The other modules see it, and check their stored VIN against it. The ACM broadcasts the Vehicle Identification Number over the CAN. To Unlock the ACM prior to changing the programmed VIN - Run the module calibration in the service tools section. For example the FDIM will not be unlocked by forscan, so you will find it difficult to change the vin of the FDIM, however it will still function in the car with an ACM with a different VIN.
A fault code will be thrown if any module is in the system and is coded with a different VIN number to that which is coded to the Audio Control Module - but that does not necessarily stop a module from functioning. The Interior Command Centre Consists of the Audio Control Module(ACM, located at the CD Player), the Front Display Interface Module(FDIM, the display screen), the Audio Interface Module(AIM, ipod in the centre console) and the Bluetooth Phone Module (BPM). This document is really aimed at the MS-Can and the Entertainment System - The ICC. The PCM cannot have it's VIN number changed via this procedure, that is another topic all in itself.
Select the Stop Icon to exit the configuration Module Specific BreakdownĮach Module(mostly) is coded with the VIN number of the Car it is from. Select the Module to be Backed Up, ie Instrument Cluster(AS BUILT)ģ. This can be done in Forscan via the Module Configuration section.ġ. abt file, as it can't hurt and may come in handy. Even if modifying only one module, save all of the modules data as. It is always a good idea to take a backup of your vehicles data before modifying any configurations. Once connected, the first thing to do is take a back up of the As Built Data Files. A J2534 Interface will not have this problem.
If this is you, click here to learn how to connect. Most ELM327 labelled OBDII dongles are not equipped with a setup to connect to Ford's Ms-CAN network. Connecting to ForscanĬonnect your laptop to your OBDII adapter, and connect to the vehicle in Forscan.
This procedure has yet to be reviewed by a third party, and therefore - is not verified as working. The Ultimate Guide to Re-Coding Fg Module VIN numbers with Forscanįollowing this procedure can potentially brick(read: completely f***) the module that is having its As Built Data modified.