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Yikes. I see the signs all over town. "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT $50" That's about 44.62 Euros by today's rate. That's why I've always had code readers for my cars. I've got a ScanGauge II installed in the F-150. The SCT Flash devices and other handheld tuners also function as code readers. I also have a OBD II cable that plugs into my laptop's USB port, and that came with software for diagnostic trouble codes. I found an OBD II bluetooth dongle that works on the Transit Connect for about $7 or $8 on amazon.com, that works with my tablet computer and the Torque app. When all else fails, buying a $20 code reader or borrowing one is still better than paying for some shop to read your codes and turn your check engine light off.

You may have to resort to the old fashion method of using a tap connector.

I hope these videos on youtube help.

Sorry to hear that your local dealer is terrible. Did your dealer advise you in advance what they were going to do, and how much it will cost? In my state, by law, they have to give you an estimate of work to be performed & cost, prior to doing anything. And, you have to sign the work order authorization, or give your acknowledgement verbally (over the phone). Otherwise, they can't simply do whatever they want, or tell you they did something to your car, and then charge you for it. I am certain that you would have said no to $99, and changed he fuse yourself. The Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act (P.L. 93-637) is a United States federal law, (15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.). Enacted in 1975, it is the federal statute that governs warranties on consumer products. Where is it specifically in the bumper to bumper warranty that says fuses are not covered? Did they show you the warranty subsection? With the new car warranty, it is suppose to be bumper to bumper for the first 3 years or 30,000 miles right? And even when you buy a car used, you still are entitled to the effective balance of the warranty from when the car was first sold. On my F-150, my dealer gave me an extra set of wiper blades. Wear items should be included, since nothing should wear out in the first 3 years. Nothing. Not the water pump, battery, lamps, drive belt, radiator, alternator, et cetera. Isn't that what bumper to bumper means? The drive train is suppose to be covered for 5 years or 50,000 miles. The tires have a completely different warranty. And you're suppose to get roadside assistance in case you need a jump start, tire changed, or tow for the first 5 years. The only time that they can void your warranty is if you do something to the car, where your actions are a direct result of the failure. If you lift your truck, and your new suspension plus larger wheels and tires wear out the brakes, or even worse, the transmission, drive shaft, rear end, and axles; them your warranty is void. If you perform a bunch of engine mods, then go street racing, and you blow your engine; you are out of luck. If you change out your lighting and your OEM lamp plugs melt, then you are at fault. If you swap out your factory head unit and now all sorts of things that were controlled through the head unit no longer work, there is no warranty for you. But there has to be a direct correlation. If you install a lift kit, and your wiper arms no longer work, then they still have to cover the wipers since one thing had nothing to do with the other. If you replace your OEM sound system, and the radiator starts to leak, your new subwoofers have nothing to do with a bad radiator. Have you tried going to another dealer in your area? In my local area, there are a lot of dealerships. This makes them a lot more competitive for my business. One local dealership has a children's play room, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a Starbucks coffee bar for customers. At another dealership, the parts counter guy will do all the little things like change lamps, change batteries, change fuses, inflate your tires, et cetera, because you bought it there. Sure, even the local Pep Boys will change your lamps and batteries, but service is getting harder to find. As I recall, they all give free car washes every time you drive in for whatever little reason. And all the local showrooms have pastries, daily newspapers, and free internet access. It doesn't sound like much. But it's leaps and bounds beyond a bad dealership experience. I guess the difference is when the local dealerships are actually independently owned, and the owner cares. If they want another $30K of my life savings the next time I'm ready to buy another car, they better not try to charge me $99 for changing a fuse.

I moved the smaller lamp behind the yellow lens used as a side marker, and replaced it with a different lamp with more LED pieces.

They were left over from another project. I originally had these next to the headlamp.

Great. You're paying fice cents, which is outrageous. But here, we have to pay ten cents, which is even worse.

Lamps similar to this were placed behind the yellow lens.

