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[Jhbryaniv]

Did you RTFM? Doesn't sound like you did.

Ewwwww

I'm keeping it sealed to increase resale value, duh. ?

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[Gizmokid2005]

Ewwwww

I'm keeping it sealed to increase resale value, duh. ?

You can just use the digital one instead ?

 

[ControlNode]

You can just use the digital one instead ?

I was about to state the same thing.

 

[Jhbryaniv]

Ewww who reads.

LoL

 

[03svt]

Well thanks to all who contributed here! The spreadsheet worked great, I dove right into Forscan today for the first time and made my changes I think I’m good for now. The only one bugging me is the “disable start up chime” in the IPC module. For the life of me I can’t find that one at all! I suppose I’ll figure it out

 

[REDWM]

For someone who doesn't know about FORScan, how do you access it and use it? I'm not unfamiliar with computers if that is what it takes

 

[twk]

Here is the FORScan home page.
https://forscan.org/home.html
There is a lot to read there, and here too. Youtube is also full of helpful instructions.
Most of the more popular mods are quite easy to do.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

My Google Fu is off today, and I’m struggling to find the answer. Can hyperflash be disabled through the GUI? What option is it under?
Thanks!

this thread is too long to try to read though and I attempted to search this thread.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/led-lights-and-blinker-speed.23798/

I found the above thread that shows how. I’ll give this a shot.

 

[Jhbryaniv]

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/led-lights-and-blinker-speed.23798/

I found the above thread that shows how. I’ll give this a shot.

sorry, I was outside getting ready to wash my truck in preparation for the snow so I couldn't be any help.

 

[TJC]

I have been off Windows for over 15 years since I switched to Linux. The last version of Windows I was even remotely interested in with Win 7. ForScan caused me to dig out my old Thinkpad T450S and dedicate it to ForScan and other automotive tools to service my Ford and Mazda vehicles. So I now have a dedicated Windows touchscreen laptop that perfect for this purpose.

I don't like the harvesting of my data that Windows does and have neutered Windows 10 and will not allow it to connect to the internet except on very rare occasions.

When I installed ForScan I found it only gave a Free license for 60 days, or an annual one paid. I am more than willing to contribute to the cause, but having to reregister every time I break out ForScan got to be tiring. I only use it 2 or 3 times a year, sometimes less.

So I found a quick workaround eliminating the need to reregister. Since this laptop is dedicated to only using ForScan and programming a Link aftermarket ECU for my 1993 Miata, I do not need to worry about the date or time on the laptop. I played around and found that if I set the date to within the 2 month window, ForScan will start and run just fine.

But I didn't like having to reset the date each time that I logged into Win 10, so I created a small batch file that I placed in the Win 10 Startup folder to automatically change the date within the 2 month window. It is working fine.

If there is an interest in this I will post the batch code with instructions. It is very straight forward if you have any computer skills. Remember that this is really only good if you use a dedicated laptop where date accuracy does not matter.

Alternatively, you can simply set the date manually to within your registration period, use ForScan and then reset to the current date. If you start Forscan outside the registration window and you get the registration prompt, simply close ForScan, set the date to within the date range, Restart ForScan, then use the old key file to regain ForScan function.

- T

 

[Beach]

I'm not sure which parameter disables/enables the honk on locking a second time with the fob, but it is not related to the double honk on exit with the truck running. I have disabled the double honk but not the alert honk, which is still functioning.

How did you disable the double honk when you get out, and god forbid, they keys are in your pocket. Really dislike that, way too loud and unnecessary! Is there a setting hopefully?

 

[Gizmokid2005]

How did you disable the double honk when you get out, and god forbid, they keys are in your pocket. Really dislike that, way too loud and unnecessary! Is there a setting hopefully?

It's in the BdyCM I'm fairly certain. I did it for the "key in ignition, vehicle running, no driver" honk. I am 90% sure the keyless is in there too, should be that same module. If you look at the names it should be fairly obvious. Filter on "honk" or "disable" and one of those should bring it up.

 

[Beach]

It's in the BdyCM I'm fairly certain. I did it for the "key in ignition, vehicle running, no driver" honk. I am 90% sure the keyless is in there too, should be that same module. If you look at the names it should be fairly obvious. Filter on "honk" or "disable" and one of those should bring it up.

OK thanks, I’m not a Forscan user and was hoping there was a setting but sure not finding it. Perhaps that’s the only option

 

[SVTPaul]

It's in the BdyCM I'm fairly certain. I did it for the "key in ignition, vehicle running, no driver" honk. I am 90% sure the keyless is in there too, should be that same module. If you look at the names it should be fairly obvious. Filter on "honk" or "disable" and one of those should bring it up.

Yes it was in the BCM but it was a while ago that I made my changes so I can't remember the specifics. Like Gizmokid said though, it is pretty self explanatory once you see it. I need to play with it again soon and extend the power off time for infotainment system after switching ignition off.

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