Install additional Ford Can Bus Modules

Wed May 24, 2017 3:42 pm

Over the coming months I will put a tutorial up on how to add remote windows using genuine Ford Modules to your Ranger or base model Everest.

As I can get hold of other modules at the right price the install will also be added to this section.

Fred2112 · Wed May 24, 2017 6:32 pm

I look forward to hearing more on this one.

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andrew1918 · Wed May 24, 2017 7:50 pm

How does it work?
there are aftermarket modules in the market.

Thu May 25, 2017 4:15 pm

andrew1918 wrote: ↑Wed May 24, 2017 7:50 pm How does it work?
there are aftermarket modules in the market.

Not as far as I'm aware. Maybe I should have just said Ford modules. I would steer clear of any aftermarket modules even if they were available. I want my car to brake when I ask it too.

premier · Thu May 25, 2017 8:12 pm

interesting....well done mate

soverton · Sun May 28, 2017 11:34 am

Wow Stewart, this I'm interested in..

My wife's Everest does so much extra stuff would be awesome to (if able ) add to my ranger... Remote windows, roll pitch indications, level headlights with drl ...

Simon

Sun May 28, 2017 11:44 am

soverton wrote: ↑Sun May 28, 2017 11:34 am Wow Stewart, this I'm interested in..

My wife's Everest does so much extra stuff would be awesome to (if able ) add to my ranger... Remote windows, roll pitch indications, level headlights with drl ...

Simon

All of it can be done it just depends how big your budget is.

Rangerbill · Fri Jun 30, 2017 10:02 am

Will the remote windows just be the addition of the Everest modules and programming with Forscan or will extra wiring be needed. Just wondering if I will be able to do it myself.

Cheers,
Bill

Sat Jul 01, 2017 8:55 pm

Rangerbill wrote: ↑Fri Jun 30, 2017 10:02 am Will the remote windows just be the addition of the Everest modules and programming with Forscan or will extra wiring be needed. Just wondering if I will be able to do it myself.

Cheers,
Bill

Hi Bill,

It will be, but it is not a straight swap over.

The job is bigger than Ben Hur. I was to start it today ( as I plan to spend about 3 days from start to finish ) but the cold is plain cold and my body does not like it. I will book myself in for Sept holidays when the weather warms up out doors.

Once 100% completed I will give the low down on hours spent and how far I had to go with changes and additional wiring.

RangerNator2 · Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:35 pm

Remote Windows,
Do you guys mean being able to put the windows up automatically when you press the lock button on the key ?

All we have to do is figure out if an ODBII command is sent for
1) when a window is closed
2) when the remote lock key is pressed

If the CAN does have as command / Notification for these events, then it is easy to micmic an automatic function without using Ford modules.

If the electric windows do not have a CAN interface, then yes we will need the Ford modules.

Anyone know ?

Thu Dec 07, 2017 7:34 pm

RangerNator2 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:35 pm Remote Windows,
Do you guys mean being able to put the windows up automatically when you press the lock button on the key ?

All we have to do is figure out if an ODBII command is sent for
1) when a window is closed
2) when the remote lock key is pressed

If the CAN does have as command / Notification for these events, then it is easy to micmic an automatic function without using Ford modules.

If the electric windows do not have a CAN interface, then yes we will need the Ford modules.

Anyone know ?

You will require the DDM and PDM module from an Everest, Modeo etc. You will need to replace the door regulators. Door loom and and and...... I have a box of everything ready to go but ideally need the vehicle off the road for 3 days. There is still a lot of wiring and programming to do even if you have these parts.