The Golf 7’s start-stop system, while designed for fuel efficiency, can be annoying for some drivers. This guide provides two VCDS tweaks to permanently disable the start-stop (SS) function on your Golf Mk7: the Temperature Method and the Voltage Method. Before proceeding, consider any potential legal and environmental impacts of disabling this feature.
Understanding the Two Methods: Temperature vs. Voltage
Two distinct methods can achieve a Golf 7 Vcds Start Stop disable: modifying temperature thresholds or adjusting the voltage limit. The effectiveness of each depends on your Golf’s model year (MY). Feedback suggests the Voltage Method works on later MY models, while the Temperature Method is suitable for earlier versions (e.g., MY13).
Method 1: Disabling Golf 7 Start Stop Using Temperature Thresholds
This method, originally shared by “Allenlin” on Golfmk7.com and proven effective on a 103 TDI, involves adjusting the minimum and maximum temperature parameters for the start-stop system.
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Access CAN Gateway: Connect your VCDS cable and access module 19 – CAN Gateway.
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Open Adaptation: Click on Adaptation – 10.
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Modify Minimum Temperature:
- Select (1)-Start/Stopp Auntemperaturvorgabe-Minimaltemperatur from the dropdown list.
- Change the New value to 50 (default is -50.0).
- Click Do it! and then Add to Log.
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Modify Maximum Temperature:
- Select (2)-Start/Stopp Auntemperaturvorgabe-Maximaltemperatur from the dropdown list.
- Change the New value to 50 (default is -50.0).
- Click Do it! and then Add to Log.
Method 2: Disabling Golf 7 Start Stop Using Voltage Limit
This method may not be compatible with all Mk7 models (e.g., MY13). It involves raising the minimum voltage required for the start-stop system to engage.
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Access CAN Gateway: Connect your VCDS cable and access module 19 – CAN Gateway.
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Open Adaptation: Click on Adaptation.
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Modify Start Voltage Limit:
- Select Start/Stop start voltage limit from the dropdown list.
- Enter 12 in the New value box (default is 7.6V). Values above 10V should work, with a maximum of 12.1V.
- Click Do it! and then Add to Log.
Golf R Specific Considerations
Golf 7 R models might have an Acc/Start Auth. control module (address 05, HW: 5Q0-959-435). This module has a dedicated adaptation channel: Deactivation of start-stop function. The default setting is usually not active. Changing this to active might disable start-stop, but access to this module has been reported as problematic. Further testing is needed. These two methods offer reliable solutions for most Golf 7 owners seeking to disable the start-stop function using VCDS. Choose the method that corresponds to your model year for the best results.
