F150 Lightning FORScan thread - Version 2

[bmwhitetx]

This is a new version of the original FORScan thread. @TaxmanHog and I thought it would be good to have a post #1 that can be maintained going forward which was no longer possible with the original.

FORScan allows you to make modifications to certain module settings that change how they operate. The source of many mods is from FORScan guru @Livnitup. He has maintained spreadsheets with module information. You can find them on this thread.

Post #2 gives links to equipment, tutorials, etc. Please read it before doing anything for the first time. And make sure you backup your current settings or write them down before making any changes!

In the settings that follow, “x” means leave the value as is and “-“ is the checksum value that FORScan will re-calculate for you when you write the data. An " * " means the new value depends on the old value so read the notes. While all the settings can be done using As-Built Mode, some can be done with “Easy” mode. Both are shown where applicable.

Global window open/close using keyfob: only works on the front windows because one-touch is not enabled in the back windows.
DDM 740-06-02 xxxx xxxx 01--
PDM 741-06-02 xxxx xxxx 01--
DDM 740-06-03 01xx xxxx xx--
PDM 741-06-03 01xx xxxx xx--
BCM 726-11-02 xx01 xx01 xx--
BCM 726-22-01 xxxx xxxx 01--
BCM 726-22-02 xxxx xxxx 01--
APIM 7D0-09-01 xxxx xExx xx—
Or Use Easy Mode from this post

Glare-free headlights: enhances Auto High Beam behavior to provide localized dimming of brights based on surrounding traffic (pic): Dynamic bending lights continue to work. May take a couple of restarts to take effect. Settings were adapted from this F150gen14 ICE forum thread. May already be enabled on certain Canadian vehicles.
APIM 7D0-09-01 x1xx xxxx xx--
APIM 7D0-09-03 xxCx xxxx xx--
IPMA 706-01-01 xxxx xxx9 xx--
SCCM 724-04-01 xxx4 xxxx xx--
HCM 734-01-02 xxxx x2xx xx-
HCM 734-03-02 xxxx xxx1 x1--
HCM 734-11-01 0735 89
IPC 720-01-01 xx8x xxxx xx--
IPC 720-10-01 xxxx xxx3 xx--
@FlasherZ Notes here to check to make sure there aren't any checksum DTC's set for the HCM.

Enable Silent Mode (AKA campground / dark / police mode)
Creates a SYNC toggle to turn on/off Silent Mode. Silent Mode turns off cluster lighting, welcome lighting, courtesy lights, SYNC screen, and silences the horn when locking doors. See this post for more info, pics, and how to enable using easy mode.
BCM 726-25-02 0101 0101 01--
BCM 726-28-02 01xx xxxx xx--
APIM 7D0-09-02 *xxx xxxx xx-- if C, change to D. If E, change to F.

Disable double honk with exit of running vehicle:
There is a Sync setting for this this (Key Detection Alert). FORScan not needed.
BCM 726-63-02 xxx0 xxxx xx--

Lincoln Folding Mirrors Setting (folds when locked; unfolds when truck started instead of unlocked):
DDM 740-03-16 xxxx xxxx 01--
PDM 741-03-16 xxxx xxxx 01--
Note: has issue that puddle lights get disabled.

Enable Cameras at Speed - to do.

Remove "Full view not available" message on reverse camera screen while in motion (source)
APIM 7D0-02-02 xxx* xxxx xx-- If 0 change to 1, if 2 change to 3, if 4 change to 5, if 6 change to 7.
Note: reset APIM after the change. See this post for how to reset a module.

Disable Seatbelt Reminder:
IPC 720-01-01 xxxx xx0x xx--
This can also be done on a per-seat basis via instructions in Owner’s Manual (link)

Disable Seat Belt chime on vehicle startup. The truck will chime 4 times if you press Start with the seat belt disconnected. This is the US seat belt strategy. You can change to the European seat belt strategy which waits until the vehicle is in motion to chime.
IPC 720-01-02 xxxx x2--

Disable Door Ajar Chime
IPC 720-01-02 xx*x xx-- if 2 change to 0. If 6 change to 4 (24-hour clock).

Change Number of Blinks for Turn Signal Tap (original post)
Confirm your current value matches the 3 blink Default value below before changing.
SCCM 724-01-01 xxxx **xx xx--

Number of blinks	Heated Steering Wheel	No Heated Steering Wheel
3 (default)​	8C​	0C​
4​	90​	10​
5​	94​	14​
6​	98​	18​

It's might be better for this one to use Easy mode for the SCCM.

