

 

[TARHEELKIDD]

Sounds like previous owner installed a tazer. There great mod have one on all 3 of my 21 Jt's

That is what I was thinking. The PO did a lot of really nice upgrades and modifications. I found receipts for some tucked away and others I am discovering as I get acclimated to it. I have not had it for a month yet. I would buy the PO a beer if I ever met him. All of the upgrades are nice and something I would have done down the road.

 

[obrianmcc]

If not a Tazer than possibly an Auto/Stop Eliminator has been installed

 

[TARHEELKIDD]

If not a Tazer than possibly an Auto/Stop Eliminator has been installed

If the PO went this way, it would not work when I hit the button to turn it off?

 

[Guns_N_Rosaries]

Take a peak underneath the steering column and see if you see something attached to the gateway security module. If you see something hooked up to it with some zip-ties or something similar holding it in place, he's probably installed some kind of aftermarket device to keep the auto stop/start position saved to how you last set it.

I have an auto stop eliminator, and all it does it keep the auto stop/start in the mode you put it in between vehicle uses. So if you leave the auto stop/start turned off, it'll keep that setting through turning on and off the truck, and if you keep auto stop/start turned on, it'll keep it on.

Normally no matter what you've set it to during a drive auto stop/start defaults to on every time you turn on the truck, and these devices just remember the current setting and keep it that way.

 

[TARHEELKIDD]

Take a peak underneath the steering column and see if you see something attached to the gateway security module. If you see something hooked up to it with some zip-ties or something similar holding it in place, he's probably installed some kind of aftermarket device to keep the auto stop/start position saved to how you last set it.

I have an auto stop eliminator, and all it does it keep the auto stop/start in the mode you put it in between vehicle uses. So if you leave the auto stop/start turned off, it'll keep that setting through turning on and off the truck, and if you keep auto stop/start turned on, it'll keep it on.

Normally no matter what you've set it to during a drive auto stop/start defaults to on every time you turn on the truck, and these devices just remember the current setting and keep it that way.

Will do. Thank you.

 

[TARHEELKIDD]

You’re saying the ESS=OFF state persists across ignition ON/OFF cycles? That would be the opposite of how it’s typically described, and my personal experience. If I turn off ess via the button (light on the button illuminates). When I power the truck down and then restart it, ess is back in the ON state (light on the button is no longer illuminated).

Correct. The light stays on.

 

[Silverator]

Yeah, stop / start eliminator. (Or tazer as some mentioned). On the eliminator, check this link and the video to see if it's installed in yours :

https://www.autostopeliminator.com/...Uk1QGwqeYemN-zW1Yo_R9Yx-VooTDxAhoCELEQAvD_BwE

Scroll down for the video.

 

[SargeDiesel]

Most likely this. It has a memory. It will be in the same position when you sart up as it was when you shut down. You can also turn it on/off while driving.

 

[Lost1wing]

If it has a Tazer installed, without having look under the dash, you can try to get into the program from the steering wheel buttons. The link is a good for nothing YouTube video showing g how to access the program.

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