Keep in mind that in many states (including Texas, Ricardo) that it is illegal to drive on public roads with more than 4 forward facing white lights. I believe this is the reason the default is set to fogs only with low beams. I personally have Bambi mode active, I'm just careful when I use it. I drive a lot of oilfield lease roads in Texas and Oklahoma and it really helps. Ricardo, thanks for all your work making these videos available to us. Your channel is where I learned to use FORScan.
Ricardo... First, thank you for all these videos. Very helpful and you do a great job of training rookies on how to do this. Second, what fog lights are you running?
Thanks for watching Jay. I couldn't rell you exactly where i got them but they are Projector LED. But I would probably go with something different. I feel they spreadout the light too much. Fog lights should be low and flat.
Hey Ricardo not really sure but I did love the autohighbeam option while driving, and when I put the Bambi mode in I’m pretty sure the autohighbeam quit working? In the dash menu options it is checked to work but going down the road I’m not noticing when it should work but I’m also not sure if it is only supposed to work at certain speeds?
Hi Ricardo, thanks for posting your tutorial!! There was a group of numbers in the last (3rd) group of numbers that had a 56 or 57 it ended in and you mentioned it had to do with remembering for the next time, but you chose not to add the 1 in front of that group because you said you could remember your high beams next time...does that mean you will have to go back in each time you drove of you want the dogs on with high beams again? I didnt quite follow that part.
Sorry for the confusion. There are to ways to set high beams. 1. Without memory. Evertime the vehicle is turned off and back on, it reverts back to low beam. 2. With memory. When turned off & on, the vehicle stays at its previous setting. Weather it was set to high or low beam. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
@@ricardosworkshop Thank you so much for such a quick reply and your answer helps very much! I just did the bambi mod not 15 minutes ago and it works great! I always hated losing the fog light coverage when I went to high beams! Your video and help are awesome!!! I subbed and liked, now for more mods...lol take care my friend and thanks very much!
I have a 2020 f450 wrecker and I hit a deer and had to get another bumper that has stock fog lights in it. The stock harness is there and plugged in and purchased the fogt light stock switch. How do I get the fog lights to work? Took it to a dealer and they could not do it said I needed to get forscan to enable it.
Is there a way to use the be able to turn lights off while in gear with the light control . For my truck I can only turn off if I am in park . Would like to be able to turn off light when I’m driving ..
I recently downloaded the FOREScan program to make some modifications on my 2020 F150. It's always a good idea to save the factory configuration before you start modding. If you make a mistake, or modify the wrong value, you can always restore factory settings and start over. Could potentially save you some trouble if you do something wrong.
Hey man good videos but I watched your other videos but trying to figure out how to only have low beams on with all amber lights off at front. Truck failed import test in Sweden ambers must be off or must be white. I want them off for the test via forscan then I will put back after test
@@ricardosworkshop sounds about right. Seems like the 2011 was the most sound mechanically, but as far as computer tinkering it was very limited. Been looking at doing this one way or another....diode or britebox or something
When I change the numbers to get fog lights as daytime running lights it doesn’t work. Plus what position would I put the light selector switch in for that to happen. I have a 2018 lariat
What's the code to enable your amber light to be on with low beam? I have Anzo lights and my amber lights only stay on for DRL but turns back to white with low beams at night.
Oh man... thats a specific one. And I don't think its possible. The anzo ones have their own settings. But i wouls try the turn ignal one and see how it looks
Are those AlphaRex headlights?? On my 13 (with AlphaRex) when i switch from low beam to high beam the low beam turns off . Can I use forscan to keep low beam on when I turn on the high beam ?
Hey Ricardo I been watching you videos I have a 2017 f150 platinum is there any way to contact you I would like to do all this mods you had done in you truck thanks
You need something to connect laptop to truck. Like the ELM327. Then register through Forscan.org Download the Forscan software. And start tweaking! Just be super careful on what you change.
You've been lots of help, but I can't seem to put on Bambi Mode on my 2020 F350 it has LED lights i can change it but the truck doesn't take the mod, wondering what im doing wrong
Thank you for the awesome videos. I’ve set Bambi mod and turn flashes to 6. But now my front turn signals flash one time and then the flashers in cab rapid flash. The rear signals still work fine. I’ve tried restoring back to asbuilt but it didn’t fix it. Do you have any idea what I may have done wrong to cause this? I live in Cypress I could meet up with you. Thanks
Ricardo's Workshop I put everything as built. I also swapped the side meters out to trailer tow mirrors which added the telescoping feature that required me to swap pins (18 and 19)in the connector. I swapped the pins in both mirrors. I’m wondering if I was only supposed to swap hands and driver mirror only?
