2018-2024 Audi Q5 Auto Start Stop Eliminator | Plug & Play
Description
2018-2024 Audi Q5 Auto Start Stop Eliminator
Audi’s Start/Stop system can automatically stop the engine when the vehicle is stationary under appropriate conditions and restart it when driving resumes. Audi owner documentation states that the system is automatically activated when the ignition is switched on. If you normally prefer the function off, this can turn the factory A/OFF button into a repeated part of your startup routine.
A Convenient Start/Stop Default for 2018-2024 Audi Q5
The Recontrol-X Auto Start Stop Eliminator is intended for the 2018-2024 Audi Q5 applications in the supplied fitment sheet. Once installed, the module automatically places the factory Start/Stop function in the off state after startup, so the vehicle begins the drive with that preference already selected.
This product is a convenience accessory. It should not be described as a performance upgrade, ECU tune, fuel-saving device, or repair for an existing Start/Stop warning or electrical fault.
Installs at the Original Start/Stop Button Harness
The supplied installation materials show the module being installed directly behind the center-stack control panel. Two panel-release tools are inserted into the access slots beneath the button panel. The panel is then pulled forward, the factory A/OFF connector is unplugged, and the Recontrol-X module is inserted between the original button and the vehicle harness.
The complete module measures approximately 5.70 inches in the supplied product image. Its short inline design allows the connection to remain concealed behind the original panel after the harness is secured and the trim is reinstalled.
No Cutting or Software Coding in the Supplied Procedure
The installation sequence does not call for wire cutting, splicing, soldering, drilling, ECU flashing, or an OBD-II programming tool. Instead, the product works through the existing factory Start/Stop switch connection. This keeps the installation focused on a physical plug-in harness rather than software changes to the vehicle.
Before reassembly, verify that both connector locks are fully engaged. Position the module where the cable has enough slack and will not be trapped against the panel or adjacent trim.
Original A/OFF Button Remains Part of the System
The module is designed to automate the preferred off state, not permanently remove Start/Stop control. If you want the factory Start/Stop function active during a particular drive, the original A/OFF button remains available to change the setting. Q5 owner reports using this same module family specifically describe being able to toggle Start/Stop back on when desired.
Reversible, Factory-Connector Approach
Because the eliminator is inserted between existing connectors, the vehicle harness is not permanently cut in the supplied installation method. To return to the prior wiring arrangement, remove the module and reconnect the original A/OFF plug directly to the factory button.
Verify Your Q5 Before Purchase
The supplied fitment sheet confirms 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Audi Q5. Trim and engine coverage are not listed separately. Before ordering, compare your factory A/OFF button, center-panel configuration, and connector shape with the product photos rather than assuming compatibility based only on the model name.
What to Check Before Checkout
Confirm the Q5 uses the same A/OFF button-panel and connector arrangement shown in the supplied images. The fitment data does not break coverage down by trim or engine. If a Start/Stop malfunction is already present, repair or diagnose that condition before adding an eliminator.
For a matching Q5, the product delivers a focused combination of automatic Start/Stop-off preference, retained factory-button control, hidden 5.70-inch inline installation, no wire cutting or coding step in the supplied procedure, and straightforward reversibility.
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Additional Information
| Brand | Recontrol-X |
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S&Q
Which Audi Q5 years does this product fit?
The supplied fitment lists 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Audi Q5. Trim and engine coverage are not separately listed, so compare the connector before purchase.
Why use this if my Q5 already has an A/OFF button?
Audi's factory Start/Stop system activates again with a new ignition cycle. The eliminator handles the preferred off state automatically after startup, reducing the need to press the button repeatedly.
Will the factory A/OFF button still work?
Yes. The original button remains available, so Start/Stop can still be switched when you want the system active during a particular drive.
Where does the eliminator install?
It connects behind the center control-panel A/OFF button, inline between the factory button and original vehicle connector. The approximately 5.70-inch module is hidden again after the panel is reinstalled.
Can I return my Q5 to the original wiring later?
Yes. Remove the inline module and reconnect the original A/OFF connector directly to the factory button. No cut factory wires need to be repaired under the supplied installation method.