akirby

Usually just pull off the cover.

On 1/3/2024 at 1:37 PM, jlsala said:

When I am sitting in the driver's seat with the keys and my wife gets out of the front passenger seat the car does that double honk. Any way to get rid of that?

It means she left with the only working key and it’s letting you know not to drive off without a working key,  Try it with her fob only.  Then check your fob batteries.

On 1/15/2024 at 8:17 AM, starrman62 said:

Yes that is what it was... It went dead because the cooling fan won't stop running. I am guessing that is a bad relay? 

Probably the fan controller.  Comes with new fans.  Be sure to use Motorcraft not aftermarket.

Probably just a dead battery.  They rarely last more than 3 years.

5 hours ago, BrettS said:

Nope, I’m not mad at all. It would seem that reading comprehension isn’t your strong suit. If it was, you would see that the reason for my post was to help any future members who search this topic. 

Then you should have said “since nobody was able to help me” as opposed to “ since nobody would help me.”  

Main issue is the water pump failing and taking out the engine but I think Ford revised the water pump to make it less likely.  Changing coolant frequently will help.  Edges with the same type of powertrain can easily go 200k-300k.

If it double honks that means no key was detected when she shut the door so it must have been using her key not yours.  Try each key separately.

14 hours ago, BrettS said:

Since nobody would help me,

So you’re mad because nobody did your research for you?   If anybody knew the answer they would have replied.  Don’t whine because you’re lazy.

Welcome.  Whereabouts in Atlanta?  I’m in Canton.

Same paint but the bumpers are typically painted elsewhere plus they are plastic vs metal which can change the appearance.  Prep is different.  Common issue and repainting will fix it.

If everything else works it’s probably the switch itself.  If multiple things don’t work or work incorrectly it’s probably the clock spring.

Making yourself LESS visible is never a good idea.  

It says 360 degree camera right on the window sticker under technology package,

On 8/29/2023 at 11:11 AM, RSG said:

Hello-New to this forum and not sure how to post, but here goes.  Have a burgundy 2010 MKX that I noticed has some dull spots on the roof where my window flags hit.  Looking for sugesstions on how to return the luster.  TIA

Mild rubbing compound and polish.  Protect with wax or ceramic.

7 hours ago, MMJ said:

Does the Peltier device, when working properly result in heating the seat?  Or, does it only support offering ‘cooling’ to the seat?   If the Peltier device was not working, would it prevent the fan under the seat from working?  I ask that because when I turn on the cooling on the passenger side, the fan under that seat works.  Whereas, the fan under the driver’s seat does not come on when the cooling button is pressed.  Thanks, Mike

Peltier does both that’s why it’s used.  To diagnose you’ll have to check voltage at the fan.

The switch might light up but still not work.  Under the seat you should see a small fan - that’s the fan and peltier device.

If the fuse is good and you’re sure you checked the right one it’s either the switch or the peltier module.  Check voltage at the model under the seat.

It’s probably the tires not the wheels.

Second one is just the exhaust - should only happen when accelerating briskly.  It’s normal.

Crutchfield has good guides on what works and doesn’t work with the thx system.  It is different.

On 5/27/2023 at 11:37 PM, RoyWalfo said:

Dear Akirby,

As my fob “lock” function does not work I am now using the lock button inside the car which locks all doors AND since entering the permanent access code - the car has remained locked - overnight and all of today when driven and then locked

 

Too early to say the problem is truly solved - but we are hopeful 

 

many thanks for your follow- up

i will keep you posted 

Sincerely 

Roy

Is it possible there is a keyfob inside the vehicle somewhere?  There is a safety feature that prevents locking the fob inside accidentally but using the keypad overrides that.

How do you normally lock it?

How are you testing whether it’s locked or not?  Are you sure there is no key near the vehicle?

Did you look in the owners manual?

I think it’s in the bottom of the center console but check the manual.

Try “destination address”.  Does the nav work with manual input?