Reddit reviews OHP ELMconfig FORScan OBD2 USB Adapter for Windows, Ford Diagnostic ELM327 Coding Tool with MS-CAN / HS-CAN Switch

It cost me around $50-$60 I think. I used this camera and I used this OBD2 adapter. I also needed some small connectors to plug the video wire into the back of the head unit (these things).

I used this thread by /u/brbauer2 as a guide, which was very helpful.

It was kind of difficult, but mostly because I don't really have much experience with the wiring stuff so I went slow to make sure I didn't mess up any splices or anything. I also initially put the wrong wire into the back of the head unit, so I had to take it back apart and use the right wire (the thread I used shows a red wire in the back of the head unit connector, its actually the yellow wire from the video cable that you want) but that only took maybe an additional 30 minutes.

Overall, I'd say go for it if you're interested!

Cheap, easy, and butt dyno approved:

• snorkel delete (free, but pointless without a high-flow air filter)
  
• AEM AE-20993 Dryflow air filter ($41 from Amazon)
  
• add an FSWERKS polyurethane insert to the rear motor mount ($13 from Amazon)
  
• lunchbox delete (ie. remove the muffler, costs about $20-25 to extend and redirect the exhaust pipe)
  
• enable Sport mode via FORscan (free if you already have an ELM327 OBDII USB adapter with MS-CAN/HS-CAN switch, though you would need to put in a SelectShift knob and possibly do some re-wiring if you wanted manual control over shifting)
  
  Are you going to turn your SE into an ST? Nope. But hey, you're spending about $80. You could throw another $462 at Tom's tune (comes with an SCT X4 tuner, which is why it's so expensive). It will improve performance; whether or not that improvement is worth the money is up to you. It might also help with shudder if you have it (and if you don't yet, you will, so get ready).

Hey man, get whatever size you want. Recalibrating the speedo is super easy and takes 10 minutes.

Buy an ELM compatible dongle (this is mine) and run Forscan on your laptop. You can change your tire size to whatever you want and your speedo, odo and everything else will be 100% accurate.


I'm running OEM FiST wheels on my EcoBoost and my speedo is still perfect, even though the 17"s are about 1" bigger on the diameter.

This is the one I bought, is recommended by a modding guru at a Fusion forum (2GFusions), and works great: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F0GVBWY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Don't know if you can get it from Amazon Germany though. I thought the vendor, OHP, was based in England but not 100% sure.... Looks like they're from Estonia after all.

You can search this site, or LKQ's online website to find a Sync 3 Screen and APIM. Junkyards sell them as separate units and for a lot more, so I recommend LKQ's site first; they usually sell them together for one low price. Make sure it is Sync 3 (2016+ Focus) and not Sync 2.

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Next, you'll need a new media hub (Part # HU5Z-19A387-A) for Android Auto and Apply CarPlay to work, as well as an adapter plate and wiring harness from 4Dtech. When you have all of these, you can plug the Sync 3 system in and it will work on its own.

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You can choose to leave it as such and deal with some of the small bugs it may have, or you can reprogram it to work with your vehicle options. 2012 is the only year where you need to program the APIM for it to recognize the steering wheel controls. To program, you will need this OBDII reader and the FORscan program with a free extended license. With FORscan, you can flash the APIM to enable or disable settings such as the back-up camera--if you do not have one, climate control repeater (where the temperature displays on the sceen), colors and themes, steering wheel controls, etc. Do NOT play around with the hex codes too much or you may brick your APIM. I have a hex code master list I can forward to you via email if you decide to undergo the project. It sounds harder than it actually is. I was able to have it installed and programmed in about an hour.

For ForScan, I went with the wired OBD2-USB device https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F0GVBWY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A lot of people use a bluetooth version, I just didn't want to have to worry about the BT connection dropping in the middle of a "write" and have it mess something up.

Make sure you request your ForScan software license as soon as you order your device, it takes about a day to get approved.

I got the Anzo's and the LED grill lights from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KBP9RRK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015ZXPTXO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are the H7 LEDs I used. (You can't reuse stock H11s) http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Headlight-Conversion-LED-Headlight-Bulbs-8000-Lumens-6000K-Plug-N-Play-H7/192063990764?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 They're unbranded versions of the Oracle's that Stage3 sells, but for about half the price. http://www.stage3motorsports.com//5232-001-Oracle-4-000-Lumen-H7-LED-Conversion-Kit.html

Have you tried a wired usb adapter? I couldn't get bluetooth or wifi ones to work but a wired one works great.

This is the one that worked for me

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F0GVBWY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you don't want to spend as much, I bought this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01F0GVBWY?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

And it's worked perfectly without any issues whatsoever.

you can buy one of these https://www.amazon.com/OHP-ELMconfig-Adapter-Compatible-Diagnostics/dp/B01F0GVBWY/ref=pd_bxgy_263_2/143-9378873-2981068?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01F0GVBWY&pd_rd_r=2e7e2eef-66cc-497e-9fd2-f88a2d85c46c&pd_rd_w=sYW8F&pd_rd_wg=FswH1&pf_rd_p=09627863-9889-4290-b90a-5e9f86682449&pf_rd_r=8YD7YHWEV7ERNQWK632B&psc=1&refRID=8YD7YHWEV7ERNQWK632B


and download this forscan.org

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to access the CAN bus and modify LCM data ie turn off dark mode and enable keyless entry, without going to the dealership.


That scan tool also will read out OBD2 codes and live stream diagnostic data ie cylinder head temps etc.

Thanks, I took my truck back to the dealer and they agreed with me that it was not bad sensors and had him try to change it but their software will only let it be set to a higher pressure and would not let them disable it.

I am going to order a USB to ODB2 adapter (https://www.amazon.com/OHP-ELMconfig-compatible-interface-diagnostics/dp/B01F0GVBWY ) and download Forscan and give this a shot. Can you tell me where it is at in the software?

OHP ELMconfig OBD2 to USB ELM327 Adapter with MS-Can & HS-Can Switch and Forscan Compatible for DIY Ford Diagnostics on Windows https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F0GVBWY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UHV.Bb509ZBEM

Forscan is a software you install on a laptop/phone, and use an OBD adapter to change settings within the Ford software.

It sounds crazy, but it’s insane how easy it is. You can change literally any setting on the car, as well as add features. I added the digital speedometer, and tire pressure monitor to screen in the middle of the gauges.

Let me know if you need help with it. Forscan is free, and OBD adapters are like $20-30 on Amazon. I would recommend the OHP ELM27 adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F0GVBWY/