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Discussion starter · #1,242 ·
Hey everyone. Just want to report that the global open close mod works without the engine on. I used the following bluetooth ELM 327 adapter:

Super Mini ELM327 V1 5 OBD2 OBDII Bluetooth Adapter Auto Scanner Torque Android | eBay

Thanks for the helpful how-to videos.
That is old news...but congrats on getting it working. There are a few other things you can enable or disable as well. At this point we still don't have a reason to modify the elm for its MSCAN capabilities. Unless you are using FORScan for troubleshooting their is no reason to do the mod.

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I'm a lurker from an Escape forum, thanks for all the good info on this site applicable to our vehicles (mine is a '14 Escape SEL FWD w/2.0 EcoBoost).

I've used a USB ELM w/FOCCCUS to enable global windows and fog on w/high beam. My ELM is not currently modified for ms-can access.

My non-Sony 9-speaker sound system (8" MFT screen), it came with Sirius which I do not use and A/V inputs which I do not use.

QUESTION / request for help:

Does anyone know if it is possible to use FOCCCUS to reprogram the APIM to ignore the Sirius and/or A/V inputs so, when using the steering wheel "M" button to move between audio sources, those options are skipped? Hopefully if that can be done all evidence of those audio sources/inputs would disappear form the MFT menu, too.

Perhaps an option to do what I want is available if I mod my ELM to access ms-can per James Simpson's instructions?

Any hand-holding advice to accomplish this 'audio interface clean-up' very appreciated!

TIA
Man, I'm with you on this one. I'd love to be able to scan through my inputs with that button. But right now it makes me go all the way through all three Sirius preset banks, brings up a big warning on the screen telling me my subscription isn't active (I KNOW ALREADY) and then sends me one of those stupid inbox messages. Then its through A/V, bluetooth and AM preset banks just to get back to FM when all I wanted to do was go from FM Preset Bank 2 to FM Preset Bank 1!
 
Discussion starter · #1,245 ·
I NEVER use those buttons. I find it far easier to select what I want on the touchscreen. %99 of the time my radio stays connected to the USB inputs. I have a 16gb thumb drive i leave permanently in place for all my music.

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I NEVER use those buttons. I find it far easier to select what I want on the touchscreen.
Well, that's the point ... I agree that the touchscreen is the way to go with the default setup, but that's an eyes-off-the-road proposition; it'd be nice to make the wheel buttons 'friendlier'.

Thanks for the feedback, not too surprised that MFT hack (actually I think the key is in the APIM, but still out of reach of FOCCCUS) is the likely necessity to accomplish what I want. One notion was that maybe it'd be possible to completely disable the Sirius receiver module and lacking that signal the MFT would 'adjust' to a non-Sirius 'mode'. Oh well, didn't hurt to ask, some of y'all have dug deep into this stuff so thought I might get lucky ;-)

%99 of the time my radio stays connected to the USB inputs. I have a 16gb thumb drive i leave permanently in place for all my music.
I agree. My non-Sony system is upgraded with Alpine component speakers, 4-channel amp and powered sub-woofer. I've got a dedicated 256GB USB drive with all my music in lossless WMA9 format ripped from CD .... larger files than MPx but the sound quality is great. Still, there are occasions where I want to change to a radio input source without the Sirius hassle. Not yet, it seems.
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Thanks!
 
I just went to get the versions of everything and the IPC download failed on me too with this View attachment 44240

It just dawned on me, that if I leave the settings alone when you first start the program, it will not connect for me. I have to uncheck the maximum speed box for it to work. I wonder if unchecking the auto bit rate and trying 50000 would read the IPC. I am going to bed or I would check. Just a thought. Does everyone else have to uncheck the max speed box?
Hello,

How have you sort this out? i'm getting the same error unknown ECU AM5T-14C226-AE. I am not able to load a .vbf because...i'm getting unknown ECU HW AM5T-14C230-BC (?!?)
What am i doing wrong? Any comments are much appreciated.

