lildisco
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The sensors are easily 100 feet away & the car still picks up on them. I set the tire pressures differently so i know which one is which. I will try the spare tire trick later tonight and see
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Went to a big chain tire place today & they couldn't get the car to learn the new sensors. They also said that the car should be able to learn the new ones on their own. I even gave them the id for each sensor, (a buddy had the tool to do so), still didn't work. I'm thinking that the either the sensors aren't OEM or there's another program procedure out there besides turning the hazards on & off. I called tire rack & they said i shouldn't have to do anything. I called discount tire direct and they seemed pretty confident that they should be able to get it to work, but they're closed on Sundays. I do have a couple of Ford Dealers around me, but none that I trust to work on my car,except for the 3 hours round trip dealer. I guess I'll try the local independent shops & see if i can make some headway with this. I think part of the problem lies in the fact that i have the original tires are in the basement at the longest possible way from the car & the car will see these after its been sitting a few hours. The car also sits outside at her work for a few hours, so I'm not sure if that really has anything to do with it or not.
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If they were leanred that quick, I'd imagine that the trigger tool worked. The dealer said they'd look at it if i brought it to them (an hour an 1/2 away, 3 hours round trip). There's 2 independent tire shops in town that i try & ask, if this doesn't 'fix itself'.
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How long did it take your sensors to re-calibrate? I have probably about 50-60 miles & about an hour of drive time & several key cycles & i still have the TPMS Error. My Tires & wheels are OEM & have the OEM sensors in them, just off of another 2015-2016 Edge.
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Never had it last for months, a week & a few days yes. Depends on how much you drive i guess.
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I bought a set of OEM 18 wheel for winter. The wife loves the polished aluminum wheels, so i bought the non polished aluminum OEM equivalent for winter duty. I understand that the computer needs to learn the new sensors. It took about 30-40 minutes of driving to get the TPMS Fault on the dash. I saw in another thread that he kept on driving & the car learned the new sensors without any calibration. http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/19633-how-do-i-reset-the-tpms-for-winter-tires/?do=findComment&comment=158148 My question is, can i do this as well? I've put about another hour or so of driving since the TPMS fault came on & i still have -- next to all 4 corners. I tried an old Ford Reset tool (2008 E-150) & turn on & off the hazards to enter the re-learn procedure, & it doesn't honk the horn like it should. Tried to let air out as well, all the way down to 5 psi, no dice. Do i need to purchase a newer reset tool? I'm going to hold out a few days just to be sure, but I didn't know if someone else has run into this yet. I've pooked around in FORScan, but couldn't find anything other than a DTC for the TPMS sensors. Anyone have any tips?
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Used a product called fluid film for years. Multiple different vehicles that helps prevent a lot of salt/brine from reaching the the frame, brake lines, etc. My brother in law & I spray about 10+ vehicles a year for the last 4-5 years,ranging from a rusted 97 blazer, 2002 ford focus, 2003 Toyota Tacoma to a 2015 Toyota 4 Runner & i spray our '16 Edge. Very little, if any, rust exists on those vehicles. Fluid film absorbs into the metal/rust & gives it a protective layer from the elements. I sprayed the Edge as soon as we got it in March & then again a few weeks ago to prepare for winter. I just sprayed in & around the wheel wells tonight when i was swapping to the winter wheels. Google it when you get a chance. It's worth your time to watch some of the videos about it. http://www.fluid-film.com https://m.lowes.com/pd/Fluid-Film-11-75-oz-Fluid-Film-Rust-Corrosion-Preventive-Penetrant-Lubricant/50335157 http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Fluid+film+reviews
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I've been wanting to install an OCC on my 2.0 Ecoboost, but I've been waiting until someone comes up with a good location & system. I'm not too keen on having tubes running all over the engine bay like the above installation. On my CX7, we just tapped into the pcv on the crankcase, ran it to the catch can & then back to the intake manifold. The above system is slightly different than what I did on my CX7. I can see the benefits of the above system, but with tubes all over the engine bay, I'm not too sure about the above system. I know that there's 'crud' getting into the engine, so I'd really like to get an OCC installed to prevent that. Has anyone installed one yet? Locations? Tips? Brand? I know that some kits on ebay & other sources are just simply empty bottles that provide no baffling for the 'crud' to accumulate on.
