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(Message started by: twinturbo on Sep 14^th, 2006, 10:49am)

Title: Retro Fitting Options..
Post by twinturbo on Sep 14^th, 2006, 10:49am

I have a 1995 Scorpio.

It does not have the dipping passenger mirror
It does not have a passenger airbag

The global cosing seems to be u/s or not there??

Can the 1st two be retro fitted.

Title: Re: Retro Fitting Options..
Post by cossieguy on Sep 14^th, 2006, 10:59am

I'm having nightmares with the dipping mirror at the moment so wouldn't recommend it! The air bag could be retro fitted but think it would be a pain/expensive as you would need to fit sensors etc, you might be able to use drivers sensor to set off the bag when the drivers one goes off,not sure.

Title: Re: Retro Fitting Options..
Post by Highlander on Sep 14^th, 2006, 11:53am

I've just removed a passenger side airbag and airbag module from a late 97 Scorpio with the idea of installing it my 95 Diesel.
Looks a straight forward replacement for the original unit but I'm going to seek professional advice about it before I do it from a safety point of view.

Title: Re: Retro Fitting Options..
Post by twinturbo on Sep 14^th, 2006, 12:45pm

Keep me informed then Highlander, will be interesting to know.

I read the dipping mirror thread Cossieguy, did make me wonder.

Next option... Headlamp washers?

Any clues on the global closure not working? I had this on my 1991 Carlton and it was sort of useful...

And one touch, is it just down on all, or up and down on some years or should it be up and down on my 95?

Cheers

TT

Title: Re: Retro Fitting Options..
Post by Highlander on Sep 14^th, 2006, 1:20pm

I think the global closing might need programing, either by Ford or by Baz ;)

Title: Re: Retro Fitting Options..
Post by cossieguy on Sep 14^th, 2006, 3:44pm

Twinturbo do you mean global clossing via your remote or using key in lock? Mine only works using key, it opens sunroof first then front windows then rear then vice versa for closing. I agree with Highlander that you need to get global closing programming to use with remote though have seen someone who's had it done (Member on here Mechcity)and its pretty cool. Contact him and he might give you the details).
Headlamp washers should probably be the easiest out of the lot to do hardest part i imagine would be fitting them neatly into front bumper and feeding the hose to both parts of the car, might help to find someone who's already got them to see how Ford installed them.

Title: Re: Retro Fitting Options..
Post by Highlander on Sep 14^th, 2006, 4:17pm

There was a mod made up to use global closing via the remote, I dont think it can be programmed by Ford, I'm pretty sure it works on the key only

Title: Re: Retro Fitting Options..
Post by twinturbo on Sep 15^th, 2006, 3:13pm

I will ask ford about Global closure when I get round to having my keys codded, they may sort it whilst doing that!

Cheers

TT

Title: Re: Retro Fitting Options..
Post by hellblue on Sep 15^th, 2006, 9:46pm

Ford do say that if fitted the n/s air bag cannot be removed or turned off, (no children in the front then)the modules would need changing at least,you are also dealing with explosive devises & must follow correct removal & fitting precautions!!& update window info for any future owners!

Title: Re: Retro Fitting Options..
Post by Highlander on Sep 16^th, 2006, 4:46pm

on 09/15/06 at 21:46:16, hellblue wrote:

Ford do say that if fitted the n/s air bag cannot be removed or turned off!

I've removed mine (and turned it off) What do they know! ;D

Title: Re: Retro Fitting Options..
Post by RichardMS on Sep 17^th, 2006, 9:11am

The global closing via remote was a mod done a while ago now, There were only a small amount of these made and you'll be lucky to find one now.
Craig will be able to tell you more about it as there was more to it than just the G/C, he had it fitted to his 2.3.

Title: Re: Retro Fitting Options..
Post by Baz on Sep 18^th, 2006, 7:45am

got the mod fitted to my car. When the car goes above 5mph it auto locks the doors, the remote can open all windows and sunroof and close them too. Handy when you park up and find a window still open!

Baz