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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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I have a 2003 Eddie Bauer Excursion, 6.0 Diesel, 2wd, and I need to know the purpose of the "P" button on the dashboard. It's a pushbutton - once on, once off. Have read the manual from end to end and can't find an explanation of this button. Help!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 12:09 AM
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Sounds like the button to turn off the reverse sensing system.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by LionFan
Sounds like the button to turn off the reverse sensing system.
That's it.

The button disables the warning chime from the back-up sensors on your rear bumper.

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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Ya but the thing will not stay off, you have to press the button every time you go into reverse. PITA when your doing alot of menuvering.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 03:36 AM
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Yep. That's how it works. It is just a single shot disabling button for the reverse alarm. When you go out of reverse, it resets.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 10:04 AM
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A real PITA when backing a camper into a campground.

Wild thing is...... My wife has an 05 EB Explorer. When you hit the button on that, it only resets when the motor is turned off. I like that feature much more.

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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Didn't someone say it can be reprogrammed for just that way of operating?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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It not only is a PTA when parking the trailer,it also senses the trailer hitch ball when the trailer isn't there..It doesn't matter if it's covered or not.I don't take my hitch off when we get home as we usually go out a couple of times amonth and I'm kinda lazy about that.. Besides,when tailgators get up close and see that thing,they usually back off a bit.. Especially when the brake lites flash a little..
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by louisianatoolman
II need to know the purpose of the "P" button on the dashboard.

Push it on when you are stopping to take a Pee.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by aklim
Didn't someone say it can be reprogrammed for just that way of operating?

PLease...... tell me more!!!! This is something I would change in a NY minute.

Thanks
 
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Originally Posted by BroncoEx
PLease...... tell me more!!!! This is something I would change in a NY minute.

Thanks
I'm not sure but I read that someone said they went to a dealership and had it reprogrammed. Not sure.
 
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Backup sensor always turns off - Diesel Forum - The Diesel Stop.com
 
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Tow/Haul, can it be set as default on? - Diesel Forum - The Diesel Stop.com

See what Yoda has posted.
 
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