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How to deactivate the start & stop system on an Audi A1 8X

Model: Audi A1 8X, MK 1 - Years 2010-2018
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this video, we will see how to permanently deactivate the Start & Stop system (although it can be reactivated). Using an adapter available on Amazon with the code B0DZCN5L2T priced at £21.99, with free delivery for Prime customers. Use a plastic tool to pry around the start & stop button (in the central console area) and pull out the button module: you will see a small connector attached; disconnect it, take the adapter, connect the original connector to the adapter's input, connect the adapter's output to the button, replace everything in the button housing, and press it to secure it properly. Verify its correct operation by checking that the start & stop button light remains illuminated.

Posted on 25 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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How to Reset the Central Locking of the Volkswagen Golf 4?

If the central locking system of the Volkswagen Golf 4 is not working, it is likely necessary to reset the system: to do this, open the driver's door and detach the side panel of the dashboard next to the steering wheel. Under this panel, you will find the fuses, including the one for the central locking, which is indicated in the manual as number 14. To reset the system, remove this fuse from its housing, then reinsert it or replace it with a new one of the same amperage: this will reset the central locking system.

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