Add Auto start/stop aftermarket

[Hopeless Turtle]

I know this is an unpopular opinion but I wouldn’t mind have auto start stop. Unfortunately my truck didn’t come with it. Is there Some combination of parts that could be installed to bring such a feature to my truck?

2014 Ram 1500 Laramie Limited

 

[Nicholas Cove]

Go buy a Ford you heathen.

 

[crash68]

Is there Some combination of parts that could be installed to bring such a feature to my truck?

Find a Ram 1500 with the eTorque engine and do a body swap with your truck.
There way too many parts, modules and wiring that would need to be added. Even the transmission is setup/programmed different for the Start/Stop.

 

[zrock]

did they even have that feature in 2014..

 

[Rado]

I know this is an unpopular opinion but I wouldn’t mind have auto start stop. Unfortunately my truck didn’t come with it. Is there Some combination of parts that could be installed to bring such a feature to my truck?

2014 Ram 1500 Laramie Limited

First WELCOME to the group !

My guess is probably not !
The truck would have to be flashed at dealer $$$
Coast of kit if made big $$$$$
And if you did find a kit it would take years to recover fuel savings if any !
I also think it would add wear and tear on the starter !

I am NO gear head but just should like a pain to do !

Just my thoughts !

 

[crash68]

did they even have that feature in 2014..

no, it was an option with the eTorque versions of the Hemi and Pentastar motors starting with the Gen5 body trucks.

 

[Hopeless Turtle]

I appreciate the feedback. I figured it was near impossible. To clarify about the option's availability, there is a blank switch for it and it is features in the manual. You can see this is a 2014 manual in the URL. If anyone would like to take a closer look: https://www.fcacanada.ca/owners/en/manuals/2014/2014-RAM_15_25_35-OM-4th_R1.pdf

 

[RamDiver]

I know this is an unpopular opinion but I wouldn’t mind have auto start stop. Unfortunately my truck didn’t come with it. Is there Some combination of parts that could be installed to bring such a feature to my truck?

2014 Ram 1500 Laramie Limited

It may not be a popular choice but, your ride, your call.

Just out of curiosity, why would you like this option on your truck?

And, to Ram Forum.
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[Hopeless Turtle]

Well, when observing the average MPG reading over time, I noticed it really dives when stopped at a light. Otherwise the truck isn't that bad on gas. Now I know that reading is far from perfect but if there was a way to add that option that wasn't prohibitively expensive I wouldn't mind doing so.

Considering the responses I've received, this is likely where my investigation ends.

Thanks for the welcome. I'm new to Ram ownership as well. Also, I saw that Ford comment earlier. I learned to drive in an F-150 and have owned a few Fords since. I'll pass, I'm quite happy with Ram.

 

[RamDiver]

Well, when observing the average MPG reading over time, I noticed it really dives when stopped at a light. Otherwise the truck isn't that bad on gas. Now I know that reading is far from perfect but if there was a way to add that option that wasn't prohibitively expensive I wouldn't mind doing so.

Considering the responses I've received, this is likely where my investigation ends.

Thanks for the welcome. I'm new to Ram ownership as well. Also, I saw that Ford comment earlier. I learned to drive in an F-150 and have owned a few Fords since. I'll pass, I'm quite happy with Ram.

Ya, a buddy drives F150s and asked me why I didn't want one. That would be a hard NO and pass, just like you.

I believe it shouldn't be too difficult to find real test results from users as to how much improvement you might expect in mpg.

AFAIK, the improvement is more related to manufacturers' EPA testing and nothing too realistic in the real world.

What is real though, is the added wear & tear on batteries & starting systems. And, my Ford buddy absolutely hates that feature on his truck and tries to remember to disable it after every start.

Maybe, if your brain is still sharp enough, you can incorporate a subroutine where you automatically start your vehicle even during 'O $hit moments' where you need to instantly vacate the area. I'm not convinced the potential minuscule mpg savings is worth the risk, for me and my truck at least.


YMMV
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[RamDiver]

I found another related post/thread for you to browse.

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/e-torque-start-stop-vs-bearings.196746/post-2755652

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[Hopeless Turtle]

That is an interesting thread. I've accepted auto start stop may not be the most effective approach to efficiency. I'm exploring another project that could have a significant impact on drag reduction, potentially 30 percent. I'll start a new thread if that gets any traction.

 

[RamDiver]

That is an interesting thread. I've accepted auto start stop may not be the most effective approach to efficiency. I'm exploring another project that could have a significant impact on drag reduction, potentially 30 percent. I'll start a new thread if that gets any traction.

Please share anything interesting you discover.
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[mikeru]

no, it was an option on the eTorque versions of the Hemi and Pentastar motors starting with the Gen5 body trucks.

To be more precise, it's not an option with those engines. You have stop/start with both etorque engines. There is no option to not get stop/start with an etorque engine.

 

[Daw14]

That is an interesting thread. I've accepted auto start stop may not be the most effective approach to efficiency. I'm exploring another project that could have a significant impact on drag reduction, potentially 30 percent. I'll start a new thread if that gets any traction.

Prius .

 

[Hopeless Turtle]

I had a Prius before my Ram although it carried a Lexus badge, I won't be going back but there might be some inspiration to be drawn.

 

[crash68]

To be more precise, it's not an option with those engines. You have stop/start with both etorque engines. There is no option to not get stop/start with an etorque engine.

ya, it sounded good when I typed it but went back and makes more sense,
thanks for the catch

 

[RamDiver]

I'm exploring another project that could have a significant impact on drag reduction, potentially 30 percent. I'll start a new thread if that gets any traction.

Something like this?




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[Rado]

That is an interesting thread. I've accepted auto start stop may not be the most effective approach to efficiency. I'm exploring another project that could have a significant impact on drag reduction, potentially 30 percent. I'll start a new thread if that gets any traction.

Would love to see that info!
If you can reduce drag 30% that would be great

 

[chucko]

Easiset system to install and get going is the start X, here is a link to the web site, just look up your vehicle and they should have it https://remotestartx.com/