Fkuk Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Hi, I recently bought myself a 2012 ford focus 1.6 diesel titanium and have been loving it so far, and now I think it's time to do some modifications. To start off with I want to make the doors lock automatically and fit HID bulbs. But to do both of those things I need to reprogram the car. I've looked online but I've haven't found a definitive guide, and I don't want to experiment by clicking buttons and seeing what happens. Does anybody on this site have or know of a guide with information on how to use focccus and what cable do I need. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr1vate Piles Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 When I got my focus, 2012 model as well. I searched for a long time for the auto locking. I followed several guides with different key combos but could never get it to work. A post on Ford fanatics stated it wasn't a feature. I do believe it's been added in newer models. If I'm wrong and you do find a way, please let me know :). Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 auto locking is available to switch on, but only using foccus software, your ford dealer cannot switch it on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fkuk Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 Bump 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Tango Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I've activated it on my 2012 Focus, I'll try my best to explain it. 1. Turn key into position 1 (If the BCM fails to load as it sometimes does with me turn onto position 2 and try again) 2. Plug your cable into your car and connect up to laptop (Or whatever device) 3. Open up Focccus I use version 8.5 4. Select your car from the dropdown box or carry on if it's already selected 5. Read from BCM and wait (Car may do some weird stuff) 6. #32 Automatic locking by speed and select Automatic locking 7. At the bottom you will see a button that says "Write to BCM" click it and wait. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Tango Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Also I use this cable works a charm http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-USB-Super-OBD2-Interface-Scanner-Fault-Code-Diagnostic-Tool-Focus-Mondeo-/121929862092?hash=item1c63960bcc:g:js8AAOSw~OdVXG5j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I'm also interest in the hid option. Sent from the pub with a pint in the other hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Think jw1982 has done a few posts about headlight options in foccus software and how to wire in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fkuk Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 Cable ordered, now the waiting game begins. Will update once it arrives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fkuk Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 cable arrived today, here is my experience of using it so far. the cable arrived bundled with FORScan, this program seems pretty good for displaying DCT codes and oscilloscope plots of data, I downloaded FOCCCUS 0.8.5, installed it on a windows 10 laptop. plugged in the cable installed the driver and ran to the car. start FOCCCUS and click open click read BCM, this will make the instrument cluster do weird things throw error lights. click save to file, just in case. scroll down to #32 automatic locking by speed and change it to automatic locking click write to BCM, again the dashboard will do weird things close FOCCCUS turn ignition off and on again start FORScan click connect in the bottom left FORScan will read the various modules click the yellow triangle with DCT written on it click read DCT, for me a few codes came up click reset DCT click read DCT, to make sure codes gone disconnect in FORScan, close and unplug cycle ignition again start car and test changes have been made and no lights are coming up when I did this the first time I didn't cycle the ignition and the cruise control DCT kept coming up and cruise control would work. so I loaded the saved file back into the car. and cleared the odes in FORScan and started a module test labeled PCM.... after doing this the cruise control error disappeared and I followed the steps above. so now my car automatically locks itself once the car is moving. I am going to drive the car about a bit over next few days and as soon as I am brave enough (after the cruise control scare) I will try the #236 and put it into ST mode, this should display a ST logo when the ignition is turned on and allow more control over the ESC. I'm no expert at this, so try this at your own risk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW1982 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Changing parameter #236 of the CCC is not enough to activate the ST menu. Next to changing this parameter it is also necessary to change some configuration parameters of the instrument cluster manually. To do this you need to know exactly the correct parameter values and which parameters you have to change Next to this the ST menu ESC functions are only supported on newer ABS module firmware versions. If the ABS firmware version is too old it has to be updated to the latest version first before the ST menu can be activated. Do not try to update the ABS module firmware using the FoCCCus program. This often results in a bricked ABS module. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fkuk Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 In that case I won't try it. I really only wanted it for the st logo on the instrument cluster. Do you know for the headlight option, do you choose HID or alternative HID For use with the eBay style hid kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW1982 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 The HID setting is only suitable for original HID headlights. Original HID headlights are controlled by the HCM (Headlamp Control module). Activating this option on a car without a HCM will result in several DTC codes. Alternative HID is perfectly suitable for Aftermarket HID headlights. This option was originally intended for original HID headlights without automatic or manual electric leveling which are available in some Northern/Southern American markets. This setting deactivates the bulb check system and supplies the HID ballasts with a steady 12 Volt supply instead of the PWM signal that is used for normal Halogen bulbs. This setting will work for 90% of all aftermarket HID kits. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Simpson Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I will get a guide written up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sucofdrof Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 On 31/03/2016 at 7:21 PM, James Simpson said: I will get a guide written up Did you ever get chance to write a guide? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamp91gvm Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 hi guys im trying to see if i can change the radio settings on the car and other bits . can the foCCCus connect by bluetooth or does it have to be the elm327 cable ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huey45 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Hi on a side note, I want to replace all outside standard bulbs on my car and caravan to LED types as my car is fitted with CANBUS system, is there any way to go into FOCCCUS 0.8.5 system to disable bulb checks ?? which would stop errors being thrown up at me... 2015 Ford Focus Mk3.5 Titanium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindi93 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 how do you use this with push button start, no key for positions 1 and 2 in my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonami Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 6 hours ago, vindi93 said: how do you use this with push button start, no key for positions 1 and 2 in my car Push the start button without putting your foot on the clutch. The car (lights/radio etc...) will switch on but not the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindi93 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I wonder did james ever write the guide to using focccus including what to do if it doesnt work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Andy_M Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Fun police have arrived. I would go and read up before you start fitting HIDs to your car. To summarise the general points: 1. They are going to be very illegal if not fitted in a projector housing, don't have washers fitted, and are not auto levelling. New MOT rules came in to enforce these extra requirements. Should the car pass, it could be subject to an IVA by the DVLA which will fail them instantly. 2. Good luck telling your insurance company about them as they are likely to tell you to remove them otherwise risk losing your insurance. This thread is full of useful information: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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