Sage Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Has anyone figured out how to program the trans gear indicator to show which gear your in to be displayed all the time? I understand that one of the aftermarket tuners can, but I already have a tune with another company and they do not. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bobyellow Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Not on the dash. You can use a WiFi/BT ODB2 adapter to a phone. I have my phone on a vent and that works ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetjq Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 11 hours ago, bobyellow said: Not on the dash. You can use a WiFi/BT ODB2 adapter to a phone. I have my phone on a vent and that works ok. What app are you using that shows gear selection on the phone? I use Torque Pro regularly and it can show a display for practically everything in the Edge but (as far as I'm aware) not the current gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage Posted January 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 I have talked with the service advisor at the dealer I have used for the trans software updates. He is going to get with Ford tech support and see if that can be done. I know this will take some time, but will post what he can find out. This is the same advisor that kept getting with Ford support about turning off the fake piped in exhaust note into the cabin. It turned out that note could be turned off by a Ford tech. I am sure Ford’s first response will be, no, but that is what the said about the exhaust note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajo2012 Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Sage said: I have talked with the service advisor at the dealer I have used for the trans software updates. He is going to get with Ford tech support and see if that can be done. I know this will take some time, but will post what he can find out. This is the same advisor that kept getting with Ford support about turning off the fake piped in exhaust note into the cabin. It turned out that note could be turned off by a Ford tech. I am sure Ford’s first response will be, no, but that is what the said about the exhaust note. My 2020 ST under full throttle noise is just like a high revving engine winding out. Doesn't seem to sound like exhaust to me. Is this the noise you hear or is my 20 different or maybe we just don't like different sounds. Would love to have gear number indicated also. Edited January 30, 2020 by dajo2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetjq Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 6 minutes ago, dajo2012 said: My 2020 ST under full throttle noise is just like a high revving engine winding out. That's probably the fake engine noise mentioned earlier. It can be turned off using FORScan (doesn't need a Ford tech). Note the DSP change may not be necessary for an Edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage Posted January 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 My 19 had an exhaust note piped in when in sport mode. You could tell it was a fake, to me anyway, exhaust sound. I have been told that the 2020 ST does not have the piped in exhaust note like the 2019, not sure if that is true. I had the dealer turn it off and now it sounds like you noted. I do have a bit more exhaust sound, as I had the res removed and just have the muffler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage Posted January 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, Gadgetjq said: That's probably the fake engine noise mentioned earlier. It can be turned off using FORScan (doesn't need a Ford tech). Note the DSP change may not be necessary for an Edge. That is my understanding as well, but at the time I had it done at the dealer, the forscan info had not been posted. When it was, the cost for me turned out to be about the same as the dealer as I did and still do not have any forscan setup. The dealer did give me a discount as they wanted to see it done also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajo2012 Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) I find what I hear to be a pleasing sound and real so maybe they changed the 2020. Missed the part about being in sport mode have not tried that. Only had it is sport a couple of times. Would be interesting to hear a recording of the 2019 sound. Edited January 30, 2020 by dajo2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajo2012 Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 7 minutes ago, Sage said: That is my understanding as well, but at the time I had it done at the dealer, the forscan info had not been posted. When it was, the cost for me turned out to be about the same as the dealer as I did and still do not have any forscan setup. The dealer did give me a discount as they wanted to see it done also. Anyone around the Phoenix area have a forscan and know how to use it:? