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[JesseS]

I have made a few changes and all work fine, then backed up the changed file under a new profile. Most of the options are self explanatory but I have a question, what do the 'Off Road Gauge' options do? Does this switch the display to the off road gauges when 2 or 4 wheel 4X4 mode is engaged?

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[JesseS]

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.

I actually like the Alert honk, sometimes I forget to lock the truck until I am to far away from it to hear the locks engage, so the honk on a second press confirms its locked.

 

[Gizmokid2005]

I have made a few changes and all work fine, then backed up the changed file under a new profile. Most of the options are self explanatory but I have a question, what do the 'Off Road Gauge' options do? Does this switch the display to the off road gauges when 2 or 4 wheel 4X4 mode is engaged?

No, it just enables the "Truck Info" screen with the off-road gauges if you don't already have them with an FX4 package. They're not automatic though, you'll need to bring them up just like you'd change to any other screens.

 

[Porpoise Hork]

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.

I figured it out why the alarm was not sounding on arm. Apparently in BCM module the alarm horn type somehow got set to piezoelectric. Reset it to primary horn and voila. Alarm arm alert honk is fixed.

 

[JesseS]

Done with all of my changes for now except still need to up the SOC to 90% on the battery, it is really nice to get in and start the truck without all of the 'dings' and 'chimes'!

*Update* Got the battery state increased to 90% SOC from 75 for more reserve power. It's in the BCM Module under Battery Target State.

 

[omniphil]

Done with all of my changes for now except still need to up the SOC to 90% on the battery, it is really nice to get in and start the truck without all of the 'dings' and 'chimes'!

How did you get all the chimes to turn off? I can't seem to get rid of all of them

 

[JesseS]

How did you get all the chimes to turn off? I can't seem to get rid of all of them

In Forscan;
Load IPC:
Chimes Veh run door open enable/disable
For startup chimes click, in IPC 'As Built' line 720-01-02 XXXX X2XX (change to 2 from 0, all 'X' stay unchanged)

I also got rid of the piped in engine sound, changed the splash screen to 5 (Raptor), got rid of the start-up Goodby backlight, enabled 'Bambi mode', turned off auto start/stop, and enabled the auto relock to 45 seconds.
I love Forscan!!

 

[D Fresh]

Are the 2 cables in post 1 still recommended?

Got new tires on the way. Time to dive in.

 

[Porpoise Hork]

Are the 2 cables in post 1 still recommended?

Got new tires on the way. Time to dive in.

I have the OBDLink EX cable and it has always worked perfectly. I haven't seen any different cables pop up that are better So you should be good with either of them.

 

[D Fresh]

I have the OBDLink EX cable and it has always worked perfectly. I haven't seen any different cables pop up that are better So you should be good with either of them.

Thanks.

Is this the best thread for my upcoming noob questions?

Or is it more for documenting known changes?

 

[Porpoise Hork]

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Either thread really sine they both have a mix of info, but this one is primarily for the documented working changes.

 

[Gizmokid2005]

Thanks.

Is this the best thread for my upcoming noob questions?

Or is it more for documenting known changes?

Generally this one is just for known information. The following thread is really the "support" thread.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/forscan-modifications.1844/

 

[SVTPaul]

Thanks.

Is this the best thread for my upcoming noob questions?

Or is it more for documenting known changes?

+1 on the OBDLink adapter cable. It works flawlessly and no need for toggling. There are some useful tutorial videos on YouTube that offer a good introduction as well. It really helps to see the software in use, backing up and writing modules etc. Between reading this entire thread and the one linked above, and watching several of those, you should be all set.

 

[Silverback]

I can see on one of the spread sheets that you can use forescan to turn on some off-road features that are only seen on lariat and FX4 packages. I only have an XLT, so if I were to buy the TM switch from ford and pair it to the forescan software that gives me terrain modes would they work or would they be duds? Has anybody tried this??

 

[Silverback]

Also, does anyone know how to disable the speed limiter?

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