{"product_id":"auto-start-stop-eliminator-2018-chevrolet-traverse-auto-start-stop-eliminator","title":"2018 Chevrolet Traverse Auto Start Stop Eliminator","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, this inline memory harness keeps Auto Stop\/Start in whatever state you left it. Press the button once, and the setting carries over to the next start. 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\u003eNothing is reprogrammed in the engine computer. The module only stands in for the button press you would otherwise make after every start, and it comes out without leaving a trace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich Chevrolet Traverse models it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part is listed for these vehicles, all marked 100% fitment match:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eChevrolet Traverse: 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor reference, the Chevrolet Traverse in these years is a three-row midsize crossover offered with 3.6L V6 engines, with a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder offered on 2018-2019 models. The listing is written around the second-generation (2018-2024) Traverse. 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 Traverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe factory logic arms Auto Stop\/Start every time the engine starts. Turning it off with the button only lasts until the engine is shut down. Owners who sit in stop-and-go traffic, tow, or idle in drive-throughs often prefer it off, and that is where the repeated button press comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConditions the factory system checks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuto stop needs several conditions at once: a warm engine, enough battery charge, moderate cabin heating or cooling demand, and the vehicle fully stopped with the brake held. If any is missing, the engine keeps running. The module only remembers the button state; the factory controller still decides whether a stop is allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel use changes only the way it would if you pressed the off button yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarries your stop-start choice over to the next drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not disable warning lights or diagnostic functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes out in the same way it went in, with nothing cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA note on the battery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe module draws its power from the vehicle and does not change charging behavior. If your Chevrolet Traverse sits for long periods, the same rules apply as without it: a maintainer helps, and a battery that tests weak should be replaced with the type specified for stop-start vehicles (usually AGM or EFB).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore blaming the module\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the setting is not remembered, check that the module was installed with the ignition off and that the connector clicked into place. Then press the factory button once, switch the vehicle off, close the doors, give the electronics time to shut down, and start again. If it still resets, contact support with the year, trim and a photo of the connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConnecting it\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\u003eDay-to-day use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome owners only want stop-start off in certain seasons or on certain trips, such as towing a trailer or crawling through summer traffic with the A\/C working hard. Because the module remembers whatever you chose last, it works both ways: leave the system off for a week, then switch it back on with the factory button and it stays on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment check\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel year and model match a row in the table above (2018 Chevrolet Traverse).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Chevrolet Traverse 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\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 battery and charging system test good and no warning lights are on.\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\u003eEvery listed year\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach model year in the fitment data, listed separately:\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\u003eTraverse\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\u003eWhat sits behind the system\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStop-start puts extra load on the battery and starter, so manufacturers fit an AGM or enhanced flooded (EFB) battery and a starter rated for more cycles. Battery state is one of the inputs that decides whether the engine may stop. With the module installed the same rules apply, and the same battery type should be used when it is replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you plug it in\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch everything off and take the key or fob out of range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo through the model-specific instructions first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the vehicle connector to the module before unplugging anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease clips with a trim tool instead of pulling on wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListen for the click on each latch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie the module down so it stays quiet and away from moving parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun a restart test to confirm the memory works before refitting trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTerms used on this page\u003c\/h2\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\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\u003eAuto Stop\/Start:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chevrolet's name for the automatic engine stop-start feature on the Chevrolet Traverse.\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\u003eIf something is not right\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory does not hold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Re-seat both plugs until the locks click, then repeat the restart test.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Unavailable\" or flashing indicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e A factory condition (battery charge, cabin temperature, engine temperature) is blocking stop-start. The module cannot override it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew dash message:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disconnect the module and restore the factory connection. If the message goes away, email support with the VIN.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-stop still happens:\u003c\/strong\u003e The last selection was on. Turn Auto Stop\/Start off with the button; that state carries over from then on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy stop-start resets at every start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUS fuel-economy testing explains the reset. If a stop-start system is non-latching, meaning it switches back on whenever the vehicle is restarted, the EPA measures fuel economy with the system working. If the driver can switch it off permanently, the EPA tests with it both on and off and averages the two, which gives a lower number. Manufacturers therefore make the system come back on at every start, and drivers who prefer it off end up pressing the button each trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill Auto Stop\/Start come back on when I restart my Chevrolet Traverse?\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\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 Traverse 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\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\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\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\u003eDoes my Chevrolet Traverse 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\u003eDoes the stop-start button still work after installation on the Chevrolet Traverse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The factory button works normally. The module simply stores whatever you chose last.\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\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\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\u003eWhy does my Chevrolet Traverse 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\u003ch2\u003eShipping, returns and warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard shipping inside the lower 48 states costs nothing; allow 1–2 business days of handling plus 3–4 in transit. Returns need approval first and must be requested within 45 days. Approved returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee, with return shipping paid by the customer. A 3-year limited warranty applies. Email support@automotivebypass.com (Mon–Fri, 9–5 PST) with your VIN if you want a fitment check.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Automotivebypass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56493786825076,"sku":"RC-ASSE-02-03","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/8439\/2820\/files\/2018_Chevrolet_Traverse_Auto_Start-Stop_Eliminators_1.jpg?v=1793347351","url":"https:\/\/automotivebypass.com\/products\/auto-start-stop-eliminator-2018-chevrolet-traverse-auto-start-stop-eliminator","provider":"Automotivebypass","version":"1.0","type":"link"}