Big Blue
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You did get an extended license, correct? You need one to make changes.
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couple questions and comments for those of you that have explored Forscan before me. (I used to do this with VW software you had to edit the Hex code).
2021 XLT, 301A without FX4
ACM
my engine sound was already turned off by default.
I turned on the noise cancellation and "think" I hear less road noise.
BUT, if you look in ACM, at top, ANC - Microphone 1, 2 and 3 are disabled.
I looked in my Wife's 2020 Escape Hybrid and ANC was turned on PLUS all 3 mics were enabled
I bet there is not any mic's added to ranger. (and in my Wifes Hybrid the electronic engine noise was turned on (its off now, time to go for a ride ).
BdyCM (bcm)
I changed battery target state to 90% (why not 95 or 100%? remember 50% is basically dead)
(edit, I see anything over 90% has pretty high charge values in the Dual battery setup below this settings, 90% is where I am leaving it)
I disabled auto shutoff with forscan. I think it was disabling “bcm/auto stop start”
Now the Forscan page only shows voltage of 13.8 with engine running.
I was expecting 14.2?
EDIT: Yes turning off Auto stop/start in BCM also turns off the battery control module. I reenabled ASS and my voltage now goes up to 14.2%
so still need to figure out how to turn off Auto Stop Start.
When I am in IPC I see an option for Auto Stop/Start with enable/disable option (enabled from factory). Anybody try this one?
fog lights on with high beam was easy
corner light mode for fog light was easy.
IPC
can't figure out the off road gauge. remember this is an XLT without FX4
under IPC. I see off road gauge, I see Intelligent 4wd Gauge. I see intelligent 4wd Gauge mode feature. What do I need to turn on , all 3? Than how do I use it? must be in 4wd? Is it in the drivers assist in menu (like where the signs appeared>)
edit: Never-mine. I turned on all 3, than angle gauges show up. Its one of the options along with trip 1, 2, etc I think.
Wants.
Auto up or down on all 4 windows. (currently only drivers does this).
Is there any way to use Forscan to view these screens when I am in my house so I can look through the options?
2021 XLT, 301A without FX4
ACM
my engine sound was already turned off by default.
I turned on the noise cancellation and "think" I hear less road noise.
BUT, if you look in ACM, at top, ANC - Microphone 1, 2 and 3 are disabled.
I looked in my Wife's 2020 Escape Hybrid and ANC was turned on PLUS all 3 mics were enabled
I bet there is not any mic's added to ranger. (and in my Wifes Hybrid the electronic engine noise was turned on (its off now, time to go for a ride ).
BdyCM (bcm)
I changed battery target state to 90% (why not 95 or 100%? remember 50% is basically dead)
(edit, I see anything over 90% has pretty high charge values in the Dual battery setup below this settings, 90% is where I am leaving it)
I disabled auto shutoff with forscan. I think it was disabling “bcm/auto stop start”
Now the Forscan page only shows voltage of 13.8 with engine running.
I was expecting 14.2?
EDIT: Yes turning off Auto stop/start in BCM also turns off the battery control module. I reenabled ASS and my voltage now goes up to 14.2%
so still need to figure out how to turn off Auto Stop Start.
When I am in IPC I see an option for Auto Stop/Start with enable/disable option (enabled from factory). Anybody try this one?
fog lights on with high beam was easy
corner light mode for fog light was easy.
IPC
can't figure out the off road gauge. remember this is an XLT without FX4
under IPC. I see off road gauge, I see Intelligent 4wd Gauge. I see intelligent 4wd Gauge mode feature. What do I need to turn on , all 3? Than how do I use it? must be in 4wd? Is it in the drivers assist in menu (like where the signs appeared>)
edit: Never-mine. I turned on all 3, than angle gauges show up. Its one of the options along with trip 1, 2, etc I think.
Wants.
Auto up or down on all 4 windows. (currently only drivers does this).
Is there any way to use Forscan to view these screens when I am in my house so I can look through the options?
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Langwilliams
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I turned on the off road screen but haven't driven with it turned on yet. I had to go to the info screen an activate it to see it. You have to buy a module to activate the remote windows up/down feature.
