[lucky phil]

Here's a question for all you software literate guys. My wifes Escape has the Active Cruise Control which is brilliant. One of the best bits is every click of the speed + or speed - button changes the cruise setting by 5kph not the usual 1 kph. I know you guys use MPH but is there a setting in the accessible software for this? When the button shifts the value by 5KPH you can literally drive the car on the Cruise button so when you're doing say 100 kph and enter an 80 kph zone you simply give the Minus button 4 clicks and you're set to 80. Don't even need to look at the speedo, brilliant.
Anyway to change the 1kph to 5 kph per click?

Ciao

 

[Northish]

Has anyone noticed that when looking at the BdyCM Main config the default battery type is listed as "T7 80Ah 700 Cold Cranking Ampere;" but the battery in the RS is actually an AGM H6 with 70AH and 760 CCA. Ford Part #: BAGM48H6760 (48H6)

There is an option in the drop-down list in FORScan under BdyCM Main to change the type to "H6 AGM 70AH 760 Cold Cranking Ampere."

I went ahead and made the change to what looks to be the correct setting. Anyone else come across this? I noticed this because I'm putting in a new battery since the original isn't holding power that well. Perhaps this setting change will allow the BMS to properly regulate charge and extend battery life?

 

[jefferysanders]

Mine shows T7 80Ah as well...I've felt there were other mis-configurations (some may need a module update to show or even work, e.g. the radio update that needs ACM update to fully function) as well, might just be something to look more into. I've compared a bunch and I think they are all they same, but I can check here in a min on my as-built database. Just a quick google search and no focus really even comes up with that battery, so you're likely right....? is did they reconfigure things a certain way on purpose ??

 

[Northish]

Mine shows T7 80Ah as well...I've felt there were other mis-configurations as well. I've compared a bunch and I think they are all they same, but I can check here in a min.

Thanks for checking as well.
I'm torn on this because there are maybe 3 possibilities:

1. Our cars are configured incorrectly (I find this hard to believe as surely there are checks for this in Ford.)
2. FORScan labeled the different options incorrectly (so perhaps T7 is really H6.)
3. It really doesn't matter which is correct, they all work.

 

[jefferysanders]

As-Built Editor Ford Focus III you can see options here also if you type in vins. This is all that comes up here now, so the site seems it is outdated.

 

[Northish]

Mine shows T7 80Ah as well...I've felt there were other mis-configurations (some may need a module update to show or even work, e.g. the radio update that needs ACM update to fully function) as well, might just be something to look more into. I've compared a bunch and I think they are all they same, but I can check here in a min on my as-built database. Just a quick google search and no focus really even comes up with that battery, so you're likely right....? is did they reconfigure things a certain way on purpose ??

After doing a bit more reading I am actually more interested in figuring out what the correct configuration should be because an AGM battery, like ours in the RS, can have different limitations and benefits than a standard flooded battery. It seems like an AGM has different needs to keep it healthy and take advantage of it's benefits.

Here's an article relating to the importance of not only resetting the battery life tracker in the car when changing the battery, but also to make sure the car is programmed for the correct type of battery that is being put in:

Battery registration and programing - Steve Sorensen Mechanical

Here at Steve Sorensen Mechanical, we specialise in Battery registration and programming. Call us today for a quote on 07) 3809 2711.

stevesorensenmechanical.com.au

This article shows an example of how a BMW lists a number of battery size/type options that must be selected when replacing the battery.

It seems to me that since part of the RS battery replacement procedure requires a reset of the battery life tracker, this is important in our cars. I know for a fact that when I had the dealership replace the original battery in my car when I first bought (it sat on the lot so long the battery wouldn't hold a charge) it that they never reset the left tracker, so the replacement battery was not being maintained or charged as optimally as it should have been.

 

[jefferysanders]

This could explain why ASS and Auto-restart doesn't work on some cars after awhile. Yes AGM is a superior battery technology which is why its used by the military (from my understanding).

 

[Northish]

This could explain why ASS and Auto-restart doesn't work on some cars after awhile. Yes AGM is a superior battery technology which is why its used by the military (from my understanding).