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetjq Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 21 minutes ago, dajo2012 said: Anyone around the Phoenix area have a forscan and know how to use it:? I'm in Surprise. What do you need done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajo2012 Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Thank you that is good to know. Currently not ready to do anything, but was thinking about the mirror tilt. Just tried sport mode again and no fake exhaust sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetjq Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) 29 minutes ago, dajo2012 said: Currently not ready to do anything, but was thinking about the mirror tilt. The mirror tilt FORScan mod is, IMHO, more bother than it's worth. You still end up pressing the mirror switch to determine the 'one' mirror you want to tilt down and some have reported side effects with other systems. There's a better way unless you're using all three mirror/seat memory settings. When you're in the Edge and have your seat/mirrors set for normal driving tilt both mirrors down. Aim them whatever way you desire then press and hold the third memory button on the door. Presto. You now have the ability to tilt 'both' mirrors down with the simple press of a button. If you've turned on fob memory you can just leave the mirrors down after parking. The Edge will see your fob the next time you hit the 'start' button and move the mirrors back up to your preferred setting. Edited January 30, 2020 by Gadgetjq fix typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajo2012 Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Gadgetjq said: The mirror tilt FORScan mod is, IMHO, more bother than it's worth. You still end up pressing the mirror switch to determine the 'one' mirror you want to tilt down and some have reported side effects with other systems. There's a better way unless you're using all three mirror/seat memory settings. When you're in the Edge and have your seat/mirrors set for normal driving tilt both mirrors down. Aim them whatever way you desire then press and hold the third memory button on the door. Presto. You now have the ability to tilt 'both' mirrors down with the simple press of a button. If you've turned on fob memory you can just leave the mirrors down after parking. The Edge will see your fob the next time you hit the 'start' button and move the mirrors back up to your preferred setting. Agreed and already done. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 13 hours ago, Gadgetjq said: The mirror tilt FORScan mod is, IMHO, more bother than it's worth. You still end up pressing the mirror switch to determine the 'one' mirror you want to tilt down and some have reported side effects with other systems. There's a better way unless you're using all three mirror/seat memory settings. When you're in the Edge and have your seat/mirrors set for normal driving tilt both mirrors down. Aim them whatever way you desire then press and hold the third memory button on the door. Presto. You now have the ability to tilt 'both' mirrors down with the simple press of a button. If you've turned on fob memory you can just leave the mirrors down after parking. The Edge will see your fob the next time you hit the 'start' button and move the mirrors back up to your preferred setting. What other issues were reported with this mod? Don't remember reading about them. Also, with the 3rd memory button way, wouldn't you have to shift to Park or Neutral to activate, so it actually has an extra step compared to the ForScan mod. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetjq Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 5 hours ago, omar302 said: What other issues were reported with this mod? Don't remember reading about them. Also, with the 3rd memory button way, wouldn't you have to shift to Park or Neutral to activate, so it actually has an extra step compared to the ForScan mod. I recall a forum (don't remember which one) post last year where someone was having issues and started returning changes he'd made with FORScan back to stock. The problem vanished when he restored the mirror tilt setting. Obviously it doesn't happen often or forums would be full of posts about it. When it comes to FORScan I almost always mention the possibility one change could affect something else and remind users to log their changes and back everything up....always. As for another step, not really. The only time I (and suspect most) use the mirrors tilted down is when I'm backing up. If you're in Drive you're going to go through neutral to get to reverse anyway. How much brain power does it take to press a button on the way to reverse. If you're already in park getting ready to reverse, just hit the #3 button. The upside with this method; 'both' of your mirrors can dip simultaneously, you don't have to press the mirror button (speaking of extra steps) when shifting to Reverse to pick a mirror. The great thing is, everyone has the option to do the 'dip' either way or not do it all and just motor down a mirror if needed. There's no right way or wrong way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobyellow Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 On 1/29/2020 at 7:40 AM, Gadgetjq said: What app are you using that shows gear selection on the phone? I use Torque Pro regularly and it can show a display for practically everything in the Edge but (as far as I'm aware) not the current gear. I use a free one (Engine Scanner). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetjq Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) On 1/31/2020 at 1:50 PM, bobyellow said: I use a free one (Engine Scanner). Thanks very much for the reply. I guess that's iOS only, I don't see it in the Play Store. Edit to add: there's no app named "Engine Scanner" in Apple's App Store either. Are you sure that's the name? What OS are you using? Thanks! Edited February 5, 2020 by Gadgetjq Add info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage Posted February 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 I heard back from the service advisor, he has not heard back from Ford yet. I will post any further info that I find out. I am sure it will take awhile to find out for sure if this can be done by a dealer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Got a call from the service advisor. Ford tech support stated it was not in Ford’s software parameters to make that change. To me, that means it could be done, but they would not spend the man hours to program a change like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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