Forscan - Unfold mirrors at 5mph?

I keep seeing “Lincoln mirrors” as a common Forscan mod and while that’s great most of the time, many times I fold the mirrors in because the truck is a bit wide, so having them auto-unfold upon start would not be wise. Is it possible to set the mirrors to unfold at 5-10mph?

Nope. Not an option within FORScan.

As soon as I grow a pair of balls to use the OBD port plug I bought and try forscan to fold the mirrors, then and only then will I reread this thread for the solution you are looking for.

Lincoln mirrors on mine don't unfold until you close the driver's door so if you are parked tight they won't be in your way of getting in to leave.

MDJAK said:

As soon as I grow a pair of balls to use the OBD port plug I bought and try forscan to fold the mirrors, then and only then will I reread this thread for the solution you are looking for.

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Same. I’ve had the thing sitting here for months. Also haven’t turned my laptop on for longer than that. My work computer won’t let me install drivers and stuff so things like this takes me a long time.

I completely get the apprehension about plugging a computer into your $70k truck's OBDII port and changing shit. I felt it too. But seriously, if you follow the youtube video demos in the Forscan tutorial document, it is super simple. I don't move as fast as they do in the video, though. I go super slow, take screen shots of what I'm changing before I change it, confirm the change twice before I save it, and then I disconnect Forscan, the computer, and test each new mod one at a time. That way, if I ever mess up, I know when I messed up. So far, no problems at all, and the simple little changes are awesome enhancements to the driving experience.

Example: I haven't heard a door ajar chime or seatbelt minder chime or startup chime (the 3 "do-do-do" sounds) in months. My truck doesn't honk at me when I walk inside to get my coat after starting it. My mirrors fold automatically when I lock it. Forscan changes are awesome. Just take your time and get in there and learn. I promise, there are idiots out there (maybe me) pulling it off. You can too.

MDJAK said:

As soon as I grow a pair of balls to use the OBD port plug I bought and try forscan to fold the mirrors, then and only then will I reread this thread for the solution you are looking for.

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What are you? A Raptor driver, or a driver of some peasant bmw?
You can do this.... but please, take videos and post to youtube :-D

isis said:

Same. I’ve had the thing sitting here for months. Also haven’t turned my laptop on for longer than that. My work computer won’t let me install drivers and stuff so things like this takes me a long time.

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ok, so I’ve been kinda quiet on the FORSCAN front for a bit because in my recent move, my cheap, amazon for scan only tablet got ... lost... along the way. Fer the luv a’ Christ if they wanted it that bad, they needed it more than me. But, this was the only windows computer in my abode and as with you, my work computers wouldn’t allow FORSCAN. This set me upon an odyssey of internet worthy proportions. First, I ordered what I thought was a good enough replacement because the cheap forscan tablet is no longer available.

WRONG. I bought a tablet running the restricted tablet os that won’t let you install non windows app store applications. UGH. sent it back. Ordered a tablet from Newegg. They cancelled my order. Went searching locally - NOTHING available under $700. I am not paying that much money for a windows computer. I just won’t. SO, finally, I up my threshold to $300. I find many, many laptops available refurbished, but sadly Amazon is still the best choice... so ok, I order it, get it and figure that’s done and dusted, right? WRONG. the computer shipped with the wrong power cord. It’s still sitting in the box, awaiting the proper power cord to charge the damn thing.

All this, to turn off the annoying do-do-do-chime.... Because once in a while the DSR1 from my stereo upgrade gets confused when the chime are going off and when audio is restored it’s restored at max volume for about .5 seconds. so yeah, the chimes need to go, but they won’t go because apparently I am doomed to not be able to have another FORSCAN capable device...

DINOZR said:

I completely get the apprehension about plugging a computer into your $70k truck's OBDII port and changing shit. I felt it too. But seriously, if you follow the youtube video demos in the Forscan tutorial document, it is super simple.

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Measure twice. Cut once. Blame @DINOZR when it all goes to $hit. This is a solid game plan for FORSCAN upgrades. ;-)

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Example: I haven't heard a door ajar chime or seatbelt minder chime or startup chime (the 3 "do-do-do" sounds) in months.

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Rub it in why don’t you?

rbraptor said:

I keep seeing “Lincoln mirrors” as a common Forscan mod and while that’s great most of the time, many times I fold the mirrors in because the truck is a bit wide, so having them auto-unfold upon start would not be wise. Is it possible to set the mirrors to unfold at 5-10mph?

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From what I understand, Forscan is limited to configurations that Ford wants to use as standard for one of their vehicles in one of their markets. So things like this are not going to be possible, since it would never be a standard feature in any market.

Like others, I haven't done my settings yet, though it's not really about balls, but procrastinating

The mirrors stick out the same as a regular F150. The cab is the same. It's only the fenders and wheel stance that are wider. Don't get wrapped up in the "it's too wide" frame of mind.

realjones88 said:

Lincoln mirrors on mine don't unfold until you close the driver's door so if you are parked tight they won't be in your way of getting in to leave.

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And if u hit the lock button before u shut the drivers door, then they will stay folded until u hit the switch.