What did you do to your Ranger today?

[Bob902]

It seems to be going around.

Need proof? Ask my wife...

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[NeilP]

Installed the Ford tailgate protector, DeeZee tailgate damper, stubby antenna, and Redline Tuning hood struts.

I think all that is left is to put the plugs in the rocker panels and I think I've reached the end of the add ons.

 

[Bob902]

Installed the Ford tailgate protector, DeeZee tailgate damper, stubby antenna, and Redline Tuning hood struts.

I think all that is left is to put the plugs in the rocker panels and I think I've reached the end of the add ons.

No you havent?

 

[RedDakooter05]

Fluid film, My favorite stuff.

Didn't get everything as I don't have a lift. Weld seams and sections where surfaces mated and such were my main goal. The flat areas of the frame can just be sanded and repainted if need be.

Besides, I rather not have FF rub all over me during oil changes..

 

[airline tech]

Note: These are the ForScan Settings (My Findings) for those of you who are Upgrading from Factory Halo's to Factory (LED's) and Possibly (After Market LED)

I purchased a Complete Set of Factory Headlamps / Foglamps from Ford Dealer ($2700.00)
It would have cost me more to walk away from As Ordered truck that I waited 7 months to get than a Dealer Ordered Lariat (That Had Them)
I did not want (Ebay) broken tabs on a Brand New Truck

I have a 2022 Lariat - That was Downgraded to Halogen Headlamp / Foglamp at Factory

The Foglamps are on Back-Order, so those are not installed yet

So, I Corrected Ford's deletion of my LED Headlight Assemblies for a piddly $500 Credit.

Here is My Install Notes and Configuration Settings for ForScan:

1. This is on a 22 Lariat that had the misfortune of getting the LED Head/Fog deleted at factory, so it arrived with Halo's

2. In the Install video posted on here, the guy does a quick shot of the Bumper Skirting (outer bolts)
These are located with the head facing forward - if you look up (just in front of the tires) towards the front bumper (you will see them) - Took me a bit to find them

3. The video is correct; the Fender Skirts and Grille are very much a PITA to get loose without patience and finesse

4. Took about 5 hours to get them installed (not including ForScan & Allignment)

4. Now comes ForScan Settings to Make the Lariat LED's Work Correctly, I did some playing with some settings, due to CONFLICTING info on here, that's why I am bringing this to light on my findings to help others on this (upgrade)

I researched 3 Separate Lariat Trim Models - Using As-Built Data to Compare to My Lariat with Halo's

Here They Are:

My As-Built Data (Related to Headlight/DRL Settings - Lariat with Halo's Installed from Factory

BCM
726-26-02 - 0000-0002-0057
726-45-01 - 0A01-0200-0080
726-50-01 - 0280

Lariat As-Built Compare (From 3 Trucks) (All Match these settings) (With Factory LED's)

BCM
726-26-02 - 0000-0001-0056
726-45-01 - 0A01-1000-008E
726-50-01 - 108E

So, I used the 2 recommended GUI Settings at First and this is what I got

In BCM

Allowed DRL Options to (+ Dedicated DRL)
DRL Configuration to (Dedicated DRL)

DRL - Configuration - Changed To (Dedicated DRL) this automatically changes 2 of the Line Codes in the As-Built File Folder (BCM)

726-26-02 - 0000-0001-0056 (Matches my Lariat compare search-As-Built)
726-50-01 - 108E (Matches my Lariat compare search - As-Built)

Now for Allowed DRL Options in GUI, this GUI only adjusts one As-Built File and that is 726-45-01
I had set it to (+Dedicated DRL) but I double checked the (As Built) file and its Hex-Code Read

726-45-01 - 0A01-1F00-009D

So, the Allowed DRL Options (+Dedicated DRL) setting within the GUI, does not change the As-Built File to the correct Hex-Code according to my 3 Lariat comparison trucks.

So, I played with all of the options in GUI, and this is the outcome of each, I will note the changes
on the second set of numbers:

None: 0100
All Options: 7F00
Low Beam: 0300
Hi-Beam: 3F00
Ft Fog: 0700
Ft Turn: 0F00
Dedicated DRL: 1F00
**Incorect Value or Not Configured - 1000 (see below)

Noted: None of These Options gave me my Original as Built (0200), might be due to that I had the other DRL Configuration set to (Dedicated DRL) IDK

If you change the As Built file manually to the (Lariat Compare -Code)
726-45-01 -to - 0A01-1000-008E then look in the GUI (Easy Way) it's listed in a current status of:
Incorrect Value or Not Configured

I may go back in ForScan and Play with the GUI (Options) for DRL Configuration, and see if I can get the GUI format to read correctly (1000) instead of the Incorrect Value or Not Configured
(It's a Curiosity Thing) and I tend to be thorough and meticulous. I'm new to ForScan and Learning

So, I checked Headlight / DRL Operation with both 726-45-01 (1FOO) & ((1000) Hex-Codes
The Headlight's / DRL's work as they should: using both of these Hex-Codes
I decided to manually change and leave this Line Code at (1000) to match my compare trucks

I do not know what the difference between the (2) are (1F00) & (1000) but they both appear to work.