Spoiler: SCCM Easy mode - Number of blinks

Auto Relock - if you hit the unlock button on the fob and do not open a door within the timer it will re-lock the truck. Adds Relock toggle to Lock Settings. See this post by @mrau for more info, pics.
BCM 726-20-01 x1x1 x1x1 x1-- old value should be all 0's
BCM 726-27-01 xxxx xxxx x1-- change 0 to 1
BCM 726-58-02 xxx* xxxx xx-- use this on 2021-23 duration: 1=30 seconds, 2=45 secs
BCM 726-58-02 x*xx xxxx xx-- use this on 2024 duration: 1=30 seconds, 2=45 secs
APIM 7D0-09-01 xx3x xxxx xx-- change 1 to 3

Walk-away Lock (WAL) – 2022-2023 only, standard on 2024+
Note: this only enables toggles on the Sync Screen for toggling WAL and WAL Feedback (horn honk). To get the actual functionality you need the BCM updated from the dealer. See this post.
APIM 7D0-09-05 xxxx Cxxx xx--
Or APIM Easy Mode: enable Walk Away Lock and Walk Away Lock Feedback

Fix front camera not popping up on screen when front sensor activated (source)
IPMA: 706-16-01 xxx*-xxxx-xxxx
if old value 0-7 then add 8 (hex) to get new value. For example 3=>B. If current value is 8-F, then this is not for you. Applicable to trucks without Park Assist and BC.

Fix Small 360 degree camera view – issue with some 2022 models after IPMA update
APIM 7D0-01-04 xxxx xxx* xx-- change from 2 to 3

Change Tire Size for Speedometer Calibration
Use BdyCM easy mode. Setting is Tire Circumference (mm). Also see these two posts: Easy Method (video), As-Built method (use addresses 726-15-01 and 726-15-02). Also possible DTC.

Heated Steering Wheel Temperature Setpoint (source)
SCCM 724-06-01 Bxxx xxxx xx-- default 35°C
0=24°C 1=25°C 2=26°C 3=27°C 4=28°C 5=29°C 6=30°C 7=31°C
8=32°C 9=33°C A=34°C B=35°C C=36°C D=37°C E=38°C F=39°C

Trailer Side View - shows corresponding camera view alongside of vehicle when turn signal is applied with trailer connected. See here for details. Note: requires newest 12/23 IPMA update.
IPMA 706-01-02 *xxx xxxx xx-- if 0 change to 3, if 7 change to F
APIM 7D0-02-03 xxxx x*xx xx-- if 0 change to 8, if 4 change to C, adds Trailer Side View toggle under Driver Assistance

Enable 50/50 view in camera menu - 2022-2023 only, standard on 2024+ (source). Add a button to the Sync camera selection screen that shows a 50/50 view of the two side cameras (pics). Thanks to @PJnc284.
APIM 7D0-01-01 xxxx *xxx xx-- if 1 change to 3
APIM 7D0-01-04 xxxx xxxx x*-- if 0 change to 1, if 8 change to 9
Analysis to get these change here.

Disable Vehicle Power Down Timer at Start - Whenever you start your truck, the Vehicle Power Down Timer is always enabled. This shuts the truck off after 30 minutes. This mod defaults the timer to off at start. See this post for details, warnings and source.
IPC 720-01-01 x*xx xxxx xx if F then change to 7, if C change to 4.
Note that 2022-2024 Lightnings with ACC will have a "F" and trucks without ACC will have a "C". As always, let me know if you see something different.

DRL Brightness Adjustment (original post) (not recommended)
This setting affects the DRL which is the lamp between the top and bottom headlamps (pic). It is not the light bar which is on XLT and above. Careful - you may get flashed by oncoming drivers if turned up too bright.
BCM 726-42-01 x2x2 xxxx xx--
BCM 726-38-01 xxxx 64xx xx--
example values are 64 =100%, 4B =75%, 32 = 50%, 19 = 25%, 0A =10% (default).

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[bmwhitetx]

To get started with FORScan you will need:
- A Windows laptop
- The FORScan for Windows software. For programming you can get a free Extended license for a 2-month trial. Instructions and download are at the link.
- A dongle to connect the laptop to your car’s OBD port. For programming the FORScan team recommends the following two wired dongles on their website:
* OBDLINK EX (OBDLINK Website, Amazon). I’ve used this one and it works great.
* Vgate vLinker FS (Amazon) no longer recommended. See forscan.org post.
* You can also use a J2534 Pass-Thru adapter like the Mongoose.

