My '14 does not do the courtesy wipe. I haven't looked for a menu option though.

 

Anyone tried changing option 214 integrated control panel to see if the courtesy wipe could be shutoff.

 

A couple questions,

1. Anyone in the metro Detroit area with a laptop and the know how do my windows for me?

2. Any luck or attempts to get sync to work in motion ie not greying out input for gps addresses and such?

3. Video while in motion a possibility?

Thanks guys. I read most of the thread this morning but didn't see an answer to these questions.

 

So far no sync or video in motion.

 

would the dealer be able to tell you've done changes to the computer? i mean its not a tune or anything...

can you dump the computer to your pc for backup purposes?

 

That's what I just realized. And that it isn't changing the values unless YOU change them (e.g. The global windows). At least I assume that's how it is. The fuel tank thing is what worried me at first, going off the pictures on the first post. Since that IS a euro value. But I guess the value is the same for here, just means something different there.

 

If you made a backup of your bcm your fine if you didn't make a backup. Just download the XML using your vin and your safe either way.

 

Mine loads to 44% and then gives an unable to load message. Any ideas?

It also caused some nasty fault codes and my CEL to light up. I reset them with Torque and went out to dinner without them coming back.

 

Each and everytime you read from the BCM or write you are going to throw a ton of dtcs, Forscan is your friend for erasing them...in order to erase all of them you will need access to both busses.

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My guess about the fuel tank is that it's the same hex but for us and Europe, right? Sorry, still paranoid about this lol. I did save a backup, but it reads as the same thing the car does. Again, I didn't touch it so I'm assuming that is exactly the bit that was pulled from the car, and the description is driving me nuts. If it said us gals, I wouldn't be anxious. Would love an updated version of the program lol.

 

Trying to figure out the best way to explain this... The Developer created software to take the values and read them out so you can understand them without looking at a string of 500+ numbers. He did this using a European car. Therefore the values are converted by HIS software as the values for European cars. However, the values may be the same on both US and European cars but the way they are read by the car is what matters. So the value for the fuel tank - lets say 0C - is read by the software in the PCM in the cars in Europe as 55L but the PCMs in the cars in the US see 0C as 12 gallons (that is an example - I don't know what our cars see it as) The point being the values are what matters to the PCM - it decodes the Hex data - not what his software says. as long as you don't change the value it does not matter what his software says. Our car will still take the hex values and convert it properly.

Hopefully that helps

 

Sure does. That's how I figured it worked, but wasn't entirely sure. Gotta try and do the ELM mod sometime today or tomorrow. Can't find my soldering iron

 

at this time the mod will only help you clear the dtc's with Forscan. Since we cant read the ipc yet that function is less important. If you start your car and no Cel is lit then dont worry about the dtc's unless you absolutely need to. They will clear themselves over a preset amount of time.

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Tried the emergency brake lights last night, neither setting worked. Tested by doing a hard stop from 40mph while my buddy watched and he didn't see anything. Maybe this is another IPC setting.

 

Or it is simply another setting like Braden@Cobb said back on page 2. Remember, the focus has many iterations followed by many different regulations for the country inwhich they are sold. His table, regardless of how you view it either from the bcm or from the asbuilt, is a collections of formulas for translating the data. Those formulas are bound to be a little off for certain values just because of the the shear number of possible versions of any 1 type of focus. Example. For the areas where they are read as unknown, why is the setting unknown? Option 125 is satellite radio and for me it reads unknown. I know I have sirus satellite radio because I use it, but his tables are unable to translate that setting most likely because that setting is unavailable for him to view in his country of origin. When you write back the data for the unknowns it isnt changing the original value for that setting, example if the hex value was FFFF for that one setting then in his table FFFF did not have a setting associated with it so it leaves it as unknown. Writing it back simply leaves FFFF as it is.

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You know what I think is crazy about all these issues people are having? The crazy cheapo usb Elm327 that is recommnended fails time and time again yet my OBDLink requires no modification has never caused a write issue of any kind. Ive changed my values atleast 4 times and never not once had an issue with the actual writing process. I stand behind my original recommendation for an OBDlink MX. No mod needed for both busses, 3 year warranty, Firmware upgradeable, 128bit hardware encryption, awesome tech support and pretty much best of the best for standard scanners.

Not related to the ST but there is a company that has an app for android that lets you control GM cars via obdlink. Remote Start, windows, radio, lock and unlock, and panic alarm.

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You know what I think is crazy about all these issues people are having? The crazy cheapo usb Elm327 that is recommnended fails time and time again yet my OBDLink requires no modification has never caused a write issue of any kind. Ive changed my values atleast 4 times and never not once had an issue with the actual writing process. I stand behind my original recommendation for an OBDlink MX. No mod needed for both busses, 3 year warranty, Firmware upgradeable, 128bit hardware encryption, awesome tech support and pretty much best of the best for standard scanners.