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Laptop and adaptor arrived all set up with license and adaptor drivers. Tires should come this week. Just got to figure out my suspension click before they go on and I start to play!
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Colo_Ranger
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Has anyone gotten Forscan to work on a 2017 MacBook Pro running MacOS 11.6? I have watched many videos and nothing will work on my MacBook like it does on the videos. Frustrated is an understatement.
dondonbabyraptor
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Perhaps it might be easier to borrow a windows laptop from a friend or family member close by. Or buy a chromebook or something of the sort for $150.
troutspinner
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I don’t know how much I can help but I am running a new Air with an M1 and I have been able to get it to run using Crossover. I am still awaiting my adapter, I went with the new Vlinker so I know I’ll probably be on my own for drivers / pass through com configuration but I’m pretty geeky and know I’ll get it figured out. My point is, if I can get it to run on an M1, you can definitely get it running on yours.
At what point are you getting hung up?
Colo_Ranger
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That’s another annoyance from today. I ordered a new laptop in august 10 from Dell. I canceled the order today because it was supposed to be delivered on September 16 and it still hasn’t arrived. I need a laptop for work, but I can’t find one I like that isn’t $2500. Rant over.
Colo_Ranger
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I have Crossover and ForScan installed on they are working fine. I try to run the command 'cd /dev ' and then 'ls>/disconnect.txt' so that I can get the USB information to add it to my regedit. (This is all per Nemesis5zero's YouTube Video). I get an error that says 'read-only' and won't display the txt file for /disconnect.txt or /reconnect.txt. Apparently, there is a System Integrity Protection (SIP) that blocks write access to some files, but I can't disable that either (which I should be able to) during a reboot using 'command+R' to access the terminal.
When I try to use ForScan on my truck, I get an error about not being able to find an adapter. Unless I am missing something else. I think it's because it's not activating the ELM327 (237) adapter. My light on the adapter is red and never turns green.
I have tried running all these commands using sudo, but get the same results.
Colo_Ranger
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Side note; I have Crossover and Parallels. Neither option will work. I tried installing the driver from ForScan's website and it won't install on Parallels.
troutspinner
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This is a link to a post on the forscan forum about installing drivers for your scanner. You need to make OSX recognize the device before you can make Crossover use the device.
https://www.forscan.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=12572
Note that you’ll need root access, ie, sudo is required.
This is a link to Codeweavers site about gaining access to USB ports.
https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/mac/mactutorial/usbtoserial2
Are you following this guide step for step? I know you referenced a YouTuber but if there is one thing I have learned about YouTubers, they do something once and try to come off as experts who have done it for years and they’ll miss a step or not explain it correctly.
troutspinner
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I hear you there. I thought about picking up a $150 or so laptop off of Facebook marketplace or Craigslist just for this but I’d rather try my Mac first. My daughter does have a windows laptop I can borrow but I like to tinker so I am trying the Mac route first. I am a former IT guy, certified in blah blah blah, lol, so I enjoy doing this stuff….now that I am not doing it for people who can’t connect to their printer for the 50th time.
dondonbabyraptor
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Try slickdeals.com lots of good laptops for around $1200. Daily there will be new deals. Just check it so often. Even dare I say better than Dell $2000 computer? Especially now with more graphics card showing up, been seeing some nice deals.
Colo_Ranger
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ok, I took a step back and pulled my head out of my behind. I followed the steps in the Code Weaver link and I was able to find the USB device name and set it up. I successfully connected to the truck. Two things happened:
1. I was using ls>/disconnect.txt and the correct code is actually ls > ~/disconnect.txt. I have never seen a till in terminal commands, so I thought it was a way to not get recognized as code.
2. I expected the command to actually put out a text readout that I could review. It does not. You run /disconnect and then /reconnect and then the diff command and it just tells you.
This is annoying because I was the problem all along. (kind of, the directions suck too). Now I can play with settings. I didn't have time before work today, so I only was able to get the connection to the truck. Next step is fixing my speedometer.
troutspinner
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That is Awesome!
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