Gotta do both mirrors. The BCM code says B123B circuit short to ground fault. Malfunction indicator lamp is off for this DTC. Looks like I’m going to Ford
I did it But the turn light signal in the dashboard starts to flashes very fast like if turn lights are damaged but I checked the turn signal they all work perfectly!! So what should i do?
I just swapped my halogen to the LED changed all the codes needed for them to work. Everything works but the passenger side lower LED headlight stays on. And i dont know why. Please help
Ricardo's Workshop its the connection because it does do it when it’s plugged in on the driver side. I’ve been in contact with boostedgreygoose and I’ve went thru all the BCM codes changed everything back to stock and it still does it. Reset the BCM module and ran tests and everything is in working order. My truck is a 2015 F-150 lariat
@@ricardosworkshop actually yes. I just tried it today on my 2012 f150. I was able to enable the bambi mode and change my DRL to parking lamp instead of the actual low beam headlight.
@@evildave858 there is a spreadsheet for 2011-2014 on forscan forums and I would recommend you find that as theres more info with it, forscan.org then cluck on forum link. I have the 2014 f150 xlt 4x4 and I'm about to do this to my truck. I got the forscan prog to program a new spare key for mine as 1 was lost then my 1 remaining key fob quit unlocking. Heres a link to the spreadsheet for 2011 - 2014, I think items highlighted in red are not to be messed with! Also the 1st time you hook up to the elm 327 to laptop and run forscan it takes a few minutes to download all modules, once done it asks if you want to save so yes then I watched where it saves the file to and copied my original to a thumb drive and saved it on my pc. There is a elm 327 forscan recommends and said it's made for forscan and they link to it on amazon, it's a little more expensive then the ones with switches at $39 but no switches to mess with it gets everything automatically. Heres the link to the spread sheet, I copied it from the front page of the main spreadsheet on forscan that I recommended getting above because that has more good info and links. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-XR2q2Bp3zLgl00lwEvHJXZPBfqJs94JIf45c7X2zgg/edit?usp=drivesdk Ricardo I hope it's ok I jumped in here. I was just watching your video and had 1 quick question I'll post separately. thanks for sharing your video!
@@ricardosworkshop Yes sir. I figured out where i went wrong. I was hitting configuration at the top of the screen vs the icon on the left of the screen. Thank you for replying.
Keep in mind that in many states (including Texas, Ricardo) that it is illegal to drive on public roads with more than 4 forward facing white lights. I believe this is the reason the default is set to fogs only with low beams. I personally have Bambi mode active, I'm just careful when I use it. I drive a lot of oilfield lease roads in Texas and Oklahoma and it really helps. Ricardo, thanks for all your work making these videos available to us. Your channel is where I learned to use FORScan.
That great info Ross. I was not aware of the 4 light law. Hope all is well in your side of the Oil & Gas business. Thanks for watching!
Is it the same process for a 2015 F-150 XLT?
Ricardo... First, thank you for all these videos. Very helpful and you do a great job of training rookies on how to do this. Second, what fog lights are you running?
Thanks for watching Jay. I couldn't rell you exactly where i got them but they are Projector LED. But I would probably go with something different. I feel they spreadout the light too much. Fog lights should be low and flat.
Hey Ricardo not really sure but I did love the autohighbeam option while driving, and when I put the Bambi mode in I’m pretty sure the autohighbeam quit working? In the dash menu options it is checked to work but going down the road I’m not noticing when it should work but I’m also not sure if it is only supposed to work at certain speeds?
Thats interesting. I had not heard it. I dont know how autohighbeam works. Checkout forscan.org forum
Hi Ricardo, thanks for posting your tutorial!!
There was a group of numbers in the last (3rd) group of numbers that had a 56 or 57 it ended in and you mentioned it had to do with remembering for the next time, but you chose not to add the 1 in front of that group because you said you could remember your high beams next time...does that mean you will have to go back in each time you drove of you want the dogs on with high beams again? I didnt quite follow that part.
Sorry for the confusion. There are to ways to set high beams.
1. Without memory. Evertime the vehicle is turned off and back on, it reverts back to low beam.
2. With memory. When turned off & on, the vehicle stays at its previous setting. Weather it was set to high or low beam.
Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
@@ricardosworkshop Thank you so much for such a quick reply and your answer helps very much!
