2017 headlight swap

[thefranchise713]

If you're willing to do the research, here's how I'd approach it.

Try to find the VINs for:
-PI
-Base

Then, query ABD, against the Motorcraft website

-Your VIN (just for a clean copy)
-PI
-Base

PI/Base just being similar in lighting, and therefore giving you another comparison point to focus on

If you can figure out what values (blocks) that FORScan tries to modify--even if it fails on its own--you can probably ascertain the proper blocks to look more closely at.

 

[thefranchise713]

Note also in FORScan there's a "Headlamp Type' programmable value as well in the pre-configured ABD settings for the BCM--did you try playing w/that?

 

[Medic1592]

Note also in FORScan there's a "Headlamp Type' programmable value as well in the pre-configured ABD settings for the BCM--did you try playing w/that?

The headlamp type didn't change any functions, as I believe it has to do with the DRLs. I did not have time to go through line by line with the ABD but I did have all three up, trying to see. My only issue was there are a lot of lines of code there and I didn't want to change anything that might cause problems with other systems. I know you can always revert, but I was skeptical about trying configurations that weren't known to be safe to play with. The controller for the lamps is different between the base/PI and the other models. I'll see if it matters at all. I'm assuming the second channel is to control the signature lights vs the 1-channel for the others. Can't do much with this until later next week as i'm having the lamps just replaced with bases in the meantime. Will Keep in touch.

 

[thefranchise713]

The controller... are you referring to the LED Driver Ballasts?

Just as a note--I've seen it more than once where the Motorcraft ABD download has FEWER lines than are actually programmed into the BCM. I don't know why this is. But be very careful to save into a flat file before playing too much--it sounds like you are, but the warning was worth repeating.

 

[Medic1592]

The controller... are you referring to the LED Driver Ballasts?

Just as a note--I've seen it more than once where the Motorcraft ABD download has FEWER lines than are actually programmed into the BCM. I don't know why this is. But be very careful to save into a flat file before playing too much--it sounds like you are, but the warning was worth repeating.

Yes, the ballasts are different between the two configurations, presumably due to the second set of LEDs in the lamp.

 

[Medic1592]

Correct, all 16/17MY Explorer's have LED low beams. Some models have signature lighting but that is more than just swapping out the housing. There are as-built configurations in the BCM that need to change too.

Any insights into what BCM changes need made. I have gone away from the signature lights and cannot find an address or configuration that allows a transition from the signature lights to the base ones, and back like naperry was looking for? I have used the fusion and F150 spreadsheets for help and some changes are the same, but none helps my situation. As a novice, I don't have the skill to simply decipher everything that's necessary. Will pay for results!

 

[jmr061]

Any insights into what BCM changes need made. I have gone away from the signature lights and cannot find an address or configuration that allows a transition from the signature lights to the base ones, and back like naperry was looking for? I have used the fusion and F150 spreadsheets for help and some changes are the same, but none helps my situation. As a novice, I don't have the skill to simply decipher everything that's necessary. Will pay for results!

I don't think you will like my answer...I believe it is firmware related.