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Also known as Police Mode in some cars like the Explorer. So, if you're sick of the indicators flashing, the interior and the tub lights coming on and the headlights staying on for a while every time you lock the car, then this mod is for you. After enabling this mode, all you will get is the click of the door lock actuators... nothing more. Great for your battery life and also good when you're in a camp or caravan park so you won't annoy your neighbours.

This mod will enable a menu option in Settings - Vehicle where you can enable/disable Silent Mode.

IPC 720-04-01 xxx4-xxxx-xx
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I've enabled this and it works great. Except for one thing - the 8" screen lights up, blinding me and the dog. Has anyone found any APIM switches to support staying dark until ignition on? I know it's a longshot...
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Try turning off the display in the SYNC settings. Works on the MY17 anyway


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rjbarrington wrote: Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:31 am I've enabled this and it works great. Except for one thing - the 8" screen lights up, blinding me and the dog. Has anyone found any APIM switches to support staying dark until ignition on? I know it's a longshot...
There is a change that may suit you. I have it listed somewhere, yep somewhere. I will get back to you on it.
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rjbarrington wrote: Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:31 am I've enabled this and it works great. Except for one thing - the 8" screen lights up, blinding me and the dog. Has anyone found any APIM switches to support staying dark until ignition on? I know it's a longshot...
Try this Richard. I would go and retry but changing IPC over.

BCM
726-58-02
0101-0101-01xx

You probably have all zeros.

Let me know the outcome.
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Previous was 726-58-02 0000-0000-0188

Changing it didn't seem to help. Screen still lit up after entering the car.
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This one is for Richard.

Silent mode APIM brightness. Although I have not gone through every setting in the APIM as waiting for the restart means it will take forever just use the Lincoln boot logo as it is a dark startup logo so the vehicle does not light up. Assuming you can deal with the logo anyway.

APIM

7D0-01-02

8xxx-xxxx-xxxx

or if you want Lincoln logo and a extra menu on the main screen and a picture of an electric car then.

Axxx-xxxx-xxxx
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now theres a decent badge! love it. do i need to revisit stewie, to get it loaded into my screen? cheers
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Lincolnland wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2017 7:11 am now theres a decent badge! love it. do i need to revisit stewie, to get it loaded into my screen? cheers
Didn't click until you said something :)

You're always welcome Linc.
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Does the new screen serve any purpose? what loading screens are available on the sync 2?
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Eha002 wrote: Tue Feb 13, 2018 10:48 pm Does the new screen serve any purpose? what loading screens are available on the sync 2?
Lincoln, Ford, one other I cant remember the branding.

I do not run any startup logo at all anymore. It now is instant on and no waiting.
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Hi Stewart,
is this in the non-Asbuilts?
i cant see any mention to the loading screens other than for sync3.

and now that the Asbuilt spreadsheet is gone, i don't know where to look.
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Eha002 wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:37 am Hi Stewart,
is this in the non-Asbuilts?
i cant see any mention to the loading screens other than for sync3.

and now that the Asbuilt spreadsheet is gone, i don't know where to look.
There is a bit going on in this thread, tell me what you are trying to do, IPC, APIM, changes?
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Hi can silent mode be done on px1 rangers?
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Choony191 wrote: Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:04 pm Hi can silent mode be done on px1 rangers?
Sorry, No.
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Hey Guys,

can some one tell me what number needs to go in to turn off silent mode?

thanks

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Geokep wrote: Sun Jun 17, 2018 4:43 pm Hey Guys,

can some one tell me what number needs to go in to turn off silent mode?

thanks

Simon
Simon, if you've enabled silent mode properly, you should also have enabled a on/off check box in the right small screen. Can't remember which menu it's in, but have a look as it should be there.
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Geokep wrote: Sun Jun 17, 2018 4:43 pm Hey Guys,

can some one tell me what number needs to go in to turn off silent mode?

thanks

Simon
Latest Forscan update will already have silent mode option in IPC asbuilt. No need to change any code.
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