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

Sep 14, 2011 (6:26 pm)

Replying to: erkerr67 (Sep 09, 2011 1:54 pm)
Strange, mine just unscrewed. I took them off when I got the car, maybe they get harder to remove as time goes by. I keep mine behind the rear seat; I just checked them and it does screw in and out.
 
I also have the 2008 AWD with the premium package (I did not realize they had the "limited" package in 2008).

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

Sep 14, 2011 (7:32 pm)

Replying to: stevedebi (Sep 14, 2011 6:26 pm)
Hey stevedeb, thanks for the reply.
 
i'm not sure where the 'screws' are, but I attached an image...is that knob that you see on the right (where the arrow is pointing) where you are supposed to twist to loosen it up?? that's what seems to be jammed for me but i didnt want to start too hard to break something...what did you unscrew it with?
 
and you may be right, i'm not sure if they called the 08's "limited" i know it's not labeled on the car - but neither is the AWD for some reason! it's the leather seats, sunroof, navi, etc - probably the same thing? i believe the dealer labeled it as limited but maybe it's just more easily known by that because of how they label the newer models...
 

#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..

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