[billybob70]

I know this is an old thread, but I just happened to be curious about the whole ISG thing and found this in their Q&A (although their answer doesn't really surprise me).

• Q. Can the frequent use of ISG lead to undermining the durability of vehicle components?
  A. Not at all. We have enhanced the durability and performance of parts -such as a starting motor (starter), batteries and others- required for ISG. Also, for your safety, we applied safety logic to the system.

I've heard now that this has been out for several years. Honda realizes that it does put a strain premature wear on the rod bearings, along with the starter, and battery. To top it off only here in the US do we use 0w-20 weight motor oil, trying to get better gas mileage. The rest of the world uses thicker motor oil.

 

[RobertJT]

There are a couple of vendors on ebay selling modules you can install to defeat ISG. I wonder what that does to your warranty? If you turn it off frequently does the ECM keep track? If so does that put your warranty at risk?

 

[billybob70]

There are a couple of vendors on ebay selling modules you can install to defeat ISG. I wonder what that does to your warranty? If you turn it off frequently does the ECM keep track? If so does that put your warranty at risk?

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is the right for consumers to have the vehicle serviced at a business of their choice and the option to use aftermarket parts, meaning potentially money-saving alternatives to those that came on the car, while retaining the original warranty. The automaker is not allowed to void a warranty just because a nonfactory part is used.
Where things can get sticky is when the work or parts are associated with a problem are deemed by a dealership as not performing correctly or are otherwise defective. You have the right to seek alternatives to the dealer for repairs or parts, but remember that good work and good parts are key to a good ownership experience.
Should something go wrong, the warranty provider will need to determine the cause of the problem. The Federal Trade Commission says, "The manufacturer or dealer must show that the aftermarket or recycled part caused the need for repairs before denying warranty coverage." That means if the dealer can prove (the burden is on the dealer) the problem was caused by the wrong viscosity or a poor quality oil filter, your warranty can be denied. Warranty protection would still be in effect for other parts of the cars.

 

[Lost Soul]

I know this is an old thread, but I just happened to be curious about the whole ISG thing and found this in their Q&A (although their answer doesn't really surprise me).

• Q. Can the frequent use of ISG lead to undermining the durability of vehicle components?
  A. Not at all. We have enhanced the durability and performance of parts -such as a starting motor (starter), batteries and others- required for ISG. Also, for your safety, we applied safety logic to the system.

I have a 2021 Seltos 54,000 mi and am on the Third battery at this point. ... The first was the original second under warranty, 12,000, 35,000 I had to pay for the third and pay to have the electrics checked out (nothing wrong with the electrics) said they HAD to do it before they would replace the battery
It may save a bit of gas but that is quickly eaten up in the battery replacement cost.

 

[Lost Soul]

The cheapest way is jamming a tooth pick or folded business card in the top of the switch. Kia Soul 2020 LX Orlando, Fl.

I put a toothpick in the switch on my Seltos and it has worked for the past 35000 mi
take a black sharpie to make it black and it disappears

 

[billybob70]

I put a toothpick in the switch on my Seltos and it has worked for the past 35000 mi
take a black sharpie to make it black and it disappears

Instead of using a Sharpie, I used a piece of electric tape.

 

[dubber09]

On some cars there is an electrical connector and a switch next to hood latch that detects whether hood is closed shut, if the electrical connector is unplugged then stop/start feature stays deactivated thinking the hood isn't closed. New Toyotas and Mazdas have this afaik.
Starting a car with hood open or driver side door open should deactivate start/stop for duration of the ride or till you turn engine off. This is done to accommodate repair shops that need engine running while the car is in the shop and on a lift etc and is getting looked at.