BLIS module replacement- alternate method to program
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BLIS module replacement- alternate method to program
BLUF- a Ford Super Duty BLIS module requires a VIN (eight digit) to be programmed when replaced. One can simply use the module from the other side (driver or passenger)to pull the VIN programming- there is no difference in the programming whatsoever between the right and left BLIS module- the truck's wiring does the separation so it knows what module is seeing what blind-spot traffic.
My F350 had its drive side tail-light smashed- physically smashing TWO separate modules located inside the OEM tail light assembly. I highlight two as a visual inspection suggest room for only one module. The BLIS model seats inside the main module, but is not visibly present without removing four 7mm screws from the main LED module assembly.
The BLIS module is programmed to the specific vehicle (VIN). Other programming may be involved specific to each individual vehicle to include BLIS calibration. I replaced the left tail light, left LED module, and left BLIS module. The replacement BLIS module was not recognized by the vehicle.
I used a Autel scanner to try and program in the new left BLIS module, without success. I spent many hours trying to figure out the eight digit VIN code the BLIS module was looking for, without success. I spent many more hours on-line searching Ford forums and youtube to try and figure out what eight digit VIN identifier to program- without success and no hopes of success. I know Forscan may have been the answer- but I don't have Forscan.
I studied for hours, pictures, part numbers, etc. Finally came to the possible conclusion there is no difference in the programming between the left and right BLIS module. I have a working right module, plug it into the left module wiring connector, pull the current program with the Autel, and then write the stored programming to the virgin/ replacement BLIS module.
It worked. If one has one working BLIS module on a super duty (and likely other Ford trucks), a person can pull the programming from it and use that program to configure the replacement module. The programming is driver side/ passenger side neutral. Easy to do this- as easy as eating a pancake.
My F350 had its drive side tail-light smashed- physically smashing TWO separate modules located inside the OEM tail light assembly. I highlight two as a visual inspection suggest room for only one module. The BLIS model seats inside the main module, but is not visibly present without removing four 7mm screws from the main LED module assembly.
The BLIS module is programmed to the specific vehicle (VIN). Other programming may be involved specific to each individual vehicle to include BLIS calibration. I replaced the left tail light, left LED module, and left BLIS module. The replacement BLIS module was not recognized by the vehicle.
I used a Autel scanner to try and program in the new left BLIS module, without success. I spent many hours trying to figure out the eight digit VIN code the BLIS module was looking for, without success. I spent many more hours on-line searching Ford forums and youtube to try and figure out what eight digit VIN identifier to program- without success and no hopes of success. I know Forscan may have been the answer- but I don't have Forscan.
I studied for hours, pictures, part numbers, etc. Finally came to the possible conclusion there is no difference in the programming between the left and right BLIS module. I have a working right module, plug it into the left module wiring connector, pull the current program with the Autel, and then write the stored programming to the virgin/ replacement BLIS module.
It worked. If one has one working BLIS module on a super duty (and likely other Ford trucks), a person can pull the programming from it and use that program to configure the replacement module. The programming is driver side/ passenger side neutral. Easy to do this- as easy as eating a pancake.
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BLUF- a Ford Super Duty BLIS module requires a VIN (eight digit) to be programmed when replaced. One can simply use the module from the other side (driver or passenger)to pull the VIN programming- there is no difference in the programming whatsoever between the right and left BLIS module- the truck's wiring does the separation so it knows what module is seeing what blind-spot traffic.
My F350 had its drive side tail-light smashed- physically smashing TWO separate modules located inside the OEM tail light assembly. I highlight two as a visual inspection suggest room for only one module. The BLIS model seats inside the main module, but is not visibly present without removing four 7mm screws from the main LED module assembly.
The BLIS module is programmed to the specific vehicle (VIN). Other programming may be involved specific to each individual vehicle to include BLIS calibration. I replaced the left tail light, left LED module, and left BLIS module. The replacement BLIS module was not recognized by the vehicle.
I used a Autel scanner to try and program in the new left BLIS module, without success. I spent many hours trying to figure out the eight digit VIN code the BLIS module was looking for, without success. I spent many more hours on-line searching Ford forums and youtube to try and figure out what eight digit VIN identifier to program- without success and no hopes of success. I know Forscan may have been the answer- but I don't have Forscan.
I studied for hours, pictures, part numbers, etc. Finally came to the possible conclusion there is no difference in the programming between the left and right BLIS module. I have a working right module, plug it into the left module wiring connector, pull the current program with the Autel, and then write the stored programming to the virgin/ replacement BLIS module.
It worked. If one has one working BLIS module on a super duty (and likely other Ford trucks), a person can pull the programming from it and use that program to configure the replacement module. The programming is driver side/ passenger side neutral. Easy to do this- as easy as eating a pancake.
My F350 had its drive side tail-light smashed- physically smashing TWO separate modules located inside the OEM tail light assembly. I highlight two as a visual inspection suggest room for only one module. The BLIS model seats inside the main module, but is not visibly present without removing four 7mm screws from the main LED module assembly.
The BLIS module is programmed to the specific vehicle (VIN). Other programming may be involved specific to each individual vehicle to include BLIS calibration. I replaced the left tail light, left LED module, and left BLIS module. The replacement BLIS module was not recognized by the vehicle.
I used a Autel scanner to try and program in the new left BLIS module, without success. I spent many hours trying to figure out the eight digit VIN code the BLIS module was looking for, without success. I spent many more hours on-line searching Ford forums and youtube to try and figure out what eight digit VIN identifier to program- without success and no hopes of success. I know Forscan may have been the answer- but I don't have Forscan.
I studied for hours, pictures, part numbers, etc. Finally came to the possible conclusion there is no difference in the programming between the left and right BLIS module. I have a working right module, plug it into the left module wiring connector, pull the current program with the Autel, and then write the stored programming to the virgin/ replacement BLIS module.
It worked. If one has one working BLIS module on a super duty (and likely other Ford trucks), a person can pull the programming from it and use that program to configure the replacement module. The programming is driver side/ passenger side neutral. Easy to do this- as easy as eating a pancake.
hello, could you please make a video on this?
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Replacing taillight
I cracked my taillight and need to replace it, the lights from Ford are over a 1000 dollars, found some on eBay but they don't have the blind spot module. Can I just move the module from my old light to the new light?
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I cracked the left tail light lens on my 2020 f250. Ordered got a news lens, installed the bliss from the old lens, plugged it in, installed the new lens, everything worked ok!
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Yes, the module from your truck moves right over to the replacement tail-light. Very easy, no programming required.
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