ForScan Tweaks - 2015+

[HavasuMike]

Sorry. I figured it out.

 

[East-TN]

Sorry. I figured it out.

Anything you can share of how you got it to work for you...so others may learn.

 

[wrc7732]

I have not found the section in ForScan it is just a readout in the startup/connection log. Nothing happens if you click on it.

Thanks for the video. Much easier to get to than my 02 Explorer. It was in the B pillar and took a bunch more effort to get to.

Hell, on my ‘05 Towncar you had to remove the drivers side door panel to see it. [emoji107]


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[CyberVinnie]

After ordering my OBDLink back in December, I finally got around to making the double-honk, bambi mode, and Sync boot screen (Raptor SVT baby!) changes to my Expy. I had been driving around with the scan tool flashing at me since I got it, but it was too cold to sit in my garage to fiddle with it!

So now that I'm done I'm wondering if I should take it out and put it in my glovebox or something. I have the MX Bluetooth model, so I can't use it with my iPhone. What do you guys do with your OBD scanners when not in use?

 

[mossback]

I'd suggest not leaving it attached to the OBD port since it's always drawing a small amount of power.

 

[LokiWolf]

What do you guys do with your OBD scanners when not in use?

Bottom of the cavernous Center console until I need it again.

 

[chuck s]

Mine is in my laptop carry bag since that's the PC I use it with. Mine is cabled to the PC so it was a fairly easy decision to remove it from the port.

-- Chuck

 

[coolzzy]

Has anyone discovered how to display your environmental fan speed on your Sync 3 display when you push the fan ‘hard buttons’...see pic, this shows on my Mustang and would like for it to display on my Expy.

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I created a forscan account today for just this reason, it's a real pain not to see the fan speed when the radio screen is up. Would also like to know how to add the "auto" option in the rear hvac control menu so it will sync with the front. My XLT just has the rear options for turning it on and adjusting from the screen or enabling the controls in the back. Real hassle to adjust it while driving when the kids need a temp or fan speed change.

 

[CyberVinnie]

Thanks guys! After I posted my question, I realized I could pickup a cheap Android tablet to connect to the scanner while operating the Expy, so my next question is what do you monitor with the scanner *while operating the vehicle?

I'm taking it into the stealership tomorrow for 10k service, so I'll be sure to pop out the scanner so the mechanic gets really confused when he sees the Raptor boot screen!

I am bummed that we can't add the climate controls to the message center -- that would be quite useful.

* I don't mean to suggest I would actively use a device while driving. In fact, I am on a crusade against distracted driving after noticing all the people blatantly using their phones while drive 60+ MPH!!!! If it's that important, pull the f*#% over!!!

 

[chuck s]

I'm not aware you can see any real time data with Forscan, just the internal settings. Did I miss something?

-- Chuck

 

[East-TN]

With certain FORScan scanners connected, you can see some real-time data/info...like different vehicle temps (coolant, trans, etc) and other pieces of data (voltage)...not sure how useful it would be, but I’m sure some would like to see the info.

 

[LokiWolf]

With certain FORScan scanners connected, you can see some real-time data/info...like different vehicle temps (coolant, trans, etc) and other pieces of data (voltage)...not sure how useful it would be, but I’m sure some would like to see the info.

It can be VERY useful.

I used it on My Edge to watch the Misfire PID to prove my 2.7 was having the head issue. Got no back talk and now I have a new Motor.

I have used it to watch Trans Temps(Real Number).

 

[chuck s]

OK, this has nothing to do with Forscan (software) but with whatever is plugged into the OBD2 port (hardware) and some other software to read it.

-- Chuck

 

[LokiWolf]

OK, this has nothing to do with Forscan (software) but with whatever is plugged into the OBD2 port (hardware) and some other software to read it.

-- Chuck

Not true. I used the iOS Forscan app to do the above. The Full version on a PC can do the exact same thing. It can watch any PID live.

 

[chuck s]

I guess I need to find out how.

-- Chuck

 

[deweysmith]

I can make graphs and monitor anything and everything in real time with FORScan, it's great.

Here's some data of my engine while I was troubleshooting some VCT issues.

 

[HavasuMike]

I went into the BCM module (726-45-01) and changed the hex values according to the calculator. I was off by 2 mph before the change and I am still off by 2 mph. Is there something else that must be done to make that change work?

 

[Eagle72069]

Did we ever get the info if you can add the tire pressures to the dash with Forscan? Read all 60 pages.

 

[LokiWolf]

Can’t be done with any existing coding out there. We do not have the module that the other cars that have that feature.

The module the Expy uses might have the capability, but it would literally take changing one bit at a time.

I spent hours on it and the Boost, no go.

 

[Eagle72069]

Thanks Loki. I just spent the last 2 days reading this entire thread. lots of info.