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The only thing that you will need to figure out is where you want to install it. Do you want it in front, in the cockpit area, so that the driver has access? Or would you rather have it in the rear, where you can access it while working? In the front, I would run power into the cab through the holes already existing next to the A-Pillar, behind the plastic trim piece. In the rear, you can access power at the auxiliary junction box behind the passenger side trim piece next to the rear door. Other than that, it's a matter of setting up a circuit breaker & fuse for safety, and deciding where to bolt it on.

Now that you mention it, my strut tower area looks like there's some fluid also. Only from what I can see under the hood, which is the top of the strut tower where the bolt is. I wonder if the driver's side looks the same. Apparently, cutting the floor is a common thing to do. A lot of people have done the same thing with a lot of different cars on youtube.com.

Mine is from 2007. It's 12 years old.

Some people believe that your car, or every car, was engineered to perfection. They will insist that you not modify anything. I remember adding a transmission cooler to my pickup, and this guy at the dealership insisted that it would cause "over cooling". Same guy insisted that the transmission pan with the drain plug would cause me to lose my lifetime fluid. Yes, genius! That's the idea. I want to get rid of the fluid. You're suppose to change transmission fluid. Not drive until it's contaminated & your transmission falls apart. Remind yourself always, that a service advisor is not a technician. I'm still wondering about Korean engineers building a Hyundai with a 10 year / 100,000 mile warranty.

How about posting a few photos to help us out? Show how you added another fuse. Maybe show us the fuse that you tapped, so that someone else doesn't do it. By the way, how did you determine (mistakenly) to use that fuse? Did you reference some sort of schematic?

You are an optimist. Other people would be screaming mad. You're happy things are getting fixed. Someone else would be p*ss*d off about things breaking.

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Hitch receiver tongue weight is about 200 pounds. You could get away with 2 bikes. They will still wobble & bounce, but you won't notice because you're driving. Just other people on the road who will think that the bikes are falling off. You already have the rails. Rooftop on crossbars is an option. Just remember not to drive into any garages. Great if you don't mind climbing up there, and your bikes aren't too heavy for you to lift over your head to carry. You'll probably want a small folding step stool, or a 6' ladder. You may even be able to fit 2 bikes, plus a rooftop cargo box, then tow a small trailer. Dub Box USA Fans of classic camper vans will flip over the Dinky Dub travel trailer by Dub Box USA. Weighing a mere 1,000 pounds—super light for a tow-able caravan—this vintage-inspired RV is perfect for those looking for something larger than a standard teardrop camper. Equipped with an expanding kitchen, queen-sized sleeping area, and plenty of storage space, the Dinky Dub also offers additional options like an awning over the hatchback and portable water tank. Base price: $13,000. That funnel can baffle the mind. They say you need that funnel if you plan on refueling from a canister. I believe them. I haven't tried it. Don't plan on running out of fuel. But if you are completely out of fuel, on the side of the road, then you will need that funnel.

Take the dash apart again. See if you knocked anything loose. Check all of your connections.

What year is your car, with how many miles?

Good information. You are a computer tech, and you were able to make this work for you, without the very expensive OBD II hardware that some people believe is necessary. I also see an inexpensive kit which includes FORScan. I suppose a $100 investment into a cable is not always "must have". Roll over image to zoom in ELM327, Forscan ELM 327- HS-CAN and MS-CAN Modified ELM327 OBD Self Diagnostic Tool Compatible with Forscan Focccus ELMconfig FF2 Software for Focus Mondeo Kuga Edge Exploror F50 Taurus Everest Escort by OTKEFDI 4.1 out of 5 stars 8 customer reviews Price: $29.99 | FREE One-Day

In case it is relevant, these are the specs for the computer. Thus-far, without knowing what to expect, I haven't been able to do much. But then again, I don't have any problems to fix. So FORScan isn't going to tell me much of anything, except that nothing is wrong. So these screenshots are of little to no value to me. But for someone thinking about FORScan, this will give you an idea of what you might see.

