Forscan - check

[adekay4]

Hi all, I recently imported my 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Badland to Canada. The daytime running lights dont meet the federal government inspection. They need to come on when the car is turned on AND the headlight switch is turned OFF. They wont pass it in the auto mode, despite the daytime running lights coming on in that mode.

Can someone check Forscan and look at the available BCM settings in Forscan and confirm one way or another whether this is possible? If it is, then I need to learn more about Forscan.

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[Dude]

ChatGPT sometimes is incorrect however…

I asked ChatGPT this: A friend recently imported his 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Badland from USA to Canada. The daytime running lights do not meet the Canadian federal government inspection. Daytime running lights need to come on when the car is turned on AND the headlight switch is turned OFF. Canadian inspector will not pass the vehicle even though daytime running lights come on in the Auto switch mode, despite that the daytime running lights come on in Auto mode. The USA Bronco Sport Badlands default to Auto mode when the vehicle is turned on. And setting the headlamp switch from Auto mode to Off mode turns the daytime running lights off.

Check Forscan to see if there is a setting to have daytime running lights on when the vehicle is turned on and when the switch is in Off mode.

ChatGPT response: It appears that this is a common issue when importing U.S.-built Broncos into Canada. Unfortunately, there is no DRL setting available in FORScan (or via the dash menu) that forces daytime running lights to stay on when the headlight switch is in the Off position—only when it’s in Auto. Canada’s requirement is for DRLs to be on whenever the vehicle is on, regardless of switch position.
• Bronco-specific threads indicate that DRL behavior only works in Auto, not in Off or On positions
• A similar situation with a 2019 Ranger noted a lack of functionality to force DRLs with the switch in Off, even after trying every FORScan option
• Canadian F-150 forum discussions also confirm: there’s no way via FORScan to override this—DRLs still require Auto mode

?️ Possible Workaround

Although FORScan itself doesn’t offer a solution, some Canadian importers use a physical workaround, such as:
1. Adding a small relay wired to fuel the DRL circuit when ignition is on, bypassing the headlight switch.
2. Installing an aftermarket DRL module designed to enforce Canada-compliant always-on logic.

These involve direct wiring changes and may require custom parts or professional installation.

Summary
• No native FORScan setting enables DRLs with headlight switch in Off.
• To meet the inspection requirement, you’ll need a hardware solution (relay or module modification).
• I can help research relay wiring diagrams or compatible aftermarket kits if you’re interested!

Let me know if you’d like me to dive into electrical schematics or find parts/models that other Canadian importers have used.

 

[Dude]

ChatGPT provided you with a few options including checking with Canadian auto importers for the solutions they have used

Btw the ChatGPT response often confuses the full size Bronco with Bronco Sports

 

[Quashish]

I have drl, marker lights, and fogs on as drl with forscan but I have them in auto. I'll check if they stay on with the knob in the off position

 

[Dude]

Here’s how to proceed with FORScan to enable Canadian-style DRL behavior on a U.S. Bronco Sport. These steps assume you have the right hardware (or have replaced the LED control modules with NC5Z-13C788-A) and want to configure software accordingly.

What You Need Before Starting
1. A Windows laptop (Mac not supported for programming).
2. OBD-II adapter (preferably OBDLink EX or similar with MS-CAN/HS-CAN switch).
3. Latest FORScan for Windows (not the mobile app).
4. A valid extended license (required for programming).
5. Vehicle battery charger or maintainer (important during module updates).

? Step-by-Step FORScan Configuration for DRLs

Step 1: Connect and Save Factory As-Built Data
• Launch FORScan and connect to your Bronco Sport.
• Go to Configuration and Programming.
• Select “Save All Modules’ As-Built Data” (this is your backup).

Step 2: Check the LED Control Module Type
• In the Module list, find and select:
BCM (Body Control Module) – LED Control Module Configuration
• Note your current module’s part number (e.g., A2C7636130500 vs NC5Z‑13C788‑A).

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Step 3: Run the LED Control Module Configuration App
• In Service Functions, select:
“BCM – LED Control Module Configuration”
• When prompted for a password, enter:
05660159
• Follow on-screen steps to complete the configuration process.