Any ForScan (Guru's) know the answer?

Operational Check:

1. LED Strip - On and Bright
a. With Headlight switch in Auto (Daylight) - So DRL Mode

2. LED Strip - On and Dim
a. Headlight switch in (Headlight) and (Auto - Nighttime)
b. Headlight Switch in Park Lights
c. Activation of Entry / Exit Lights along with Park Lights, Bed Lights, Puddle Lights, Door Locks Activation Etc.

With all that, I also upgraded the Turn Signals to LED as well, while I had it apart. I used the Oxilam 7440 Yellow LEDs from Amazon that others have used and recommended - Man they are BRIGHT
No - Hyper-Blink (at Turn Signals or Dash Indicators)

Before I started my swap, I set up truck at 25' from Garage Door, placed tape across the Top of the projected light source, this way I had a Ref: Line to Adjust them Too, made it so much easier.

Did some other ForScan Mods plus Map Update today as well, so it's been a long day

Sorry, for the LONG Post, but after spending a couple of hours researching the proper Forscan settings and getting conflicting info, I wanted to help others in clarifying the correct settings for swapping their headlights to LED (Factory)

I'm going to post my findings in the Forscan Wiki as well, as they are hidden all over this Forum.
Is it possible to get a Sticky on these settings

Thanks


EDIT: To Original Post

In BCM (Module) - Easy Way

I went back in and played with the DRL Configuration in GUI (Easy Way)
I attempted to change each of the selections, and it flagged me - not supported

Those Options Are:

0-Not Defined
2-Lo Beam
4- Fog Lamp
8-Turn Lamp
10-Dedicated DRL (The Only Selection That Worked)
32-High Beam
64-Low Beam and Dedicated

So, I'm leaving it alone and deduced it's a ForScan Programming Glitch. It works and that was the end game wanted outcome

I am wandering that since my Fog's is still Halo's has anything to do with it, though. We shall see after the LED Fog's get installed

Thanks

 

[Highlander]

Added the tailgate dampener, and the Redline leather hand brake boot. Will add review, part numbers, links to purchase etc., on my build page.. also found out something interesting about the hand brake.

Frank

 

[Rambo2020R]

Went to Moab, did some trails. Drove up from Texas

 

[AzScorpion]

Added the tailgate dampener, and the Redline leather hand brake boot. Will add review, part numbers, links to purchase etc., on my build page.. also found out something interesting about the hand brake.

Frank

Better late than never....Welcome to the club Frank! ?

Btw there's a thread for damper mods here. Yes you need a mod for a mod. ?

 

[SD4160]

She went in for her first oil change today. Also got the ball rolling to have them submit a claim to replace my windshield after I noticed a deep scratch on the inside glass when I was driving it home from the dealer day 1. Luckily my salesmen backed me up after 6 months (Probably should have prioritized this sooner?) . Apparently my truck wasn't part of the windshield install recall, but doesn't matter at this point.

Also had them look into cause of intermittent windshield fluid light, which has continued coming on and off even after I topped off the reservoir... to which they responded "wasn't on when we checked. ?you're welcome". Time will tell.

 

[Highlander]

Better late than never....Welcome to the club Frank! ?

Btw there's a thread for damper mods here. Yes you need a mod for a mod. ?

I've read about binding issues, but haven't noticed any... yet. And thanks for the virtual shirt, I'll be sure to wear it on casual Friday's.

Frank

 

[Highlander]

Went to Moab, did some trails. Drove up from Texas

Nice photos! Thanks for sharing! Sweet truck!

Frank

 

[RedDakooter05]

also found out something interesting about the hand brake.

Well, what's the secret of the parking brake?

 

[Chris M]

Dented it. ?

 

[Chris M]

Believe it or not...backed into an overhanging tree branch (missed the tree trunk AND a pole) while mall-crawling with Jeanie.
Dammit.

 

[Kristina]

Got small dent and color damage to bed side some time ago myself while picking up a load. Parked where it was indicated and got hit with door.
I still wait answer from this company to take responsibility for this.

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