I just did the bambi mod not 15 minutes ago and it works great!
I always hated losing the fog light coverage when I went to high beams! Your video and help are awesome!!! I subbed and liked, now for more mods...lol take care my friend and thanks very much!
What software is he using on the laptop? I’m confused
Will this work for a 2020 mustang??
I have a 2020 f450 wrecker and I hit a deer and had to get another bumper that has stock fog lights in it. The stock harness is there and plugged in and purchased the fogt light stock switch. How do I get the fog lights to work? Took it to a dealer and they could not do it said I needed to get forscan to enable it.
How did you get ur trucks screen to look like that? Can you add a Screensaver?
Here ya go... th-cam.com/video/0zpnzFknuY4/w-d-xo.html
Is there a way to use the be able to turn lights off while in gear with the light control . For my truck I can only turn off if I am in park . Would like to be able to turn off light when I’m driving ..
Just curious, do you every save your original settings before you change to something different?
Hello Tim. Honestly, not always. But its a great practice. On some of my videos I do show the process.
I recently downloaded the FOREScan program to make some modifications on my 2020 F150. It's always a good idea to save the factory configuration before you start modding. If you make a mistake, or modify the wrong value, you can always restore factory settings and start over. Could potentially save you some trouble if you do something wrong.
Hey man good videos but I watched your other videos but trying to figure out how to only have low beams on with all amber lights off at front. Truck failed import test in Sweden ambers must be off or must be white. I want them off for the test via forscan then I will put back after test
I've seen people do bambi mode with just highs and fogs on a 2011. Wonder if Forscan can do hi, low, and fogs on 2011 f150???
2011 have limited modules. It might be able
@@ricardosworkshop sounds about right. Seems like the 2011 was the most sound mechanically, but as far as computer tinkering it was very limited. Been looking at doing this one way or another....diode or britebox or something
Will your ELM327 work on a 2019 F150? Hope thats not a dumb question
Yes it will. It should work with any 2015+
@@ricardosworkshop amazing thanks for the video!
Hey Ricardo, is there a forscan mod for your headlights or parking lights to stay on a few seconds after you lock your door? Thanks!
Thanks for watching Rodeo. The BCM has a bunch of options. But I don't see any for this.
@@ricardosworkshop I thought it had stayed on for a few sec after locking with the keyfob before I had done the forscan drl and Bambi mods?
When I change the numbers to get fog lights as daytime running lights it doesn’t work. Plus what position would I put the light selector switch in for that to happen. I have a 2018 lariat
Nice video video i have a 2016 f150 platinum I'm in Houston tx, can you the same to my truck?
What's the code to enable your amber light to be on with low beam? I have Anzo lights and my amber lights only stay on for DRL but turns back to white with low beams at night.
Oh man... thats a specific one. And I don't think its possible. The anzo ones have their own settings. But i wouls try the turn ignal one and see how it looks
Thank you very much I've never done anything like this but you made it look easy
Does this work on vland aftermarket headlights?
Are those AlphaRex headlights?? On my 13 (with AlphaRex) when i switch from low beam to high beam the low beam turns off . Can I use forscan to keep low beam on when I turn on the high beam ?
2015+ yes... not so sure about 2013. Checkout forscan.org
What version of Forscan do you use?
Forscan for Windows... i believe this video is version 2.3.17 checkout www.Forscan.org
Hey Ricardo I been watching you videos I have a 2017 f150 platinum is there any way to contact you I would like to do all this mods you had done in you truck thanks
You can! It just takes a little practice.
Is a licence or key code for forscan required to do this?
Yes, but you can start with a free trial.
Are you in Houston are by any chance?
Yes Sir! Houston Texas!
Ricardo Alanis can you do this to mine lol?
I can't any time soon. But you should try it... not that hard.
Ricardo Alanis what all do I need to get? I have been reading about it on the forums on the coding to change the contigo of the BCM.
You need something to connect laptop to truck. Like the ELM327. Then register through Forscan.org
Download the Forscan software.
And start tweaking! Just be super careful on what you change.
You've been lots of help, but I can't seem to put on Bambi Mode on my 2020 F350 it has LED lights i can change it but the truck doesn't take the mod, wondering what im doing wrong
Interesting... have you tried it at night? Or whoile driving?
Has anyone tried to use the BCM connector C2280G to connect a 1-way 1N4004 diode from pin #6 to #5?
Interesting. That might actually work.