Right, some benefits listed in the article linked are, "Compared to flooded cell batteries, AGM has very low internal resistance, can charge 5 times faster, is capable to deliver high current on demand and offers a relatively long service life, even when deep cycled."

Do you happen to have the ability to see the As Built for a 2017 FORD FUSION L4-1.5L ? Supposedly they also use the same battery as the RS, an AGM H6. I'd like to know what it is configured for, T7 or H6?

BTW, I made the change to H6 in FORScan and took a short drive. Nothing unusual noted.

 

[jefferysanders]

Yes I think AsBuiltHackerSetup.msi ASBuiltHacker works on most fords. You just need a vin.

 

[phillofoc]

My battery setting was correct. BTW, the BMS will reduce the charge that it will allow the battery to reach over time. About 10% a year. You can charge the battery higher than that with a battery charger, but the BMS will allow the battery to discharge to it's target state of charge.

 

[Northish]

My battery setting was correct. BTW, the BMS will reduce the charge that it will allow the battery to reach over time. About 10% a year. You can charge the battery higher than that with a battery charger, but the BMS will allow the battery to discharge to it's target state of charge.

Thanks for chiming in; to make sure I understand you, when you say your setting was correct what was FORScan showing your battery type as?

 

[phillofoc]

Thanks for chiming in; to make sure I understand you, when you say your setting was correct what was FORScan showing your battery type as?

As far as I can remember it was showing up as the installed battery (what is it, 680 CCA?). I haven't played with it in a while.

On the other hand, I ran my VIN through the as-built editor and it showed up as 00 for the battery.

 

[jefferysanders]

(also noticed this while looking for something else) VS

Seems to be correct in 1st videos section and incorrect in the main (or 2nd video).

 

[Northish]

Seems to be correct in 1st videos section and incorrect in the main (or 2nd video).

Nice job noticing it the difference between BdyCM and BdyCM (Main)
Makes me think it may be an error in FORScan and not necessarily the car's configuration.

Also, did not know there was a setting for remote start. I suppose there may be some hardware require to get that working. I believe the Focuses that had that option had a 5 button key fob with buttons dedicated to start/stopping the engine.

 

[phillofoc]

Nice job noticing it the difference between BdyCM and BdyCM (Main)
Makes me think it may be an error in FORScan and not necessarily the car's configuration.

Also, did not know there was a setting for remote start. I suppose there may be some hardware require to get that working. I believe the Focuses that had that option had a 5 button key fob with buttons dedicated to start/stopping the engine.

Someone added remote start on here a year or two ago. It wasn't easy, and I think the aftermarket solutions worked out to be easier.

 

[nicklulu]

Someone added remote start on here a year or two ago. It wasn't easy, and I think the aftermarket solutions worked out to be easier.

I think @thomwithah had that post.

 

[Northish]

Does enabling the Navigation Repeater allow directions to show in the mini gauge display for both Ford Navigation and Android Auto (Google Maps) navigation? I did the enable in FORScan via the IPC but it only seems to be active for Ford Nav, not Android Auto Nav. I've seen it mentioned elsewhere that it worked for both AA and Ford navs, but not Apple.

 

[jefferysanders]

Does enabling the Navigation Repeater allow directions to show in the mini gauge display for both Ford Navigation and Android Auto (Google Maps) navigation? I did the enable in FORScan via the IPC but it only seems to be active for Ford Nav, not Android Auto Nav. I've seen it mentioned elsewhere that it worked for both AA and Ford navs, but not Apple.
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Depends what version of Sync 3 you have.

 

[rmbrady]

Just made some.of the forscan changes. Nav repeater, Nav in motion, custom drive mode, and global open.

Process isn't too bad once you figure it out. I did do the method of making one change at a time and then shutting of the car before moving on the the next one.

Can confirm with Sync 3.4 Waze shows up in the IPC.

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[Madokami]

Has anyone else with the Nav repeater noticed that the average fuel economy for Trip 2 is now missing?