12V Port Splitter

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With a limited number of 12V DC port in an EcoSport (only 1 port in Trend and Ambiente, and 2 ports in a Titanium), a splitter presents a neat solution if you need to use more gadgets simultaneously. Just remember that the port can only handle a limited amount of current (15A), thus, never use a splitter when using hi-powered devices. Shown below is the splitter I use in my EcoSport.

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© Anthony Urbano (Manila, Philippines)

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Weekend Tagaytay Trip

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Just an hour away from our place of residence in Cavite, Tagaytay has become one of our favorite weekend destinations. Despite the thick fog, we enjoyed the view of the Taal Volcano from the Taal Vista Hotel.

View of the Taal Volcano from the Taal Vista Hotel view deck (August 2018)

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12V Lantern Display

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It is Christmas season once again. In 2017, I purchased a mini-lantern for my EcoSport, and this year, 2018, I am using it again. It is a small lantern (or parol) which can be placed inside a vehicle, powered through the 12V socket.

Here’s how I installed the lantern on my EcoSport. Leave me a note if you happen to see me on the road!

Full-length video tutorials are exclusive to website subscribers. To watch the full video, head directly to 12V Lantern Display.

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Through this blog, I intend to share things that I discover with our EcoSport. To donate a liter of gas to EcoSport DIY Series, click here.

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Installing a Dash Camera (Part 1: Fuse Tap)

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This tutorial video shows how to connect wires on to an EcoSport’s fuse box, such that the dash camera turns on only when the engine is running, i.e., the dash camera turns off as the engine is switched off. If done improperly, this could likely void your warranty, so be very careful in following this modification.

This modification requires basic knowledge of electronics and must be carried out only by those familiar with it. Please do it at your own risk.

Full-length video tutorials are exclusive to website subscribers. To watch the full video, head directly to Installing a Dash Camera (Part I: Fuse Tap).

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Through this blog, I intend to share things that I discover with our EcoSport. To donate a liter of gas to EcoSport DIY Series, click here.

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Vulcanizing a Punctured Tire

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As a vehicle owner, having a flat tire is inevitable. It is usually a result of the tire getting punctured by sharp objects. This video tutorial explains how a tire puncture is fixed in a vulcanizing shop. The two methods of patching (cold and hot patch) and the two ways of removing the tire from the rim (using simple tools and using a machine) are also shown.

Full-length video tutorials are exclusive to website subscribers. To watch the full video, head directly to Vulcanizing a Punctured Tire.

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Through this blog, I intend to share things that I discover with our EcoSport. To donate a liter of gas to EcoSport DIY Series, click here.

© Anthony Urbano (Manila, Philippines)

Rear Door Seal Water Leak

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Rain water may get inside an EcoSport (or any vehicle for that matter) if there is a leak in the rubber seals. I have experienced this first-hand when I discovered water in the tools compartment, after a heavy rain, on a 3-month old EcoSport.

To fix this problem, you need to clean the rubber seal and apply new sealant, such as grease. This video demonstrates how to remove, clean, and apply grease to the rear door rubber seal to prevent water from getting in.

Full-length video tutorials are exclusive to website subscribers. To watch the full video, head directly to Rear Door Seal Water Leak.

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Through this blog, I intend to share things that I discover with our EcoSport. To donate a liter of gas to EcoSport DIY Series, click here.

© Anthony Urbano (Manila, Philippines)

Decorative Hood Scoop Design

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Engines of hi-performance vehicles require huge volumes of air, which is why they are fitted with functional hood scoops. A fellow EcoSport enthusiast, Steve Bryan Festin Magango, designed a decorative hood scoop for his EcoSport. The hood scoop is made from PVC plastic board, joined together with super glue, and held atop the EcoSport’s hood using mounting tape.

Steve is a boat modeler who has found a way to integrate his skill for model-building with his passion for decorating his EcoSport.

Do you have an idea for a DIY EcoSport project? Send me a note at eteny@ecosportdiyseries.com and get your project featured here!

ACCESS IS FREE, BUT HELP IS APPRECIATED

Through this blog, I intend to share things that I discover with our EcoSport. To donate a liter of gas to EcoSport DIY Series, click here.

© Anthony Urbano (Manila, Philippines)