PS: This forum is fantastic.
Cheers
 
hi guys, just recent saw this thread! was interested in picking up a modified ELM. is there anywhere that we can purchase them that are already pre-modified like such? have to relesrn the crankshaft position variation system..due to new ECU from autobody shop and originally had a AGS delete. dont want to head over to the dealership
 
Discussion starter · #1,249 ·
hi guys, just recent saw this thread! was interested in picking up a modified ELM. is there anywhere that we can purchase them that are already pre-modified like such? have to relesrn the crankshaft position variation system..due to new ECU from autobody shop and originally had a AGS delete. dont want to head over to the dealership
There is a second thread that is short and to the point. Basically their is no need to modify the elm. It gains you no added function in the CCC.

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Discussion starter · #1,251 ·
My AGS is removed and i have no codes. If you want to disable the AGS in Focccus you dont need a modified elm to do it. You can use a regular unmodded one is all im saying.

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hello guys,

i need some help please and appreciate your support since i have no answer yet...

1. Trying to upload IPC calibration return error Unknown ECU while under IPC tab data is triggered correctly.
2. Trying to upload PCM calibration return Can't enter security into ECU

I have successfully uploaded BCM but that was all.

Here is config:

Interface:
Type: FTDI #1:AH02GMTY, 38400 kbps
Adapter: ELM327 v1.4
Min.delay: 16 ms ( Good)


PCM - Powertrain Control Module
Part number: AV61-12A650-YE
Strategy : AV61-14C204-YE

OBDII - On Board Diagnostic II

SASM - Steering Angle Sensor Module
Part number: AV6N-3F818-AB
Strategy : AV6N-14C309-AA

ABS - Anti-Lock Brake / Traction Control Module
Part number: AV61-2C405-AE
Strategy : BV61-14C036-AG

RCM - Restraint Control Module
Part number: AM5T-14B321-AE
Strategy : AM5T-14C028-AD
Calibration: AM5T-14C098-AE

PAM - Parking Aid Module
Part number: BM5T-15K866-AH
Strategy : BM5T-14C090-AG
Calibration: BM5T-14C091-AC

PSCM - Power Steering Control Module
Part number: AV6C-3C579-EA
Strategy : AV6T-14C217-BA
Calibration: AV6T-14C218-AB

BCMii - Body Control Module
Part number: AV6N-14A073-FF
Strategy : AV6N-14C094-XA
Calibration: AV6N-14C095-XA

FCDIM - Front Control/Display Interface Module
Part number: AM5T-18B955-DG
Strategy : C1BT-14D358-DE

SRM - Speech Recognition Module
Part number: 8M5T-19C112-CR
Strategy : 8M5T-14D511-CR
Calibration: 8M5T-14D512-AA

PDM - Passengers Door Control Unit
Part number: AV6N-14B533-BF
Strategy : AV6N-14C108-AE
Calibration: AV6N-14C109-AF

DDM - Drivers Door Module
Part number: AV6N-14B531-BF
Strategy : AV6N-14C064-AE
Calibration: AV6N-14C065-AF

HVAC - Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning
Part number: AM5T-18C612-BG
Strategy : AM5T-18D619-BH
Calibration: AM5T-18D620-BH

RFA - Remote Function Actuator
Part number: AV6N-19G481-AE
Strategy : AV6N-14C104-AF
Calibration: AV6N-14C105-AD

ACM - Audio Control Module
Part number: AM5T-18C815-BF
Strategy : AM5T-14C044-BF
Calibration: ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ

IPC - Instrument Panel Control Module
Part number: AM5T-10849-CF
Strategy : AM5T-14C026-AN
Calibration: AM5T-14C088-AA
 
Discussion starter · #1,255 ·
hello guys,

i need some help please and appreciate your support since i have no answer yet...

1. Trying to upload IPC calibration return error Unknown ECU while under IPC tab data is triggered correctly.
2. Trying to upload PCM calibration return Can't enter security into ECU

I have successfully uploaded BCM but that was all.

