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enigma-2

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  1. Doesn't appear to be anything on YouTube, except one for a 2011 rear drivers door. Problem is, he didn't replace the switch, just cut and grounded to wire (simulating a closed door). Appears to work but the dome light will never turn on when you open just that door.
  2. Haven't used this, is it like Scotch Guard,
  3. All other things considered, the first item do you burnish the brakes after you change them? Breaking them in properly is important to getting good life. The second item is HOW you drive. Rotors that exhibit pulsating (aka warped) are almost always caused by excessive heat. Multiple high speed stops not allowing the brakes to cool between each use, lots of downhill driving where your forced to ride the brakes, each of these can cause to rotors to "warp". Does anything in your driving style correspond to any of these conditions? .
  4. Like Mikula said, I've also found that these incidious lights get my attention, even if I'm looking somewhere else. They do grab your attention but it's ALWAYS annoying. Art is right, if your looking down you won't see the flashing, but your not supposed to be looking at your cell phone when there are other cars around. Right?
  5. How old is your battery? Weak battery can cause all kinds of electrical problems as so much of the car is controlled by computers.
  6. 303 is widely regarded as a an excellent protectant. Good for wiper blades, belts (I spray it on belts while the car is running), and door weatherstripping. The fellow in the video has many other youtube videos, seems creditable. Keep in mind on all of this, that the key is in using it every three months. I haven't tried it on my tires yet, just too lazy. Lot of work. But keeping elastomeric and flexible plastics supple will make them last longer. Its simple, dried out rubber wears faster. In all honesty, it's silly to claim that it will never work just because you never tried it. It does seems extreme, but the guy has a known business reputation to maintain, and would be a fool to go on youtube and lie. Try not to be so closed minded in all of this, ok to quesion but to call me a "troll". As far as ArmorAll, ArmorAll Extreme Tire Shine Gel is absolutely the best product to make a tire sidewall shine. But you would never use it on the tread. (Well, most of us wouldn't). 303 works differently. Again, every 3 months.
  7. Try laying just under the side of the car and push up on the each of the panels. Probably one is loose.
  8. I doubt the current draw is any worst than a radar detector. I'm powering my Escort MAX2 off the mirror. Should work fine.
  9. Hard to make out. I had a sound somewhere simular. It turned out to be the windshield defroster grill that had popped up on the right side. Pushed it back down (when I finally found it) and that stopped it.
  10. How about "The Gredge". (Green-Edge)
  11. Follow up. I pulled the blower and it seemed to be ok. No apparent way to oil the bearings. Will wait until it finally goes. Will replace with Motorcraft when it does, as the others had bad ratings.
  12. Confusing.What do you mean by this? (Seats have heaters and/or air conditioning).
  13. Looks like my blower is going dry, starting to make noise. Intermittent so far, but definitely getting to the point where I need to replace. Looking over the market, I can buy a TYC for $42, a Truman for $46 or a Motorcraft for $123. Has anyone else replaced their blower with one of the off brands and are you happy with the decision?
  14. Sounds like two days is a little long. I had a seat lumbra motor strip it's gears. They had to pull the seat, pull all the guts out of the seat back and replace everything in two hours. Don't believe you get a loaner unless you own a Lincoln or its covered under your warranty. You can always grab a rental from Enterprise. Think I got one from them at $32/day.
  15. Like lildisco said, bulbs do make a difference. The best Halagen are Phillips X-tremeVision. Quick, fast upgrade for better light. Here's one of the styles I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C5QY7DW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cQIcAbBDSJ2QZ
  16. Had the same question on my last update. Dealer technician told me it's not just updating Sync, they are also updating other modules that require connection through their computer. These modules need to be updated prior to loading new Sync software.
  17. Years and years ago, my uncle dug a pit about 4 ft deep, and dropped his transmission by squatting in this pit. For an engine I would imagine you would need to get down at least 6 ft. (But, yea, you "can" do it without a lift). Hook a portable engine lift to the engine, pull the fasteners, drop it into the pit, push the car back, pull to old engine out of the pit, drop the new engine into pit, push the car back and hoist the new engine into the engine bay. .
  18. Aerospace sealant. Can verify that it makes windshield wiper blades last.
  19. I haven't named my MKX, but have named my septic tank.
  20. I use 303 on a lot of things, bUT never thought about using it to double, triple or quadruple tire life.
  21. Should just pull right off. Did you remove the oil filler cap first?
  22. Only the latest models have a drain plug. On earlier units (like mine), the only fluid is sucked out through the fill plug. A lot of dealers don't like this procedure & claim it's not a ford authorized process (it is actually, under the "special operating conditions" requirements at 60k miles). However most all reliable transmission shops will do the procedure. Insist on a quality lubricant (go Motorcraft if your not certain as to what's best).
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