BlazedUp Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I know that the liftgate always goes "ding, ding ding" when you push the close button, but just this weekend, upon opening just as it nears full open....I get the same "ding, ding ding" chime. I have never had this chime before when opening the power liftgate. Does anyone with a power liftgate have the "ding ding ding" when it opens ? :angry2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydro Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I don't know. I'll check after work and see what happens. Have you tried with your keys in the ignition vs. out? Maybe there is a safety feature letting you know the hatch is open when the keys are in the ignition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazedUp Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I thought of that. With keys in, it makes that long continuous mrrrrrrrrrrpppp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazedUp Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Anyone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weasel Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Mine has been doing that lately too. Keys were out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazedUp Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Anyone else confirm this ? I do not know why I get the 3 "chimes" when the liftgate reaches the top. Only had the "chimes" when closing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpeckinp Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Been doing it on mine for a long time, and as long as the door works properly I'm not going to worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 I have been watching this thread hoping someone would repot the cause as this is not SOP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeflyer Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 I have been watching this thread hoping someone would repot the cause as this is not SOP. I am going to test this tonight, as far as I am remember it does chim when the door reached is full open position.. will be confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazedUp Posted June 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Whats SOP ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieW1025 Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Whats SOP ? Standard Operating Procedure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazedUp Posted June 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Thanks, I thought it may have meant "seat of the pants" which really didn't fit lex's reply. Like I have stated, liftgate never "dinged" 3 times upon full open.....only when button pushed to close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazedUp Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 BTW, Lex, If I am ever in SoCal, I will look you up and buy you a beer. Your info on this site has helped me greatly and have made things easier on myself. I am more of an engine guy, whereas you seem to know electronics inside and out, which is my weak point. My wife was blown away by having the BAMR lights actually light up ! Post on brother.........Post on ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 BTW, Lex, If I am ever in SoCal, I will look you up and buy you a beer. Your info on this site has helped me greatly and have made things easier on myself. I am more of an engine guy, whereas you seem to know electronics inside and out, which is my weak point. My wife was blown away by having the BAMR lights actually light up ! Post on brother.........Post on ! hey thanks.. I am kind of like the jack of all trades but master of none. If I want to do it, I learn how and fly by the seat of my pants often but you will have to buy me an OJ, as I do not drink Freeflyer - worry not about confirming it, as it is a confirmed issue in that it should not do what the OP said it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazedUp Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 OJ it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeflyer Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 hey thanks.. I am kind of like the jack of all trades but master of none. If I want to do it, I learn how and fly by the seat of my pants often but you will have to buy me an OJ, as I do not drink Freeflyer - worry not about confirming it, as it is a confirmed issue in that it should not do what the OP said it is. Thanks, I did it anyway... Door is closed - three dings when the door reached its open position Door is open - three dings before the door starts to close And thanks Lex for all advice and help!! (stubby antenna, bumper cover, Infinity Loudspeakers etc etc... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 hmm... BlazedUp, Freeflyer, jpeckin, weasel all claim it does this. very odd. I have never gotten mine to do this behavior. no rhyme or reason. keys in keys out, several have '08 and I have '08 so I see no tie to year, some say it never did it and then just started :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazedUp Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 This is really weird. The door works fine, but it still bothers me that it started doing it recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 okay... now I am involved as it just started for me! So I was on a long vacation (10 days in Colorado) and drove out and back with my bikes. Thus, I turned off the auto open gate feature as it hits my bike rack. So, for 10 days it was off. I turned it back on today and now, it dings 3 times at the end of the fully raised position (and 3 times before it comes down - which is normal).. As we know, it should be 3 times on the way up and on way down. So now... I need to figure out WTH is going on. It is very coincidental that this started after having the feature turned off for a while and back on. Need to get the brain thinking about this one and see if it can be solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazedUp Posted July 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I have never had the power liftgate turned off. Just started "chiming" upon full open on it's own. For some reason, even though the gate works fine, this really annoys the piss out of me. The ford dealer could care less because the liftgate works fine :angry2: :mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) Hi guys. :D Do not know if this will work for any of you , but it is worth a try: The Edge Owners Manual mentions a "three chimes" on opening condition if the "obstacle detection system" should be tripped. It also mentions a resetting procedure for the rear liftgate. Perhaps if you try following the reset procedure, it may eliminate your problems. Here is a copy and paste from that section: Obstacle detection The power liftgate system is equipped with an obstacle detection feature. If the power liftgate is closing, the system will reverse to full open when it detects an obstacle. A chime will sound 3 times when an obstacle is detected as the liftgate begins to reopen. Once the obstacle is removed, the liftgate can be closed under power. If the power liftgate is opening, the system will stop and a chime will sound 3 times when an obstacle is detected. Once the obstacle is removed, the liftgate can again be operated normally. Resetting the power liftgate: The power liftgate may not operate properly and may need to be reset if any of these conditions occur: • a low voltage or dead battery or disconnected battery • the liftgate has been left open or unlatched for more than six (6) hours To reset the power liftgate: 1. Ensure the battery is properly connected and charged. 2. Manually close and fully latch the liftgate. 3. Power open the liftgate by using the integrated keyhead transmitter, or the instrument panel control button. The outside liftgate control button can also be used if the power liftgate is enabled in the Message Center. Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed, the power liftgate needs to be power opened to the full open position to reset the power liftgate positions. As stated above, it may not be the answer, but I figured it was worth a try. Hope this information helps. Good luck. :beerchug: Edited July 2, 2009 by bbf2530 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 UPDATE: so, I made some progress.. I opened the lift gate via the key FOB, then removed fuse 14 (3rd up from bottom far left column), then manually closed the gate, then put fuse back in, then opened with dash button/key FOB/trunk button (tried all 3 options) and now I do not get the 3 dings anymore when the gate finishes opening and only get the 3 dings when the gate is in the closing process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazedUp Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 BTW Lex, there is no actual sensor. It is similar to old garage doors, that is, when they feel pressure or something that is in the way being hit by the door, they reverse their direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 BTW Lex, there is no actual sensor. It is similar to old garage doors, that is, when they feel pressure or something that is in the way being hit by the door, they reverse their direction. That makes total sense, funny thing is that I have had it close down on things in the past and not auto reverse. I suspect it might be size dependent to a degree as both items it closed on were kind of small and not as big as, say, a human body or box or bike wheel. Also kind interesting is it seems they would have put an 'open' sensor for lack of a better word. That is, a few times I have accidentally opened the gate while my bike rack is on, so it bumps into the rack (thank God I padded the rack in places ahead of time as I feared I might forget and do this) and it does not auto close back up. As well, if I park just right at the apex of my drive with the car partially in the garage and open the gate, it hits my garage door and stays up hard against the door in the up position, no auto reverse. Point is, an auto reverse in both directions makes sense to a degree, not just in the closed motion. But I do recall the salesman showing that if he stood under the gate while it was closing, it would bonk him on the head and open back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazedUp Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 (edited) It is beeping again at full open !!!! I turned the liftgate "off" via dashboard gauge menu, and it still worked just as if it was set to "on" !! I thought off meant off. I turned it off and hit the button on the dash and it opened, and dinged upon full open ! Now I'm really pissed. Oh, and my easy exit is not working.......again. Suminabitch ! BBF, you do not even own an Edge, and as they are very similar, there are slight differences that may make your "information" incorrect. I have learned far more by Lex's contributions than your "cut and paste" manual on a MKZ. Edited July 3, 2009 by BlazedUp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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