FORscan: Sorry, you need an Extended License!

[Guswah]

I picked up a FORscan ELM327 tool hoping to accomplish two simple things:

1. Get rid of the auto door-lock function
2. Shut off the incredibly annoying seat belt chime. ("Chime" might be too nice a word for something that aggravating.)

It appears that little or nothing can actually be performed with this device unless I give someone more money. When I tried to edit those functions I got a message "Sorry, you need an Extended License to run this function."

I'm entirely a newbie with these things, that's for sure. But can anyone confirm the license requirement? Or have I just missed something?

Thanks if you can.

 

[swshawaii]

Looking at your previous posts appears you have a 2005.

If factory equipped, disabling both can be found in the owners manual.
https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/05p27og3e.pdf
Deactivating/reactivating the autolock feature (Page 85+)

Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature. (Page 105+)

 

[Guswah]

I knew about the autolock feature in the manual. Somehow I was sleeping for the lecture on disabling the seat belt warning.

And I now own a FORscan tool that will make a good conversation piece.

Thanks a million.

 

[Tombstones81]

https://forscan.org/download.htmlGet free Extended License - 2 months trial << click on that on the page linked.

& make sure the driver for the actual tool is updated & installed.

Theres a TON of youtube videos on how to use the tool

 

[blert]

Yeah, you can request a free two month unlock. And you can request it repeatedly. I'm sure they will cut you off if they notice abuse of the system though.

 

[Dmiranda1269]

I picked up a FORscan ELM327 tool hoping to accomplish two simple things:

1. Get rid of the auto door-lock function
2. Shut off the incredibly annoying seat belt chime. ("Chime" might be too nice a word for something that aggravating.)

It appears that little or nothing can actually be performed with this device unless I give someone more money. When I tried to edit those functions I got a message "Sorry, you need an Extended License to run this function."

I'm entirely a newbie with these things, that's for sure. But can anyone confirm the license requirement? Or have I just missed something?

Thanks if you can.

It's $10.00 for the license

 

[Dmiranda1269]

Yeah, you can request a free two month unlock. And you can request it repeatedly. I'm sure they will cut you off if they notice abuse of the system though.

If you own a Ford, just send them the few dollars for the license

 

[Todd Z]

Yes, I honestly just bought it...

 

[BigD48]

Does anyone know can you use the ELM327 on more than on vehicle you own or is it vin locked?

 

[Todd Z]

No, it’s multiuse.

 

[BigD48]

Thank you for the information I am going to order one today.

 

[Tombstones81]

Thank you for the information I am going to order one today.

If anyones ordering the device & hasnt already.
Heres the one I just bought 10 days ago & Much cheaper then the normal $50'ish prices.
proper plug for my 05 so its good for all Gen 1, no after what type of plug the newer STs have.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083FML519?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details