Chris fordfocus Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Hi all hope everyone is well during this crazy period, I’m stuck with this crazy problem of setting my doors to auto lock and it’s frustrating because I had a rental focus of the same year and it had it on is there anyone that can point me in the right direction of getting this set up for me as I don’t under all this stuff about software and cables if someone can help it would be much appreciated kind regards chris fordfocus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 8 hours ago, Chris fordfocus said: Hi all hope everyone is well during this crazy period, I’m stuck with this crazy problem of setting my doors to auto lock and it’s frustrating because I had a rental focus of the same year and it had it on is there anyone that can point me in the right direction of getting this set up for me as I don’t under all this stuff about software and cables if someone can help it would be much appreciated kind regards chris fordfocus Hi Chris. Windows Laptop, download Forscan for Windows Purchase an ELM327 modified cable (with the toggle switch) Enable Forscan free extended license (2 months) follow instructions on Forscan Install cable, you may need to follow guides on Forscan Forum to set up drivers, it's all there Connect to vehicle with ignition on but not running, select configuration and programming , select BCM (not BCM asbuilt), change the drop down on automatic locking to enable, click write. Job done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simps100 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 1 hour ago, DaveT70 said: Hi Chris. Windows Laptop, download Forscan for Windows Purchase an ELM327 modified cable (with the toggle switch) Enable Forscan free extended license (2 months) follow instructions on Forscan Install cable, you may need to follow guides on Forscan Forum to set up drivers, it's all there Connect to vehicle with ignition on but not running, select configuration and programming , select BCM (not BCM asbuilt), change the drop down on automatic locking to enable, click write. Job done Tempted to do this my self - do you know if there is a reason it’s not available by default in the UK? I assume in the event of a collision it’s designed that the doors would unlock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 On 7/23/2020 at 11:00 AM, simps100 said: Tempted to do this my self - do you know if there is a reason it’s not available by default in the UK? I assume in the event of a collision it’s designed that the doors would unlock The software has a glitch where it doesn't ALWAYS unlock the doors on impact and Ford are scared of being sued, if you've locked them your self it's your fault 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris fordfocus Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Thank you Dave and simps the only problem I have is I’m worried about doing it myself and messing up the car I see you in the Midlands Dave or id offer you something for doing it for me if you know anyone London based that can do this for me I will sort them out thank you Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simps100 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 On 7/24/2020 at 2:46 PM, Chris fordfocus said: Thank you Dave and simps the only problem I have is I’m worried about doing it myself and messing up the car I see you in the Midlands Dave or id offer you something for doing it for me if you know anyone London based that can do this for me I will sort them out thank you Chris Was similar to you and worried about messing something up - I did this my self last night (my first time using forscan!) and it really was so easy - probably took 5 mins in total and worked straight away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris fordfocus Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 On 7/28/2020 at 11:28 AM, simps100 said: Was similar to you and worried about messing something up - I did this my self last night (my first time using forscan!) and it really was so easy - probably took 5 mins in total and worked straight away. Here’s my number give me a call please 07403007000 ford told me it can’t be done can you tell and I’ll sort you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.S Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Personally I wouldn’t. gotta weigh up the pros and cons. some idiot crashes into you, cars smoking , doors won’t open.... nuf said I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 5 minutes ago, Alex.S said: Personally I wouldn’t. gotta weigh up the pros and cons. some idiot crashes into you, cars smoking , doors won’t open.... nuf said I think. Good point, at least you won't get trapped in a burning car if you've been carjacked at the traffic lights! Phew... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.S Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 hour ago, TomsFocus said: Good point, at least you won't get trapped in a burning car if you've been carjacked at the traffic lights! Phew... Pros and cons ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 7/29/2020 at 2:08 PM, Alex.S said: Personally I wouldn’t. gotta weigh up the pros and cons. some idiot crashes into you, cars smoking , doors won’t open.... nuf said I think. It's only when the doors are double locked they won't open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.S Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 hour ago, DaveT70 said: It's only when the doors are double locked they won't open. I don’t doubt that, but I really don’t want to test that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Heaton Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 But what would the difference there be between auto-locking and pressing the lock button yourself? I always lock, it's habit now like the seatbelt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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