Changed out halogen for LED today

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Bmanxx13

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reviewing my previous posts, I missed a few additional lines that you'll need to modify.

726-26-02xxxx****xxxxFrequency Select Cfg: 0=Type 0 (LED), 1=Type 1 (Halogen), 2=Type 2, 3=Type 3
726-26-02xxxxxxxxx*xxOutage Headlamps Cfg: 0=none, 1=both, 2=high, 3=low
726-27-010000xxxxxxxxFront Light Outage Detection Disable when adding aftermarket LEDs/HIDs in Halogen Bucket

726-27-02x*xxxxxxxxxxABM outage cfg: 1=outage, 0=no outage
726-27-02****xxxxxxxxLow Beam outage cfg: 1=outage, 0=no outage
Thank you for testing this out apex!!!! Is what you posted how the config should look after making the changes? I haven’t used forscan before. I still need to purchase an OBD2 connector, and find a windows laptop…
 
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The asterisk is what will need changed. The Xs indicate what should not be touched during the process. Remember to write down the original information prior to making changes, so you can revert back to it if you have any issues.
 

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reviewing my previous posts, I missed a few additional lines that you'll need to modify.

726-26-02xxxx****xxxxFrequency Select Cfg: 0=Type 0 (LED), 1=Type 1 (Halogen), 2=Type 2, 3=Type 3
726-26-02xxxxxxxxx*xxOutage Headlamps Cfg: 0=none, 1=both, 2=high, 3=low
726-27-010000xxxxxxxxFront Light Outage Detection Disable when adding aftermarket LEDs/HIDs in Halogen Bucket

726-27-02x*xxxxxxxxxxABM outage cfg: 1=outage, 0=no outage
726-27-02****xxxxxxxxLow Beam outage cfg: 1=outage, 0=no outage
Sorry for the newb question, but if I install LEDs in halogen projectors, I need to edit all of those lines (I’m seeing 3 different lines) to look like:

726-26-02. Xxxx 0000 X0xx (changes in 2 last sets)
726-27-01. 0000 xxxx xxxx
726-27-02. 0000 xxxx xxxx

Am i understanding this correctly? I haven’t received the dongle for forscan yet, amd never have used it before.

thanks for any help.
 

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After more reading, since I have a 2020 I guess I can just use the plain English drop down way of coding?
 

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After more reading, since I have a 2020 I guess I can just use the plain English drop down way of coding?
You can but some of the lines don’t change. The code modifications I made were to try and minimize the flickering that will occur. I was able to greatly reduce it but never eliminate it. You will need an inline capacitor to help smooth out the voltage fluctuations.

Here’s one option: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...5nzNqY3ro0_RoODry4TCYY4LXKBjb7-AaAm_LEALw_wcB
 

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Ok good info. So I should get the "decoder" or whatever they call it?

Same for fogs too? I'm keeping the halogen highs.
 

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I’d recommend the canbus adapters as they’re load equalizers to prevent flickering. Don’t need it for the fog lights.
 
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One more question—if I get the canbus adapters, do I still need to make any changes in forscan? Or will the adapters make the car “think” it still has halogen bulbs?
 

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If you go with the adaptors, I don’t believe you’ll need to make changes in forscan.
 
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