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The Architect

#165
March 30, 2018, 01:27:24 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 30, 2018, 11:26:24 AM
Just ordered a factory trailer brake controller, the ODB dongle, and downloaded the software to activate the TBC module so it will work, and display on the screen.


I had to google this................

So what software did you use?

The Architect

#166
March 30, 2018, 01:28:42 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 30, 2018, 11:26:24 AM
Just ordered a factory trailer brake controller, the ODB dongle, and downloaded the software to activate the TBC module so it will work, and display on the screen.



It just hit me!

TURBO BOOST MODIFICATIONS!!!!!!!

Popeye the Sailor

#167
March 30, 2018, 02:10:59 PM
And here I am....enjoying the luxury of the current winter truck having a roof.

Given that the Jeep had no top when I got it.....and it's what I used in the winter.

Never again.  :P
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

ducpainter

#168
March 30, 2018, 02:31:54 PM
Quote from: The Architect on March 30, 2018, 01:27:24 PM
I had to google this................

So what software did you use?

I haven't done it yet...

FORscan
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 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
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Monsterlover

#169
March 30, 2018, 05:02:52 PM
Keep us posted on how that goes for you.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#170
March 30, 2018, 05:09:53 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 30, 2018, 05:02:52 PM
Keep us posted on how that goes for you.
Will do.

If it doesn't work, I'm out $30.

I'm willing to take the chance.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


duccarlos

#171
April 02, 2018, 09:22:04 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 30, 2018, 05:09:53 PM
Will do.

If it doesn't work, I'm out $30.

I'm willing to take the chance.

There's a free version of FORScan that you could use to make sure that it's compatible. You would only be out whatever you paid for the ELM327 OBDII.
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ducpainter

#172
April 02, 2018, 10:05:12 AM
Quote from: duccarlos on April 02, 2018, 09:22:04 AM
There's a free version of FORScan that you could use to make sure that it's compatible. You would only be out whatever you paid for the ELM327 OBDII.
That's the version I have. I've seen YouTube vids of people doing it with the FORscan free and the ELM327.

The ELM is only $30.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


duccarlos

#173
April 02, 2018, 10:15:03 AM
There are even cheaper ELMs available. Seen some for as cheap as $9, even though I would question their quality.
Quote from: polivo on November 16, 2011, 12:18:55 PM
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ducpainter

#174
April 02, 2018, 11:00:26 AM
Quote from: duccarlos on April 02, 2018, 10:15:03 AM
There are even cheaper ELMs available. Seen some for as cheap as $9, even though I would question their quality.
This is the one that was recommended on the FORscan forum. It has a toggle switch that allows it to access more functions.

It arrived today. I downloaded, and installed, the drivers without issue. The TBC module is due Friday.

I'll likely spend a few minutes playing with the software to create a vehicle profile and see if I can access the IPC module which is where the changes in config need to be made.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


duccarlos

#175
April 02, 2018, 11:07:04 AM
FORScan thankfully comes with most, if not IPCs for the newest Fords :D
Quote from: polivo on November 16, 2011, 12:18:55 PM
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ducpainter

#176
April 02, 2018, 12:20:00 PM Last Edit: April 04, 2018, 05:28:33 AM by ducpainter
Quote from: duccarlos on April 02, 2018, 11:07:04 AM
FORScan thankfully comes with most, if not IPCs for the newest Fords :D
The vids I saw made it look really robust, and easy to use.

I'll find out.

edited to add...

The FORScan program, as distributed, wouldn't allow me to make any config changes. Kept telling me I needed an extended license. I registered on the forum, downloaded and applied the extended license. The license in valid for 60 days and can be re-upped indefinitely.

Haven't tried to access those areas again, but I don't see any issues.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


ducpainter

#177
April 09, 2018, 03:38:20 AM
Worked slick as snot. [thumbsup]

Installed the control, opened FORScan, modified the parameters, and cleared all the old DTC codes. The truck had a low voltage issue at one point. Maybe someone left the key on? When I activate the slider on the control the truck tells me no trailer is connected.

I'll check it in a week, or so, and see if the thing is throwing codes.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


duccarlos

#178
April 09, 2018, 08:30:54 AM
 [thumbsup]
Quote from: polivo on November 16, 2011, 12:18:55 PM
my keyboard just served me with paternity suit.

Monsterlover

#179
April 20, 2018, 05:58:20 AM
How's that truck working for you DP?
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**
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