Do we know if it has to be the MX? I have this one:

Amazon.com: OBDLink Bluetooth OBDII Scan Tool Interface Adapter & Software (425103): Automotive

 

Disregard. My vgate decided to play nicely with the focus and I now have global Windows

I ended up doing it differently than the tutorial. I simply used focccus to scan my bcm, changed my options in the program and the sent to bcm.

 

Alright fellas. Just got back from my out of town trip.
I just got back inside from turning off MyKey, 02 setting to 01. No more volume restriction / seat belt audio mute / speed limit.

 

So I looked into the APIM today, this one is fairly tricky as it can only be written if the ESN is mismatched.... More work to do!


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Going to make us be able to update to quad screen yet?

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Meh just tell your dealer your having issues with the screen coming on when you turn on the car and they will update it under the TSB for it.

 

Tried that and it didn't want to update. They did 2 before mine and mine wouldn't take.

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ok, so not sure if I am doing something wrong or not...

Got my ELM in today. The amazon listing said it was v1.4, but it is actually v1.5a I think it was or just v1.5. I started peeling back the label and it does have screws holding it together, but since we don't need the mod for the global windows I figured I would mod it another day.

plugged it in to the laptop and drivers it found didn't work(windows 8). So I searched online for the drivers for this device and took me to a site called Pololu and downloaded drivers and installed. Looked to work correctly as the yellow exclamation symbol was gone in the device manager.

downloaded the focccus software and the forscan software. The Forscan installs, but the focccus doesn't really install. I noticed there were a bunch of zip files for the focccus and I only downloaded the last one, 0.7.zip. Open the zip file and double click the .exe file and it wants to open the program. uncheck the 2 boxes, change the port speed to 50000 and then I get the Can't init elm.

EDIT: I see now the first post has a speed of 500000, not 50000(have seen this in other posts). Maybe that is my issue.

Now that I am typing this I recall the OP mentioning downloading a lot of zip files and doing something with them. I need to go back and read that. Maybe that is my problem.

EDIT: they are the vbf files, not zip files. Which this is if we are downloading the data from the site instead of pulling it off the car. So I wonder if I just had the wrong speed. Will try again in a few, but with car running? Key on, engine off?

Another couple reasons I think the ELM is installed correctly and works is that the lights scan and then the red light stays lit. Also I can access the car through the forscan program and it scans it and everything. So the link does work.

Since others had issues downloading the vehicle files, I was just planning to read the BCM and save the file for backup like some, then modify the file with a new name and write it back to the car. So then I know I am using the correct file from my actual vehicle. Right now I assume the focccus program isn't working because I need to download these other zip files and then somehow combine them.

Does Focccus actually install like a program on the computer or do I just create a new folder for it and copy all the files over? And I bet that is what I do. After reading all the pages I have now forgotten half the stuff I read. LOL

The only other thing I am not sure about is when reading the file and saving it, is key on, engine off or do I even turn the key on? The OP mentions starting the car in his first post, but his process was different than what many others have done (downloading files from ford site, etc instead of just using file already on the car).

 

ok, so not sure if I am doing something wrong or not...

Got my ELM in today. The amazon listing said it was v1.4, but it is actually v1.5a I think it was or just v1.5. I started peeling back the label and it does have screws holding it together, but since we don't need the mod for the global windows I figured I would mod it another day.

plugged it in to the laptop and drivers it found didn't work. So I searched online for the drivers for this device and took me to a site called Pololu and downloaded drivers and installed. Looked to work correctly as the yellow exclamation symbol was gone in the device manager.

downloaded the focccus software and the forscan software. The Forscan installs, but the focccus doesn't really install. I noticed there were a bunch of zip files for the focccus and I only downloaded the last one, 0.7.zip. Open the zip file and double click the .exe file and it wants to open the program. uncheck the 2 boxes, change the port speed to 50000 and then I get the Can't init elm.

Now that I am typing this I recall the OP mentioning downloading a lot of zip files and doing something with them. I need to go back and read that. Maybe that is my problem.

Another couple reasons I think the ELM is installed correctly and works is that the lights scan and then the red light stays lit. Also I can access the car through the forscan program and it scans it and everything. So the link does work.

Since others had issues downloading they vehicle files I was just planning to read the BCM and save the file for backup, then modify the file with a new name and write it back to the car. So then I know I am using the correct file from my actual vehicle. Right now I assume the focccus program isn't working because I need to download these other zip files and then somehow combine them.

