Anybody know what "police dark mode" is in the ECM?
10-20-2011, 11:19 PM
#32
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Originally Posted by johnwill
Great.
Another thing you are full of sheet on (this and those ugly Aries floormats).
Is there anything that you know what you are talking about, vs. just pontificating?
10-20-2011, 11:43 PM
#33
Nathan
If I remember from reading the linked page (now removed), the dark mode allows a cop to get out of his car without the interior lights coming on... unless he's carrying an Apple product in his pocket, in which case "dark mode" is disabled. 
10-20-2011, 11:50 PM
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What's your problem exactly? You want to use a PC, fine. I don't tell you that you're a sheep who doesn't have enough originality to buy something different from 95% of the population, do I? That might hurt your feelings, and it would be mean.
So what brings out this mean streak in you? Be nice.
As for your information about Mac viruses, I don't know who your sources are, but as a Mac user constantly since 1984 (always without anti-virus software) I have yet to encounter ANY virus... and believe me... I go to the sites that would have them!
So what brings out this mean streak in you? Be nice.
As for your information about Mac viruses, I don't know who your sources are, but as a Mac user constantly since 1984 (always without anti-virus software) I have yet to encounter ANY virus... and believe me... I go to the sites that would have them!
Back on topic: How is this police mode safe? When does one use it?
(if slutangris replies to my post, someone please repost. I finally found the ignore setting and don't have to be bothered by him anymore.)
10-20-2011, 11:51 PM
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lol... so the glowing white apple sticker gives him away?
10-21-2011, 12:51 AM
#36
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This concept has been around for many years, long before vehicles were equipped with even basic computers systems. I can recall this feature in patrol vehicles as far back as the mid 1970's.
It is primarily for officer safety, so the interior of the patrol car is not lit up when exiting or entering the vehicle during darkness and the officer is not silhouetted; and as some have surmised, secondarily for stealth when making an observation or apprehension.
In the old days, it was a simple electric disconnect/deactivation of the little push switches in the doors. Today, it can also be accomplished via the vehicle computer system. The link below from another website, is for the older Crown Vic's; however, it still illustrates the concept. The methodology to accomplish this may differ from department to department and region to region; some may still physically disconnect the wired switches.
http://www.p71owners.com/showthread.php/23-Police-quot-Dark-Car-quot-Mode
It is primarily for officer safety, so the interior of the patrol car is not lit up when exiting or entering the vehicle during darkness and the officer is not silhouetted; and as some have surmised, secondarily for stealth when making an observation or apprehension.
In the old days, it was a simple electric disconnect/deactivation of the little push switches in the doors. Today, it can also be accomplished via the vehicle computer system. The link below from another website, is for the older Crown Vic's; however, it still illustrates the concept. The methodology to accomplish this may differ from department to department and region to region; some may still physically disconnect the wired switches.
http://www.p71owners.com/showthread.php/23-Police-quot-Dark-Car-quot-Mode
Last edited by NorCal-09; 10-21-2011 at 12:55 AM.
10-21-2011, 09:45 AM
#37
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Exactly what it is on the new F150's... it disables the interior lights on the door switch. I don't really like it, as I do have to turn the switch on to find something when the kids are getting in and out, instead of the door activating it.
And wouldn't be too stealthy since the DRL's stay on. It was the DRL's that I hoped it would kill. No such luck....yet.
And wouldn't be too stealthy since the DRL's stay on. It was the DRL's that I hoped it would kill. No such luck....yet.
10-22-2011, 09:29 AM
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