Product Description:

The Brabus Start-Stop Memory module is a highly practical electronic upgrade designed for drivers who prefer total control over their vehicle's powertrain. In modern Mercedes-Benz models, the ECO Start-Stop system automatically reactivates every time the ignition is cycled, requiring the driver to manually de-select it if they wish to avoid the engine cutting out in traffic. This Brabus module provides a permanent "memory" solution to eliminate this repetitive task.

Design & Functionality

• Intelligence through Memory: The system "remembers" the last selected status of the Start-Stop button. If you turn the function off, it remains off even after you lock the car and return the next day. It only reactivates if you manually press the button again.

• Preserving the Driving Experience: For high-performance AMG and Brabus Rocket models, the constant stopping and starting of a high-torque V8 can be disruptive. This module ensures the engine remains ready for immediate acceleration at all times.

• Component Protection: Beyond convenience, deactivating the system can reduce wear and tear on the starter motor, battery, and turbocharger bearings, which are heavily stressed by frequent thermal cycles and oil-pressure drops during stop-and-go traffic.

Technology & Integration

• Plug-and-Play Control Unit: The module is an intelligent control unit adapted specifically to the vehicle's production electronics. It typically integrates with the CAN-bus system to communicate directly with the central operating panel.

• Visual Feedback: When the engine starts, the system automatically sends a signal to de-select the function. This is briefly indicated by the green LED on the factory Start-Stop button and the corresponding symbol in the instrument cluster, confirming the "Memory" has been applied.

• Total Reversibility: The system can be completely deactivated or returned to "factory mode" at any time through a specific sequence on the original button (usually by holding it for several seconds), making it ideal for leased vehicles or technical inspections.

Technical Specifications

• Compatibility: Available for a vast range of Mercedes platforms.

• Safety Tested: Developed and checked against Brabus’s strict safety requirements to ensure zero interference with other vehicle systems like DISTRONIC or Active Brake Assist.

Installation

• Professional Fitment: Installation involves accessing the vehicle’s wiring loom (often behind the centre console or dashboard trim). While it is a "plug-and-play" unit in terms of software, Brabus recommends installation by a qualified specialist to ensure proper routing and connection to the power supply.

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