Ford Focus MK2 Facelift speedo conversion

[Flibbib]

Hey all. There seems to be loads of broken guides, questions with a few answers etc in regards to this, and seeing as I lurk a lot I thought it's about time I gave something back. 

Here's my guide to removing pre facelift clocks, and replacing them with facelifts!

Basically, we're going from the green ones on the left, to the nice new facelift clocks on the right. If anybodies interested, I did this on a Focus 1.6 (100) petrol Sport, 2007 pfl.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 Keys (I've read that people have done this with less than two but ForScan REFUSED to complete one of the final steps for me with one)
• Your vehicle MUST NOT be keyless
• ForScan Extended License (Click here for ForScan Download and here for extended license. Extended license is free for two months, but you need to sign up to forums)
• ELMConfig (Can be found here)
• Modified ELM327 Cable able to work on both speed CANBUS networks (Like this one here, although I've used a cheaper version and it works, but this one is 100%)
• AutoKeyProg account (Completely free, needed to get code to program keys. Their site is here, just be careful as you can only do a few codes a day)
• Facelift Clocks, but you NEED to buy ones with a lower mileage than your car. Otherwise, you may have issues, but probably just a higher mileage reading.
• A Torx Screwdriver (Not sure on size, but same screws as the ones behind stereo, glovebox etc) AND time, although if I did this again it'd take 15~ mins.

Step 1:

Go and install ELMConfig & ForScan. It's best to sort your extended license out with ForScan now so you can breeze through the whole thing. Once these are set up, we're ready to go. Get  in your car and hook up the cable to the OBD port. Open up ELMconfig, click HEC on the left, and then Configuration on the top tabs. You need to save HEC Page 1 & 2 pages of settings. Also at this point note down your current mileage and keep it safe.

 

Step 2:

Now once you have your current settings and mileage, you can actually swap the clocks. Turn the ignition off, and remove them. They are quite simple to change, just pull the cover from behind the steering wheel off, and undo the two screws. You may need to ease them out from the top with a flathead screwdriver, and then do the swap.

Step 3:

Once the new clocks are in, go back to ELMconfig (close it and reopen), and go back to the HEC menu, then Configuration again. Write your old settings back to the new clocks. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT ON PAGE 1, AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT, YOU ENABLE HEC LEVEL 2/3, AND SELECT THE CLOCK OPTION. Failure to do that can mess the clocks. Also ENSURE that obvious settings, like engine, are set correctly. 

A quick side note that cost me an hour: The clocks I brought were from a keyless vehicle. I got stuck at programming keys for an hour because the clocks were still configured for keyless. To correct this, and it's a good idea to check this anyway,is to go to HEC Configuration Page 2, and make sure in the HEC Level 2/3 box that the bottom option is Standard PATS (Focus Facelift Level 2/3)

 

Step 4:

These are the most important steps, as this is where you programme your keys and sync the new cluster to the powertrain!

Once you've done that the clocks are fully configured. They should work with ignition on, light up, let you go through menus, but the car won't start. This is fine. We need to now go on ForScan (Extended License IS REQUIRED NOW).

 I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU READ THE ORIGINAL TUTORIAL HERE AS IT GOES INTO MUCH MORE DETAIL!

On my Focus, it said it wasn't sure if the key was programmed and to check the counter. It did successfully do both my keys, so that was all good.

Once you've programmed two keys, you can sync the new cluster to the powertrain control module. Again, read ForScan's own documentation for this:

This is ForScan's guide. You need to do "Module Initialisation" to sync the cluster

 

Step 5:

You're technically now done! At this point, the car should start and be happy. You can now follow James Simpson's brilliant guide on how to enable and disable cluster functions. Mine had washer fluid sensor, which I physically don't have, so had to turn that off, and also the annoying reverse alarm. Have a play about, as there is a hell of a lot you can enable with these clocks, especially if you still have the stock head unit in the car.

I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU CORRECT YOUR MILEAGE AT THIS POINT. IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING, THAT APART FROM BEING MORALLY WRONG, GETTING CAUGHT SELLING THE CAR WITH MISLEADING MILEAGE IS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE, AND YOU'RE LIKELY TO GET IN TROUBLE IF YOUR MILEAGE HAS DROPPED SINCE YOUR LAST MOT. 

