I have the CX30 touring Mazda, I bought it new, and I found that if you lift the hood or bonnet you can disconnect the stop-start by sliding a wire along that is buy the catch that opens the bonnet, you don't need to take the wire off completely, this will disconnect the terminal, my Mazda is the 2023 model and I did this in April, The wire is under a plastic cover you just pull the cover off with your fingers gently and you will see the wire, you don't need any tools, I don't take any responsibility if something goes wrong, my Mazda does not have any trouble with the stop-start disconnected. Most Mazda dealers will say that you can't disconnect the stop-start switch it is more BS from the dealers. Thank you, Google for helping solve this problem.
I just bought a 2021 Mazda CX-5, and the salesman told me that the head mechanic at the dealership said, it doesn't have the iStop in the CX-5s in the U.S., but they do have it in the CX-5s in Japan. That's GOOD! Because I hate the iStop. More great news... it has an auto trans, not a CVT trans, and w/ the turbo engine, it doesn't have Cylinder Deactivation. I'm happy all around.
I’m finding it useful because the engine starts immediately you take the foot off the brake. I hired a Mercedes a few years ago and it was dangerous because there was a second or so lag which is a lot when trying to enter a busy roundabout.
Jam the cancelation button in by wedging something into the side of the button after you've pushed it. I have not had to worry about it since. Every time you start the car it will register that it's been pushed. When it becomes time for my CX-5 battery to be replaced I'll install a SUPERCHARGE GOLD PLUS MF75D25L. It's suited for standard and i-stop cars. The amount you save on fuel with i-stop is outweighed 100 fold by the extra battery specific and starter motor costs. Hope this helps.
I would expect that the fuel savings would not buy me a new battery indeed... Unless I have the AC and heating off, in which case the battery doesn't take a big hit. But it's nice to know that people living at intersections will live longer, with the fumes in the air reduced.
If someone says, the iStop doesn't use the starter to restart the car after the iStop turns it off, they're lying. The starter still aids in the restart at the traffic light or stop sign, etc.. IMHO, the iStop puts added wear on the engine at every restart before the oil is pumped back into the engine from the oil pan. There's also more wear on the starter and the battery. Saying different wouldn't be rational.
The engine is still covered in a layer of oil a long time after being stopped. The starter and battery are heavy duty and don't break easily. Though yes, they are more expensive.
0:09 "... Also reduces idling noises when the vehicle is stopped." Yeah, that always puts me in panic mode, because I always think that the engine has stalled. 😅😅
I love my new Mazda 3, but hate the istop function, Mazda should allow the driver to switch the function off permanently until the system is switched ON again by the driver.
@@stanislavdimitrov8800 of course, I know that but when you're stopping in a downhill, for example, in order to stop the car properly and avoid any unwanted movement, you have to press the brake pedal a bit stronger; in this particular case is when i-STOP is activated
The I Stop function can be eliminated without to much trouble...One has to simply pop the bonnet and relocate the micro switch that is in behind the bonnet latch ...Just remove the small screw that holds it in place and lay the switch away and cable tie is so as to not get damaged and all will be perfect...Such a relief to have my Mazda as well as my Suburu void of the insane feature ....My cars now assume the bonnet is open when infact it is closed...
Battery warranty for Istop vehicle is half that for non Istop. Also at 2nd service the dealer will tell you that the battery will need replacement, even if you don’t use the Istop.
Really nice features like fuel economy meter etc that we don’t have in USA, but find it odd the AC can’t be in min position for i-stop. I keep my AC at min to increase engine stops but I also have a Chevy, not a Mazda
Question: Is it ok to have istop on during slow traffic? To stop for 20 seconds and start again the stop again for about 5 seconds or so and start again then stop for 10 seconds and start again. Is that still ok for the engine to go on and off over and over again in such short period of time? Thanks.
No. It is totally fine, especially at long traffic waits. You will be happy about it in the long run. Also, Mazda doesn't use an electric motor to restart it, rather a piston, so no issues there. The system is great and more efficient. I know this because I own the 2019 Mazda CX-5 which has it too, and I have driven it with and without the system on. There is a big good difference in the long run, in terms of gas.
