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Re: Why a starter input needed for radio?
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 6/11/2008 1 Reply

Merle -

This circuit was reportedly added for the '08 Escape Hybrid and other hybrid models.

A small % of owners reported that they "missed" starting their car since they run electric-only up to 15mph.

The radio plays a "Crank and Start sound" out throug... Login to read more.

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