This tool is Ford’s official way to reprogram the BCM to work with updated LED modules and DRL logic (used in TSB 23-2267).

Step 4: Optional – Tweak DRL Settings in As-Built Format

If needed, you can go into:
• “BCM Module Configuration (As Built)”
• Look for lines related to:
• 726–26–01
• 726–39–01
• 726–26–02

There are known DRL behavior bytes (often region-specific). I can help decode these values if you send your current settings.

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? Step 5: Validation Test

With the engine running and headlamp switch in the Off position:
• DRLs should stay on at full brightness.
• If you use the turn signal, the corresponding DRL should dim or shut off, then return to full intensity.

⸻

? If DRLs Still Do Not Work Correctly

You may need:
• BCM software update (requires Ford’s FDRS system or dealership access).
• Re-initiate the LED Control Module Configuration app after BCM update.

Would you like to share your BCM As-Built data (lines starting with 726–**) so I can confirm or modify the correct DRL configuration values with you? I’ll guide you on reading and editing them safely.

 

[jkernitzki]

Here’s how to proceed with FORScan to enable Canadian-style DRL behavior on a U.S. Bronco Sport. These steps assume you have the right hardware (or have replaced the LED control modules with NC5Z-13C788-A) and want to configure software accordingly.

What You Need Before Starting
1. A Windows laptop (Mac not supported for programming).
2. OBD-II adapter (preferably OBDLink EX or similar with MS-CAN/HS-CAN switch).
3. Latest FORScan for Windows (not the mobile app).
4. A valid extended license (required for programming).
5. Vehicle battery charger or maintainer (important during module updates).

? Step-by-Step FORScan Configuration for DRLs

Step 1: Connect and Save Factory As-Built Data
• Launch FORScan and connect to your Bronco Sport.
• Go to Configuration and Programming.
• Select “Save All Modules’ As-Built Data” (this is your backup).

Step 2: Check the LED Control Module Type
• In the Module list, find and select:
BCM (Body Control Module) – LED Control Module Configuration
• Note your current module’s part number (e.g., A2C7636130500 vs NC5Z‑13C788‑A).

⸻

Step 3: Run the LED Control Module Configuration App
• In Service Functions, select:
“BCM – LED Control Module Configuration”
• When prompted for a password, enter:
05660159
• Follow on-screen steps to complete the configuration process.

This tool is Ford’s official way to reprogram the BCM to work with updated LED modules and DRL logic (used in TSB 23-2267).

Step 4: Optional – Tweak DRL Settings in As-Built Format

If needed, you can go into:
• “BCM Module Configuration (As Built)”
• Look for lines related to:
• 726–26–01
• 726–39–01
• 726–26–02

There are known DRL behavior bytes (often region-specific). I can help decode these values if you send your current settings.

⸻

? Step 5: Validation Test

With the engine running and headlamp switch in the Off position:
• DRLs should stay on at full brightness.
• If you use the turn signal, the corresponding DRL should dim or shut off, then return to full intensity.

⸻

? If DRLs Still Do Not Work Correctly

You may need:
• BCM software update (requires Ford’s FDRS system or dealership access).
• Re-initiate the LED Control Module Configuration app after BCM update.

Would you like to share your BCM As-Built data (lines starting with 726–**) so I can confirm or modify the correct DRL configuration values with you? I’ll guide you on reading and editing them safely.

I think I just found my Forscan sensei.

 

[Dude]

It’s not difficult to use FORScan correctly but some of it is trial and error … there’s no good spreadsheet for Bronco Sports with the details of the from/to FORScan changes like there are for other Ford models

And some people have bricked a module or two and needed Ford dealership to undo that

Some of the FORScan items are well known and documented very well

Also I don’t trust ChatGPT for the FORScan from/to mod because people post all kinds of wrong info and boom there goes the AI repeating wrong info

Let’s see what Quashish comes up with but I won’t be surprised if it doesn’t fully agree with what ChatGPT said

 

[Quashish]

If they do then ChatGPT is wrong but not unusual for that to happen ?

i have the feeling car will still go dark when i turn them off in drive. but i will still check

 

[Quashish]

my car still goes dark the way its configured when knob in off position

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