Livinitup’s tutorial is highly recommended. It explains how to make back-ups, checksums, etc. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-8dKaS_Spu4Zw4hV_CrKC4tLoP9G8yejqegF1wxIqxY/edit?tab=t.0

 

[potato]

Can you update with the info for speedometer calibration? Old thread here: https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...ecalibrate-speedometer-for-bigger-tires.1503/

 

[bmwhitetx]

Can you update with the info for speedometer calibration? Old thread here: https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...ecalibrate-speedometer-for-bigger-tires.1503/

Wow, that is a rabbit hole! I am seeing some success and failures there. Looks like you can use As-Built mode but there is also an Easy mode setting. But one guy had a DTC in the PCM that required a PCM relearn. I put in an entry for now but curious what really works for our trucks without causing DTC's

 

[EdRudy]

Disable Door AJAR Chime - (Verified 2022 Lightning Lariat)

IPC 720-01-02 xx0x xx--

Disable Door AJAR and Seatbelt chime on vehicle startup -

IPC 720-01-02 xx0x x2--

 

[EdRudy]

I enabled Glare Free lights and changed the DRL's from 10% to 100%. After making the changes people were regularly flashing their highbeams at me.

I can see the glare free lights working as expected but I think changing DRL's to 100% makes them too bright giving the impression I am not dimming my highbeams.

I changed the DRL's back to 10% and will test them this evening.

 

[PJnc284]

I didn't notice a difference at night between 10% or 100% when I did mine.

 

[EdRudy]

I didn’t either, but apparently, oncoming traffic seems to have noticed. If I still get highbeam flashes from oncoming traffic I will assume Glare Free is the culprit.

 

[bmwhitetx]

Disable Door AJAR Chime - (Verified 2022 Lightning Lariat)

IPC 720-01-02 xx0x xxxx xx--

Disable Door AJAR and Seatbelt chime on vehicle startup -

IPC 720-01-02 xx0x x2xx xx--

Thanks! I'll add the door ajar one (with edit for 24-hour clock). I already had the seat belt chime in there.

Note this is one of the addresses that has less than 10 bytes of info, only 6.
So it's "xxxx xx--" instead of "xxxx xxxx xx--"

 

[EdRudy]

Note this is one of the addresses that has less than 10 bytes of info, only 6.
So it's "xxxx xx--" instead of "xxxx xxxx xx--"

Edited my previous post.

 

[Ricks Lightning]

Thanks for explaining and not having to read 500+ post.

Can you give is an idea what the equipment cost and licensing after the intro 2 months period.

Will this also allow us to push BC 1.4 instead of waiting for the OTA update that will never come fast enough.
And for kicks, wil this get us our Tesla Adapter faster than others???

Rick

 

[bmwhitetx]

Can you give is an idea what the equipment cost and licensing after the intro 2 months period.

Will this also allow us to push BC 1.4 instead of waiting for the OTA update that will never come fast enough.

You can click on the links provided to see the cost of the OBD dongles. IIRC around $40-60. As for software, after the 2-month license expires you can request another. Currently the FORScan folks are unable to take CC payments from the US but again, you can always request another trial.

You can get BC 1.2+ by getting your IPMA and PSCM updated at the dealer. There are then FORScan changes that can then be made to enable In-Lane Positioning and Lane Change Assist. Those changes aren't being made public but if you read the BC 1.4 threads, you can find assistance.

But you have a 23 so should be getting the OTA. I think there is a holiday pause right now but maybe soon.

 

[Ricks Lightning]

You can click on the links provided to see the cost of the OBD dongles. IIRC around $40-60. As for software, after the 2-month license expires you can request another. Currently the FORScan folks are unable to take CC payments from the US but again, you can always request another trial.

You can get BC 1.2+ by getting your IPMA

But you have a 23 so should be getting the OTA. I think there is a holiday pause right now but maybe soon.

Thanks, sold the 23 pro. Have the 24 Flash. Ford is not interested in updating the BC 1.4 even with a paid subscription.

So Ford, who would go to the market and pay full price for a gallon of stale Milk when there is fresh Milk on the shelf right next to it.

Get off your butt's and push the update, at least to people who are paying for a subscription.

Hard to argue about the free Tesla charge adapter when we're not paying for it. But BC, we are paying for it.

Rick

 

[21st Century Truck]

I enabled Glare Free lights and changed the DRL's from 10% to 100%. After making the changes people were regularly flashing their highbeams at me.

I can see the glare free lights working as expected but I think changing DRL's to 100% makes them too bright giving the impression I am not dimming my highbeams.

I changed the DRL's back to 10% and will test them this evening.

The same thing happened to me when I increased DRLs to 50%. I then changed the DRLs back down to 25% and this seems to not piss off oncoming traffic while making my DRLs brighter for sunny daytimes.

 

[EdRudy]

I tested last night after setting the DRL's back to 10% and no one flashed their highbeams at me. Seems to have worked. I don't think the DRL's were blinding anyone, I think it gave the impression my highbeams were on and I wasn't dimming them.

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