The all-new CX-5 in Europe has i-stop equipped as standard. Regarding US specs you would have to get in touch with them directly as they can be different than our cars in Europe. You can get in contact with them here: www.mazdausa.com/contact-us
I do not like istop function that will stop for a few second and then resume engine operation again which will not make sense. If the engine will stop for 2 second, the system shall ignore the pause engine mode. This is useful when it turns pretty low temp aircon and low fan and pause engine for 1 mins. Mazda shall fix this software to have the minimum engine pause 30 sec prior to restart of the engine.
I HATE the Istop it is very annoying and serves no function as the alleged fuel savings are negated by the cost of replacing the the Starter motor etc I have had a 2017 2018 2019 Mazda, but they need to listen to their buyers and have an option to turn the stupid thing off permanently not just every time I start up????
*The motor..? Not really but the starting system and battery.. yes..!! Expect both to achieve end-of-life earlier than expected which will ruin any savings in fuel you were hoping for.*
@God_Laughs _At_Atheists I saw a John Cadogan video address those issues, he says if the engine is warm, wear upon startup is minimal, and the oil doesn't drain out of the moving parts significantly until at least a few minutes have passed. As far the engine not having oil, an engine endures a cold start millions of times in its life, and it still lasts a long time if you properly maintain it.
I've heard this technology described as bullshit technology & some hate it & find it annoying & apparently hard on the engine too..lots of wear & tear with so much stopping & starting?
It's nice, but from the service point of view starting stopping and starting over and over again will reduce the life of the starter. Save fuel or car starter, your choice.
Starter will not being used when starting on i-Stop, instead all piston will be in same position & fuel and spark will be supplied to one of cylinder at the same time ignite to start the engine.
I think this information is not correct for an automatic, I had to keep my foot on the brake and the engine started when I removed my foot. Somebody need to check their information.....
I was about to check the CX30.Upon learning that this i stop feature is part of this vehicle, I change my mind right away and stop going to the dealership.I will be looking for my other car options.
@God_Laughs _At_Atheists Welcome to reality, the customer has no position over the dealership to always be right. Stop living in your imaginary high positioned bubble and fix your own god damn problems.
@@fifagodmcjuggernuggets3411 no it doesn't disable it indefinitely but when I'm driving around the city I do get a lot better gas mileage depending on how long I'm just sitting at traffic lights or road works but it's not a problem to me to just press and hold the button for 1 second to disable it every time I start the engine after a while it becomes like second nature just to disable it its a good feature if your stopping at traffic lights alot I personally don't mind it but it is down to personal preference and wear and tear on the starter moter
I-stop has to be one of the most useless and infuriating pieces of crap ever thought up. If your car is new it shouldnt have an idling noise because motors are so quiet these days (unless you have V8) but to say it improves fuel economy and reduces emissions is just plain ridiculous. Not only that you have to have a special battery - which costs more than a normal battery, to run this useless add on as well as it constantly having an error and flashing orange on the dash. If I had known this before buying a Mazda I would not have bought it.
@@AnonymousAnonymous-xj1ht no it doesn't. Not to mention that every time it starts it is constantly going through the start up process many more times than a normal engine would - more wear and tear.
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I have the CX30 touring Mazda, I bought it new, and I found that if you lift the hood or bonnet you can disconnect the stop-start by sliding a wire along that is buy the catch that opens the bonnet, you don't need to take the wire off completely, this will disconnect the terminal, my Mazda is the 2023 model and I did this in April, The wire is under a plastic cover you just pull the cover off with your fingers gently and you will see the wire, you don't need any tools, I don't take any responsibility if something goes wrong, my Mazda does not have any trouble with the stop-start disconnected. Most Mazda dealers will say that you can't disconnect the stop-start switch it is more BS from the dealers. Thank you, Google for helping solve this problem.
I just bought a 2021 Mazda CX-5, and the salesman told me that the head mechanic at the dealership said, it doesn't have the iStop in the CX-5s in the U.S., but they do have it in the CX-5s in Japan. That's GOOD! Because I hate the iStop. More great news... it has an auto trans, not a CVT trans, and w/ the turbo engine, it doesn't have Cylinder Deactivation. I'm happy all around.
I’m finding it useful because the engine starts immediately you take the foot off the brake.
I hired a Mercedes a few years ago and it was dangerous because there was a second or so lag which is a lot when trying to enter a busy roundabout.
Jam the cancelation button in by wedging something into the side of the button after you've pushed it. I have not had to worry about it since. Every time you start the car it will register that it's been pushed. When it becomes time for my CX-5 battery to be replaced I'll install a SUPERCHARGE GOLD PLUS MF75D25L. It's suited for standard and i-stop cars. The amount you save on fuel with i-stop is outweighed 100 fold by the extra battery specific and starter motor costs. Hope this helps.