Here is config:

Interface:
Type: FTDI #1:AH02GMTY, 38400 kbps
Adapter: ELM327 v1.4
Min.delay: 16 ms ( Good)


PCM - Powertrain Control Module
Part number: AV61-12A650-YE
Strategy : AV61-14C204-YE

OBDII - On Board Diagnostic II

SASM - Steering Angle Sensor Module
Part number: AV6N-3F818-AB
Strategy : AV6N-14C309-AA

ABS - Anti-Lock Brake / Traction Control Module
Part number: AV61-2C405-AE
Strategy : BV61-14C036-AG

RCM - Restraint Control Module
Part number: AM5T-14B321-AE
Strategy : AM5T-14C028-AD
Calibration: AM5T-14C098-AE

PAM - Parking Aid Module
Part number: BM5T-15K866-AH
Strategy : BM5T-14C090-AG
Calibration: BM5T-14C091-AC

PSCM - Power Steering Control Module
Part number: AV6C-3C579-EA
Strategy : AV6T-14C217-BA
Calibration: AV6T-14C218-AB

BCMii - Body Control Module
Part number: AV6N-14A073-FF
Strategy : AV6N-14C094-XA
Calibration: AV6N-14C095-XA

FCDIM - Front Control/Display Interface Module
Part number: AM5T-18B955-DG
Strategy : C1BT-14D358-DE

SRM - Speech Recognition Module
Part number: 8M5T-19C112-CR
Strategy : 8M5T-14D511-CR
Calibration: 8M5T-14D512-AA

PDM - Passengers Door Control Unit
Part number: AV6N-14B533-BF
Strategy : AV6N-14C108-AE
Calibration: AV6N-14C109-AF

DDM - Drivers Door Module
Part number: AV6N-14B531-BF
Strategy : AV6N-14C064-AE
Calibration: AV6N-14C065-AF

HVAC - Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning
Part number: AM5T-18C612-BG
Strategy : AM5T-18D619-BH
Calibration: AM5T-18D620-BH

RFA - Remote Function Actuator
Part number: AV6N-19G481-AE
Strategy : AV6N-14C104-AF
Calibration: AV6N-14C105-AD

ACM - Audio Control Module
Part number: AM5T-18C815-BF
Strategy : AM5T-14C044-BF
Calibration: ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ

IPC - Instrument Panel Control Module
Part number: AM5T-10849-CF
Strategy : AM5T-14C026-AN
Calibration: AM5T-14C088-AA
You really shouldnt be messing with pcm or ipc calibrations while using an ELM327. If the Pcm fails to calibrate correctly you will brick the pcm. In order to recover the pcm you will need to load asbuilt data using a VCM2. As far as i know the only official devices that can upload the calibrations correctly are J2534 devices and tuners such as the COBB AP.

Supposedly the ELM327 in its modified state CAN do it but will fail 9 times out of 10. The guys over at FFClub.ru use a device called an ELS27 which can upload at 2Mbit per second and using focccus it will still fail from time to time.
According to those guys BCM, IPC and PCM calibrations should not be unddertaken unless you are prepared to brick your car. Only a dealership or users with access to a VCM2 and the Ford IDS system can unbrick the modules.

Do not confuse the above statements when discussing the CCC. Changing parameters in the CCC and uploading the configs to the BCM are not the same as changing calibrations. CCC changes are relatively harmless. However...i did read that the BCM only has a finite amount of flashes it can take before it will require a complete reflash of asbuilt data. I dont know how many flashes is to many but i can say that ive flashed mine 8-10 times with absolutely zero issues. My device of choice for flashing is the OBDlink MX.

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Discussion starter · #1,256 ·
Oh and another thing about flashing new cals, you need to connect to the module using MSCAN bus and you need to set the speed to the max speed supported by the device. With the elm it will be less than 56k which will most likely take more than 2 hours for the upload.

Also when you upload to the IPC and a few others there is more than one 1 file that must be upload. Firmware, Strategy and Calibrations in this case are not words that all refer to the same thing. Each file is different and they are a matched set. They must also be uploaded in a certain order. Upload files according to file size lowest first highest last.

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Discussion starter · #1,257 ·
You can't do the others yet, only BCM works
not quite true. you CAN do the others and a few other things as well. All the options in Focccus 8.3 work but the risks cureently outweigh the benefits at the moment so I havent attempted or reported that they do in fact work...my bad.

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Discussion starter · #1,259 ·
i know i can disable it yet but i think the AGS is needed for the crankshaft system to relearn itself due to a brand new ECU that hasnt had my car stock yet
AGS=Active Grill Shutter system. It has 2 functions, open/close. It sits directly in front of the radiator and ontop of the intercooler. Its only function is to facilitate how quickly the engine comes up to operating temperature. Maybe you are refering to some other confusing acronym.

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