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Deactivating the Start and Stop Function on a Volkswagen Polo AW1

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo VI, Polo 6, MK 6, AW1, MK VI - Years 2017-2025
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this video, you can see that if you want to deactivate the Start and Stop function on a Volkswagen Polo, you can do so with the appropriate button, but when the car is turned off, it will revert to being active. To deactivate it permanently, obtain an OBD Eleven and connect it to the relevant port. Open the application on your smartphone, select option 19 "data bus diagnostic interface" and perform a backup for safety. Select "adaptation", then select "start/stop starting voltage limit", change the set value from 7.8V to 12V, press the tick at the bottom, and close the application.

Updated on 21 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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