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Old 04-01-2008, 08:39 AM
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A couple questions

There are a couple things about my 04 MC that I would like to change. Anybody have any input?

1. Can the 12 volt power outlets be made to operate all the time instead of just when the ignition is on?

2. Can the "auto down" feature of the windows be fixed to work like every other car in the world.....it is a real pain trying to get the window open (or adjusted) just a crack when a touch activates "auto down"

3. Does anyone make a window shield like you see on pick-up trucks? The window is so large that when it is open a crack it is turbulent in the car.
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Old 04-01-2008, 08:51 AM
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1.) yes but it would involve re-wiring the outlet to an always on source.
2.) Never really had a problem opening just a crack
3.) Yes there is a sun roof wind deflector (http://www.minimania.com/web/AddedFr.../InvDetail.cfm)
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1. Sure .... you can wire them into a circuit that is hot all the time, but you risk running the battery down. (That is why they are designed the way they are .... idiot proofing as I like to say!)

2. Hold down longer .... then go back up. Most of us love that auto down feature. Some also have added a module for auto-up as well.

3. NO way!! I use the vent position on the heater control to get outside air. You would rip them off opening the door!!
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Old 04-01-2008, 09:19 AM
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Window I thought he meant sunroof my bad

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Old 04-01-2008, 02:45 PM
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