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Vibration/shake in steering wheel and cabin
lildisco replied to garhof's topic in Brakes, Chassis & Suspension
If you're AWD i had my driveshaft on my cx7 become out of balance that caused a lot of vibration at different speeds. Not saying it's your problem, but could be a possibility. -
Sticker on inside of Windshield
lildisco replied to davidceder's topic in 2015+ Edge & MKX Generation II
Be very careful, but you can get a utility blade to start it & then you should be able to pull it off by hand after that -
Fog/Driving lights
lildisco replied to Groundpounder's topic in Glass, Lenses, Lighting, Mirrors, Sunroof (BAMR), Wipers
For very little money (around $20), you get a lot more usable light. The factory halogens are long life & these are a huge improvement. They're not HID's, but very decent upgrade for cheap: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?t=150621 -
2016 2.0L Ecoboost, Checking Oil, Dipstick ?
lildisco replied to 2008explorer's topic in 2016 Edge & MKX
Video #4. You had me questioning myself & I went & looked at mine & the owners manual. I assumed it was top of the hash marks, but the owners manual says between the 2 holes is good. If close the the fill mark add a little oil. I 'was' just going to let a smidge out, but I think I'll let it be. I'm basically between the hash mark & the full hole. https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2013_Ford_Edge_SE_2.0L_4_Cyl._Turbo/oil/check_oil_level -
But the Fluid Film does it's job! Just sucks that you have to clean it more often. Just undercoated the whole car last weekend in preparation for winter. Doors & hinges & other random things will get coated over the next few weeks
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lol, what part of If this falls through don't you understand?
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If this falls through, i would love these. How much for shipping to 44074? I've been eyeing these since you first posted, but you said you didn't want to ship, if you have PayPal, i can pay fairly quickly.
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I was able to disable the double honk as well. The other thing that i'm looking for is the Autolock & ReAutolock. I would like that disabled as well. Anyone have any luck with that? I saw AUTOLOCK's 1-5 somewhere & 1-4 were enabled. Didn't know if that's something i should disable or not EDIT: I guess i successfully typed in the correct #'s & disabled the Autolock feature last night. With these 2 simple modifications has made things a lot nicer!
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2015/2016 Edge AWD Ecoboost observed gas mileage?
lildisco replied to mjonis's topic in Owner Impressions
Was referring to the the pic i posted to where my Edge is the highest, not the highest ever or overall I am looking at a Edge Sport to replace my car when the time comes. Fuelly is a good thing, but I take it with a grain of salt. It kinda gets you in the ballpark, but how your fill your tank & your driving habits are different than others. My lifetime average is 25.5 according to the car, which probably is accurate due to traveling with the car, every gas station is different. Heat/humidity/altitude, etc. According to Fuelly, it's 24.7. We rarely get on the highway & most of the driving we do is around town & country roads. Also when the wife drives the car more (it is hers) the mpg's go down to 23-24, when i drive it goes up to 26-27 according to the car. I also notice that this car hates having the a/c on. It really kills mpg's (as with most cars, lol) I also don't have the start/stop thingy. I snapped these tonight while pulling into the garage. It's been really nice out these past few days & we haven't used the a/c as much. -
2015/2016 Edge AWD Ecoboost observed gas mileage?
lildisco replied to mjonis's topic in Owner Impressions
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Depends on the year of the fusion, but i believe in 2015 they redesigned the 2.0 turbo system to a twin scoll on the exhaust side of the turbo, with a few other changes of course. More fuel economy & more power. There's many articles on this on the Google, here's a quick one i found: http://www.carscoops.com/2014/12/ford-details-2015-edges-new-twin-scroll.html?m=1 I have gotten close to 29mpg on my edge after a trip to Virginia Beach & back. 28.72 going through the hills of Pennsylvania & idiotic traffic jams of Virginia. I believe 30 is possible but don't plan on any road trips for awhile to test.
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Wasn't referring to HID's except that with the H9 mod is not going to produce as much light as HID's. I was referring to the guy who posted before you complaining about his '16 SEL light output, guess i should have quoted his post to avoid confusion. Yes, HID's are going to be completely different with ballasts & extra wiring
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This 'mod' is under $20 & you just have to modify a couple tabs. You get a lot more usable light due to the fact that there's not a coating on the tip of the bulb http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?t=150621 Pic is a comparison of an H11 bulb to H9 bulb
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The bulbs you have are Long Life bulbs, simply changing them out to a normal life bulb or a high performance bulb is going to gain you some light. I did a hack that involves a slightly different style of bulb, basically trim 1 small tab, & gained a lot more usable light. Can't remember where i saw it, but a lot of Toyota guys do this 'hack'. It's not HID's, but for the money, it's worth it. I'm waiting for a HID projector housing to become available & have a 'proper HID' lighting. Or go LED whenever the technology gets there
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15/16 Front Turn Signal Lamps - Accessing them
lildisco replied to jmr061's topic in 2015+ Edge & MKX Generation II
You need to nearly drop the headlight off the grill again, lol. As i said earlier, it's real easy to pull the headlights. Maybe we need to meet uo sometime & use your scantool on my edge. Looks like it has a lot of insider settings! I would advise if you do another video, to turn dow your 'work music' as it was a little difficult to hear what you were saying at times. -
15/16 Front Turn Signal Lamps - Accessing them
lildisco replied to jmr061's topic in 2015+ Edge & MKX Generation II
Not at this time no, but if you look at the bottom of the headlight, you'll see a plastic piece hanging down from the bottom. That's what the wedge grabs or what the headlight sits in