• TheReanuKeeves@lemmy.world
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    9 days ago

    Could you link an example? My google-fu is only turning up with aftermarket replacements for the push to start harness.

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      9 days ago

      An example looks something like this

      (It shows an one adapter in the first image but it shows an actual harness further down)

      I didn’t see one for Mercedes on that site, but it sounds like it mentions the existence of them here under method 3

      Installation usually involves:

      • Accessing the wiring behind your start/stop button

      • Installing the module inline with the existing harness

      • Securing the module in a hidden location

      That page also suggests that you may be able to disable it with a programming tool on some models. Depending on what you have I’d give that a try first

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        9 days ago

        Thanks boss. I’ll see if my car guy can do the OBD2 setting next time I’m in. Wild that there is a viable market for a component to disable this baby puncher of a feature.

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          9 days ago

          Good luck! Report back it you find something that works! I’ve had the privilege of never having a car new enough to include this “feature”