F150 Lightning FORScan thread - Version 2

[CRAIGC540]

I think that happened after a Ford update, not ForScan. I played around with different views and the one shown in the second photo is the best one.

When you say "played around with different views" do you mean going from my 1st photo with the menu button to open the camera views, or the 2nd photo with all the views displayed? I would like the bigger 360 view with all the camera selections showing.

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[Henry Ford]

When you say "played around with different views" do you mean going from my 1st photo with the menu button to open the camera views, or the 2nd photo with all the views displayed? I would like the bigger 360 view with all the camera selections showing.

No, I was looking at the available display options in Forscan and decided the stock configuration is best. I believe the original configuration is no longer available.

 

[scruvs]

I am writing to see if someone could help me understand as I learn how to start reading Livinitup's spreadsheet linked from the original post.

I'm trying to use this mod that alexose posted to understand the spreadsheet:
BONUS: IPC quick boot. This disables the annoying (albeit inaudible) Ford advertisement that takes over your screen when the vehicle boots. IPC 720-07-01 xxxx xxxx 2xxx

If I'm looking at the correct tab, the spreadsheet shows the data below:

My original value was 4: M No • SS Yes • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled
The modified value is 2: M No • SS No • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled

I wondered why the modified value wouldn't be 0: M No • SS No • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled thereby turning off the Splash Screen.

I was working on this earlier and misread the spreadsheet when I tried, and I inputted 1 instead of 0, but I didn't see any difference between 2 and 1, so I'm not sure what Background (B) and DO NOT USE (DONOTUSETPMSPPD) do.

				Mexico (M) • Splash Screen (SS) • Background (B) • DO NOT USE (DONOTUSETPMSPPD)
720-07-01	xxxx	xxxx	*x--	0 =	M No • SS No • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled		8 =	M Yes • SS No • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled
				1 =	M No • SS No • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD enabled		9 =	M Yes • SS No • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD enabled
2 =	M No • SS No • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled		A =	M Yes • SS No • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled
3 =	M No • SS No • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD enabled		B =	M Yes • SS No • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD enabled
4 =	M No • SS Yes • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled		C =	M Yes • SS Yes • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled
5 =	M No • SS Yes • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD enabled		D =	M Yes • SS Yes • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD enabled
6 =	M No • SS Yes • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled		E =	M Yes • SS Yes • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled
7 =	M No • SS Yes • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD enabled		F =	M Yes • SS Yes • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD enabled

 

[bmwhitetx]

I am writing to see if someone could help me understand as I learn how to start reading Livinitup's spreadsheet linked from the original post.

I'm trying to use this mod that alexose posted to understand the spreadsheet:
BONUS: IPC quick boot. This disables the annoying (albeit inaudible) Ford advertisement that takes over your screen when the vehicle boots. IPC 720-07-01 xxxx xxxx 2xxx

If I'm looking at the correct tab, the spreadsheet shows the data below:

My original value was 4: M No • SS Yes • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled
The modified value is 2: M No • SS No • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled

I wondered why the modified value wouldn't be 0: M No • SS No • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled thereby turning off the Splash Screen.

I was working on this earlier and misread the spreadsheet when I tried, and I inputted 1 instead of 0, but I didn't see any difference between 2 and 1, so I'm not sure what Background (B) and DO NOT USE (DONOTUSETPMSPPD) do.

				Mexico (M) • Splash Screen (SS) • Background (B) • DO NOT USE (DONOTUSETPMSPPD)
720-07-01	xxxx	xxxx	*x--	0 =	M No • SS No • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled		8 =	M Yes • SS No • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled
				1 =	M No • SS No • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD enabled		9 =	M Yes • SS No • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD enabled
2 =	M No • SS No • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled		A =	M Yes • SS No • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled
3 =	M No • SS No • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD enabled		B =	M Yes • SS No • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD enabled
4 =	M No • SS Yes • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled		C =	M Yes • SS Yes • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled
5 =	M No • SS Yes • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD enabled		D =	M Yes • SS Yes • B No • DONOTUSETPMSPPD enabled
6 =	M No • SS Yes • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled		E =	M Yes • SS Yes • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD disabled
7 =	M No • SS Yes • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD enabled		F =	M Yes • SS Yes • B Yes • DONOTUSETPMSPPD enabled

If you just want to toggle SS from Yes to No, you would subtract 4 from your original value, assuming the original value was Yes. So if it was a 4, change to 0.

These are hex values which contain values from 0 to 15. In binary that is 1111. Each binary position toggles on/off a value. SS is the second 1 which has a decimal value of 4. Mexico is 8, B is 2 and DoNotUse is 1. 8+4+2+1=15.

Said another way without math and just looking at the table, note 4 has everything off/disabled except SS. So to get SS also off you need a 0.

 

[scruvs]

I think I should have asked a question differently. I understand the hex to binary conversion and 1s enabling and 0s disabling.

What I’m trying to figure out is Why does it make sense to go from 4 to 2 for this mod instead of 4 to 0. If the goal is to disable SS, why also enable B?

I don’t know what B does, so maybe that’s relevant.

But the only thing I can think of is maybe the person that figured out this mod and posted it didn’t have an original value of 4. Maybe they had an original value of 6 and turned off SS by changing the value to 2.

