cptcrusty1

Hi, I'm a bit new here.  I tried searching for the topics I'm looking into but didn't get very far.

I have a 2013 SE with ~60k miles.  It's been a great car so far other than a couple minor issues.

Currently, the radio will not turn on although I see the power "button" on the MFD, the back up sensors aren't working, and nothing happens when I pull the lever for the voice commands.  Navigation seems to know where I am and the other audio options turn on, but the "Audio Off" words are on the dash.  

I read in a couple places to pull fuse #67 with the power off, start the car and get the engine to fire up.  Let it idle for 5 minutes, shut it down, reinsert the fuse, then restart the car.  This should force a reboot of the MFD, which it appears to have done.  However, nothing changed.

Any other ideas before I have to drag it down to the dealer?

I have a new 2013.  I've read that there are software updates for the MySYNC and for the car itself.  How do I determine which versions I'm running?

@ MTB... Nice Christmas lights.. .LOL

Several changes can add up over time, just like for adding HP, porting-polishing, exhaust, intake, yadda yadda... So....   Pods might at 1 mpg.  That could be the first change.  I keep reading about active grill openings and a 13B07 software upgrade.  I'm assuming the Software can only be upgraded by the dealer; however, I don't want to bring it to those yutz's unless I need to.  Is there a way to determine what my version is?

What is the grill mod?  I'm not finding anything definitive on that, then again, I'm at work when I read this.

Another question would be LED lights, externally.  Any noticeable improvement to efficiency with changes to LED tail lights, etc.?

Thanks

Crusty

I came across, and read this entire thread looking for FE tips.  I just bought my Cmax Friday, Dec 27, and at 65 mph I track around 40mpg as long as I'm in ECO (cruise control).  Short trips I've had 46-69.  The hwy miles could use a bit of an uptick I think.  So I'm curious as to the effect of the Pods.  Has anyone, with the new placement, been able to get an improvement quantified?

Thanks

Crusty.