That is such a stupid thing to do. Why mess with it?
Many manufacturers have installed more robust batteries and starters to cope with these issues.
I would expect that the fuel savings would not buy me a new battery indeed... Unless I have the AC and heating off, in which case the battery doesn't take a big hit.
But it's nice to know that people living at intersections will live longer, with the fumes in the air reduced.
If someone says, the iStop doesn't use the starter to restart the car after the iStop turns it off, they're lying. The starter still aids in the restart at the traffic light or stop sign, etc.. IMHO, the iStop puts added wear on the engine at every restart before the oil is pumped back into the engine from the oil pan. There's also more wear on the starter and the battery. Saying different wouldn't be rational.
Totally agree. I wonder what numpty got paid a small fortune to think up this useless add on.
The engine is still covered in a layer of oil a long time after being stopped. The starter and battery are heavy duty and don't break easily. Though yes, they are more expensive.
0:09 "... Also reduces idling noises when the vehicle is stopped." Yeah, that always puts me in panic mode, because I always think that the engine has stalled. 😅😅
Wow. 🙄
I love my new Mazda 3, but hate the istop function, Mazda should allow the driver to switch the function off permanently until the system is switched ON again by the driver.
The i-stop OFF button turns it off... as you would expect.
@@2011zurich Permanently default to off.
I agree with you. I also hate i-stop on my Mazda CX5. The engine turns off all the times I stop the vehicle at the traffic lights or junctions
@@catalinzota1958 have you tried pressing the brakes lighter when at the traffic light? In theory it should not engage i-stop then.
@@stanislavdimitrov8800 of course, I know that but when you're stopping in a downhill, for example, in order to stop the car properly and avoid any unwanted movement, you have to press the brake pedal a bit stronger; in this particular case is when i-STOP is activated
The I Stop function can be eliminated without to much trouble...One has to simply pop the bonnet and relocate the micro switch that is in behind the bonnet latch ...Just remove the small screw that holds it in place and lay the switch away and cable tie is so as to not get damaged and all will be perfect...Such a relief to have my Mazda as well as my Suburu void of the insane feature ....My cars now assume the bonnet is open when infact it is closed...
That is so stupid.
Does that disable the airbags though?
@@stanislavdimitrov8800 why?
Battery warranty for Istop vehicle is half that for non Istop. Also at 2nd service the dealer will tell you that the battery will need replacement, even if you don’t use the Istop.
Completely untrue lol
Really nice features like fuel economy meter etc that we don’t have in USA, but find it odd the AC can’t be in min position for i-stop. I keep my AC at min to increase engine stops but I also have a Chevy, not a Mazda
Mazda = best
Question: Is it ok to have istop on during slow traffic? To stop for 20 seconds and start again the stop again for about 5 seconds or so and start again then stop for 10 seconds and start again. Is that still ok for the engine to go on and off over and over again in such short period of time? Thanks.
No it is not OK. It is hurting engine of your car. Try to find a way to disable it permanently, there are some.
No. It is totally fine, especially at long traffic waits. You will be happy about it in the long run. Also, Mazda doesn't use an electric motor to restart it, rather a piston, so no issues there. The system is great and more efficient. I know this because I own the 2019 Mazda CX-5 which has it too, and I have driven it with and without the system on. There is a big good difference in the long run, in terms of gas.
Most systems are set up so if a minimum amount of time hasn't passed since the last shutdown, it won't activate stop/start.
Do all mazda cx-5 in USA have i-stop? I have watched all YT video's and no mention of it til this video??
The all-new CX-5 in Europe has i-stop equipped as standard. Regarding US specs you would have to get in touch with them directly as they can be different than our cars in Europe. You can get in contact with them here: www.mazdausa.com/contact-us
I hate this function. I feel like it strains the starter too much. I live in the Philippines and traffic here is horrendous
You can turn it off..
I hate it too but it doesn't use the starter on petrol engines tho
I do not like istop function that will stop for a few second and then resume engine operation again which will not make sense. If the engine will stop for 2 second, the system shall ignore the pause engine mode. This is useful when it turns pretty low temp aircon and low fan and pause engine for 1 mins. Mazda shall fix this software to have the minimum engine pause 30 sec prior to restart of the engine.