To do this, go back on ELMConfig, go to HEC, then Procedures. You can now change the mileage to your original. DO NOT MESS THIS UP AS YOU CAN ONLY GO UP!

That's all guys :) Any feedback, extra info or corrections would be appreciated. I would personally HIGHLY recommend doing this as it looks a hell of a lot smarter. Also there is a facelift clock with a bigger display that can support sat nav and a better display quality, but these are really rare.

[sumethaso]

It very fanatic for me, big thanks..from THailand 

[Reneg4deMaster]

Awesome Thanks

[Cast away]

Thanks for sharing. I think if you do that with the same facelift but the white led version comes with 2008 models only and ST  would be easier otherwise I prefer the one you did 

[Batman91]

Could anyone confirm for me if this one would work before I order it? I just have a standard ELM327 I dont think it's a modified one so I'm just going to order one. Thanks in advance [emoji4]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301626849586

[Stoney871]

Better off getting a modified one, The tunnelrats version is the best.

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[Batman91]

Better off getting a modified one, The tunnelrats version is the best.

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I'm in Dublin would they ship here yeah?

[Stoney871]

Not sure tbh.

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[Christoph82]

Looking to do this but abut worries about step 4 

 

is it this part that is needed by me ?? 
 

2. Focus Mk2/CMax 

Module initalization function is used here when instrument cluster (HEC or IC) and/or PCM module is replaced. 

If HEC/IC or both HEC/IC + PCM are replaced, the following sequence of actions should be performed: 

i. Erase all keys (Single coded or timed access have to be obtained)
ii. Program at least 2 new keys
iii. Do module initalization (Dual coded access may be required)

If only PCM is replaced, the steps (i) and (ii) are not necessary, and only step (iii) have to be executed. 

[bam88]

Hey fellas.

My friend has a 1.6tdci 2005 mk2 Focus which we retrofited dials with a newer version. Managed to reprogram keys and everything works EXCEPT trip computer stalk. I've compared old stalk with new stalk and newer one has 3 extra pins. I'm guessing those extra pins are for trip computer buttons. The problem is wiring loom on my friends focus doesnt include those 3 extra wires inside the stalk connector. But we found one extra 4pin connector laying around the stalk connector. Could that be it?

Please help us. This is the only thing missing to have a fully working speedo.

[Cast away]

On 5/19/2020 at 3:12 AM, Cast away said:

Thanks for sharing. I think if you do that with the same facelift but the white led version comes with 2008 models only and ST  would be easier otherwise I prefer the one you did 

 

[immyrs]

Hi all just coded my facelift clocks 

I have a question I disabled the seatbelt noise but when both belts are on the symbol still shows on cluster

And whenever doors are opened the chime isn't there which I'd like to have could anyone point me into the right direction plz thanks

[unofix]

21 minutes ago, immyrs said:

I disabled the seatbelt noise but when both belts are on the symbol still shows on cluster

Perhaps your MOT (or equivalent)  rules are different to the UK and the rest of Europe, but here the seat belt warning is required by law.

The chime used to warn of a door open is the same one used to remind you to fasten your seatbelt so if you have disabled that then it also won't work for the doors.

[immyrs]

17 minutes ago, unofix said:

Perhaps your MOT (or equivalent)  rules are different to the UK and the rest of Europe, but here the seat belt warning is required by law.

The chime used to warn of a door open is the same one used to remind you to fasten your seatbelt so if you have disabled that then it also won't work for the doors.

Ahhh okay I'll just revert it then reason I turned it off is because car has the race harness

[immyrs]

On 8/17/2023 at 10:19 PM, unofix said:

Perhaps your MOT (or equivalent)  rules are different to the UK and the rest of Europe, but here the seat belt warning is required by law.

The chime used to warn of a door open is the same one used to remind you to fasten your seatbelt so if you have disabled that then it also won't work for the doors.

Hi buddy quick 1 got the clocks in but mph on speedo doesn't work on the digital cluster 

[unofix]

14 hours ago, immyrs said:

got the clocks in but mph on speedo doesn't work on the digital cluster 

It will be a coding issue, but to be honest I've no idea what you need to change. If you could find a car with a working digital speedo then you could take a look at the data in IPC asbuilt file and see what is different.

[immyrs]

Hi all going to program new cluster done all hec files forscan has no option for pats any help it doesn't show anything