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FORScan Mega Thread

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#1 · (Edited)
We all know how valuable of a tool FORScan is and what it can do for our cars. So, let's start getting to the nitty gritty, and understand what all this program can do four our cars.

What you'll need to do anything mentioned in this thread:
  • A laptop with FORScan
  • An OBD2 ELM Cable or a bluetooth ELM cable
In order, here is what you will need to do:

1.Plug in/connect to the ELM OBD2 adapter you have either purchased, or already have.
2. Open FORScan, and click the plug to connect to your vehicle. (If you don't have a license, get a free extended license from their website, it lasts 2 months).
3. When this screen pops up, click yes to continue.
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4. When the screen pops up to make a new vehicle profile, do it, and save the backup to your hard drive.
5. It should now load all the control modules, and from here on we'll hit the highlights, and then go to the obscure of what you can enable or disable with your vehicle.

Since I'm limited with the amount of attachments per post, I'm going to just focus on the BdyCM (main), and hit the main things people want from it on this thread starter. Other modules will be included in replies, but let's start with the main things people want from this module, and that is Bambi Mode, and Global Windows. In addition, if there is something I miss out on, please feel free to mention it in the replies to this thread as well.

To do that, we are going to have to go into the BdyCM (main), as seen below:
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With any module here forward, it will be in this screen (the chip) and you will be able to find it by scrolling up and down. Click on the BdyCM as seen here, and click play.

With this module, this is the only time this screen should come up, click yes, and follow any instructions that come with it.
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Once you're in, set mode to Engineering 1.
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Scroll down and find Foglight function, double click click it, and set it to foglamp without restrictions, as seen here:
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Click the check, and if you have engineering mode enabled, you'll have bambi mode.
We aren't done in the BdyCM (main) yet, so don't exit and save quite yet. Next, you'll probably want to enable global windows while you're in there, so find Global Open/Close, and set it up as I have shown below:
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Click the checkmark, and save what you've done by writing it to the BdyCM (main) by clicking Write, confirm changes, and then the stop button.

BdyCM (main) extras:
Headlight type:
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Set this to whatever you are using, stock is either unconfigured or 09.

Tire sizes:
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Set this to whatever is closest to what you're currently running, and your speedometer will be adjusted accordingly.

Battery Type:
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Set this to whatever battery you are running and it will be charged accordingly.

AGS Disable for stock cars:
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Set the Active Grill Shutter PID to this, and you will get rid of any codes you have from removing the grill shutter from a stock car.

Next, I'll get into the BdyCM and what you can do there.
 
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#2 · (Edited)
Alright, here is the BdyCM. Open it like you opened the BdyCM (main) by hitting the play button. This will allow you to get rid of the dreaded double honk.
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Find "Double Honk on Leaving Cabine", set it up as said below, and click the checkmark.
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IMO, there is nothing else of note in the BdyCM, so write it, and exit.

Next is the IPC, and this is where things get interesting.
 
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#8 ·
Getting rid of the double-honk was my reason for getting involved with Forscan at all, lol. This is a great thread, and if you add some links to the F150 Forscan stuff (which I'm sure you're getting to, but it's nearly impossible to 'pre-type/pre-load' a full tutorial on this site. Thus, I've seen some make posts that simply say "Reserved" for as many follow up posts that are planned.

Hopefully you'll get them all (global windows, 'bambi' mode, etc.), and I think I can delete this post later on... Just caught my attention, because FORScan is effin' awesome!!
Got Global Windows, Bambi Mode, Double Honk, Average Speed Counter, and quite a bit of other things as well!
Thank you very much for putting this together. Let me know when you're done with your mods to it and one of the mods will probably sticky it.
I have been meaning to get to it, but dealing with band stuff and school time has been... evasive, lately to say the least. What little time I've had for car stuff has been putting my GTX2867R on and getting it tuned, so that has been a handful! :)
 
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#4 · (Edited)
For the IPC, you're going to open it like you've opened everything else thus far. Once you're done adjusting things, write it to the IPC, and exit like normal.
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To disable the gear shift indicator entirely, find "Indicators - Gear Shift", open it, and set the PID like everything else that's been set thus far.
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Next, to enable the average speed counter, find "Trip Computer - Average Speed" and enable it.
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Now that the main things in the IPC are out of the way, you can experiment. Before you do that though, it would be wise to write a backup and/or remember what PIDs you have flipped. Personally, I turned off "Chimes - Soft Warning" (for my ST3 headlights on an ST1 until I can install the turning module), "ECO Mode," and "ECO Scout" disabled, but there is a lot more PIDs you can mess with to get your driving experience what you want, including disabling the seat belt warnings.
 
