Does anyone in the Cox company know how to pair a cable card with a TiVo

Too bad that "Self Installation" piece of paper that is included with the Card/Tuning adapter is apparently quite useless then.  This should just work.  Most of the time I don't have the time to wait for a field tech's four-hour window.  Maybe I'll just return it and save the money.

I completely understand your frustration. Normally when you switch out cards and tuning adapters and follow the self install instructions, it would work. I apologize that it isn't working. If you change your mind and want to schedule a service call, which are in 2 hour windows, please contact us via email and we will be glad to set it up for you. Thanks, Lisa Cox support Forums Moderator 

I've tentatively scheduled one, but after the CSR said "We may charge you $75 for the visit" I kinda lost me appetite a little bit.  Maybe I'll try my THIRD card delivery and see what happens there.  I've been disconnected or hung-up on (not on purpose I assume) about 20 times since Saturday TRYING to connect to Tier 2 cable card support.  Every time Guatemala or Mexico or Asia etc. attempts to transfer a call, it's a disconnect.  Cox phone support has really hit rock-bottom, sad to say....

I'm sorry to hear you've not had the assist needed for this matter. We want to help. Please email us your “full” name, “complete” address, and a copy of your post to Cox.Help@cox.com for further assistance. Thank you! 
-Julian

Hi.  Returned the 2nd, failed cable card and tuning adapter.  Will give it one, last chance next week after the holiday.  If a THIRD card/adapter combo can't be turned on remotely by your 1-877 team, then I can't imagine a truck roll will be able to do any better, you know?  Besides a very helpful woman in Arizona named B****, it's been a letdown.  thanks