FORScan Modifications

[Steve63]

I'll have to double check my work after posting I found the Stop/Start was not disabled. Funny thing about the climate it changes with steering controls and then goes back to what it was set to.

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[Hambone437]

I'll have to double check my work after posting I found the Stop/Start was not disabled. Funny thing about the climate it changes with steering controls and then goes back to what it was set to.

I was able to disable my start stop but I wonder if it has also disabled something else, like the battery management system. My understanding is that is what happens on the F150 when disabling the start/stop. Anyone know if other features are disabled with the start/stop disabled on the Ranger.

 

[DBaz]

I'll have to double check my work after posting I found the Stop/Start was not disabled. Funny thing about the climate it changes with steering controls and then goes back to what it was set to.

Same experience with the climate control menu...seems to work only as infoscreen.

 

[Steve63]

Okay lesson learn just changing the numeric value did not turn off the Auto Start/Stop, had to go to functions and disable it also. Works great no more annoying engine turn off at stop signs.

 

[DHMag]

Is there a way to add a chime warning to the Blindspot Monitor if I turn on the blinker and BLIS is triggering? Right now, all I see is the blinking dot in the mirror.
Thanks

My wife's KIA has audible BLIS alerts and frankly, it annoys the crap out of me to be rolling slowly in a turn lane and the damn thing continues to beep. I'm kind of glad the Ranger doesn't do it. I think there needs to be more metrics involved to activate/deactivate audible alerts(like adding steering wheel input) but I digress...

 

[robsquatch]

This came today... Now I just need the truck.

Where did you purchase your FORScan module?

 

[treimche]

Where did you purchase your FORScan module?

I don't know where that person got theirs, but you can get these for $30 on amazon. I just ordered one. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F0GVBWY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 this one is the Windows version, but they also have one that works with iOS/Android.

 

[t4thfavor]

I don't know where that person got theirs, but you can get these for $30 on amazon. I just ordered one. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F0GVBWY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 this one is the Windows version, but they also have one that works with iOS/Android.

This is the one I use.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DFDXZT6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[RedlandRanger]

This is the one I use.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DFDXZT6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have the same one and it works well (once you figure out which way the switch needs to be initially)

 

[robsquatch]

I have the same one and it works well (once you figure out which way the switch needs to be initially)

Which way is that?

 

[RedlandRanger]

Which way is that?

I knew you were going to ask. I think it is towards the door when it is plugged in to the OBDII port. If you setup FORScan to prompt you when it needs to shift modes - there is an HS CAN and MS CAN - I think it needs to start out in HS CAN mode and then FORScan will tell you when to flip the switch back. I've only done it a couple of times and if you have it the wrong way, it won't want to connect and read properly. If it doesn't work, I just flip the switch and then recycle the ignition.

The option I'm referring to is on the settings page and is under "ELM327 specific" on the Connection tab. I have mine set to "HS/MS switch" and that will tell FORScan to prompt you to flip the switch.

I'm NO expert in it - if anyone has any better info, please post it.

 

[toddiscdn]

Yup, you got it. Start in HS then it will ask if you have a switch then go to ms

 

[RCMUSTANG]

Ill ask on the FORscan forum and see if anyone can help.

Anything come of this?

 

[t4thfavor]

I don't have Terrain Management on my XLT. But I do have 4wd and the locking diff option.

Is there a way to enable Terrain Management? Seems like it is just a button and enabling some software.

I'm waiting for that one too, my dad has the same issue, no TM, but he did get locking diff. I don't think anyone has done it yet. YOU COULD BE THE FIRST!@!!!

 

[Polar Bear]

So I'm guessing this requires an actual PC/Laptop? I'm a Mac guy so......

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