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      02-08-2020, 02:32 PM   #1
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How do I disable Auto Start / Stop on 2020 M340i?

I have been trying everything to turn off the Auto Start / Stop feature of my M340i. My wife has a 2017 X1 which can be easily turned off and the memory keeps it off at all times; even after her car is turned off and on again. When I turn mine off, it stays off until I turn off the car. When I restart the car, the feature is on again. Is there a way to turn it off permanently?

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Coding it off is the only way.
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Or sport mode?
Only permanent way is coding
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I just switch to sport or sport plus every time I drive it. Yes annoying but it's automatic now.
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I just switch to sport or sport plus every time I drive it. Yes annoying but it's automatic now.
Same. Get in and press sport individual and drive off.
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ASS Won't Stay Off

Hi,

One of the first things I did on my '14 F30 was to code the ASS Memory so the car wouldn't turn off & on at stop lights.

So when I got my '20 M340, that was one of the first things I coded. Of course, it's in the DME_BACK2 module, which means that if you're coding with E-Sys, you have to make sure the engine is off before you actually code; of course, using Bimmercode, you just have to be in the Diagnostic mode (three quick pushes on the engine on button with no pedals touched).

Well, I have done it multiple times on my car, using either means of coding and I always get the same result:
  • I press the ASS button (turning it off & engaging the orange light)
  • Drive around
  • Shut the car down & as I walk away Comfort Access locks the car
  • When I return, I can see the ASS orange light on
  • Then, if I open either of the front doors, the ASS light goes off (as well as, ASS)

Like I said, I have tried coding it many times. I have even VO coded the DME_BACK2 module and then FDL coded TCM_MSA_Memory from NichtAktiv to Aktiv -- all to no avail

Appreciate any ideas??
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Hi,

One of the first things I did on my '14 F30 was to code the ASS Memory so the car wouldn't turn off & on at stop lights.

So when I got my '20 M340, that was one of the first things I coded. Of course, it's in the DME_BACK2 module, which means that if you're coding with E-Sys, you have to make sure the engine is off before you actually code; of course, using Bimmercode, you just have to be in the Diagnostic mode (three quick pushes on the engine on button with no pedals touched).

Well, I have done it multiple times on my car, using either means of coding and I always get the same result:
  • I press the ASS button (turning it off & engaging the orange light)
  • Drive around
  • Shut the car down & as I walk away Comfort Access locks the car
  • When I return, I can see the ASS orange light on
  • Then, if I open either of the front doors, the ASS light goes off (as well as, ASS)

Like I said, I have tried coding it many times. I have even VO coded the DME_BACK2 module and then FDL coded TCM_MSA_Memory from NichtAktiv to Aktiv -- all to no avail

Appreciate any ideas??
Bimmercode worked for me without any issues.
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Coding it off is the only way.
How is this done? at dealer?
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Or sport mode?
Only permanent way is coding
I drive in comfort when I got to work and back since it's a long comute so I would like to have it off at all times. Coding is done at the dealer? Or can users do it?
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I just switch to sport or sport plus every time I drive it. Yes annoying but it's automatic now.
Yeah I know. I have gotten used to turning it off every time now but having to do that plus that light on, is very annoying.
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Ok. I'll check it out. Thanks.
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Use the Bimmercode app and be happy.
Ok. I'll check it out. Thanks.
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I just switch to sport or sport plus every time I drive it. Yes annoying but it's automatic now.
Yeah I know. I have gotten used to turning it off every time now but having to do that plus that light on, is very annoying.
Putting in s or sp automatically turns it off
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Putting in s or sp automatically turns it off
correct. The thing is that I drive to and from work every morning with lots of traffic, so I keep it in comfort, which does not have that automatic function. I put it in Sports mode when there is less traffic and I can step on the gas.
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What adapter did you use to connect to your car using the Bimmer code app? I downloaded the app but it is asking what adapter I am using to connect to the vehicle. Any help you can give me is greatly appreciated.
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BamaBlitz ,

To use Bimmercode, you have two options to connect to your car:

* Buy an OBD connector that connects to your phone via Bluetooth -- app provides link to their recommended list.
* Buy an EBD cable (OBD plug on one end & LAN plug on other) & a LAN USB-C adapter-- both available on eBay &;Amazon

I've used both & prefer cabled solution as it's considerably faster than Bluetooth & you can use cable if you decide to go to E-Sys for more involved coding

BTW, there's a thread on this sub-forum on this very topic

Hope that helps!
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