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#227 of 235 Switched Circuit for Accessories by raescape

Sep 15, 2011 (3:51 pm)

Are there any suggestions for tapping into a Switched Circuit? I use an auxillary outlet splitter that runs a number of accessories. I would like to set it up so that they shut off with the key rather than miss one power button and find a dead battery. Sure do miss the days of tracing simple circuits!

#228 of 235 Re: Crossbar adjustments?? [erkerr67] by stevedebi

Sep 28, 2011 (1:41 pm)

Replying to: erkerr67 (Sep 14, 2011 7:32 pm)
I think my window sticker mentioned a "luxury" package with leather, etc. Same as the "Limited" today.
 
Yes, that knob on the right should unscrew so as to remove the rails. I can't remember for sure, but I may have used a screwdriver to do the initial turn.
 
They cause drag, so one of the first things I did was remove the cross rails.

#229 of 235 Re: Switched Circuit for Accessories [raescape] by stevedebi

Sep 28, 2011 (1:42 pm)

Replying to: raescape (Sep 15, 2011 3:51 pm)
"Are there any suggestions for tapping into a Switched Circuit? I use an auxillary outlet splitter that runs a number of accessories. I would like to set it up so that they shut off with the key rather than miss one power button and find a dead battery. Sure do miss the days of tracing simple circuits! "
 
On my 2008, the accessories switch off after a certain period, I'm not sure if it is 10 minutes or maybe 20 minutes. But they do switch off.

#231 of 235 Inside Rearview Mirror Upgrade by berens

May 15, 2012 (10:45 pm)

Can I upgrade my inside manual rearview mirror to an auto-dimming mirror?
If so is the wiring pre-installed and tucked above the headliner?

#232 of 235 Re: Inside Rearview Mirror Upgrade [berens] by kyfdx HOST

May 16, 2012 (5:57 am)

Replying to: berens (May 15, 2012 10:45 pm)
For the benefit of those that might be able to answer your question:
 
What year and model Escape do you own?

#233 of 235 Re: Inside Rearview Mirror Upgrade [kyfdx] by berens

May 16, 2012 (6:10 am)

Replying to: kyfdx (May 16, 2012 5:57 am)
I have a '03 Escape XLT Sport 4x4 w/power moonroof. It doesn't have lighted vanity mirrors.

#234 of 235 Re: Inside Rearview Mirror Upgrade [berens] by kyfdx HOST

May 16, 2012 (7:13 am)

Replying to: berens (May 16, 2012 6:10 am)
Thanks..
 
Hopefully, we'll get some Escape experts in here that might be able to give you an answer..

#235 of 235 Pro-Fit NMO antenna fender mount by dan5678

Mar 31, 2013 (7:52 pm)

Since the company that makes these did not specify one for 2013 escape when I looked; I took a WAG, based on the bolt size, and ordered the one for an '09-'11 F150 (FO2ANTPF).
 
Since it's made of stainless steel I am hoping it will be able to deal with the small amount of bending I did to it to make it work. Basically the angles needed to be 'opened up' a smidge, but it seems to fit pretty well. Used 3m paint protector tape to hopefully avoid that issue.
 
Fishing co-ax and power cable thru was not as bad as I imagine it could've been. Removed the under-engine cover thinking that might help, but turns out it really didn't. I wound up doing the job all from above.
 
I think i'm going to blame computer-aided design for the fact that everything is stacked in so tightly that there's barely enough room for any extras the FMC engineers didn't see fit to put in.

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