FORScan - 14th Gen F150s
02-09-2022, 10:08 PM
#1571
Senior Member
Probably somewhere in this thread, but can I adjust the speedometer with forscan. Picking up some 20" tires to replace the 18's. Is the OBDLink EX OBD Adapter the tool of choice? I have never used anything like this so I would be hoping it's something easy to learn/use. Don't understand some of the lingo either. 
Any help/recommendations greatly appreciated.
Anybody use the OBDLink MX+? Looking at their website I don't know which is best. I like the idea of not having to drag a laptop out to the truck, especially since my battery no longer powers like new. I'd rather use my tablet.
Any help/recommendations greatly appreciated.
Anybody use the OBDLink MX+? Looking at their website I don't know which is best. I like the idea of not having to drag a laptop out to the truck, especially since my battery no longer powers like new. I'd rather use my tablet.
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papashelby (02-10-2022)
02-09-2022, 10:23 PM
#1572
Senior Member
Just got this seems like BC is getting closer and side bar cam in motion thanks @livnitup
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02-09-2022, 10:28 PM
#1573
Sailor Steve, USN-RET
02-10-2022, 04:23 AM
#1574
I disabled the stupid PowerBoost Pedestrian Speaker System. No crawling under the truck required.
Configure IPC 720-09-02 x1xx xx-- then disconnect PACM under the glove box.
It’s an easy mod for those of us with the tools already.
https://youtu.be/0K9M7hZQTec
Files attached for reference.
There may also be a setting in the GWM to configure but for now this works fine.
Configure IPC 720-09-02 x1xx xx-- then disconnect PACM under the glove box.
It’s an easy mod for those of us with the tools already.
https://youtu.be/0K9M7hZQTec
Files attached for reference.
There may also be a setting in the GWM to configure but for now this works fine.
I don't think you mentioned it in your post or your YouTube video, but for all the US based Powerboost trucks we will see the value 4 showing for our trucks, and the only US type value that appeared to be the counterpart was value 0, so this is what I went with. Unplugged the alert module under the passenger side dash cover, and let her rip pure silence.
I had previously unplugged the speaker, but had plugged it back in because I was bringing in to ford. Didn't want them trying to fix something that wasn't broken =)
This is a 100% fix for the annoying pedestrian alert system and backup beeper, with no errors on my truck on dash or in Forscan. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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caneman88 (02-10-2022)
02-10-2022, 07:45 AM
#1575
Senior Member
Completely new to the Forscan concept here although I've had seven fords before....so, is Forsan a "fan developed" software? are dealers trained to use it, or independent mechanics ( I suppose for the latter, if they like Ford they may, up to them). I don't expect to have to learn it until some electronics gone seriously wrong... the only and first re-calibration anticipated is speedometer after tire size increase, but I suppose the dealer or any mechanic can do that with non-Forscan tools?
02-10-2022, 08:57 AM
#1576
Senior Member
Completely new to the Forscan concept here although I've had seven fords before....so, is Forsan a "fan developed" software? are dealers trained to use it, or independent mechanics ( I suppose for the latter, if they like Ford they may, up to them). I don't expect to have to learn it until some electronics gone seriously wrong... the only and first re-calibration anticipated is speedometer after tire size increase, but I suppose the dealer or any mechanic can do that with non-Forscan tools?
02-10-2022, 09:10 AM
#1577
Probably somewhere in this thread, but can I adjust the speedometer with forscan. Picking up some 20" tires to replace the 18's. Is the OBDLink EX OBD Adapter the tool of choice? I have never used anything like this so I would be hoping it's something easy to learn/use. Don't understand some of the lingo either.
Any help/recommendations greatly appreciated.
Anybody use the OBDLink MX+? Looking at their website I don't know which is best. I like the idea of not having to drag a laptop out to the truck, especially since my battery no longer powers like new. I'd rather use my tablet.
Any help/recommendations greatly appreciated.
Anybody use the OBDLink MX+? Looking at their website I don't know which is best. I like the idea of not having to drag a laptop out to the truck, especially since my battery no longer powers like new. I'd rather use my tablet.
02-10-2022, 10:20 AM
#1578
Senior Member
I use the MX+ 98% of the time. I use it with my iPhone for the mobile version of FORSCAN for monitoring, and with my Laptop for making changes. I have the EX(Hard Wired USB) for when I am doing things like updating the Firmware on an APIM. Pretty much everything else I use the MX+. The MX+ works with Laptops, iDevices, and Android. Can only change settings though using a Laptop. If you are doing just normal small edits, and also want something to use with the portable version, do the MX+, you won't regret it.
02-10-2022, 11:38 AM
#1579
How is it possible to update firmware with the EX? If that were the case everyone would be getting this instead of this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EFWPAN0...v_ov_lig_dp_it
02-10-2022, 03:38 PM
#1580
The FORScan Guy
Thread Starter
The Ford Power Up 2.4.1 is also available now through FDRS as a GWM update.
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