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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What's an idle stop? Is that a thing with hybrids where they make that weird stop and start noise next to me at lights?

Sorry I still have a 2015 gas car[/quote]

The feature OP is talking about is a mileage improving technology that most pure gas cars have now.  It's called auto stop start.  It turns the engine off at intersections but is supposed to restart periodically or turn the engine on when your foot hits the accelerator.  Manufacturers added this to help meet government fuel economy requirements. My first car with it was a 2017.  How it's turned off completely varies by manufacturer.  Originally you could not disable it but many customers dislike the feel of the feature. So newer cars allow you to disable it each driving session.  The manufacturers can't get credit for the fuel economy compliance unless it's turned on by default.  That is why only aftermarket options turn this feature completely off.

OP, even if you don't find a Technical Bulletin, report your experience to NHTSA and Honda and keep records and any repair receipts. If it becomes a recall later, you could get reimbursed.[/quote]

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