Ford Transit Connect 2016 Wheel fitment guide Please, note: highlighted items are for OEM wheels USDM Tire Rim Bolt pattern THD CB 1.6GTDi 178hp 215/55R16 6.5Jx16 ET50 5x108 M12 x 1.5 63.4 215/50R17 6.5Jx17 ET50 5x108 M12 x 1.5 63.4 2.5i 169hp 215/55R16 6.5Jx16 ET50 5x108 M12 x 1.5 63.4 215/50R17 6.5Jx17 ET50 5x108 M12 x 1.5 63.4 EUDM Tire Rim Bolt pattern THD CB 1.0Ti 99hp 205/60R16 6.5Jx16 ET50 5x108 M12 x 1.5 63.4 1.6TDCi 114hp 205/60R16 6.5Jx16 ET50 5x108 M12 x 1.5 63.4 1.6i 148hp 205/60R16 6.5Jx16 ET50 5x108 M12 x 1.5 63.4

The human factor. Not unique to any one particular dealership. The same mistake is repeated on a regular basis. All that extra tech work & parts will add up, and someone will notice. Sadly, in some cases, it's at the customer's inconvenience and expense. I'm certain that depending upon the customer's disposition, and the attitude of the service writer, not every outcome is in the interest of customer service. I wonder how many owners who did not have sufficient facts and/or knowledge had to pay out of pocket for such a mistake. I can see it. Service advisor gets the feeling that they can get away with it because it's a woman, senior, or perhaps an immigrant from another country; so he tells the customer that they stripped the threads and would now have to pay out of pocket for the repair. Many unscrupulous practices in this world, and a lot of shady people. Hopefully, someone will gain some knowledge from reading this thread and benefit from it. Perhaps point it out to the salesman prior to purchase, and get an agreement from the dealership to correct the issue as a condition of purchase.

In general, spacers are not a good idea. It's best to use wheels and tires that fit without clearance and turning issues. Offset & backspace are just as important as diameter & width measurements. Look online for fitment guides. Use the online wheel & tire calculators to spec the correct combination, then with the right measurements, shop for your aftermarket package.

I would have no problem pulling a trailer with motorcycles, if I did not already own a pickup truck for that purpose. This van was made to tow. Not tow anything heavy. But, it will easily tow within it's payload range.

