Thread: Auto shutoff
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      05-26-2013, 08:10 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by fsmvet View Post
I am considering having the dealership undo my 2013 X3's automatic engine shutoff at idling. I don't think it is helping my gas mileage, can't imagine its not hurting the life of my starter, and find it unnerving, especially at night (lights flicker) and when its raining (wipers hiccup).

Any thoughts?
Lights and wipers should not flicker during a start/ stop sequence. That only happens during main ignition (ie accessory on/off)
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