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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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#1,996 ·
Where can I get the ASBUILD DATA for Ford Escape 2010?

When I try to get it using VIN on the "http://ford.xtlt.ru/ab/"

message: Not Ford Focus mk3 ?

Help!
Bob, you can use focccus to export your AS-Built from the vehicle and save it, the online way is just an option.

Just load up the connect to vehicle and use the "SAVE TO FILE" button at the bottom right.
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#1,999 · (Edited)
Would a laptop with a hardwire ecm to 9 pin port work using a regular hard wire connection instead of a wireless device?
My laptop has windows 10 pro. The ScanTool 426101 OBDLink MX Bluetooth is $100.
I just bought my laptop and hard wire connector for this project.
Also, I am changing the touch screen on my stereo to update from my Ford touch to sync 3 with navigation. I understand that the backup camera won't work until the vin number is programmed in. Can I use my laptop and Ford Can and focccus to get it programmed to work properly?
 
#2,004 ·
Is focccus still not working with 2017s?
Not that I can find. Sucks too. I was going to modify the TPMS settings after changing wheels.
I bought the recommend cable and it came in after I had the wheels/tires put on...didn't find out till it was too late.

I haven't tried but can the TPMS settings be altered with Forescan as well?
 
#2,008 ·
Sorry if this has been addressed previously, but I just can't read through 200 pages of posts...lol
Is this app capable of programming a new key fob? I lost one of mine, and the dealer wants ~$65 to program one, on top of whatever the fob itself costs.
I have a 2013 ST2, if that matters.
Thanks!
-Mike
 
#2,009 ·
I don't believe Focccus can do it, but look into Forscan.
 
#2,011 ·
Forscan has a forum with some good info if you are willing to look.
 
#2,013 ·
If you're using Forscan I wouldn't bother with focccus. I think Forscan can do more. I'd adjust the Baud rate and retry it.
 
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#2,017 ·
I just swapped some OEM HID headlights (the entire housings, ballasts and bulbs) into my 2015 Focus ST (it came with halogen lights). I coded the ECM using Focccus. Under the headlight type i selected HID and the xenon bulbs work great but I still get a headlight fault code that pops up on the display every time you start the car. If i select alternative HID, there is no error code but the xenons do not work at all and will continually flash. I tried other settings in Focccus with no luck. The cornering lights also don’t work. Do i need to modify the headlight harness? Do I need to add resistors? OEM hid headlight module? Is there any other software change that will work? Thanks.
 
#2,074 ·
Hey, just wondering if you found a solution to this? I'm having the same issue which I posted about here:

 
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Yes
 
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#2,022 ·
Did your ELM come with a switch? Using forscan, a couple times that I got an error, I would flip the switch on my ELM, retry and it would go.
 
#2,023 ·
I have a OBDlink MX+ bluetooth adapter. I used the Forscan program on my 13 ST2 and unlocked global windows down with the key fob. Windows will not go back up with the fob unfortunately. I also lost my horn function for some reason. Anyone else have this experience? I tried to use Focccus but could not figure out how to connect to the OBDLINK MX+. Any help here? I have tried reflashing the settings.
 
#2,024 ·
Well, found out the feature would not activate properly in Forscan. Had to use Focccus to activate global windows up and down. Used an elm cable.
 
#2,027 ·
Hello, I tried looking around for information regarding an error I receive when I try to read the BCM in focccus, I have 2016 Ford Focus Titanium and I'm located in Canada.When I try to read the BCM I get an error stating that it is unable to read the ECU. I bought a VINT-TT55502 modified OBD2 reader off of Amazon. I also tried to use it with Forscan and I get the same error. I did read that if a fuse is blown it might cause a problem, so Ill check to see if that's the case.

Thanks!
 
#2,028 ·
So I'm not gonna lie, I hate using auto lights. I turn my lights and fog lights on every time I get in my car. It doesn't matter the time of day or weather or visibility. My lights are always on. I saw that you can have the fog lights come on when you have your lights set to auto. Is there a way to link them so they come on when you manually turn on your lights?
 
#2,029 ·
Everything that I could find says no.
 
#2,031 ·
Should I use FORScan or FOCCCUS to do my windows and fog lights. I have a 2014 ST.

been looking online and don't want to brick anything.
 
#2,032 ·
I have seen people do it both ways successfully. If you use ForScan you have to load your edited XML file, I'm pretty sure. ForScan seems like a bit more of a legit program, but seems like you can just use Focccus all by itself. The main thing you want to do is save the stock programming first as a backup in case something in the programming messes up, you can revert back and try again. It's just a computer you're reprogramming in the car though, and you're just writing to the BCM, so I wouldn't really worry about making any changes that are going to screw anything up, and you can always restore the factory programming if something goes wrong or you accidentally change something you didn't want to change.