Hidden radio feature

[Curless]

I wanted to post this cause I could not find it doing a search. While at MV10 hangin out and grabbin some grub with my wife and Gigan (Joel) I was bitchin about the fact that my MM does not have the (speed compensating volume) feature...he leans forward and says sure it does. Its HIDDEN....

You turn on the radio, then push the power/volume button in and hold it, after a few seconds the display will read something about the volume and show numbers 0-7, while holding the power/volume button down, you use the select button to adjust your speed compensating volume....

I love it! Thanks to Joel for showing this to me...I asked my buddy that works for a Lincoln Mercury dealer if he knew about this and he said no. We did try it out on my mother in laws Grand Marquis and it works on it as well.:banana:

[capt512]

You dont have to keep holding the power button down. Just hold it to get it into the speed menu, then use select to change the setting.

[Curless]

Hmmm, I will retry this. Either way its a damn crime to not tell us about it! Its a great feature!

[Ms. Denmark]

This isn't a secret. LOL

[Curless]

Like I said, I could not find it doing a search...

[Bigdogjim]

Like I said, I could not find it doing a search...
Are you saying the "search" button is not your friend? :P

[Curless]

Not today!!!!

[Cheeseheadbob]

I keep typing in "Fountain of Youth", and get nothing...:D
Are you saying the "search" button is not your friend? :P

[Curless]

I keep typing in "Fountain of Youth", and get nothing...:D

I hear its in a special "yank applicator" in Guspech750's pants!:P:lol::woohoo:

[ctrlraven]

In the Audiophile unit you can scroll through the menu to find it.

[Bluerauder]

I wanted to post this cause I could not find it doing a search.

Here are a thread going back to 2006>>>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=27697


It's not in the manual.

When the radio is on hold down the on/off button for about 5-6 seconds the display will show speed volume followed by a number that you can change between 1 and 7 with the select control. The greater the number the more of a change in volume between slow and fast.


Here's another one from 2010 >>>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=67819

[Haggis]

Here are a bunch of threads going back to 2005>>>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/search.php?searchid=4643350

^^^^Beat me to it.

I was going to suggest asking Charlie.

[Bluerauder]

^^^^Beat me to it.

I was going to suggest asking Charlie.

Link ^^^^ now shows nothing. It came back with 5-6 threads for speed volume. I update the link with Smokie's post from 2006.

Under the Search Tab, click on Advanced Search. Search on thread titles only with "Volume" in it. Brings back several posts from years ago.

[Curless]

Yeah...what they all said...

[Mr. Man]

If your listening to the right kind of music why would you want to lower the volume? There is a secret steering application though. If you play Disco, which by the way SUCKS, the car will look for an appropriate tree to crash into. Another good reason to always wear your seatbelt.:D

[RF Overlord]

What?! Disco sucks?

Back in the '80s, disco did in fact suck, but compared to today's whiny, angst-ridden crap, disco is actually soothing.

[SC Cheesehead]

What?! Disco sucks?

Back in the '80s, disco did in fact suck, but compared to today's whiny, angst-ridden crap, disco is actually soothing.

A fact I've known for well over 30 years, Bob!

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSQWMMPWTlvr JSBgla-ZLNJqfe6vzUppT4NXHDKLZn_oRlypq SDFJZMduA (http://www.balloonmaniacs.com/images/discodancersballoon.jpg)

[Mr. Man]

A fact I've known for well over 30 years, Bob!

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSQWMMPWTlvr JSBgla-ZLNJqfe6vzUppT4NXHDKLZn_oRlypq SDFJZMduA (http://www.balloonmaniacs.com/images/discodancersballoon.jpg)
...and you think Blue Moon...AKA Coors' is good beer:P..........;):D

[Haggis]

...and you think Blue Moon...AKA Coors' is good beer:P..........;):D

...and he says he does not like Brennvin but takes a shot every time I offer it.

