New rack and pinion being installed

[BadHabit]

So, as it says, I am having a new rack installed later this week, beginning part of next week when the rack arrives. I am having a mom and pop shop do it as the local dealer is weeks out on service. Anyway, I know it needs to be programmed, the ship can get it in to the dealer for programming, but I was wondering if anyone knew if FOREscan could do it. I copied the module when I got the truck back today, but it seems small. Like only tire size.

Has anyone here tried programming their own rack after a replacement?

Incase you can't see it, 13 Exploder 3.5NA AWD

 

[BadHabit]

Does anyone have an invite for the FORscan forum since there is no one here providing an answer and a search here or there did not provide a clear enough answer?

 

[peterk9]

I don't know if you have to have an invite to join the FORScan Forum. It looks like you just have to register.

FORScan forum - Index page

Did you try asking on the major FORScan thread here? How to: - New Forscan Update Allows Module Programming


Peter

 

[BadHabit]

I don't know if you have to have an invite to join the FORScan Forum. It looks like you just have to register.

FORScan forum - Index page

Did you try asking on the major FORScan thread here? How to: - New Forscan Update Allows Module Programming


Peter

In order to register, you need an invite code. I went through the process and at the bottom there was a spot, I needed to enter a code. When I didn't enter it, it said it was required.

As for the programming, I saw that, but I do not know if it will specifically program the power steering on a 13, or if I need can download my program and upload to the new rack before this happens on Wednesday. If not, it's going to the dealer for the programming.

 

[PCPackrat]

In order to register, you need an invite code. I went through the process and at the bottom there was a spot, I needed to enter a code. When I didn't enter it, it said it was required.

As for the programming, I saw that, but I do not know if it will specifically program the power steering on a 13, or if I need can download my program and upload to the new rack before this happens on Wednesday. If not, it's going to the dealer for the programming.

I replaced my rack and did the programming of the PCSM per the usual YouTube video. I am getting traction control errors and other issues so probably missing a step. If I restart the car all is fine. As soon as I go lock to lock on the steering wheel, then the PCSM says the steering angle is 5265 degrees and stays there until a key off/key on.

So to answer, I dont think Forscan has all thats needed to replace the rack. I think there is a steering calibration that needs to be done too.

 

[BadHabit]

I replaced my rack and did the programming of the PCSM per the usual YouTube video. I am getting traction control errors and other issues so probably missing a step. If I restart the car all is fine. As soon as I go lock to lock on the steering wheel, then the PCSM says the steering angle is 5265 degrees and stays there until a key off/key on.

So to answer, I dont think Forscan has all thats needed to replace the rack. I think there is a steering calibration that needs to be done too.

Program the as builds for your VIN. Once I did that, all my codes were gone. I tried manually entering the codes and that did not work. I downloaded and saved the as built and it worked like a charm.