Does Focccus actually install like a program on the computer or do I just create a new folder for it and copy all the files over? And I bet that is what I do. After reading all the pages I have now forgotten half the stuff I read. LOL

The only other thing I am not sure about is when reading the file and saving it, is key on, engine off or do I even turn the key on? The OP mentions starting the car in his first post, but his process was different than what many others have done (downloading files from ford site, etc instead of just using file already on the car).

Next time a TL;DR would be nice.
You don't need the files for Global Open/Closed.
Unzip the Focccus program and initiate the .exe (No installation required.)
Select the right COM port (I don't think the USB version has this?) and you're good to go.
Load the XML you created from the OP and make the change. Click Write to BCM.

OP needs to clean it up and dumb it down for people.

 

TL;DR is To Long Didn't Read.

Do you by chance have Forscan open while trying to load Focccus? I couldn't get Focccus to open with Forscan running as it tied up the bus.

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Hell ive never even attempted this...makes total sense too.

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I posted this on page 26, but it will absolutely, positively need to be added in some form to the first page information, because a ton of people are going to buy sealed ELM 327s and not know what to do about it.

I modified my ELM 327 yesterday evening, went to bed, and then did the deed this morning. Count me in as having key fob-able doors!

With that said, here's some updated info:

1) I bought my ELM 327 from Amazon. I think I paid $8.xx for it, but it's the same brand as the one on the James Simpson site. It was a version 1.5a and it is not held together by screws! Rather, the manufacturer has sealed the dongle. If you inspect you ELM 327 and find that the seam that runs along the outside appears to be joined, you have a sealed dongle.

Fear not, all is not lost. You can skip removing the sticker and instead find a small flat head screwdriver and a hammer. I knocked 8 holes into the seam running around the device. 3 on either side, and 2 around the cable running out the back. This fractured the case enough for me to pry apart the housing to get into the device. I then followed the instructions on the James Simpson site and it worked perfectly.

2) If you go the ELM 327 route, you can skip the steps in the tutorial. All you need to do is: 1) install the driver and FoCCCus, 2) hook up the device to your car and laptop and turn the car on, 3) press the button in FoCCCus to read BCM, save that file, then modify your values, and then hit write BCM. That's it. No need to get Forscan, download calibrations, or use that online XML generator, at least for the key fob enabled windows hack.

3) Either FoCCCus or the ELM 327 is finicky. Don't be surprised to get read errors while reading and writing to the BCM. Mine typically occurred at 40% and 87%. If you do get an error, just immediately try again and it might go through. It took me 4 attempts to read the BCM cleanly, and 3 attempts to write the modified values.

Addendum on 4/26 - I'm unsure whether using FoCCCus to modify the BCM causes the car to spit out any faults (that would result in a check engine light), but if your car does have a check engine light after using FoCCCus, you would then download Forscan and use the section for clearing faults to clear all of yours. Otherwise, Forscan is unneeded.

 

Sorry, doesn't look that long to me considering this is something new for all of us and we will be experiencing different things.

I prefer giving all info I can. Simply because someone will bring up to do this or that. More info up front helps others understand what I did or did not do and narrow down the issue.

I don't recall if I started the car prior to opening focccus or not. But will try that.

I did not have forscan open at the same time as trying to open focccus. And it works with forscan, so I would think it should work with focccus as well. Would it work with one and then be "bad" with the other program? Doesn't make sense.

And since I don't need to mod the elm for global windows, I have not done that yet. Because if mine is bad I want a replacement. I want to make sure it works before breaking it open.

 

Just tried it a few more times. Fresh PC boot, car started, plug in elm and then open only focccus. Uncheck both boxes, change rate to 50000.

I get same error. Can't init elm.

 

Have you tried multiple times to load Focccus? I had the error before and tried again and it loaded. Maybe try changing the speed? I think mine is set to 38400. Not sure.

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I tried changing the global windows change. Didn't Chang any other settings from the etis saved xlm file. Now I'm getting errors with abs, hill assist, headlights and traction control. Anyone have any ideas? Tried to go back to the stock now it won't clear. Will a battery disconnect fix this?

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Clear codes in FORscan

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I will give it a try. Thanks

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Man. Those elm's are tough to open when they're glued. I got mine open, haven't gotten to solder yet though. I think I may have broken one of the yellow LED's in the process , but that shouldn't make a difference , right?

 

For all those that have issues...most of you havent mentioned drivers as being a culprit...not sure if you guys read the review for those particular products but sometimes trying different drivers will fix some of these problems

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Windows 7 automatically downloaded drivers for me and they work great. Flash 2 cars without a hitch.

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^^^ whs

 

Yeah, the elm didn't like the windows 8 driver that was auto selected. I will just continue using the same process with opening forscan first and then focccus and using the 38400 speed.