[Mr. Man]

...and he says he does not like Brennvin but takes a shot every time I offer it.After drinking Blue Moon err Coors' he needs to wash down the taste with that rotgut antiseptic you bring.;)

[Ms. Denmark]

Rebel Red FTW!:D

[SC Cheesehead]

If your listening to the right kind of music, such as DISCO, why would you want to lower the volume? If you play Disco, you may get so distracted by the snappy tunes that you crash into a tree. Another good reason to always wear your seatbelt.:D

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTJ-YlIPLF0d766DpwBx7GhJxflfrvaMWS FGp23qnAlUX1Rszm9CRZyyA (http://babylovesdisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/disco.jpg)

FIXED! :D

[Mr. Man]

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTJ-YlIPLF0d766DpwBx7GhJxflfrvaMWS FGp23qnAlUX1Rszm9CRZyyA (http://babylovesdisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/disco.jpg)

FIXED! :D
Haggis must be at your house sharing his poison if your posting stuff like that.:P

Disco Sucks!

[SC Cheesehead]

Haggis must be at your house sharing his poison if your posting stuff like that.:P

Disco Sucks!

NOT!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwFI19KH_s8

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTQjOtxjikNg 4Y6CD4RpGfq3N8-rdZVfYF499juM9tL_pWDWLFGlFsXLg (http://www.teesnthings.com/productImages/tv-show/simpsons-t-shirts/disco-stu-air-fresheners.jpg)

[Mr. Man]

NOT!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwFI19KH_s8

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTQjOtxjikNg 4Y6CD4RpGfq3N8-rdZVfYF499juM9tL_pWDWLFGlFsXLg (http://www.teesnthings.com/productImages/tv-show/simpsons-t-shirts/disco-stu-air-fresheners.jpg)
Oh Rexie you are such a heathen and boy did you have to do some diggin' to come up with that band.

Here is some culture by one of the best guitarists going.:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9OREXN9PyE&feature=related

[SC Cheesehead]

Oh Rexie you are such a heathen and boy did you have to do some diggin' to come up with that band.

Here is some culture by one of the best guitarists going.:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9OREXN9PyE&feature=related


Gotta say, I like it! :up:

[1stMerc]

Po Eric. That disco stays "ever gentle on his mind"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFIRTtn_ZSE

[Joe Walsh]

If your listening to the right kind of music why would you want to lower the volume? There is a secret steering application though.
If you play Disco, which by the way SUCKS, the car will look for an appropriate tree to crash into. Another good reason to always wear your seatbelt.:D

:rofl:.......True Dat!


What?! Disco sucks?

Back in the '80s, disco did in fact suck, but compared to today's whiny, angst-ridden crap, disco is actually soothing.

Couldn't agree more....I hear these lame whiny songs on the radio and immediately change stations to CLASSIC ROCK!

[guspech750]

iPod FTW!


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[justbob]

This thread speaks volumes. 😄

Disco is awesome. Just like 80's rock, pop, metal, and hair bands.

That's all.




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[SC Cheesehead]

:rofl:.......True Dat!



Couldn't agree more....I hear these lame whiny songs on the radio and immediately change stations to CLASSIC ROCK!

I enjoy Classic Rock as well. The music pretty well died at the end of the 80's IMO

[efi4eye]

I just found this feature myself... I believe it is in one of the operator's manuals though lol

[SC Cheesehead]

I just found this feature myself... I believe it is in one of the operator's manuals though lol

Not in either the '03 or '04 Marauder manuals, IIRC.

[Bluerauder]

I just found this feature myself... I believe it is in one of the operator's manuals though lol

No it isn't ... read post #11. :rolleyes:

[Rockettman]

Well at least the OP can enjoy the "Speed Volume" until the FM craps out, and the deck has to be replaced anyway! ;)

[tbone]

I didn't know until a few days ago about the "compression adjust" feature for cd's. Wow, does it ever sound better when it is on!

[Rockettman]

"Speed Volume"; "Compression Adjust"; "Speaker Configuration"; etc.; all functions that are also on the Escape Deck Replacement - but the FM won't go on ya! (Sounds way better too!)

[LUCKY GENE]

No rap crap on my radio.:mad2:

[Bobby Clobber]

I had completely forgotten about that feature, changed battery and it disappeared.

Thanks for the reminder, I'll be resetting immediately :beer::beer:

[Curless]

Yep, thats why I re-posted it!