Not complaining, but auto start/stop has never been 'on' in my new 2023 gladiator

[MeiMei]

I had this issue. I didn’t care about start stop, but my battery voltage was low (100 miles on new 23). I took it to the shop and it turned out to be the clutch interlock switch. Definitely get it looked at.

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[MeiMei]

My 18 JKU manual did not have start stop. Autos did.
Are you sure you have it?

My 23 is a manual def has it, unfortunately.

 

[Wildtoad]

If like mine, the dongle may be hidden in the dash by the steering wheel.

Check your OBD2 port you either have a taser or one of the auto start stop Eliminator dongles

 

[Gee]

Had the same issue with mine. Had been on dealer lot for 7 months. They assured me that it would start working once aux battery was fully charged. I drive every day. It took about 8 days and then it started working. Has been absolutely fine ever since. (18 months and 46,000 kilometers.)

 

[SSingh1975]

Hmmm... no issues on my week old '23 oil burner. It comes on in the dashboard as well (that "A" icon lights up). I just drove today to get my halogen bulbs replaced at a local Jeep shop and the auto start kicked in several times (according to the dashboard icon).

 

[hychenj]

Same thing happened to mine, it would read Not ready on the dash. The dealer had to replace the hood plunger as it was showing to much voltage.

 

[Chunky White]

Theres many situations that will cause it not to work like not pushing the brake pedal far enough, the steering wheel is turned too far, the heat or a/c is working too hard, ETC. If you sit at a light in neutral without the clutch being pushed in might be one of those. IDK

Mine works 75% of the time but I had issues with it and the main issue was the AUX battery not being charged enough and I was listening to the radio while eating lunch in my JTR at work without the engine running which kept the batteries from being charged enough

 

[MK_WVa]

The auto start on the manuals is perfect. It only engages (if all other conditions are met, I.e. temperature & other factors) The driver comes to a stop, moves shifter to neutral & releases the clutch. I’ve never touched the ASS button, as it only engages when I want it to. It’s absolutely flawless.

 

[Throwback]

It is a different thing on a manual. I had that feature on my Ranger and I always had to disengage it it was always shutting off at every stop sign. As the post above says, with the manual you have to have it configured to work.

Even turning the wheel a bit keeps it from engaging.

Mine wasn't working initially -- or at least I thought not -- until I really paid attention to it. The truck has to be warmed up, the gear shift in neutral, the clutch all the way out etc. Even then it stays off for a few minutes then starts again.

 

[MeiMei]

Yup, if you got one of the "been sitting on dealer lot for a year" JT's on a heavy discount, then the batteries need charged.

Best way to do it is separate the battery cables and charge them independently. Also there is a big black box on the negative side of main battery, make sure you get both cables off of that for the charge.

Yep. My dealer even charged it monthly and it still caused issues not being driven. Vehicles are like the human body. If you don’t use it, it falls apart.

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