{"product_id":"auto-start-stop-eliminator-2018-chevrolet-equinox-auto-start-stop-eliminator","title":"2018 Chevrolet Equinox Auto Start Stop Eliminator","description":"\u003cp\u003eFits the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The inline memory harness remembers the position of the stop-start button between drives, so the engine no longer shuts off at the first red light after every restart unless you want it to. It plugs in line with the factory connector named in the instructions. Both ends are factory-style plugs, so nothing is cut or spliced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can still use the original button at any time. Whatever you select last is what the module repeats on the next start. Take the module out and the vehicle behaves exactly as it did from the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCovered model years\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListed applications (each row is a 100% fitment match for the factory connector this part uses):\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eChevrolet Equinox: 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor reference, the Chevrolet Equinox in these years is a compact crossover offered with 1.5L turbo four-cylinder engines, with a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder offered on earlier model years, most of the driving it sees is commuting, errands and light cargo duty. The listing is written around the third-generation (2018-2024) Equinox. Trim is not listed separately. Any trim in these years with factory stop-start and the pictured connector is covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow factory stop-start works on the Chevrolet Equinox\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach start of the Chevrolet Equinox begins with Auto Stop\/Start enabled. The switch on the dash can disable it, but only until the key is cycled. This module records the switch position and repeats it after the restart, which is the entire job it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat changes after installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not write anything to the vehicle's modules, and removing it restores the stock default.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt remembers the last stop-start setting through a key cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not change engine power, transmission shifts, emissions calibration or fuel trims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt leaves the factory button working, so you can turn stop-start back on whenever you want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBattery notes for stop-start vehicles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost stop-start systems watch battery condition closely through a sensor on the negative terminal. When the battery ages, the system quietly stops auto-stopping long before the battery fails to crank. Keeping the original battery type (AGM or EFB) and a clean, tight ground connection avoids a lot of confusion about why the system behaves differently from week to week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation and removal\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt plugs in line with the factory connector named in the instructions. Both ends are factory-style plugs, so nothing is cut or spliced. Because it is plug-in only, removal is the reverse: unplug the module and reconnect the factory connectors directly. Keep the original clips and trim fasteners if you remove a panel to reach the connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical reasons to keep it off\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrivers usually switch stop-start off for comfort or habit. A restart at every stop is noticeable in a compact crossover, the climate system may run at reduced output while the engine is off, and quick moves into traffic feel slower when the engine has to fire first. If those are your reasons, you probably press the button on every drive now. With the module, you press it once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThings that already block an auto stop\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven with Auto Stop\/Start enabled, the engine control logic only stops the engine when conditions allow it. Typical blockers are a low battery state of charge, an engine that has not reached operating temperature, heavy heating or A\/C demand, steering input, an open door or unlatched seatbelt, and some drive modes. If the system never seems to stop the engine, one of these is usually the reason, and the module does not change that logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiagnostics first\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA warning light that appears after installation usually means a connector is not fully seated. Switch the ignition off, reseat both ends until the locks click, and test again. If the light stays on, remove the module and confirm the vehicle is fault-free on its own before contacting support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCheck before you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel year and model match a row in the table above (2018 Chevrolet Equinox).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Chevrolet Equinox has the factory stop-start button. Base trims or engines without stop-start have nothing for the module to remember.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe battery and charging system test good and no warning lights are on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo aftermarket remote start, alarm or gateway bypass is wired into the same circuit. If one is, email support before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe connector at your install point matches the one in the product photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are unsure, send your VIN to support@automotivebypass.com and we will confirm fitment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment table\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne row per model year, taken from the fitment data for this SKU:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine \/ trim\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eListing note\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquinox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll with factory stop-start\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Fitment Match | OEM-Grade Quality | Plug \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTerms used on this page\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto Stop\/Start:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chevrolet's name for the automatic engine stop-start feature on the Chevrolet Equinox.