Razorback007 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Has anyone finally figured out how to tweak/hack/modify the Nav systems on the 2011 Edges, to allow the passenger in the right front seat (READ:My Wife), to type in destination locations while the (I won't admit this ..."lost") driver safely operates the Edge in motion??!!! Surely a front passenger seat sensor to detect 100-plus pounds at a warm (human) temperature could be developed by FORD'S. ENGINEERS to alleviate this absurd "safety feature ". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Has anyone finally figured out how to tweak/hack/modify the Touch system to WORK?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Surely a front passenger seat sensor to detect 100-plus pounds at a warm (human) temperature could be developed by FORD'S. ENGINEERS to alleviate this absurd "safety feature ". Ford considered it but decided it was still too risky since there was no way to know whether it was the driver or the passenger using the system. I thought the 2011s had the ability to enter a destination by voice command? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Ford considered it but decided it was still too risky since there was no way to know whether it was the driver or the passenger using the system. I thought the 2011s had the ability to enter a destination by voice command? It does, but it's still cumbersome at times since it will not recognize what you say or find it half the time. I can say Roscoe's and it won't find what I'm looking for. It won't even get the name right. But if I say Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles, it will get right about 1/3 of the time. The rest of the times it says "Cannot find in your search area" (or something to that effect) I used to be able to send from Google Maps to my car, but lately I cannot find the function anymore. I guess I need to RTFM again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Yeah, that sending to the car thing has NEVER worked for me. Google says it's sent. The radio says it's received. That's it. No more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Yeah, that sending to the car thing has NEVER worked for me. Google says it's sent. The radio says it's received. That's it. No more. Oh... and while we're on it. They need to fix the Destinations App in Android. It shuts operation if it detects the car is in motion. seriously? what if someone in the back seat were doing it? I can't fully figure that damn thing out yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delldell Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Oh... and while we're on it. They need to fix the Destinations App in Android. It shuts operation if it detects the car is in motion. seriously? what if someone in the back seat were doing it? I can't fully figure that damn thing out yet. Sending from google works wonderfully for me. When you ge tin the car, hit sync and say "services" and then I believe "directions". It says something to the effect of "you sent a destination from Google...." I have also found lack of recognition using the straight nav, so again, I use services. It recognizes what I say 95% of the time. If you are still having trouble, sync now has live operators, no charge. So ask for operator in services and they easily find the info and can send it to your nav. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Sending from google works wonderfully for me. When you ge tin the car, hit sync and say "services" and then I believe "directions". It says something to the effect of "you sent a destination from Google...." I have also found lack of recognition using the straight nav, so again, I use services. It recognizes what I say 95% of the time. If you are still having trouble, sync now has live operators, no charge. So ask for operator in services and they easily find the info and can send it to your nav. Ok... I'm on my way home soon (after I finish this spreadsheet)... and I will give it another whirl. Thanks for saving me a trip to the glovebox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 All I've figured out about that is that it's a damned map and nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 (edited) All I've figured out about that is that it's a damned map and nothing else. I've figured out that my update to V2.8 has jacked up my screen. when I hit the 'i' button on the main screen, I don't get the screen I used to. I'm going to run out to my car and snap a photo soon. If anyone could post theirs for comparison it would be greatly appreciated. EDIT: Here's what my screen looks like... look at the left side, the bar there looks shifted up too high and there should be a couple options above that are missing: Edited August 3, 2011 by cal3thousand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpeckinp Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) http://www.coastaletech.com/synclockpick.htm They have a harness that will work on all Edge years. Edited August 4, 2011 by jpeckinp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I've figured out that my update to V2.8 has jacked up my screen. when I hit the 'i' button on the main screen, I don't get the screen I used to. I'm going to run out to my car and snap a photo soon. If anyone could post theirs for comparison it would be greatly appreciated. EDIT: Here's what my screen looks like... look at the left side, the bar there looks shifted up too high and there should be a couple options above that are missing: You are missing the top button "SYNC Services". That's the screen that has the big arrow on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 You are missing the top button "SYNC Services". That's the screen that has the big arrow on it Thanks for confirming that one. Looks like I'm going back for another update. I'll let them know this one didn't take properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Thanks for confirming that one. Looks like I'm going back for another update. I'll let them know this one didn't take properly. Are you able to push voice button and get results when you say "Services" ? You are on 2.8?? Is it time for 2.11? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Are you able to push voice button and get results when you say "Services" ? You are on 2.8?? Is it time for 2.11? Just updated to v2.8 last month ... looks like it's time for v2.11. I tried using voice, but when I say "services" I just get this screen we see here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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