Hints, Tips and Tricks
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here are a few videos showing the latch and a mod...
Folding back seat of 2015 F-150 super crew - YouTube
This one shows the mod drilling a hole in the pin and attaching a split-ring to tie on to.
Easily Access Hidden Storage Behind the Rear Seat of a 2009 to 2014 Ford F150 Crew Cab - YouTube
One comment suggests using a star washer or acorn nut to hold the cord onto the pin - I tried this the other night and once attached the pin would "bind" to where it would not release it to allow closure. I stated on the larger seat side of my Platinum - with no real value as there is not really any space behind it due to the subwoofer, etc.
I went over to the passenger side to try the mod there, and found there to be a pulls strap and a little different latch mechanism which you just pull the strap and it pops forward - allowing access to the tire changing tools, etc.....
so - at least in my case, no need for the mod but I know how to get it done if I need to access the subwoofer, etc
Folding back seat of 2015 F-150 super crew - YouTube
This one shows the mod drilling a hole in the pin and attaching a split-ring to tie on to.
Easily Access Hidden Storage Behind the Rear Seat of a 2009 to 2014 Ford F150 Crew Cab - YouTube
One comment suggests using a star washer or acorn nut to hold the cord onto the pin - I tried this the other night and once attached the pin would "bind" to where it would not release it to allow closure. I stated on the larger seat side of my Platinum - with no real value as there is not really any space behind it due to the subwoofer, etc.
I went over to the passenger side to try the mod there, and found there to be a pulls strap and a little different latch mechanism which you just pull the strap and it pops forward - allowing access to the tire changing tools, etc.....
so - at least in my case, no need for the mod but I know how to get it done if I need to access the subwoofer, etc
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EDIT: I missed the part you are leaving the truck running... I did not try that. Well easy to try leave the window open and truck running and lock the truck with the keypad wait a few and then come back and stick you hand in the window and see if the alarm is set. If so we should be good doing this...
BUT...
I started a thread long long ago and did alot of testing with the help of others on this forum on this question.
If I remember correctly I left the window open to simulate me breaking glass. Left a keyless fob in the truck with batteries. Got out and locked truck. I di remember you have to wait so long before the truck is armed.
I then proceeded to reach my hand and arm into the truck those motion detectors are very quick I did not get maybe a few inches in and the horn flashing lights and all that goes off. I try getting in the truck and hit the start button no dice.
I had to go get another keyfob from in the house and then deactivate the alarm and then start the truck.
What I do to key for a spare is I have a keyless keyfob locked up and hidden in the truck. NO BATTERIES in it. Truck does not know it's there. But if needed you can use you keypad on the door get in and then place the key again with no batteries in that spot you all know about and start the truck.
I have three keyless keyfobs got the extra on ebay for $40 and programmed myself.
BUT...
I started a thread long long ago and did alot of testing with the help of others on this forum on this question.
If I remember correctly I left the window open to simulate me breaking glass. Left a keyless fob in the truck with batteries. Got out and locked truck. I di remember you have to wait so long before the truck is armed.
I then proceeded to reach my hand and arm into the truck those motion detectors are very quick I did not get maybe a few inches in and the horn flashing lights and all that goes off. I try getting in the truck and hit the start button no dice.
I had to go get another keyfob from in the house and then deactivate the alarm and then start the truck.
What I do to key for a spare is I have a keyless keyfob locked up and hidden in the truck. NO BATTERIES in it. Truck does not know it's there. But if needed you can use you keypad on the door get in and then place the key again with no batteries in that spot you all know about and start the truck.
I have three keyless keyfobs got the extra on ebay for $40 and programmed myself.
I'd like to leave an extra fob in my truck as well. Does anyone know if the fob will remain programmed for an indefinite period of time with the batteries removed? I know you can use the hidden reader to read the fob but I didn't know if you left the fob w/o batteries for years if it would somehow lose it's programming. Thanks!
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From: Sechelt, BC
If you have one of those giant sunroofs, you can open it without first opening the shade; the shade automatically opens when you push the sunroof button. Also, the shade automatically goes to pre-programmed positions so you are not distracted too much by adjusting it.