Looks like you need a battery change
I HATE the Istop it is very annoying and serves no function as the alleged fuel savings are negated by the cost of replacing the the Starter motor etc I have had a 2017 2018 2019 Mazda, but they need to listen to their buyers and have an option to turn the stupid thing off permanently not just every time I start up????
It does not use the starter motor...
Minimal fuel saving & hard on the motor?
No.
*The motor..? Not really but the starting system and battery.. yes..!! Expect both to achieve end-of-life earlier than expected which will ruin any savings in fuel you were hoping for.*
Doesn’t use the starter at all. Stops at TDC of combustion cycle. Then fires the spark to turn back on. No worse fo the engine at all.
@God_Laughs _At_Atheists I saw a John Cadogan video address those issues, he says if the engine is warm, wear upon startup is minimal, and the oil doesn't drain out of the moving parts significantly until at least a few minutes have passed. As far the engine not having oil, an engine endures a cold start millions of times in its life, and it still lasts a long time if you properly maintain it.
I've heard this technology described as bullshit technology & some hate it & find it annoying & apparently hard on the engine too..lots of wear & tear with so much stopping & starting?
Yeah, I hate this shit...honda same
How can i best change my mazda car radio from Japanese to English?
Visit your dealer, please
I-STOP works, it’s stopping me from buying a new CX5 😂
Yay! 🤗
It's nice, but from the service point of view starting stopping and starting over and over again will reduce the life of the starter. Save fuel or car starter, your choice.
Starter will not being used when starting on i-Stop, instead all piston will be in same position & fuel and spark will be supplied to one of cylinder at the same time ignite to start the engine.
No, it does not reduce the starter life. I have heard it is a different type of starter. One that can take all the starting without wearing it out.
Asif Haniff we need to disable the istop before so we can use as normal no bothering business
Apparently saves bugger all fuel anyway...but wont save your starter motor though?
I think this information is not correct for an automatic, I had to keep my foot on the brake and the engine started when I removed my foot. Somebody need to check their information.....
It's a stupid feature that will only wear out the engine and starter 🤷
It doesn’t use the starter it just squirts fuel in the engine and uses the spark plugs to continue the engine
I was about to check the CX30.Upon learning that this i stop feature is part of this vehicle, I change my mind right away and stop going to the dealership.I will be looking for my other car options.
Also damages your engine because most where happens at start up
No it doesn’t
stupid feature..please stop it
Yeaah if you want to break the engine sooner use it if you want. It's the most stupid thing in car industry
Stop moaning if you dont like it just disable it when you get in the car simple
When i get in my mazda 3 i just press and hold the istop button to disable it and it stay of
@God_Laughs _At_Atheists Welcome to reality, the customer has no position over the dealership to always be right. Stop living in your imaginary high positioned bubble and fix your own god damn problems.
@@davidbray6515 does this permanently disable it? Until you feel to turn it back on?
@@fifagodmcjuggernuggets3411 no it doesn't disable it indefinitely but when I'm driving around the city I do get a lot better gas mileage depending on how long I'm just sitting at traffic lights or road works but it's not a problem to me to just press and hold the button for 1 second to disable it every time I start the engine after a while it becomes like second nature just to disable it its a good feature if your stopping at traffic lights alot I personally don't mind it but it is down to personal preference and wear and tear on the starter moter
@@davidbray6515 there are conditions needed for the I start to function one is having the ac turned on to the lowest setting can you confirm this?
I stop is complete bollocks.
All bullshit to con the potential purchaser?
I-stop has to be one of the most useless and infuriating pieces of crap ever thought up. If your car is new it shouldnt have an idling noise because motors are so quiet these days (unless you have V8) but to say it improves fuel economy and reduces emissions is just plain ridiculous. Not only that you have to have a special battery - which costs more than a normal battery, to run this useless add on as well as it constantly having an error and flashing orange on the dash. If I had known this before buying a Mazda I would not have bought it.
It does improve fuel economy by stopping the engine instead of having it idle. Is that too hard for you to process?
@@AnonymousAnonymous-xj1ht no it doesn't. Not to mention that every time it starts it is constantly going through the start up process many more times than a normal engine would - more wear and tear.
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Man I hate i-stop so much.
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Turn it off’ it’s far better
I want to turn that nonsense off and leave it that way.
Istop does not always work, I hate my Mazda 2. Awful piece of junk.