Can't activate running lights on '17 Expedition Limited

[Plati]

HavasuMike enabled DRL's using Forscan
https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/first-try-problem-changing-drl.35518/#post-302138

and yes that's not a 2017, its a 2016 ... but good info regardless
all information is good, part of the puzzle

DRL's required in Canada ... sort of
so one would think all Expys are born with that inherent capability
https://www.thestar.com/autos/2016/...-daytime-running-lights-legal-in-ontario.html
So I better be aware of where I'm driving in Canada and turn on lights as required, or just have dealer enable them for me ... or get Forscan and do myself

Coolzzy said on one post that only (USA) Fleet vehicles come with it enabled

 

[LokiWolf]

HavasuMike enabled DRL's using Forscan
https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/first-try-problem-changing-drl.35518/#post-302138

and yes its not a 2017, its a 2016 ... but good info regardless
all information is good, part of the puzzle

Yes, All Settings Needed for ClassicDRL, or Fogs as DRL can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iO4Uz1shNRwZv5gi2TKARDo2Y7lfSOMFj6Gott8g7yg/htmlview

I personally do the Fogs as DRL.

 

[Stotadude]

I didn't even notice the rear windshield scratch until a few days after purchase. I have a 60 day warranty but doubt the small dealer will cover the scratch. I will contact them tomorrow to find out. Thanks for the update on HID lights on my '14 F150 - they sure were bright. I see OBD's for $30 and $90. I'm guessing the $90 one is better. Been experiencing a lot of fog lately in early morning driving. Fog lights and low beams let me see much better than high beams.

 

[fidget247]

The LED fog lights on the '17 Expedition just beg to be turned on as DRLs. Typical Ford dealer will tell you it can't be done. Those who know how to do it will want a lot of money for 5 minutes work. Forscan software and a $30 OBD2 interface for your laptop will allow DRLs and and several other handy things to be set such as turning the blinding headlight and fog light indicators off on the dash, number of blinks for the momentary turn signals, Bambi mode fog lights which remain on with high beams -- very nice if you ever get up to North Country, enable the Ford brake controller, etc.

When the fog lights are set to DRL they're on all the time until darkness after which they're controlled by the headlight light switch. Unless you pull it out the DRLs will turn off when it gets dark and the headlights turn on.

-- Chuck

chuck S, I'm new to Forscan. can I download the IOS app from the app store and then get a ELM327 WiFi device and be ready to rock and roll on changing the DRL to the LED lights, removing the light indicators off the dash and things like that? Or do I need to have Forscan on my computer to do these things?

 

[LokiWolf]

chuck S, I'm new to Forscan. can I download the IOS app from the app store and then get a ELM327 WiFi device and be ready to rock and roll on changing the DRL to the LED lights, removing the light indicators off the dash and things like that? Or do I need to have Forscan on my computer to do these things?

The mobile app is only for monitoring, no changes. You need the PC version to make changes.

 

[chuck s]

As Loki notes you need to run Forscan from a computer, not your phone. Typically a laptop. I prefer a hard wire OBD2 interface to Bluetooth but either method has been reported to work.



$30 on Amazon.
(That's a link.)

-- Chuck

 

[Motorcity muscle]

Can the DRL be turned on with this tool above on an '07?