Forscan changes - tweak your truck

FORZDA 1 said:

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So it’s probably pressure if it’s like other vehicles and you’ll leave me guessing. Mine stays rock steady though which is what was confusing. Not even WOT causes the gauge to go up.


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b0yd07 said:

So it’s probably pressure if it’s like other vehicles and you’ll leave me guessing. Mine stays rock steady though which is what was confusing. Not even WOT causes the gauge to go up.


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Ages ago, we’re talking Fox Body Mustang Era of the late 80’s to early ’90s... That’s 1980’s to 1990’s as in back in the 20th century, Ford stopped equipping vehicles with live indicator oil pressure gauges, and has been fitting vehicles with “idiot gauges” that basically show low oil pressure when the idiot light goes off. because they got tired of replacing defective senders.

It’s probably the same ‘idiot gauge’ being used in the Raptor. Maybe it’s been product improved.

Parts like these can live for decades. I had a pair of Kawasakis 16 model years apart that shared numerous switches, senders and other bits.

b0yd07 said:

So it’s probably pressure if it’s like other vehicles and you’ll leave me guessing. Mine stays rock steady though which is what was confusing. Not even WOT causes the gauge to go up.


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Yeah, it's pressure only and the indicator is either pressure-or-not. The actual sender does output analog data though and one of the nGauge profiles will show the actual pressure.

The main reason the OEMs went away from actual oil pressure gauges is the idiot consumers who had constant returns for warranty or just questions when the oil pressure gauge fluctuated normally... and modern engines and oils require relatively little pressure for full lubrication as opposed to old school engines that required a LOT of pressure just to survive less than 100k miles. Yeah, I was around when 100k miles was virtually unheard of on an engine without major overhaul work.

FORZDA 1 said:

Yeah, it's pressure only and the indicator is either pressure-or-not. The actual sender does output analog data though and one of the nGauge profiles will show the actual pressure.



The main reason the OEMs went away from actual oil pressure gauges is the idiot consumers who had constant returns for warranty or just questions when the oil pressure gauge fluctuated normally... and modern engines and oils require relatively little pressure for full lubrication as opposed to old school engines that required a LOT of pressure just to survive less than 100k miles. Yeah, I was around when 100k miles was virtually unheard of on an engine without major overhaul work.

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Thanks for the reply. What a waste.... I’ve been making it a point to check it every so often as means to watch for an oil pan leak. Feel pretty dumb now haha.

Wish if were just a “check oil” light then since it literally is just a binary on/off sensor... I hate non functional stuff. It’s going to bother me horribly now knowing that gauge isn’t even real.


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Anyone in the Houston area? I am awaiting my '18 that should be here last week in June. I'll supply the beer for a forscan technician!

Birel22 said:

Anyone in the Houston area? I am awaiting my '18 that should be here last week in June. I'll supply the beer for a forscan technician!

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I'm in Houston with Forscan setup. Would be happy to help

Awesome. I will let you know once I take delivery and get something scheduled. Look for a PM.

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Anyone in San Antonio with Forscan help? Willing to offer cold beer and BBQ

@Livnitup or any others. Looking for feedback on these codes. They were there before I started making changes in forscan. cleared them and I seen them again a week later. Anything to worry about?


WARN) [18:26:12.992] Checking FTDI #1:*********...
(OK) [18:26:14.876] Connection to adapter has been established: FTDI #1:*********
(OK) [18:26:14.876] Adapter: ELM327 v1.4
(OK) [18:26:15.067] Connection to vehicle has been established
(OK) [18:26:25.414] Vehicle: Ford F-150 EcoBoost Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection 3.5L 2017 ( 2017 MY ), VIN: 1FT**************
(OK) [18:26:26.578] Found module: TCM - Transmission Control Module
(WARN) [18:26:26.712] DTCs in TCM: U0155:00-68
(OK) [18:26:26.887] Found module: PCM - Powertrain Control Module
(OK) [18:26:27.113] Found module: OBDII - On Board Diagnostic II
(OK) [18:26:27.524] Found module: APIM - Accessory Protocol Interface Module
(OK) [18:26:27.590] Found module: DCDC - DC to DC Converter Control Module
(OK) [18:26:27.655] Found module: PAM - Parking Aid Module
(OK) [18:26:27.733] Found module: BdyCM - Body Control Module
(OK) [18:26:27.797] Found module: DACMC - Digital Audio Control Module C
(OK) [18:26:40.551] Found module: SODR - Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right
(OK) [18:26:40.645] Found module: SODL - Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Left
(OK) [18:26:40.711] Found module: HUD - Head Up Display
(OK) [18:26:40.772] Found module: IPMB - Image Processing Module B
(OK) [18:26:40.838] Found module: FCIM - Front Controls Interface Module
(WARN) [18:26:41.110] DTCs in FCIM: U0155:00-08, U0253:00-08, U0401:82-08, U0452:82-08
(OK) [18:26:41.115] Found module: ATCM - All Terrain Control Module
(OK) [18:26:41.173] Found module: TRM - Trailer Module
(OK) [18:26:41.253] Found module: DSP - (Audio) Digital Signal Processing Module
(OK) [18:26:41.331] Found module: OCS - Occupant Classification System Module
(OK) [18:26:41.397] Found module: C-CM - Cruise-Control Module
(OK) [18:26:41.459] Found module: TCCM - Transfer Case Control Module
(OK) [18:26:41.523] Found module: ABS - Antilock braking system
(OK) [18:26:41.637] Found module: TrlrBM - Trailer Brake Control Module
(OK) [18:26:41.701] Found module: TCU - Telematic Control Unit Module
(OK) [18:26:41.765] Found module: RTM - Radio Transceiver Module
(OK) [18:26:41.844] Found module: PDM - Passengers Door Control Unit
(OK) [18:26:41.907] Found module: DDM - Drivers Door Module
(OK) [18:26:41.986] Found module: RCM - Restraint Control Module
(OK) [18:26:42.081] Found module: PSCM - Power Steering Control Module
(OK) [18:26:42.163] Found module: ACM - Audio Control Module
(OK) [18:26:42.225] Found module: SCCM - Steering Column Control Module
(OK) [18:26:42.289] Found module: IPC - Instrument Panel Control Module
(WARN) [18:26:42.401] DTCs in IPC: U0140:00-08
(OK) [18:26:42.408] Found module: GWM - Gateway Module A
(OK) [18:26:42.468] Found module: HSWM - Heated Steering Wheel Module
(OK) [18:26:42.546] Found module: IPMA - Image Processing Module A
(OK) [18:26:42.610] Found module: SCME - Seat Control Module E
(OK) [18:26:42.691] Found module: DSM - Driver's Seat Module
(OK) [18:34:15.270] Successful DTC reset, DTCs will be read now...
(OK) [18:37:06.317] Live data streaming...
(OK) [18:38:37.427] Live data streaming...
(OK) [18:39:27.583] Live data streaming...
(OK) [18:40:20.920] Live data streaming...

None of the DTCs that start with "U" are serious and most trucks end up with them and they can happen from loss of communication between modules (or the response not coming as quickly as it was expected to come). None of the DTCs you listed point to a specific issue needing to be addressed so I wouldn't be concerned.