Thank you for the awesome videos. I’ve set Bambi mod and turn flashes to 6. But now my front turn signals flash one time and then the flashers in cab rapid flash. The rear signals still work fine. I’ve tried restoring back to asbuilt but it didn’t fix it. Do you have any idea what I may have done wrong to cause this? I live in Cypress I could meet up with you. Thanks
Did you revert everything back to As Built? Or just the blinkers?
Ricardo's Workshop I put everything as built. I also swapped the side meters out to trailer tow mirrors which added the telescoping feature that required me to swap pins (18 and 19)in the connector. I swapped the pins in both mirrors. I’m wondering if I was only supposed to swap hands and driver mirror only?
Gotta do both mirrors.
The BCM code says B123B circuit short to ground fault.
Malfunction indicator lamp is off for this DTC.
Looks like I’m going to Ford
I found the problem!! I intend the code on the wrong line. Thank God I took pics before I changed anything. Thanks
Would This Work For A 2020 F150
It sure would.
I did it
But the turn light signal in the dashboard starts to flashes very fast like if turn lights are damaged but I checked the turn signal they all work perfectly!! So what should i do?
Revert to original and check the codes again. Something went wrong.
Ricardo's Workshop how can i revert ?
What high beam light bulb is that ?
Hi Marcos. They are OEM Ford bulbs. Not Anzo or aftermarket
I just swapped my halogen to the LED changed all the codes needed for them to work. Everything works but the passenger side lower LED headlight stays on. And i dont know why. Please help
Thats odd. Try swithing the left and right see if its the connection or the LED
Ricardo's Workshop its the connection because it does do it when it’s plugged in on the driver side. I’ve been in contact with boostedgreygoose and I’ve went thru all the BCM codes changed everything back to stock and it still does it. Reset the BCM module and ran tests and everything is in working order. My truck is a 2015 F-150 lariat
Will this work for 09-14 f150?
Not with Forscan. But you can hot wire them.
@@ricardosworkshop actually yes. I just tried it today on my 2012 f150. I was able to enable the bambi mode and change my DRL to parking lamp instead of the actual low beam headlight.
My problem is the high beams switch ON when I turn the fog lights on.
That's unusual. You should be able to turn the fog lights on without effecting the high/low beams.
Another one done.
Now figure out to get high beams, low beams and fogs at same time. 2014 model.
Thanks for watching RegGuy! There is already a fix for that on the 14s
@@ricardosworkshop yeah tell me how????? I've got a 2012 f150.
@@regularguyfixes3142 I also have a 2012. Does the method in this video not work on a 2012?
@@evildave858 there is a spreadsheet for 2011-2014 on forscan forums and I would recommend you find that as theres more info with it, forscan.org then cluck on forum link. I have the 2014 f150 xlt 4x4 and I'm about to do this to my truck. I got the forscan prog to program a new spare key for mine as 1 was lost then my 1 remaining key fob quit unlocking.
Heres a link to the spreadsheet for 2011 - 2014, I think items highlighted in red are not to be messed with!
Also the 1st time you hook up to the elm 327 to laptop and run forscan it takes a few minutes to download all modules, once done it asks if you want to save so yes then I watched where it saves the file to and copied my original to a thumb drive and saved it on my pc. There is a elm 327 forscan recommends and said it's made for forscan and they link to it on amazon, it's a little more expensive then the ones with switches at $39 but no switches to mess with it gets everything automatically.
Heres the link to the spread sheet, I copied it from the front page of the main spreadsheet on forscan that I recommended getting above because that has more good info and links.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-XR2q2Bp3zLgl00lwEvHJXZPBfqJs94JIf45c7X2zgg/edit?usp=drivesdk
Ricardo I hope it's ok I jumped in here. I was just watching your video and had 1 quick question I'll post separately. thanks for sharing your video!
Why is this called “Bambi mode?”
I believe its because its like deer in headlights
@@ricardosworkshop More lights = less likely to run into Bambi's mother?
When you go 8nto configuration you get a different screen than I do & yours has a red header.
I can't do anything
Are you using windows?
@@ricardosworkshop
Yes sir.
I figured out where i went wrong.
I was hitting configuration at the top of the screen vs the icon on the left of the screen.
Thank you for replying.
cool thanks
Thanks for watching Mark! Checkout some of my other video.s.
will do always looking for diffrent mods thanks again
Jesus, I need to be a computer programmer just to enable bambi mode 😔
It's easier than you think. Give it a try... just be careful. 👍