Disabling “ECO START/STOP” Using the LAUNCH Creader Elite 2.0 Benz OBDII Reader
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bumping this thread. just tried the launch programmer on my glk350 x204 and can confirm that the last memory function does not exist. Prior to this, I tried the mid-city engineering module and it also doesn't work.
I believe it is engine specific. In any event, I disabled eco mode permanently via ecu route but have heard that this can cause the alternator to over charge the battery? can anyone confirm?
I believe it is engine specific. In any event, I disabled eco mode permanently via ecu route but have heard that this can cause the alternator to over charge the battery? can anyone confirm?
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bumping this thread. just tried the launch programmer on my glk350 x204 and can confirm that the last memory function does not exist. Prior to this, I tried the mid-city engineering module and it also doesn't work.
I believe it is engine specific. In any event, I disabled eco mode permanently via ecu route but have heard that this can cause the alternator to over charge the battery? can anyone confirm?
I believe it is engine specific. In any event, I disabled eco mode permanently via ecu route but have heard that this can cause the alternator to over charge the battery? can anyone confirm?
WRT the affect on the alternator, sounds like an urban legend. I’ve gone years with the ECO Start/Stop disabled with no alternator problem.
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bumping this thread. just tried the launch programmer on my glk350 x204 and can confirm that the last memory function does not exist. Prior to this, I tried the mid-city engineering module and it also doesn't work.
I believe it is engine specific. In any event, I disabled eco mode permanently via ecu route but have heard that this can cause the alternator to over charge the battery? can anyone confirm?
I believe it is engine specific. In any event, I disabled eco mode permanently via ecu route but have heard that this can cause the alternator to over charge the battery? can anyone confirm?
There is no way your alternator can overcharge your battery even with START STOP disabled ( mine disabled a long time ago )....in fact it will very likely under charged your battery most of the time,
even with or without START STOP deleted.
The MED177 on my car is what controls the charging algo of the alternator via LIN.
I have disconnected the LIN so that my alternator default to its own built-in smart enough and awesome charge controller/regulator.
Use your battery and amperage monitor on your dash/instrument cluster while driving.
If you see 12.6V or lower while accelerating in daytime ( no headlight ) and HVAC NOT at high power ( low blower speed )...... you then have that dumb-azz eco charging algo for the alternator,
from your engine computer.
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You may be right concerning the mid-city engineering tool. I used it on both my cars and they both remember the last setting. I have an M276.957 3.5 liter NA and an M276.825 3.0 liter bi-turbo.
WRT the affect on the alternator, sounds like an urban legend. I’ve gone years with the ECO Start/Stop disabled with no alternator problem.
WRT the affect on the alternator, sounds like an urban legend. I’ve gone years with the ECO Start/Stop disabled with no alternator problem.
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You may be right concerning the mid-city engineering tool. I used it on both my cars and they both remember the last setting. I have an M276.957 3.5 liter NA and an M276.825 3.0 liter bi-turbo.
WRT the affect on the alternator, sounds like an urban legend. I’ve gone years with the ECO Start/Stop disabled with no alternator problem.
WRT the affect on the alternator, sounds like an urban legend. I’ve gone years with the ECO Start/Stop disabled with no alternator problem.
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> ECO S/S...
- Some ppl unplug the Hyundai battery module to quickly disable ECO S/S feature.
- Doing this effectively also disable "Smart Charging" voltage control (12.6 to 14.9) so ECU defaults to one static voltage.
Without Hyundai LIN Module connected to the R-SAM then the IC Display battery Volt/Amp data remains blank.
Disabling ECO through menu unlikely interact with the battery charge control.
ECO is definitely not great to use with already high heat engines.
Limited battery charge and "drain by driving" leads to slow crank, low voltage and unstable chassis helped by power cycle aka. reboot!
> ECO S/S...
- Some ppl unplug the Hyundai battery module to quickly disable ECO S/S feature.
- Doing this effectively also disable "Smart Charging" voltage control (12.6 to 14.9) so ECU defaults to one static voltage.
Without Hyundai LIN Module connected to the R-SAM then the IC Display battery Volt/Amp data remains blank.
Disabling ECO through menu unlikely interact with the battery charge control.
ECO is definitely not great to use with already high heat engines.
Limited battery charge and "drain by driving" leads to slow crank, low voltage and unstable chassis helped by power cycle aka. reboot!
Last edited by CaliBenzDriver; Jan 28, 2026 at 12:24 AM.
