Ranger Mods

Hopefully this will be a quick and easy guide to make modifications to your vehicles electronic system.

This covers the basic for a Ranger PX2 or Everest UA. There are some different processes for Ranger PX1 but this will be another tutorial and I will do so once I have one at hand.

READ THIS FULLY BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS. THERE IS A LOT OF INFORMATION HERE.

THIS WILL FOCUS ON CHANGING THE FUEL TANK SIZE BUT CAN BE ADAPTED TO SUIT OTHER CHANGES.

I do not have unlimited time but will help where I can. If you are not computer literate then the following is probably not for you although I suggest those inclined to at least give it a go.

Everything below is done at your own risk. If you want to play and explore further I cannot guarantee that you will not break something, there is always a risk with the unknown.

First things first you will require the following.

1. An OBDLink MX Bluetooth (Black) or WiFi version (Red). Not the SX or LX. I currently use the Red WiFi version as it suits my needs although I think I will get a Bluetooth model in the future.

http://www.obdlink.com/mxbt/ Cheapest way is to purchase direct from the USA, I tried to buy them direct but they do not want anymore distributors. There are other options out there but I know this model works with the Ford CAN bus system properly so I have no reason to waste time trying other brands or modifying them to work. This is a set and forget unit!!

Or one of these hardwired USB dongles wp/product/forscan-usb-dongle/ which is the cheapest way to get into programming

2. You will need the Windows version of Forscan, the latest stable releases can be downloaded from their website http://forscan.org/download.html. The iPhone or the Android app will not allow you to do the following although they are handy to monitor the vehicle when driving etc. Currently the Windows version and extended licence are free. For how long I'm unsure.

3. You will need an extended licence for Forscan. You will need to register on the Forscan Forum at http://forscan.org/forum and once complete can request and extended licence at http://forscan.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=836 then follow their guides to install this in Forscan.

That is the time consuming part, finding, purchasing, waiting.............

Now I assume you have the above sorted and OBDLink MX or USB dongle is connected to computer etc. and can move onto the fun stuff.

4. Open Forscan and you will be greeted with this screen. ( Points of interest are circled in RED ).

Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the ON position. Do NOT start the vehicle. All programming is done in the ON position and OFF only when Forscan specifically asks.

Click the connect button.



5. Once Forscan has connected and finished its scan you should see the modules that have been found. If you do not see all these modules or only a few then you are not using a fully compatible Ford Can Bus OBD adaptor and need to go back and read point 1.

Note if you have removed your tray lights on a XLT and up you will always get at least one fault code in the BCM as we do not have the puddle lamps installed. Ignore it as it is not a concern. When I get to it we will deactivate them in the BCM and the error will be gone.




6. Next is to press IC icon on the left menu and you will be see the modules that we can modify. Modules with asbuilt format we need to modify by hand and Modules without asbuilt will have pre defined items that can be edited. Eg. Dual battery mode, Seat belt remainders etc. We are only working with asbuilt.

Feel free to play with dual battery mode and seat belt reminders if you wish as it is quick and easy. **** But take note that there is no reason to change the PX2 to Dual battery mode as the new module is smart enough to recognise it and when enabled I did see a slight increase in fuel consumption. With it off my dual batteries still get full charge.



7. We will now select a module "IPC" making sure you have selected the asbuilt version and press the play button.

Most options are now in the Non asbuilt lines for BCM, IPC etc. You will see a preconfigured list that can be changed.



8. Next you will be greeted with a screen with boxes full of HEX. If you do not understand this then google it. You will not be required to understand to make these changes though. It is another subject and unless you want to dig really deep and try and find your own features then HEX Binary and how to read convert etc will be of no use to you.

PLEASE SAVE EACH MODULE BEFORE MAKING CHANGES. OPEN THE MODULE SO YOU SEE THE HEX CODE THEN PRESS THE SAVE ALL BUTTON. IF YOU BREAK IT YOU CAN AT LEAST LOAD THE ORIGINAL CODE AGAIN.

If you go entering or changing every box to the same as mine you may run into problems. At the moment we are only working on the fuel tank size!

The area you want is 720-03-01

As you can see I have changed mine to xxx5 78xx xxxx. If you have 140 litre tank then this is right for you.

Now 578 Hex converted to Decimal is 1400. If you divide this by 10 you will get 140 litres.

Your original value would have been 320. 320 HEX converted to Decimal is 800. If you divide this by 10 you get 80 litres.

Eg. If you have a 135 litre tank you would X 10 so 1350 Decimal and convert to HEX which is 546. So you would enter 546.

** Note if you have a different size tank to 140 litres eg 135 then you would enter xxx5 46xx xxxx.

The last 2 characters XXXX XXXX XXAB are the checksum and will be different for any other changes made on that line. Forscan will give you an error to make sure you are happy with your changes and recalculate the last 2 automatically for you once you you write your change. You will say yes and it will all be sorted.

So make your changes and press the write button. The dash will restart and you will be greeted with a proper fuel level and DTE. Once you have finished press the STOP button below and you are done.


Most options are now in the Non asbuilt lines for BCM, IPC etc. You will see a preconfigured list that can be changed.

Hi Stewart does this also work on Sync 3? Thanks

It will work on a Sync 3 equipped vehicle but I have not listed any Sync3 APIM codes. Any APIM codes I list are Sync2 at this point in time.

It will work with all your other modules eg. PCM, BCM, PAM etc.

So do everything else but do not use my APIM codes in your APIM.

Ok cool thanks heaps.

Stewart,
I have just joined the forum as an absolute newbie.

