Idle Stop & Go (ISG) System

[kshaitel]

I have two questions about the 2021 Kia Telluride's Idle Stop & Go (ISG) System:

1. I know the purpose of the system is to conserve fuel, but doesn't the constant starting/stopping of the engine have a detrimental effect on the engine's health? Wouldn't it be better to just have the engine stay on, even if fuel is used?

2. Assuming that I wanted to deactivate the ISG system, I know that I can deactivate it on specific occasions by pressing the ISG off button (button containing the A with the circle around it). But that means I need to press the button every time I enter the vehicle and want to deactivate the system. Is there a way to keep the ISG system off more systematically -- so I don't need to deactivate the system/push the off button every single time I get in the vehicle? For example, can I build such a function into "driver 1" or "driver 2" settings? Something else?

 

[Tellthemride]

1. They have already thought about potential “detrimental effects” and designed more durable starters and batteries to withstand the repeated starting. This is the way all ICE cars are moving, so you will have a hard time finding a car without it. Until we inevitably only have electric powered cars as the status quo.

Understanding Vehicle Start/Stop Systems | CarProUSA

Automakers and the engineering community say start/stop technology improves fuel economy by 5 to 10 percent.

www.carprousa.com

2. Nope, no OEM way to keep it off after restarting the engine. An aftermarket module is likely the only way to “program” it this way.

ISG and Auto-Hold Memory Module - Various Applications

Established in 1999, Shark Racing is the No. 1 source of parts and accessories for Korean cars.

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Alternatively, just set the climate control to manual with high fan or let the battery drain a bit with the engine off and ignition on. Either of these conditions will prevent ISG from activating.

 

[Nac]

Multiple ways to permantely disable ISG are discussed in this thread.....

TURN IT OFF ???

IS THERE A WAY TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE START STOP FUNCTION SO THE ENGINE WILL RUN ALL THE TIME ONCE IT IS STARTED. MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE THIS $50,000 PLUS VEHICLE BECAUSE THE ENGINE STOPS EVERY TIME SHE STOPS AND SHE REFUSES TO PUSH THE BUTTON EVERY TIME SHE GOES SOMEWHERE TO MAKE IT QUIT...

tellurideforum.org

 

[DarkMossJustin]

I have two questions about the 2021 Kia Telluride's Idle Stop & Go (ISG) System:

1. I know the purpose of the system is to conserve fuel, but doesn't the constant starting/stopping of the engine have a detrimental effect on the engine's health? Wouldn't it be better to just have the engine stay on, even if fuel is used?

2. Assuming that I wanted to deactivate the ISG system, I know that I can deactivate it on specific occasions by pressing the ISG off button (button containing the A with the circle around it). But that means I need to press the button every time I enter the vehicle and want to deactivate the system. Is there a way to keep the ISG system off more systematically -- so I don't need to deactivate the system/push the off button every single time I get in the vehicle? For example, can I build such a function into "driver 1" or "driver 2" settings? Something else?

Part of my morning ritual:

Shower
Brush & floss & FreshBurst Listerine
Shave
Make coffee
Drink coffee (BRCC Silencer Smooth Light Roast from a NFE Mr. Coffee drip machine)
Walk to car
Start car
click the button to turn off ISG
click on the steering wheel heater button
toggle down a click to 3 blue bars: max cooled seats
put phone in the slot in front of the center cup holders, charging port up, screen facing back
flip up the piano black cover
plug USB to Lightning cord into phone
Check windows for frost/condensation
Uncover sunroof
reach back and lower right rear sunshade
lower driver, passenger and right rear windows
take a deep breath
Shift into reverse
Back out.
Shift into drive.
Pull out of the parking area onto the road.
Make sure the dial is in Sport Mode.
Check every direction for traffic.
Gun it.