Last time I was there, they said that the technician noticed my timing cover has a leak. Something I didn't see. But they found it. No worries. It's covered under warranty. I will be bringing the Transit Connect back in there in a few weeks for them to correct the issue. A lot of work that I won't have to stress over doing myself, or paying someone else to do it. Wow! You took the initiative to invest in a computer, to attempt what may or may not work. Beers to you. Take screen shots of every step along the way. Write it up, whether it works or not. That way, we can see what you did, or tried to do. FORScan is something we are all lacking knowledge using.

I'm sure that there are leftovers from last year. That's with every car. I can't think of any car where they don't have a few leftovers. Every car sold with lifetime fluid proved that there is no such thing as lifetime fluid. Everyone has heard of the Mercedes sealed, lifetime transmission.....which failed miserably. Just about every one of those developed problems once the fluid was contaminated. Yet, Mercedes, Toyota, Ford...they all sold cars with "lifetime transmission fluid". My 07 pickup truck came with the 4 speed Ford transmission, which was also suppose to be lifetime. A decade+ later, every "lifetime" 4RXXX transmission from Ford has proven that it's not lifetime, and requires service. Then they all eventually fail, and need to be rebuilt or replaced.

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Do you know how hard that would be, to capture three wild dingo, bandage them completely like a mummy so that they don't move, kick, scratch, or bite, then cuddle with them in a shallow grave?

Those rubber wire boots do remove, and you can run new wiring alongside OEM wiring. I did it with my lift gate to install the backup camera. But with a door, it may be easier to run wiring once you remove the door interior panel. You should have enough access to run your wiring using "fish tape" and lubricant. through that rubber boot, without removing the rubber boot.. Yes, there really is a special lubricant used for pulling wires. With the right tools, the job is much easier. Only problem is that if you're not an electrician, you wonder if you want to send $$$XXX for those tools to do a simple small job.

In the Mustangs and Explorers, some guys were known to pull the seat, peel back the carpet kit, and cut into the floorboard. Make an easy access opening to the fuel pump, so that you don't have to drop the tank.

There was another thread about that part. I recall someone mention that it's not included with cars sold in USA. But what I did get, and you should have it in your car, is the funnel. Part No. 8U5A-17B068-AD, 8U5Z-17B068-B Which appears as if the part is interchangeable with a "SheWee"

For whatever it's worth, this is what I am using with my "netbook". A small, underpowered computing device, like a mini-laptop. As the name implies, it was only meant for surfing the web, while you were sitting in a cafe. This is what we had before tablet computers with touchscreens. 12 years old. A lot less expensive & less sophisticated than whatever it is that they recommend that you buy for $75. But it works.

"Dude, your tow truck smells like weed!" "Uh, yeah......uh, you want some?"

As long as you are happy, that's all that matters.

Or less. You could always search on Amazon. A lot of OBD II devices cost less, and will work. I'm using a simple cable with USB on one end, and USB II on the other end. I bought it 12 years ago, and spent about $12. I suspect a lot of the lower priced cables won't work. But you could get lucky. I found 1 that worked. Good thing about amazon.com is the easy returns.

Did you have to pay Discount Tire for the service?

It doesn't look like anyone has this figured out yet. I want to tell you that there may be a solution if the dealer has a tech guy who can get into the programming of the body control module. This is where the perimeter lights can be turned off, fog lights can be reprogrammed to work with the high beams, keys can be reprogrammed, et cetera. Allegedly FORScan is a program that has been able to do a lot with different models of Ford cars. One of the forum members installed a different steering wheel, and was able to activate cruise control, on a Transit Connect which did not come from the factory with cruise control. I just downloaded FORScan, but really haven't had time to play with it, figure it out, figure out what can or can't be done with the free version, et cetera. But for you, it may be worth your time to download it and try it. Worst case scenario is that you only use it for turning off your check engine light.