I got an OBDLink MX Wi-Fi (Red) a few days ago. Have used it little. Had some troubles to connect it first time but now seems to be OK. Still early days but I am not experincing the horror stories on connectivity issues with this device that you can read in reviews.

I downloaded the OBDlink software for iPhone. I am just overwhelmed wth all the information you can access.

Is Forscan still the only software that allows to do the modifications you have decribed? I thought I read a post of yours where you said OBDLink now allows to enter those mods but I may have missinterpreted.

Thank you

jalito wrote: ↑Sun Jun 18, 2017 2:53 pm Stewart,
I have just joined the forum as an absolute newbie.

I got an OBDLink MX Wi-Fi (Red) a few days ago. Have used it little. Had some troubles to connect it first time but now seems to be OK. Still early days but I am not experincing the horror stories on connectivity issues with this device that you can read in reviews.

I downloaded the OBDlink software for iPhone. I am just overwhelmed wth all the information you can access.

Is Forscan still the only software that allows to do the modifications you have decribed? I thought I read a post of yours where you said OBDLink now allows to enter those mods but I may have missinterpreted.

Thank you

Glad it is going well.

I find some of the units have a stronger wifi signal than others and some laptops just do not play well with them. The issues are few and far between though.

1. Forscan for PC is the only way to make actually modifications to the vehicle.
2. Forscan lite for iPhone or Android is the perfect accessory to view fault codes on all modules without getting out a PC.
3. OBDLink software will be the choice for gauges etc for an iphone or ipad.
4. OBDLink or Torque are your choices for gauges etc for Android.

So Apple = Forscan lite and OBDLink
and Android = Forscan lite and OBDLink or Torque

So its a combination of software and platforms depending on your requirements.

Is it possible to change the tank size on a PX1 with any of these codes?
Wouldnt mind updating my mates 140l tank

Nope sorry. If I get my hands on one again I will give it another shot but at this stage Forscan is not an option. I'm thinking I may need to read and re write the eeprom on the cluster itself though. So if anyone has a PX1 IPC then I'm open to looking again.

Saeb your the man thanks so much for the detailed information. Your help is immeasurable and greatly appreciated .

Jonesy66 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:26 pm Saeb your the man thanks so much for the detailed information. Your help is immeasurable and greatly appreciated .

All good mate. Thought it would solve your issues. Enjoy.

thanks for the informaion mate, is it possible to adjust the speedo if you have put bigger tyres on?

thanks

benmorris91 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2017 12:39 pm thanks for the informaion mate, is it possible to adjust the speedo if you have put bigger tyres on?

thanks

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Hi guys,
I am trying to work out the hex value for my 122L long Ranger tank and the calculator I found online works out 4C4. Does this sound right?

If not what value should I use?

Thanks
Leigh

Leighlh wrote:Hi guys,
I am trying to work out the hex value for my 122L long Ranger tank and the calculator I found online works out 4C4. Does this sound right?

If not what value should I use?

Thanks
Leigh

Hi Leigh,

You are correct.


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Thanks Stewart,
As everyone has said many times thanks for the great work!

Leigh

Hi guys are there any apim codes available for sync 3 and what have you done on them so far new to all this any help would be much appreciated thanks Tom

Will put a complete list up in a few days.

So, if you run your 140L tank to say, 120L.. which would still have the float arm fully submerged, then you fill it up... how does the car know you filled it up and reset the distance to empty?.. or am I missing something here - like do they put on a longer float arm etc?

No longer float arm. All these vehicles will think the have a full tank until the first 280 odd km.

DTE is based on hard coded tank size vs fuel flow though the injectors or pump.

Hey mate,
Just did the old long range tank change and did the values you used as i also have the 140ltr arb tank.

First thing it would not let me put in the hex value that you said for a 140ltr tank! I tried then with the 135ltr value and it seemed ok, but once it asked me to turn the ignition off and back on the fuel value to empty didn't change but now i also have a reveres sensor fault light showing! ?

Have you had this issue when you did yours?

Cheers jonesy66.

Jonesy66 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 2:12 pm Hey mate,
Just did the old long range tank change and did the values you used as i also have the 140ltr arb tank.

First thing it would not let me put in the hex value that you said for a 140ltr tank! I tried then with the 135ltr value and it seemed ok, but once it asked me to turn the ignition off and back on the fuel value to empty didn't change but now i also have a reveres sensor fault light showing! ?

Have you had this issue when you did yours?

Cheers jonesy66.

Please PM your saved ab file for the IPC from Forscan and I will check it. This modification causes no known faults so I believe you have an error elsewhere in your changes.

Hey mate,

All good now it was my fault and I had a blonde moment lol. The dte is now perfect for 140ltr and the reverse sensor fault light has disappeared . Thanks for your great work again.

Hi Stewart,
In your How To text in Step 8 you say to click the disk icon to backup the module but in mine the disk icon is greyed out!
Is it the same as clicking "Save All"?
Just want to make sure I am saving the modules correctly and thought you would like to update the instructions.

If something does stuff up how is a restore from backup done?

Thanks,

Rick.

Gesneriad wrote:Hi Stewart,
In your How To text in Step 8 you say to click the disk icon to backup the module but in mine the disk icon is greyed out!
Is it the same as clicking "Save All"?
Just want to make sure I am saving the modules correctly and thought you would like to update the instructions.

If something does stuff up how is a restore from backup done?

Thanks,

Rick.

Sorry my oops. Yes save all will save that modules asbuilt. It will save as extension .abt

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Wow how easy was that fix, you're an absolute legend Saeb