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Jul 21, 2017 | 03:07 PM

#16

mhoefer

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From: BC Canada

Thanks Epic, yes I know about Forescan. Problem is I don't own a computer at home that will run it. My work ones are all locked down IBMs. I might have to commander the daughters Galaxy tablet to do this. I just wasn't looking forward to paying for the software and the fob for the OBD2 port and licencing ect.

Also, next oil change my diesel service tech said he will do the DPF% soot, the manual regen and see about TPMS lower settings and this double honk. I am hoping he can do all, but what he doesn't or cant i will end up doing forescan.

Jul 21, 2017 | 03:44 PM

#17

Tricon

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From: SoCal

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhoefer

Grand total for FORscan access was $18 for me. Although you won't be able to do any changes from a Galaxy tablet, you need a Windows PC. FORscan is completely free, and you can get this OBDII module from Amazon for $18, works perfectly:

Amazon

Jul 21, 2017 | 04:24 PM

#18

xxxsherpa

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Quote:

Originally Posted by grouperjim

Gun and Boat slush fund accounting module.........when I die I hope she discovers this spot so she doesn't sell my things for what I said I paid for them. Right now she thinks I don't own a firearm that costs more than $500.

Their sense of smell is uncanny! If the module contains too much slush the smell will attract them from long distances.

Jul 22, 2017 | 09:57 AM

#19

Torvvald

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Press the Traction Control button once to turn off TC. Press it twice quickly to enter "Sport Mode" and press it a third time to enter "AdvanceTrac" mode...

Jul 22, 2017 | 10:08 AM

#20

467echo

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For washing your truck with power running boards. When you open your door step on them while closing the door and they will stay out.

Jul 22, 2017 | 11:17 AM

#21

brickman

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From: Southern Ontario Canada

This needs to be a sticky. Great info for present and future owners !

Jul 22, 2017 | 12:16 PM

#22

ruphianh

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Large

Yes. I can navigate through the menu in a couple hours when I get to my truck and tell you exactly but off the top of my head - I don't know.

Did you get a chance to check this? I didn't see it

Jul 23, 2017 | 09:17 AM

#23

rustyshakelford

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 467echo

For washing your truck with power running boards. When you open your door step on them while closing the door and they will stay out.

I go thru the menu to advance setting and under running boards you can set them to out, auto or off. That's how I set them when I wash it so they don't auto close.

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Jul 23, 2017 | 10:12 AM

#24

jimzpsd

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Torvvald

Press the Traction Control button once to turn off TC. Press it twice quickly to enter "Sport Mode" and press it a third time to enter "AdvanceTrac" mode...

What is "sport" mode?

Jul 23, 2017 | 10:46 AM

#25

467echo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rustyshakelford

I go thru the menu to advance setting and under running boards you can set them to out, auto or off. That's how I set them when I wash it so they don't auto close.

Brett

Yeah, but thats the long way

Jul 23, 2017 | 10:50 AM

#26

bushpilot

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From: Tomball, Tx

I still can't figure out what Sport mode does (there isn't squat in the manual about it)

Traction control is the obvious "traction control"
SportTrack is ESC / Electronic Stability Control

https://owner.ford.com/how-tos/vehic...y-control.html

Jul 23, 2017 | 10:53 AM

#27

xxxsherpa

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Maybe "Sport Mode" is pulling someone's leg?

Jul 23, 2017 | 11:05 AM

#28

eberlestock

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From: prince george, bc canada

Sport mode is another way of saying "turns traction control off"

Jul 23, 2017 | 01:22 PM

#29

RJC2

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From: Hatfield's side of river

Quote:

Originally Posted by grouperjim

Don't feel bad. She's probably got a bunch of purses and shoes that you think she paid $10 for.

This is a good thread...

Jul 23, 2017 | 02:14 PM

#30

bushpilot

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From: Tomball, Tx

Quote:

Originally Posted by eberlestock

Sport mode is another way of saying "turns traction control off"

ESC (aka SportTrack) is stability control or anti SKID/Slide control (ala drifting)

- near as i can tell it works in combination w/ the steering (wheel position) and the rotational speed/direction of each wheel - it applies brakes or throttle (?) as necessary to keep the vehicle from power sliding or spinning.

Traction control is all about wheel spin (only).