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Focccus PC app as-built editor AND all around reprogrammer

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Focccus PC app as-built editor AND all around reprogrammer - Discussion

UPDATED: March 20, 2015

Updating with working features.
1. Global open/close windows.
2. Removal of shift light.
3. After market HIDs
4. Add Hill Assist to non ST model
5. Turn on ecoscout display
6. Windshield wiper motor calibration
7. OEM Cruise Control added to Ford Focus SE with Sync: use option #23 Cruise Control set to "with Cruise Control"


When reading or writing config changes to the different modules you will create a slurry of DTC's on the car. This is completely normal. Download and install Forscan on your pc to read and clear out all the communications DTC's.


Things you will need: Laptop with USB port and a corded USB ELM327 code reader, or bluetooth capability if you are using an OBDlink MX or similiar adapter. A BestBuy Rocketfish micro Bluetooth adapter is what I have(id recommend the fastest bluetooth module you can get your hands on for under $40.
OBDlink MX: Shop this around, sales prices all over the place, or from here:Amazon.com: ScanTool 426101 OBDLink MX Bluetooth/OBD-II Scan Tool Interface: Automotive

First you will need a OBD2 code reader that must be capable of reading the Highspeed (HS) canbus that Ford uses. If it can read the Medium Speed (MS-CAN) bus thats a plus for other purposes such as using the software known as Forscan . For the purposes of this write up I am using the OBDLink MX(what I had already). A corded USB ELM327 may work as well but depends on the quality of the knockoff sold at most locations.

Special note: If you are using Bluetooth you will need to know which com port your computer has assigned to the Bluetooth module.
Next you will need Forscan, download from here:Download FORScan.($Free) Forscan is a PC only test tool that can log several hundred different parameters at a time, read and clear all DTC's (you will get tons of dtc's during this process but no worries no long term effects are caused when done)and run individual selftests on each CAN module.

To do the window mod and shift light change you need the Focccus App, the as-built editor both of which can be found here: Ford Tools by xGloooM from ffclub.ru
You will need a windows PC with bluetooth wireless adapter. Lastly you will need the bluetooth code reader or ELM327.
The video how to above can walk you through what to do once you have these programs.



Here is the fun part. Go here: Ford Tools by xGloooM from ffclub.ru and open the AS Built editor.
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type your vin number in and click download from ETIS. You should see something like this:
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navigate to block 184
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click the drop down box and change to either option 02 or 03(both work) but neither will open and close the sunroof.
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Now scroll back to the top and click Make XML
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now your pc will ask where to save the new file. Choose at your discretion as it does not matter. Go to your car and ensure your MX is plugged into the port(or Elm327). Car should be in accesory position (KOEO) key on engine off.

Now we load up the Focccus app. if you are using an OBDlink MX set your options to this
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note...the com port is totally dependent on your pc setup.
Click open. Focccus will now load up to this screen
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Now click load from file and browse to where you saved your new xml file you created. Click open. Focccus should now look like this:
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To confirm the settings scroll down to block 184 and verify your new global open settings. If everything is correct you are ready to write.
If everything is good click here
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you should see a message about starting the write procedure. Do not turn car off or press any buttons. You will see the green bar start on the left side and transition to the right in about 7-8 seconds till it shows 100%. the lights will shut off and come right back on and then you should see a message about write successful. At this point I waited for about 30seconds at which point I turned the car off and then back on to verify startup which worked as it should. Then I rolled all the windows down and turned the car off. To verify this worked get out and push and hold the lock button for maybe 5 seconds. You will now see the windows roll up perfectly. Same procedure to roll them down only now you use unlock on the Fob. Hope this helps you!
 

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#975 ·
Ok so it's all good to try?

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#976 ·
Well. .. all complete and working also cleared all the codes

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#977 ·
Has anyone done it with a 2014, if so any problems?
 
#978 ·
After the global was turned on i'm starting to notice that the cluster LCD is slow to turn on when i open the door or turn the car on. The MFT screen turns on right away when the door is opened but the cluster LCD takes 5-10 seconds until it turns on. Is that normal or did something screw up? Once the screen is on it responds with the same quickness as before the global mod.
 
#979 ·
I've noticed the same thing.

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#982 ·
One has absolutely nothing to do with the other. Hundreds have done this mod and you are the first to have an issue with an ipc slowness. However, there IS a tsb that addresses slow to respond IPC. This has been a known issue for a long time. You may just not have payed as close attention to it since you werent hacking it.



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#980 ·
Well as long as i'm not the only one. But it is kind of annoying.
 
#981 ·
I hadn't put the two together until you said it. I didn't even pay attention... Now it will probably bother me.

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#983 ·
Would I be able to program my brothers 2010 Focus to do the global window thing. I did my ST (2013).
 
#986 ·
Ok thanks, my brother wants to know if it can be done on his 2010 Focus.
 
#990 ·
It can but it is a different program. Try googling "Elm-FF2 english version"

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#991 ·
Cool, thanks jdub1981.
 
#992 ·
Btw. The elm-ff2 program has way more features that it can unlock on the older Foci. Ive tried it on my ST and it wont do anything.

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#994 ·
Nav will never work for those that don't have the GPSM module. Even if we could add it to the car how would the car know where it is?

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#999 ·
You need to be able to communicate with a computer, hardline or Bluetooth. You need the program, which there is a link at the beginning of the thread, and your vin number.
 
#1,001 ·
Hill assist is only necessary for those with manual transmission. Ive heard that this does work with a manual titanium. Focccus is used only for 2013-14 and onwards foci. If yours is a 12 or older there are other programs for those.

No mods are needed for the halogen to alternative lights. Just need an elm or bluetooth obd reader to make the change.

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#1,005 ·
I now realize why you guys would want this. Prior to my ST I had never driven a manual but ive always driven with 2 feet anyways. 1 foot on the gas 1 foot on the brakes.

I guess most people dont drive like this but its how learned.
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#1,008 ·
[offtopic] That is a terrible way to drive! lol [/offtopic]
 
#1,015 ·
It's the same thing
 
#1,019 ·
Did you see mine? 6 inch spike that looks like 1 half a pair of scissors went through mine. I could hear the air leak inside the car with the windows up.

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#1,024 ·
My car didn't die but my buddies car did. Both work fine.
 
#1,029 ·
The ap requires power off and accessory mode on. Not sure what is required for Focccus. I occasionally browse their site but lately nothing new has come down the pipe.

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