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Check with your dealer for a warranty replacement. Don't tell them you were using ForScan.

If the old battery holds a charge and just died from being in accessory mode, they might deem it as still "good" and send you on your way.

It's worth a try though as it should be covered under your warranty if it doesn't hold a charge, assuming you are still in the bumper to bumper time/mileage.

If the the battery doesn't charge while your truck is "on" (not accessory mode), there may be other issues like a DC-DC converter problem, that warrants a service visit for sure.

Any different chemistry battery is generally not recommended based on what I've read here and the Mach-e forum due to the BMS not being made for the different charging and use curves.
Thanks for all that. Ford is going to bench test the battery and see whats up. will replace for free within 3 years they stated.
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Hello All,

Just want to thank everyone for this extensive topic and effort to get everyone's questions answered!

I have a couple questions that I didn't see anyone else ask previously:

1: Is there a way to modify BC to allow for higher speed than 80mph?
2: Is there a way to either remove the speed limiter or increase it?
3: Disable "transmission not in park" chime when door is open?

I live in the expansive state of Wyoming and distances traveled between towns is vast and the speed limit is already 80mph and while I of course would never exceed that posted limit it sure would be nice to be able to use BC beyond said speed limit for passing etc.
I realize that I could adjust tire size to fool BC into thinking I'm only traveling at 80mph but then the other concern of needing to pass people rapidly without being able to adjust the top speed limiter could cause issues.

Any assistance/thoughts would be appreciated.
 
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Hello All,

Just want to thank everyone for this extensive topic and effort to get everyone's questions answered!

I have a couple questions that I didn't see anyone else ask previously:

1: Is there a way to modify BC to allow for higher speed than 80mph?
2: Is there a way to either remove the speed limiter or increase it?
3: Disable "transmission not in park" chime when door is open?

I live in the expansive state of Wyoming and distances traveled between towns is vast and the speed limit is already 80mph and while I of course would never exceed that posted limit it sure would be nice to be able to use BC beyond said speed limit for passing etc.
I realize that I could adjust tire size to fool BC into thinking I'm only traveling at 80mph but then the other concern of needing to pass people rapidly without being able to adjust the top speed limiter could cause issues.

Any assistance/thoughts would be appreciated.
Not trying to be an ass, but just push down with your right foot.
 

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I tried some settings with the LDCMA/B modules to try to get headlights to come on with the welcome lighting.

Livinitup's spreadsheets mentions this:

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6F6-04-08xxxxxxx*xx--0 =LBWFE Welcome/Farewell Disabled1 =LBWFE Welcome/Farewell Enabled
2816F6-04-08xxxxxxxx**--WStartDelay_LowBeamCfg (WSDLBC) • Milliseconds = Hex2Dec(**)
2826F6-04-09**--FStartDelay_LowBeamCfg (FSDLBC) • Milliseconds = Hex2Dec(**)


I tried the enable bit with 00ms delay... nothing.

Maybe the firmware on the headlights doesn't support it?
 
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Hi all,


Thanks a lot for all the great sharing here – the thread and the Excel sheet overview are super helpful!


I just got my 2024 Lariat and managed to tweak a few things with Forscan:


  1. Enabled glare-free headlights
  2. Removed MPH display when activating km/h (now only km/h shows, IPC 720-04-02)
  3. Disabled seatbelt chime and door ajar warning
  4. Set EU traffic sign recognition + round speed limit icons in the cluster. (IPMA, 706-04-01)
  5. Changed APIM country code to Norway, so I also got Norwegian language on the screen


Pretty happy with that!



Two questions:

  1. If I activate “automatic lane change” in the menu, lane center assist stops working – is that expected behavior in Europe, or something odd with my config?
  2. I purchased and activated the EU maps subscription in the app (after swapping the TCM, so the truck is online), but the truck still says maps need activation. Any tips?


And finally, are there any specific Forscan settings I should avoid changing to make sure OTA updates keep working? Or any tips on more to change to get better functionality in Europe?
 

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  1. If I activate “automatic lane change” in the menu, lane center assist stops working – is that expected behavior in Europe, or something odd with my config?
In regards to this, it will not work over there. I have tried many times with the Mach E's to get lane change to work over there, but the changes that work for US vehicles do not work over there. It could be that the software in the GWM does not support lane change, or the IPMA software for Euro spec vehicles does not include the events for lane change assist. Or, it could be something else. I don't know why it won't work over there, but AFAIK, it is not possible. At least not yet.
 

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Definitely different. Here is mine:
DSP - (Audio) Digital Signal Processing Module
Bus: HSCAN3
Part number: ML3T-18B849-AJ
Calibration level: ML8T-18B849-AD
Strategy : ML8T-14C589-AD
Noob on FORScan here. How do you find this info you posted about DSP Module Strategy using FORScan? Thanks.
 
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Noob on FORScan here. How do you find this info you posted about DSP Module Strategy using FORScan? Thanks.
I wrote a small tutorial here. I wrote instructions for phone apps like CarScanner, Forscan viewer (free), or Forscan Lite (paid but worth it). Or you can use Forscan Windows (free license is fine) with a wired dongle.
 

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Quick update - got an OTA (with no release notes, might be due to the truck being in Norwegian now 🤔) and after this I can activate lane change and still get lane center active - haven’t seen lane change actually work yet but at least it’s not bricking lane center assist!
In regards to this, it will not work over there. I have tried many times with the Mach E's to get lane change to work over there, but the changes that work for US vehicles do not work over there. It could be that the software in the GWM does not support lane change, or the IPMA software for Euro spec vehicles does not include the events for lane change assist. Or, it could be something else. I don't know why it won't work over there, but AFAIK, it is not possible. At least not yet.
 

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Quick update - got an OTA (with no release notes, might be due to the truck being in Norwegian now 🤔) and after this I can activate lane change and still get lane center active - haven’t seen lane change actually work yet but at least it’s not bricking lane center assist!
Send me the VIN. I'll look into it later.
 

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I wrote a small tutorial here. I wrote instructions for phone apps like CarScanner, Forscan viewer (free), or Forscan Lite (paid but worth it). Or you can use Forscan Windows (free license is fine) with a wired dongle.
Thank you so much for this info. I have FORScan (Windows version) and OBDLink EX dongle. I will give that method a whirl when I get him this evening. Thanks again bmwhitetx.
 

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Send me the VIN. I'll look into it later.
Got your message. Strange that it appear as a no-name update. OTA dashboard shows it is the regular BC 1.4 update every one gets.

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I do see something wrong with your config that is most likely preventing lane change assist from working. Do you have FORScan?
 

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Strange that it appear as a no-name update. OTA dashboard shows it is the regular BC 1.4 update every one gets.
The no name OTA might be because the APIM is in Norwegian?


I do see something wrong with your config that is most likely preventing lane change assist from working. Do you have FORScan?
Thanks a lot! Yes I do.
 

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The no name OTA might be because the APIM is in Norwegian?
Great, a fellow Norwegian on here :)

On what side is your charging port?
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