u/kurtom00

​Got a 2012 Ford Escape. I have the original owner's manual with the factory 5-digit door code card inside, but typing it in does nothing.

​The dealership just told me "the keypad is broken," but I tested every single button (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/0) and every single one lights up the green backlight when pressed. So the buttons definitely work and aren't dead. The 7/8, 9/0 buttons to lock the car works.

​The previous owner did have wiring work done (mentioned a wiring overhaul) outside the dealer. My guess is either the SJB was swapped with a junkyard unit at some point, meaning the code on my card is wrong..

​I also for the life of me, cannot remove the center console after taking out the trim around the gear shifter.

​If I buy an OBD2 adapter with the HS/MS switch and hook it up to FORScan on a laptop, can FORScan pull the factory door code directly? Or am I trying to take out the center console the wrong way (am I missing any screws?)?

​Got a 2012 Ford Escape. I have the original owner's manual with the factory 5-digit door code card inside, but typing it in does nothing.

​The dealership just told me "the keypad is broken," but I tested every single button (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/0) and every single one lights up the green backlight when pressed. So the buttons definitely work and aren't dead. The 7/8, 9/0 buttons to lock the car works.

​The previous owner did have wiring work done (mentioned a wiring overhaul) outside the dealer. My guess is either the SJB was swapped with a junkyard unit at some point, meaning the code on my card is wrong..

​I also for the life of me, cannot remove the center console after taking out the trim around the gear shifter.

​If I buy an OBD2 adapter with the HS/MS switch and hook it up to FORScan on a laptop, can FORScan pull the factory door code directly? Or am I trying to take out the center console the wrong way (am I missing any screws?)?

​I recently bought a 2012 Ford Escape with around 240,000 km. When I took it to the dealership for inspection, they pointed out that the current factory lug nuts are damaged/swollen and need to be replaced.

​My Escape has the factory 16-inch alloy wheels, and I've been trying to get a set of solid 1-piece M12x1.5 lug nuts, but I’ve had terrible luck with two sets so far (both based on AI recommendations):

​Set 1: I bought a box of M12x1.5 ET (Extended Thread/Shank) Bulge Acorn nuts. I returned these after I learnt it is meant for aftermarket wheels.

​Set 2: I bought a standard-length closed-end 1-piece chrome set (AUTOPTIM M12x1.5, ~1.25" / 32mm tall, OEM part # ACPZ1012H / 611-303). I took these to my mechanic, but he said they do not fit because they are too short.

At this point, I don't want to waste any more time or money ordering the wrong parts.