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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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#1,943 ·
@natewsmith mess with the baudrate, try 50,000 or 500,000. That works sometimes for me.
 
#1,949 ·
Can someone confirm that Focccus app works with 2017 model ST?
Can someone confirm FORScan App work with 2017 model ST?

Getting: error : "can't enter security into ecu"

If yes: how!?
Can someone suggest a baud rate for Focccus that work with 2017? I have tried 50k and 500k like the post a few up suggested. I also tried a few others

FORScan connects and will read the car but it will not let me get into "AS built" so I can turn off double honk.


Thanks
Nick
 
#1,951 ·
I use a bluetooth model for the OBD2 plug in and have noticed if the bluetooth is on for you phone it causes interference and connection issues. It may be the actual bluetooth or just that something is connected not sure. But I'd try that.
 
#1,954 ·
Enabled global windows and turned off the shift light today

It was a pain to sit in a 100+ degree car and wait for drivers to download and install, uninstall the device and reinstall it all again. But its worth it. The shift light was annoying and I hope the global windows will help the car cool off a little before I get in it during these summer months.
 
#1,957 ·
I don't remember the number but it was over 184.

It said shift indicator and I chose the option without shift indicator.
 
#1,962 · (Edited)
OK, so after ignoring this post for a LOOOONNNNGGGGG time, has there been any updates on a WIRED USB in the past 18 or so months?

I am about to just head down to Ford and have some palms greased so I can get onto IDS.

Sooooo someone finally answered this a couple of pages after this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ZWM0R4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_M2iLzbDWA55KW
 
#1,966 ·
Is there an as-built editor for the Fiesta? Or will this work for it as well? Have a bunch of guys in a local group that want to know if global windows are possible for them


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#1,967 ·
Is there an as-built editor for the Fiesta? Or will this work for it as well? Have a bunch of guys in a local group that want to know if global windows are possible for them
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Everyone has said the FiST is Global windowless :( they never made it possible. I have searched and searched and find nothing but "nope can't be done"
 
#1,975 ·
Just wanted to drop in and say thanks for this! I'm using the OBDLink LX (Bluetooth) on my 2013 ST3 and it works fine with FoCCCus.

I do have a question though... my speedometer is off a few MPH when driving 60MPH. My tire size is 245/40 ZR18 (93Y), but 245/40 isn't an option to select from for #51 (Tire Circumference) nor #70 (Tire Dimension). Which option should I choose for #51 and #70?
 
#1,976 ·
I don't remember what sizes the other options were, but if any of them are taller than the OE 235/40R18 use that one. As your 245/40R18's are taller and wider that OE. So if I'm correct your speedometer should read that you are going slower that you really are.
 
#1,977 ·
Hey guys just wanted you to know.
That I'm a tech at a Ford dealer and I just recently figured out how to change as built data with the Ford IDS(diagnosis software) and you can enable global open close windows, change the tire/rim size for the abs module, change headlight bulb to hid/xenon. And more! So for any reason the Focccus app isn't working for u (like for me, i think it wasn't working because I had windows running on a Mac.) just know those things can be changed with the ford software at any Ford dealer with the switch of a button. Very quick and easy.
 
#1,991 ·
My as built shows headlight type line 14 is set to unknown but my ST2 has factory HID obviously, should I change it or just leave it since it's not hurting anything?

Also, can we use the Focccus app and asbuilt editor to disable double honk or does that still require the paid Forscan app?
 
#1,994 ·
btw I tried modifying the double honk #31 in As-Built and it didn't work, but it did with the Forscan method just fine.