In my local area, there is a weird law called Checkout Bag Ordinance. Since I am frugal, I refuse to to pay for grocery bags. I bring an ice chest strapped to a MagnaCart. All my groceries fit into the ice chest, with the lid on and latched. It makes sense to keep my perishables cold for the ride home. A couple of bungee cords, and all those tie-down points in the cargo area, keeps my ice chest from launching and/or sliding. Skip to main content San Francisco Department of the Environment Residents Business Contact 中文 English Filipino Español Search form Search Checkout Bag Ordinance The City and County of San Francisco amended Chapter 17 of the Environment Code, extending the plastic checkout bag ban to include all retail stores on 10/1/2012 and all food establishments starting on 10/1/2013. The Checkout Bag Ordinance also requires a charge on allowed checkout bags (compostable bags, recycled paper bags, or reusable bags). Shoppers can avoid the charge by bringing their own bag. City law prohibits all single-use checkout plastic bags Mandatory charge of 10¢ per checkout bag provided What You Need To Know about the Checkout Bag Ordinance Applies to all food establishments starting on 10/1/2013 and retail stores since 10/1/2012 Prohibits all single-use plastic checkout bags Requires a 10¢ minimum charge on all compliant checkout bags Charge must be displayed separately on customer receipt Allows stores and food establishments to keep the charge Charge does not apply to EBT, WIC, SNAP, and food stamp program transactions Three types of checkout bags are compliant: Compostable plastic bags labeled with a certification logo Paper bags labeled with 40% post-consumer recycled content Reusable checkout bags designed for at least 125 uses and are washable Bags subject to 10¢ charge: All compliant checkout bags listed above, including bags provided for takeout and delivery orders Bags NOT subject to 10¢ charge: The ordinance does not apply to bags used for the following: To contain loose bulk items such as produce, nuts, grains, candy, meat, fish, or small hardware For unwrapped prepared foods such as bakery goods or popcorn To prevent damage to a good or contamination of other goods placed together in the same bag (such as a bag used to wrap a container to prevent leakage of hot liquids). Leftover food from sit down dining ("doggy bags") Newspaper, laundry or dry cleaning bags Pharmacy bags to contain prescription drugs Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of San Francisco's Checkout Bag Ordinance? The purpose of the Checkout Bag Ordinance is to reduce the impact to the city and the environment of disposable bags. A ten cent charge per checkout bag has been shown to reduce the number of disposable bags used by nearly 70-90%. Seventy-five other communities in California are covered by similar laws. This ordinance will reduce litter and waste, as well as contamination in recycling and composting programs, in turn reducing costs to San Francisco taxpayers. In addition, the law will improve water quality in the Bay and the ocean by reducing pollution. What types of businesses does the ordinance apply to? The ordinance applies to all retail establishments in San Francisco as of October 1, 2012 and to all food establishments beginning October 1, 2013. Are businesses required to charge? Businesses are required to charge a minimum charge of ten cents per checkout bag. A business may charge more for checkout bags they provide. The 10 cent charge must be listed as a single line item on the customer’s receipt and is not taxable to the consumer according to the State Board of Equalization Special Notice: Sales Tax Does Not Apply to City and County Bag Surcharges. Anonymously report stores that are not compliant and not charging for checkout bags with our San Francisco Bag Ordinance Non-Compliance Report Form. SF Environment will follow-up with the business. How will the 10¢ charge be monitored? The checkout bag charge must be itemized and shown separately on the customer’s receipt. Businesses will need to adjust their Point of Sale (POS) systems. How will the ordinance affect WIC, EBT, SNAP and other food stamp program customers? The charge does not apply to WIC, EBT, SNAP, and food stamp program transactions. What about bags used for take-out and delivery orders? The checkout bag charge must be applied to customers that receive meals delivered or picked up in a take-out bag. How can customers avoid the charge? Customers can avoid the charge by bringing their own bag or refusing a bag when they make a small purchase that is easy to carry without a bag. They can just say no to a bag. Where does the 10¢ charge go? Stores and food establishments keep the entire checkout bag charge in order to help offset the cost of compliant bags. What happens to businesses that don’t comply? SF Environment will focus primarily on education and helping businesses comply. For those who are persistently out of compliance, a warning can be issued, and fines can range from $100-$500. What type of bags can businesses use? Where can businesses buy compliant bags? Compliant checkout bags include: Compostable plastic bags labeled with a certification logo Paper bags labeled with 40% post-consumer recycled content Reusable checkout bags designed for at least 125 uses and are washable What use of bags does the checkout bag ordinance not apply to? The ordinance does not apply to bags used for the following: To contain loose bulk items such as produce, nuts, grains, candy, meat, fish, or small hardware For unwrapped prepared foods such as bakery goods or popcorn To prevent damage to a good or contamination of other goods placed together in the same bag (such as a bag used to wrap a container to prevent leakage of hot liquids) Leftover food from sit-down dining ("doggy bags") Newspaper, laundry or dry cleaning bags Pharmacy bags used to contain prescription drugs Resources for Businesses English Food Establishment Resources Checkout Bag Factsheet & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Food Establishments (PDF) Sample Placard for Food Establishments (PDF) "Say No to a New Bag" Poster for Food Establishments (PDF) Retail Establishment Resources (How to Notify Customers) Sample Placard for Stores (PDF) Bring Your Bag Poster - 8.5"x11" (PDF) Bring Your Bag Poster - 11"x17" (PDF) Where to Buy Bags Suppliers of Recycled Paper Checkout Bags (PDF) Suppliers of Certified Compostable Checkout Bags (PDF) Suppliers of Reusable Checkout Bags (PDF) Checkout Bag Definitions, Labeling Requirements, and Reusable Bag Verification Tests Checkout Bag Definitions and Labeling Requirements (PDF) Reusable Checkout Bag Requirements and Verification Tests (PDF) Official Notice and Ordinance Expanded Bag Reduction Notice (5/23/12) (English/Español/中文) Attention All Food Establishments Owners and Managers (English/Español/中文) Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance - Chapter 17 of the San Francisco Environment Code Español / Filipino / 中文 / Tiếng Việt / 한국의 / Русский Go to the full version of sfenvironment.org Our home. 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Mine came with a foam rubber backing to prevent my plate from bouncing & rattling, and to protect the paint. Perhaps it's unique to the 2016.

