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XRX351
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Hi all
First time user on this forum
Very informative forum
I have a 2013 XLT 3.2
I want to disable this smart charge system to duel
battery mode. I’ve taken my car to ford but they said they couldn’t do this as I have changed my radio.
Does anybody know of this is correct?
I’m not very good with computers so am a little hesitant to try FORScan.
If anybody in Melb area thinks they can do this I’m
happy to pay a reasonable fee. 8-)
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RossPat
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How far away is Berwick?
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Berwick is about an hour from me
I’m in Preston
I will travel if need be
Cheers
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XRX351 wrote: Tue May 28, 2019 7:19 am Berwick is about an hour from me
I’m in Preston
I will travel if need be
Cheers
Send Stewart, (SAEB) a PM, he will help you.
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Thanks RossPat
Will do as soon as I figure out how lol
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Big thanks to Stewart for disabling my smart charge to duel battery mode.
Something the dealer didn’t want or didn’t know how to do because I have an aftermarket radio.
Thanks again Stewart
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XRX351 wrote: Tue Jul 16, 2019 4:42 pm Big thanks to Stewart for disabling my smart charge to duel battery mode.
Something the dealer didn’t want or didn’t know how to do because I have an aftermarket radio.
Thanks again Stewart
You're welcome mate.
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I am wanting to disable the smart charge too. Can I ask how you went about the disabling? Did you use forscan? Or did you disconnect the shunt that determines the load of charge? Cheers.
Pretty stock standard PX1 Ranger with a custom made rack for a rooftop tent.
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morgandunk wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 9:26 pm I am wanting to disable the smart charge too. Can I ask how you went about the disabling? Did you use forscan? Or did you disconnect the shunt that determines the load of charge? Cheers.
Forscan was used mate.
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Yep, worked it out, Cheers
Pretty stock standard PX1 Ranger with a custom made rack for a rooftop tent.