there's a power outlet in this vent section also. does that whole section with the outlet come off easily? just a flat screw driver under trim? anything else you can advise. don't want to break anything #expensive

start/stop is winding me up --
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look at the pic in my previous post..if yours is the same just take out that plug... ... - .- -.




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i only saw the one picture showing which wire to disconnect. is there another thread?

thats the pic and thats the plug that is disconnected...
the panel that you take off is on the right as you stand looking into the boot ... - .- -.




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stan wrote:

off side rear cubby...grab hold of the vents and pull away....

i thought 'off side' was passenger side. (glad i didn't try pulling anything today)  --
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i figured you were thinking that when you mentioned the power socket  ... - .- -.




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I shut mine off because 1.) irritating 2.) wear and tear on starter 3.) wear and tear on engine 4.) battery drain. Totally ridiculous thing and a way to tease up MPG for regulations IMO. Mine has a button. Our Mercedes has a button which you have to press every single time despite shutting it off in the menu, dealer shut that one off for us.

totally agree brad. trying to run mine off.

stan any advice on how to open?

Andrew --
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the panel is fixed by 3 plastic thingys Andrew, grab hold of the 'vents' and pull...

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For those of you in USA there appears to be a sensor which detects ethanol in the fuel and disconnects the stop start. Mechanic at dealer identified. Not sure it’s deliberate or accidental on part of LandRover as most FFs in US would be filled with up to 10% ethanol if you use the higher octanes. If you run a couple of tanks of non ethanol slightly lower octane the stop start feature returns. My understanding is that there are a number of inputs which cause stop start activation including ambient temp, HVAC status, engine fan operation etc.
interestingly I also have a Porsche Cayenne Hybrid S and have given up trying to figure when and how it uses stop start, battery, battery plus engine etc. when I asked the Porsche dealer he said don’t worry someone (German) much smarter than me has figured out the logic. Maybe same individual who figured out how to defeat the diesel emissions test. Probably out of work or in jail.

stan wrote:

the panel is fixed by 3 plastic thingys Andrew, grab hold of the 'vents' and pull...

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[quote="stan"]the panel is fixed by 3 plastic thingys Andrew, grab hold of the 'vents' and pull...


so we're pulling horizontally into the main load space area. (not down or on an angle) --
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thats right andrew  ... - .- -.




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Ok this confused me when I got cover off.

Found the large back battery I think but didn’t see what u reported.