We're also getting another one that says that dealers have to sell all new cars with temporary license plates, and that you have to have them on, until your plates come in the mail.

My solution was just to install an LED lamp. The OEM lamp uses 5 watts of electricity. Hardly enough to drain your battery. If that little lamp drains your electrical system, then you've got bigger problems than a lamp that stays on for 10 seconds. The LED replacement which I chose uses only 2 watts. 2PCS Aaron Pure White T10 T15 192 168 921 194 W5W 50W LED Bulbs Extremely Bright Great update for DRL Backup Reverse Side Marker Lights by Aaron 4.7 out of 5 stars 11 customer reviews Price: $18.99 | FREE One-Day Delivered tomorrow for FREE with qualifying orders over $35. Details In Stock. Want it tomorrow, Oct. 5? Order within 56 mins and choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details Sold by ARTR(AaronCarLED) and Fulfilled by Amazon. Package include: 2Pcs (1 Pair) Aaron T10 50W Pure White LED Bulbs Working Voltage: 12V-24V Length: 1.57 inch (40 mm) Maybe longer than stock bulbs. Application: Side Marker Reverse Back up light Lumen: 500 each bulb. Power consumption: 2W each bulb.

My plates came in the mail. Since I ordered commercial plates, I wanted them on ASAP so that I could start parking in Loading Zones, and drive on streets that are clearly marked for buses, taxis, and commercial vehicles only. Believe it or not, we have streets that regular cars can't drive on, and it's strictly enforced. This being The City, it also meant that I get to pay with a credit card. Well, it's better than no parking spot at all when you're downtown. Yeah, some knucklehead put the wrong screws on mine also. So a trip to the dealership was in order. I showed the service advisor what happened, he brought the car into a service bay and showed a bunch of techs, then we all laughed when I told them that it's a nationwide epidemic that is well documented on the internet. Service Tech told the advisor, "we have to make it right, this guy bought a new car, and this is our fault". Who was I to argue? Apparently, in 2014, vehicles were delivered without the proper screws, there was a TSB, and the problem has never worked itself out. Temporary remedy was to remove the wrong screws (see below), which are commonly used on every other vehicle on the lot, and rivet on my commercial plates so that I can get around and park. Parts are on order, and the dealer will have to drill out the rivets and make it right. I jokingly said, "why don't you just get me a new door?". The Service Manager said, "if that's what we'll have to do, but hopefully, we can fix it". Date ReportedFEBRUARY 01, 2014 NHTSA Reference#10055577 TSB Reference#ASI-44405 Description: FORD: AT TIME OF PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY, THE LICENSE PLATE IS MISSING BOLTS FROM REAR AND SCREWS FROM THE FRONT. MODEL 2014 TRANSIT CONNECT. *PE

I do the same thing with my Honda Accord & Ford F-150. A cooler & bungee cord, and a folding cart. Go shopping with your ice chest. It fits right into the shopping cart. A folding cart, like MagnaCart, pulls that cooler up & down the block in case you can't park in front of your apartment building or house. I've never needed to buy more than I can carry in the ice chest. But then again, I'm not trying to stock up on a week's supply of groceries for a family of 7. I'm fortunate enough to live in an area where I can buy fresh ingredients daily; whether it's a neighborhood fish monger, local butcher, or corner green grocer. We also have Farmers Markets all over town on different days of the week, and we can buy seafood off the fishing boats at the pier. http://welcomproducts.com/2010Vers2/page6/page6.html http://www.coleman.com/54-quart-steel-belted-cooler-red/3000003539.html 54 QUART STEEL BELTED® COOLER DETAILS http://www.coleman.com/54-quart-steel-belted-cooler-red/3000003539.html Item# 3000003539 $149.99 PROMOTIONS Free Shipping on orders $99+ (Excludes heavy and large items. See Terms) ADD TO CART OPTIONS PRODUCT ACTIONS Availability: In Stock QTY ADD TO CART ADD TO WISHLIST

Okay, so this is the tool that you recommend?

Or maybe this?

Or how about this one?

Does the head on this tool look like it will work for crimping these connectors? Sorry for lacking knowledge.