[VicMark]

Hi all,

I'm thinking of trading in my '08 Ranger on a Bullitt. I spent three hours at the dealer today and am close to a deal. I'm going to take a bit of a beating on the Ranger but the current incentives on the Mustang GT (and Bullitt), more or less make up for it. I would prefer a car without Navigation but the dealer cannot find one for me (in BC). There just aren't that many 08 Mustangs around period.

I remember test driving a GT with Nav last year and the screen glowed at night which bugged me. Can it be totally dimmed or turned off completely? Thanks.

PS Is the Bullitt not going to be offered for 09 in Canada? I don't see it as an option on the Ford Canada website.

 

[chrisW]

saw a used 08 bullitt at coastal ford in burnaby today $34,000..I know the sales guy there...

 

[Black GT500]

No you can not shut that irritatingly bright screen off. If they would have simply provided a simple OFF/ON switch, I may have been able to put up with it. But since not, NO THANKS...

Hi all,

I'm thinking of trading in my '08 Ranger on a Bullitt. I spent three hours at the dealer today and am close to a deal. I'm going to take a bit of a beating on the Ranger but the current incentives on the Mustang GT (and Bullitt), more or less make up for it. I would prefer a car without Navigation but the dealer cannot find one for me (in BC). There just aren't that many 08 Mustangs around period.

I remember test driving a GT with Nav last year and the screen glowed at night which bugged me. Can it be totally dimmed or turned off completely? Thanks.

PS Is the Bullitt not going to be offered for 09 in Canada? I don't see it as an option on the Ford Canada website.

 

[Dave and Julie]

It was probably designed by the same idiot that made the cruise control light so that it doesn't dim with the rest of the dash lights. It just sits there and burns a hole in your retina while you drive at night. The good news is that you can just wad any old piece of whatever into that binnacle to block the light.

 

[Arkady001]

So much easier with after-market GPS SatNav...lol

 

[Wolfie]

Hi, I saw an add from Ocean Park ford for an '08 Bullitt for $28,990. Brand new. The ad was in the province newspaper on friday I think.

 

[VicMark]

Thanks for the info on the Nav.
Also thanks for the tip re Ocean Park, I will call them.

Mark

 

[wabirch]

I would guess you could install a simple toggle switch on the incoming power line and tuck it under the dash.

 

[Wolfie]

The ad was in todays Province again. Page C18 $28,995. Ocean Park Ford.

 

[JC2954]

Hammer.

That'll shut it off, no problem.

 

[Black GT500]

For $2000???

For $2000 Ford could have built a switch in... :frown: :frown:

I would guess you could install a simple toggle switch on the incoming power line and tuck it under the dash.

 

[dhartson]

There was a question about shutting off the NAV, and this was one of the responses:

No you can not shut that irritatingly bright screen off. If they would have simply provided a simple OFF/ON switch, I may have been able to put up with it. But since not, NO THANKS...

There is a setting to turn the entire display off; I think it is under "MENU".

 

[BiteTheBullitt0793]

hammer time!

originally posted by JC2954:

Hammer.

That'll shut it off, no problem.

^^^^^ i concur!


:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

 

[ETicket]

It can be shut off or dimmed if you like

 

[Black GT500]

Please post the corresponding information about shutting off this screen from the ford owners manual or some other source. I have been told by two different long time relatively competent Ford salesmen that the SCREEN can not be shut off. I based a small part of my option buying decisions on this information about the always on display. If that is not the case it really would be nice to know for sure.

It can be shut off or dimmed if you like

 

[ETicket]

:arrow: Press MENU the Menu screen will display, Press DISPLAY you may then select DISPLAY OFF this will turn off the entire screen. Press the screen or any hard button to turn the display on again. Page 31 in the Navigation System Manual. I have never tried it, the screen has never bothered Me. I will try it tomorrow and let you know.

 

[darcyb62]

:arrow: Press MENU the Menu screen will display, Press DISPLAY you may then select DISPLAY OFF this will turn off the entire screen. Press the screen or any hard button to turn the display on again. Page 31 in the Navigation System Manual. I have never tried it, the screen has never bothered Me. I will try it tomorrow and let you know.

This works, I tried it this morning. Screen doesn't bother me either so I leave it on.

 

[ETicket]

:goodvibe: I agree with darcy, tried it and my screen went black. I say anyone solved by the bullitt busters.

 

[Black GT500]

That is good to hear, I guess Ford isn't quite a stupid as they seemed, on that note, 2010 Mustangs will finally get AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL!!! It's about damn time!

If it is possible to retrofit the new 2010 automatic temperature control onto my 2008's that will be my first modification for both.

:smile:

:goodvibe: I agree with darcy, tried it and my screen went black. I say anyone solved by the bullitt busters.