 

[dingmah]

I enabled the 50/50 view. Here it is in action.

 

[Henry Ford]

I think I should have asked a question differently. I understand the hex to binary conversion and 1s enabling and 0s disabling.

What I’m trying to figure out is Why does it make sense to go from 4 to 2 for this mod instead of 4 to 0. If the goal is to disable SS, why also enable B?

I don’t know what B does, so maybe that’s relevant.

But the only thing I can think of is maybe the person that figured out this mod and posted it didn’t have an original value of 4. Maybe they had an original value of 6 and turned off SS by changing the value to 2.

This is why you need to reference the spreadsheet while making changes. Not all trucks have the same OEM configuration. What works for a '22 Platinum might not be the same as a '24 Flash.

 

[bmwhitetx]

I think I should have asked a question differently. I understand the hex to binary conversion and 1s enabling and 0s disabling.

What I’m trying to figure out is Why does it make sense to go from 4 to 2 for this mod instead of 4 to 0. If the goal is to disable SS, why also enable B?

I don’t know what B does, so maybe that’s relevant.

But the only thing I can think of is maybe the person that figured out this mod and posted it didn’t have an original value of 4. Maybe they had an original value of 6 and turned off SS by changing the value to 2.

The spreadsheet says B stands for Background whatever that is. I have concerns when folks post mods that may come from the ICE forum or other sources.

I have a database of about 50 Lightning As-Builts across all model years and trim levels and everyone of them has a 4 in that position. I also have a few ICE Lariat and Platinum PowerBoosts in my data and they also have 4. But to your point maybe the original source was copying from an ICE F-150 that had a 6. I haven't added all variants of ICE to my data.

So I'm not sure why he disables SS but enables B ("2"). I agree with you that the logical value would be 0 if you want to disable the Splash Screeen. Did you try 0 and did it work for you? I haven't tried it.

 

[dww]

Thank you for this thread! I could not take all alerts and notices and extra lights any longer. I bought the OBDLink, downloaded FORScan, bought a new battery for my 8yr old laptop, watched a ton of videos, read Livinitup’s tutorial and turned off the door chime, the seatbelt chime and added silent mode. Finally some serenity!

 

[astrand1]

Member XENOILPHOBE and I have turned it on in his truck. The sound really is appreciably better. He was still trying to get the visual screen "color wheel" control to work the last time we had touched base. He's got the Platinum with 18 or so speakers.

I have a 23 lariat with regular B&O and this feature made no difference in sound on any source. When I choose it the sound is much more flat like if you reset all levels. Once I put back on normal the sound gets much better. I’ve checked settings and all is set correctly. So I’m not sure what’s going on unless it only works on unleashed. ?‍

 

[ChrisCon]

Has anyone been able to definitively say if the Beosonic change actually does anything ?

I noticed if I double tap on the beosonic circle, the audio is muted for a half second and does appear to sound different. If I just move my finger around the circle, I don't notice a change . You guys should try the double tap method and let me know if I'm just going crazy .

 

[mrau]

No noticable change with Beosonic for me. I tried the "double tap" and get muted for 1/2 second and no change in sound.

But at least the new graphics look great.

 

[mrau]

Noticed that Auto Relock is not listed in Post #1.

It is a nice feature especially if you accidentally unlock your truck with fob. The truck will Relock if door is not open within 45 seconds. After FORSCAN change is made it is switchable on/off from the Synch screen.

I made the change a few months ago, so I think the method is still the same. Although @bmwhitetx may want to confirm it. (Thanks again for all the work you've done here.)

 

[bmwhitetx]

I have a 23 lariat with regular B&O and this feature made no difference in sound on any source. When I choose it the sound is much more flat like if you reset all levels. Once I put back on normal the sound gets much better. I’ve checked settings and all is set correctly. So I’m not sure what’s going on unless it only works on unleashed. ?‍

Has anyone been able to definitively say if the Beosonic change actually does anything ?

I noticed if I double tap on the beosonic circle, the audio is muted for a half second and does appear to sound different. If I just move my finger around the circle, I don't notice a change . You guys should try the double tap method and let me know if I'm just going crazy .

No noticable change with Beosonic for me. I tried the "double tap" and get muted for 1/2 second and no change in sound.

But at least the new graphics look great.

Noticed that Auto Relock is not listed in Post #1.

I modified the first post to indicate Beosonic may only work for Platinums with B&O Unleashed. I also did not notice any difference in sound on my Lariat.

@mrau, I added the auto relock mod as well. Thanks!

 

[digitaldad]

Hadn't used FORScan since my 2015 Mustang days...but was able to complete all of the following today:

BC1.4/Auto-Lane Changes (had the CSP-24B56 completed last week at dealer)
Walk-Away Lock (unfortunately, dealer did not update my BCM, though I did ask)
Heated Steering Wheel (bumped up to D=37)
50/50 side-view in cameras menu
Silent Mode
Disable Door Ajar and Seatbelt chimes (until in motion)
Turn-signal blinks increased to 6
Auto-relock to 45 seconds
Remove "full-view not available" on reverse
Glare-free/matrix headlights (have not verified in operation, yet)

@bmwhitetx, you're doing a helluva job keeping this first post updated for us!

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