FORScan - Where to start?

[Glocker]

I have just downloaded FORScan and I have the proper cable to connect to the truck. But, I have not clue where or how to start!!!! Any pointers? I'm interested in bambi mode, displaying the speed limit signs on the center console, and disabling the fake engine noise. Thank you for any pointers!

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[viperwolf]

https://forscan.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=836 <----this site is where you will get alot of information

If you dont have the software go here
: https://forscan.org/download.html
After you will need to generate a license here
: https://forscan.org/forum/extlic.php

Youtube has alot of good Forscan videos that will explain all the steps. Thats the easiest way to learn. First time is a little weird, but after you do it once, its cake.

I found this video, I did not watch all of it but it seems to cover the stat up.


After you can follow these steps, the vid is kinda low but it gets the point across.





Im sure you er aware of this thread for current working changes. https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/forscan-crowdsourced-wiki.2008/

 

[Langwilliams]

I just got a laptop an I'm wondering if I want to go down this road. The only mod I'm interested in is shutting off the fake engine noise.

 

[FoD]

I have just downloaded FORScan and I have the proper cable to connect to the truck. But, I have not clue where or how to start!!!! Any pointers? I'm interested in bambi mode, displaying the speed limit signs on the center console, and disabling the fake engine noise. Thank you for any pointers!

First thing, until you are sure of your skills, don't mess with anything "as-built".

Latest Forscan user interfaces are really easy to work with and you'll find lots of info on forum thread and later youtubes. Most choices now are enable, disable, not a positional numeric input (like change value in position 7 to A in a code field that looks like xxxx xx?x xXxX xxxx.

Take advice from forscan download site on DivX connector to buy, their top choice has worked flawlessly for me, although I can't say the same about me and mashing keys on keyboard?


Take your time, read directions twice.

Relax, it's easy.

Follow first step, don't screw with as-built.

Just my opinion you understand, there'll be plenty who say different

 

[Glocker]

Thank you guys!!!!! I was hesitant to try hooking up to my truck until I had a little more of a grasp of what to do because I didn't want to @#$% anything up important! I appreciate the direction and I will start looking at it on Saturday!

 

[FoD]

Easy change and we'll worth it in my opinion. If you do it, then off the auto volume control via dash menu also.

 

[Porpoise Hork]

Just be sure to back up the stock module settings before you make any changes. In the event something goes wrong you will need those to revert back. Without them... Well.. Good luck.

 

[EJH]

I just got a laptop an I'm wondering if I want to go down this road. The only mod I'm interested in is shutting off the fake engine noise.

Yes, You want to go down this road. If you do nothing other than the fake engine noise (Engine Sound Enhancement I believe it is called in Forscan), totally worth it.

I did that one, plus two others:
disabling the horn honk when exiting with the key fob (for push to start models) and changing the panic button to require a 2x press (avoids accidentally hitting it while in pocket).

 

[Tom_C]

OK, I thought I wouldn't bother, but I'm in. Downloaded the software and ordering a cable.

 

[viperwolf]

I have a ELM 327 that Ive used for 2 years, but I bought a new one bc its automatic(basically) from the two modes. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081VQVD3F?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_image

 

[Tom_C]

I have a ELM 327 that Ive used for 2 years, but I bought a new one bc its automatic(basically) from the two modes. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081VQVD3F?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_image

I just ordered this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F0GVBWY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Do you feel I will have issues? Or, is your new model just something to auto-detect?

 

[viperwolf]

I just ordered this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F0GVBWY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Do you feel I will have issues? Or, is your new model just something to auto-detect?

You will not have issues with that one, the only reason I bought the new one was so I dont have to manually switch between modes. the reviews look really good for the one you purchased.

 

[FoD]

Had no issues with the ODBLink one.

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