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e One switch-off and restart of the vehicle. Factory stop-start resets at each key cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-latching:\u003c\/strong\u003e A setting that does not stay where the driver left it after a restart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGM \/ EFB battery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Battery types designed for the frequent cycling of stop-start vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you plug it in\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIgnition off, transmission in Park, fob outside the cabin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions for your exact model at hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector location confirmed against the photos before any panel comes off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA plastic pry tool for clips, if the connector sits behind trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth connector locks fully engaged after fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule and lead fixed in place, clear of pedals, steering and heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest: choose your Auto Stop\/Start setting, turn the vehicle off, restart and check the indicator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions after fitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting not remembered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check that both connectors are fully latched, then set Auto Stop\/Start the way you want it, switch the vehicle fully off and restart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStop-start indicator flashes or shows unavailable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vehicle is reporting a condition such as low battery charge, high climate demand or a cold engine. That comes from the factory logic, not the module.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning message after fitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unplug the module, reconnect the factory connector and see whether the message clears. Contact support with the VIN and a photo of the connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine still stops at lights:\u003c\/strong\u003e That means Auto Stop\/Start was left on before shutdown. Press the button once to switch it off; the module remembers that choice from the next start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe reason the button has to be pressed every trip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe factory behavior is tied to how fuel economy is rated in the US. A stop-start system that comes back on at each restart is rated with stop-start active. A system the driver can leave off would be tested both ways and averaged, which lowers the label figure. That is why Auto Stop\/Start on the Chevrolet Equinox resets to on, and why a memory module is the way to keep your own preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBattery and starter on stop-start vehicles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo cope with repeated restarts, stop-start vehicles normally carry an AGM or EFB battery and a heavier-duty starter, and the system watches battery charge closely. If the battery is weak, the vehicle will skip automatic stops on its own. The module leaves this hardware and its monitoring alone. Use the factory battery type when replacing it, and check the owner's manual for any battery reset step after replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill Auto Stop\/Start come back on when I restart my Chevrolet Equinox?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot if you turned it off before shutting down. The module repeats your last selection at the next start. If you leave it on, it stays on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the stop-start button still work after installation on the Chevrolet Equinox?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The factory button works normally. The module simply stores whatever you chose last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I remove it later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Unplug the module and reconnect the factory connector; the vehicle returns to its stock default.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Chevrolet Equinox years does this fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe listed range is 2018. Check the fitment table on this page against your exact model year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes my Chevrolet Equinox need the factory stop-start button for this to work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The module works with the factory stop-start system and its button. A vehicle built without stop-start has no setting for it to remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if I unplug it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vehicle returns to the factory default, with Auto Stop\/Start switched on at every start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same part for every Chevrolet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Connectors and the module that holds the stop-start state differ by platform, so this SKU is matched to the fitment rows on this page. Send the VIN to support if you are unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it change engine power or fuel trims?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It does not reprogram the engine or transmission computers. It only stores the stop-start button state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does it connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt plugs in line with the factory connector named in the instructions. Both ends are factory-style plugs, so nothing is cut or spliced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does Auto Stop\/Start turn itself back on every time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutomakers set stop-start to default to on at each start. Under EPA test rules, a system that stays off after shutdown is tested both on and off and the results are averaged, which lowers the rated fuel economy, so most systems reset at every key cycle. The module carries your last choice across that reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it change how the battery is charged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Charging is still managed by the vehicle. Stop-start vehicles normally use an AGM or EFB battery built for frequent restarts; replace it with the same type when it wears out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my Chevrolet Equinox sometimes not auto-stop even when the system is on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe factory logic checks battery charge, engine temperature, climate load and other inputs. If any are outside range it keeps the engine running. The module does not affect those checks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fix a \"stop-start unavailable\" message?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. That message usually points to the battery or a sensor. Diagnose and repair that first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe ship free within the contiguous United States (1–2 business days to dispatch, roughly 3–4 business days in transit). If it turns out to be the wrong part, request a return authorization within 45 days; returns carry a 20% restocking fee and return postage is on the buyer. Coverage is a 3-year limited warranty. 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