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#5 ·
Thank you very much for putting this together. Let me know when you're done with your mods to it and one of the mods will probably sticky it.
 
#6 ·
Last thing, since I don't have Sync 2 or Sync 3, I'll need some help from you guys with programming the APIM for those as there are other options that you can access.

Some helpful links are below:
How to Disable the PDC
2021 F150 FORScan List
Helpful links on As Built configuration
NaviUpgrade Sync 3 Programming

As far as modifications for vehicle programing goes, that should be the end of what you can do for our cars, but as I said in the opening post, if I missed anything feel free to go ahead and reply with extra PIDs I missed!
 
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#11 ·
Is Forscan doing the 3month registrations and/or allowing purchase of lifetime license’s again? The last time I was planning on making changes, my last demo had run out and they didn’t have a way to accept American transactions.
 
#13 ·
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#15 ·
Just back up your AS-Built config before you start out so you can return it to stock config if you have to.
Also, only do one change at a time. I had issues doing multiple changes at once.
Finally, don't be afraid to look around. In the BCM you can change your splash screen as well. If I have time this week I'll put up some pics. For now, here is
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From the FiestaST forum: https://www.motorcraftservice.com/AsBuilt in case you lose your As Built config.
 
#19 ·
I've been searching for a setting in Forscan that changes the number of turn signal flashes when you slightly push the signal stalk. It's 3 flashes by default but in the congested area where I live it should be 5 or 6 at least. I've seen YT videos where the number of flashes can be adjusted on other Ford cars, but the module that is accessed to change that configuration does not exist on the 3rd Gen Focus.
 
#20 ·
Unfortunately that is correct. We don't have the SASM to adjust the values on unlike other Ford vehicles.
Does someone actually have the values needed to convert the focus to pre-amp output vs speaker level? I think this would be helpful to have.
It might be doable with a Sync3 or Sync2 car, but it absolutely is not doable with a Sync1 car (I could only find an ST1 when I got my car, don't judge me) but I don't have a Sync3 or Sync2 module I can easily test with.
 
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#30 ·
I have Bambi mode enabled ATM, but having recently read an article from Daniel Stern I may just revert it. As he points out, if you're running your high beams and see a stilt rat in the ditch it's already too late to do anything about it. A good set of driving lights aimed properly would do a better job IMO. Having had a set of 75w Hella driving lights on my Jeep; they lit up, well, everything.
 
#41 ·
Tried using the change to DDS procedure I found on this forum on my 2016 Ford Transit 350 tonight and it didn't work at all... Had a couple DTCs about incompatible settings in the body control module, so I had to switch back to the tpms with 4 sensors... 😭
 
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#49 ·
I don't recall having any issues on my '18 ST, but I haven't had to mess with it in a couple years at this point. Here's the thread on the deflation detection system. I hope you get FOCCUS to play nice with your car!
 
#47 ·
I tried using FORscan to fix the ST1 APIM and the speakers and amps I'm running but also found the quality to be utter garbage. Even with a Helix DSP there was nothing I could do to fix it.

Replaced the whole thing with a TT7 128 8G Tesla style head unit from the EKIY Store on Aliexpress and am now using its digital optical output to feed the DSP.

What. A. Frikkin'. Difference.

I would've went with a standard American head unit if it didn't seem like all the DIN kits were overpriced garbage ... or if the actual head units would've had more to offer for their various price ranges. Aside from being unable to locate the reverse backup camera line, this thing has been absolutely awesome. These cheap Chinese head units have come a long way from what they were when I first tried them in 2015.
 
#53 ·
Does anyone know the minimum rev/miles you can adjust your tires to without throwing a code, I got my speedometer accurate but I have a code. And I adjusted the circumference to one that has ( ) with a tire size and it doesn’t throw a code but the speedometer isn’t fixed. Idk if those are the ones ford allows to get changed to or what bc not all of them have tires sizes next to it. The main reason I wanna get rid of this code is bc once in a while my low beams go out and idk why, it has to be that bcm code. I also tried the re learning of the bcm and everything but still can’t remove the code after clearing the dlc