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Old 11-22-2017, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Livnitup
Well this is only going to be necessary if you want to update the firmware yourself. Unless you have a specific need to do the firmware, it's best left for the dealership when you bring your truck in for service because the risk of bricking a module is always present when doing firmware updating.
Ah ok, I understand all that. Just the way things were worded that Forscan as we know would go away.
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Originally Posted by Gordy49913
Looks like the days of cheap programing will go away.
Damn. Those puppies ain't cheap. What sort of interface do the PCM tuner devices (e.g. SCT) use, where they are are so much cheaper than true J2534-2? Or or they not really flashing the firmware, and just updating tables?
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Originally Posted by Livnitup
It's on the BCM spreadsheet. If you're using the newest version of FORScan you don't have to ever worry about accidentally writing this because the newest version won't let you change this anymore. This is (was) the only non-reversible FORScan change ever found by a few people like myself who were testing values.
Thanks. I am very appreciative of all of the community's efforts in this space! I am so happy with the mods I did.
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I did a search and looked on the spreadsheet, so I apologize if it missed it.

Is there any way to have the truck default to perimeter alarm all the time, or disable the motion sensors permanently?

I know you can in the display but it always defaults back to "all sensors" when you cycle the ignition and while it pops up when I jump out but sometimes the dog is in there and I forget and the next thing i know the damn alarm keeps going off. Thanks
Old 11-22-2017, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MGM
I did a search and looked on the spreadsheet, so I apologize if it missed it.

Is there any way to have the truck default to perimeter alarm all the time, or disable the motion sensors permanently?

I know you can in the display but it always defaults back to "all sensors" when you cycle the ignition and while it pops up when I jump out but sometimes the dog is in there and I forget and the next thing i know the damn alarm keeps going off. Thanks

Putting some stickers over the sensors is the easiest way.

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Old 11-22-2017, 01:49 PM
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Hello all, just made some mods using the spreadsheet to my 2017 Lariat. Now my backup camera is not working/displaying when in I shift in reverse. Before I go back and restore the settings I wanted to see if anyone has had the same experience and a fix for this. I used the spreadsheet and made the following mods. I did a search, but didn’t find anything related to this issue.

•DRL-Turns only (Halogen lights)
•Global Window Open/Close
•Double Horn Honk disable
•Engine temp & Transmission temp display 8” cluster
•Heated & Cooled Seat Icons on home & climate screen
•Stereo Extended play

Thanks in advance for putting this spreadsheet together.
Old 11-22-2017, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ba2015eco
A few questions if you have any thoughts on them:
  • When I bring my vehicle into the dealer should I mention that I do not want them to update the firmware on the sync?
    In your fourth question you stated that you have 3.8 - this is the most current version released to the F150 that I'm aware of.
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  • Is there a way we can downgrade if they do update the firmware?
    Again , you have the most current so their is no need to downgrade.
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  • Does it matter which navigation sd card I purchase A7 or A8, should they all work the same? Doesn't look like this is something you can just download.
    The A8 is the newest map version, you can buy an older card you just wont have the most up to date data on it.
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  • When I login to ford online it shows that I am currently on 3.8 and that there is not a newer version avaliabile. I was thinking there was a 3.10 out now? I have a 2015 f150.
Refer to Question One - This is the latest version I know of. I had heard rumors of 3.10v for SYNC 2 but have yet to see anyone with it.
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Originally Posted by Firerunner
  • When I bring my vehicle into the dealer should I mention that I do not want them to update the firmware on the sync?
    In your fourth question you stated that you have 3.8 - this is the most current version released to the F150 that I'm aware of.
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  • When I login to ford online it shows that I am currently on 3.8 and that there is not a newer version avaliabile. I was thinking there was a 3.10 out now? I have a 2015 f150.
Refer to Question One - This is the latest version I know of. I had heard rumors of 3.10v for SYNC 2 but have yet to see anyone with it.
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Sync 2 v3.10 is not available for download - only available as an IDS install.

https://www.f150forum.com/f118/sync-...update-380783/
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Originally Posted by Merlinair
Hello all, just made some mods using the spreadsheet to my 2017 Lariat. Now my backup camera is not working/displaying when in I shift in reverse. Before I go back and restore the settings I wanted to see if anyone has had the same experience and a fix for this. I used the spreadsheet and made the following mods. I did a search, but didn’t find anything related to this issue.

•DRL-Turns only (Halogen lights)
•Global Window Open/Close
•Double Horn Honk disable
•Engine temp & Transmission temp display 8” cluster
•Heated & Cooled Seat Icons on home & climate screen
•Stereo Extended play

Thanks in advance for putting this spreadsheet together.
You most likely messed up in APIM doing the Heated & Cooled Seat Icons and Stereo Extended play. Restore that module from your backups and test it. If it doesn't work, reset the APIM module in FORScan (wrench icon) and test. If it works, add back the heated/cooled seat icons and test again. Then add back the extended play and test again.
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Originally Posted by tmcolegr
Sync 2 v3.10 is not available for download - only available as an IDS install.

https://www.f150forum.com/f118/sync-...update-380783/
Do you have to request it? The reason I ask is I had taken my truck back to the dealer twice after hearing of the update (before I upgraded my system) & they never updated past 3.8


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