What did you do to your Ranger today?

[RedDakooter05]

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

The can of cola vanilla + coffee I have next to me is thicker than the body panels of this truck...

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[Ronbo]

Dented it. ?

Chris, how about a warning before you post a picture like that?

 

[D Fresh]

The can of cola vanilla + coffee I have next to me is thicker than the body panels of all new vehicles...

Fixed it for ya.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

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

Wow! This is pretty awesome. Maybe you should have started a new thread……”Insanely Anal-retentive Install That Should Only be Attempted by a Qualified Aircraft Technician Who is used to Operating With this Kind of Crazy Attention to Detail”.

Clearly, you’re a guy who gets what he wants, even if he has to do it himself. Nicely done!

That picture even looks like it was taken on a taxiway.

 

[AzScorpion]

Dented it. ?

Sorry to hear Chris and I'm sure it's bothering you. No worries though..... ? Just trying to make you smile.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Well... I absolutely mangled this trying to get it to allow more downward angle... There is a local guy through OB who said he would help me fab some better cups out of metal and make them work (and look) a lot better. I will post up when I get those completed. You don't really notice it unless you look, so it will do for now, but I have V2 coming and its going to be a whole lot nicer.

 

[Chris M]

Sorry to hear Chris and I'm sure it's bothering you. No worries though..... ? Just trying to make you smile.

Bothering me?
BOTHERING ME?????
It's freaking killing me that I was so stupid. ?
Idiot me!
And now I get to try and find someone to fix it.
So.....paint is indeed scratched on it. Can I still attempt a PDR guy or do I see a body shop?
Surely I dont take it to Ford, or DO I?
Whatcha think, @AzScorpion?
Friends?

 

[Highlander]

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

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/hand-brake-handle-lose.22218/

Frank

 

[RedDakooter05]

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/hand-brake-handle-lose.22218/

Frank

Oh snap, I've been dealing with this on occasion. I put it down but apparently not all the way according to the truck.


Way too easy to lift this thing up.

 

[Venom_z89]

Dented it. ?

this should easily be pulled out without requiring paint. my ford dealer pulled a couple some time back on my expedition. if you got it with se warranty more likely it has that addition too

 

[AzScorpion]

Bothering me?
BOTHERING ME?????
It's freaking killing me that I was so stupid. ?
Idiot me!
And now I get to try and find someone to fix it.
So.....paint is indeed scratched on it. Can I still attempt a PDR guy or do I see a body shop?
Surely I dont take it to Ford, or DO I?
Whatcha think, @AzScorpion?
Friends?

Like Edson said try calling a PDR guy it looks like it should pull right out. After that some rubbing compound and wax will hopefully make it look like brand new.

 

[Chris M]

Like Edson said try calling a PDR guy it looks like it should pull right out. After that some rubbing compound and wax will hopefully make it look like brand new.

I sure hope so...but have to wait til next week to do it. Jeanies father passed away yesterday (much of my being distracted) and we go back to VA this week for the funeral and stuff.

Any of yall here in the PHX area have a recommendation for a PDR guy? Thanks in advance...

 

[AzScorpion]

I sure hope so...but have to wait til next week to do it. Jeanies father passed away yesterday (much of my being distracted) and we go back to VA this week for the funeral and stuff.

Any of yall here in the PHX area have a recommendation for a PDR guy? Thanks in advance...

Sorry to hear about Jeanies dad. Thoughts and prayers go out to you both.

I don't know anyone out here that does PDR but you could try looking on nextdoor or Facebook. I don't do Facebook but nextdoor has come in handy for local references.

 

[Chris M]

Sorry to hear about Jeanies dad. Thoughts and prayers go out to you both.

I don't know anyone out here that does PDR but you could try looking on nextdoor or Facebook. I don't do Facebook but nextdoor has come in handy for local references.

Yeah...
I may resort to Yelp for this.
I've deactivated my Facebook account and removed the Nextdoor app (a bunch of danged whiny, nosy, pissy people in my neighborhood apparently), and I was constantly annoyed with their posts every time I opened the app.

Thanks for the prayers for us, y'all. It's been a long, hard road but her daddy's at peace now. We are thankful for that.

 

[D Fresh]

this should easily be pulled out without requiring paint. my ford dealer pulled a couple some time back on my expedition. if you got it with se warranty more likely it has that addition too

Like Edson said try calling a PDR guy it looks like it should pull right out. After that some rubbing compound and wax will hopefully make it look like brand new.

Yeah...
I may resort to Yelp for this.
I've deactivated my Facebook account and removed the Nextdoor app (a bunch of danged whiny, nosy, pissy people in my neighborhood apparently), and I was constantly annoyed with their posts every time I opened the app.

Thanks for the prayers for us, y'all. It's been a long, hard road but her daddy's at peace now. We are thankful for that.

Tailgate is aluminum, right?

Aluminum doesn't play well with PDR.

No memory like steel. It's possible, but I'd guess no dice.

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