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Thanks but I was more asking if anyone has done a 2021 Bronco yet.
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Hey folks...just got done doing some programming and wanted to share my outcome.
I am using a Surface Laptop, Win10, OBDLink MX+ (Bluetooth) and Forscan 2.3.42. NOTE: I tried to use another laptop that has Win11 on it and it would not work at all. Thank goodness I had a machine that had not been upgraded yet. Avoid Win11
Before I started, I pulled down the 'as built' config from Ford, using my VIN to have as backup.
Connection to the MX+ was super easy as long as you follow the step by step, carefully. Start the car FIRST, then plug in the OBDLink, then pair with the computer.
Being paranoid, I saved a full config in Forscan before starting the programming.
I used the F150 spreadsheet mentioned in this thread and changed the following (all successful)
Disable Double Horn Honk (THANK YOU!!!!)
Disable seatbelt reminder
Disable door ajar chime (still chimes once...but not endlessly)
Disable key-in ignition chime
Set Remote Window Open/Close in Sync 4
The only setting that seems not to have worked is
Enable Keypad Code in Sync (doesn't recognize the factory code). Going to look into this one and see if something else works, or go back to As Built.
Thanks to all who have dug into the Bronco programming. Looks like most of the F150 codes work just fine.
I am using a Surface Laptop, Win10, OBDLink MX+ (Bluetooth) and Forscan 2.3.42. NOTE: I tried to use another laptop that has Win11 on it and it would not work at all. Thank goodness I had a machine that had not been upgraded yet. Avoid Win11
Before I started, I pulled down the 'as built' config from Ford, using my VIN to have as backup.
Connection to the MX+ was super easy as long as you follow the step by step, carefully. Start the car FIRST, then plug in the OBDLink, then pair with the computer.
Being paranoid, I saved a full config in Forscan before starting the programming.
I used the F150 spreadsheet mentioned in this thread and changed the following (all successful)
Disable Double Horn Honk (THANK YOU!!!!)
Disable seatbelt reminder
Disable door ajar chime (still chimes once...but not endlessly)
Disable key-in ignition chime
Set Remote Window Open/Close in Sync 4
The only setting that seems not to have worked is
Enable Keypad Code in Sync (doesn't recognize the factory code). Going to look into this one and see if something else works, or go back to As Built.
Thanks to all who have dug into the Bronco programming. Looks like most of the F150 codes work just fine.
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What's the window thing in Sync 4??
Is this just global Windows with the keyfob?
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If you can find someone who has a similar build with the keypad enabled, you might be able to sanity check the keypad code enable. Do you have any similar models with an enabled keypad?
I’ve been digging around in ForScan too. I used it quite a bit on my last F250. I can’t seem to find the settings for the rear channel in the ACM. Would love to turn on JBL soundbar mode to eliminate the bass roll off to the rear channels so I can put in my wake board speakers.
I watched how you do it with the Ford IDS software and it’s a bit of a process so may not be something that is ForScan compatible.
I watched how you do it with the Ford IDS software and it’s a bit of a process so may not be something that is ForScan compatible.
You won't be able to enable the keypad code on the Bronco using the F-150 spreadsheet. The F-150 uses a wired keypad and the factory/owners entry code for it is stored in the BCM (BdyCM in ForScan). The Bronco one is wireless and the code is stored in the keypad itself.
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The Bronco keypad is programmed in like a keyfob. That won't show up in any of the AsBuilt fields.
As far as I know, you need FDRS to program a new keypad into the Bronco. In the box with the keypad is a very long code that is used to add the keypad to the BCM.
IDS doesn't work with the Bronco and ForScan hasn't added this capability yet.
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was looking for this as well but didn't have any luck
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I am so happy this morning. I was fed up last night after I got double honked from reinstalling my doors and made every dog in the neighborhood bark. Determined to get rid of it I busted out Forscan to see if I could use F150 code. The 15-20 spreadsheet wasn’t matching up so I was about to give up. Then I searched for a bronco spreadsheet and it brought me to this thread. Hallelujah! It’s gone! Well worth the $50 adapter (OBDlink EX) and $10 license just for that alone. Looking forward to seeing what else can be done as ‘21 F150 owners figure more out. I originally bought it to program my keyless entry pad but set it aside when I realized you needed FDRS for that. @Administrator should make this a sticky for people to know that you can get rid of double honk, disable ASS, change default auto headlights, and bambi mode. I didn’t know what double honk was prior to taking delivery but quickly came to hate it with a passion. Thanks to you guys for figuring it out. I love this forum.
What does the remote window in sync 4 do?
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