Bronco 12 inch Infotainment Screen install?

[Deleted member 49144]

I just had a quick, off the wall question, and I can’t seem to get a direct answer. So I’m hoping that someone here would know. I tried searching and couldn’t find out either. Does the 12 inch screen require any programming if you were going to change just the screen? Or does it still need to be programmed by Ford ?

thanks in advance

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[Deleted member 49144]

You talking replacing a 12" screen with a new 12" screen? Or upgrading the 8" screen to the 12" screen?

12 inch screen with replacement 12 inch screen.

 

[1979]

I could be wrong but I’m pretty sure it needs to be coded to your VIN.

 

[Deleted member 49144]

If it is JUST the 12" screen, it doesn't need any programming. If it's the APIM as well it has to be reprogrammed.

correct , it is JUST screen only

 

[Rednek]

the fdim will need programing, make sure you have old part to download info from

 

[Deleted member 49144]

the fdim will need programing, make sure you have old part to download info from

Okay, how exactly do I go about doing that? I’ll need to use ForScan ?

 

[Rednek]

we use FDRS to pmi the old module,not sure if can be done with forscan

 

[Deleted member 49144]

the fdim will need programing, make sure you have old part to download info from

okay, I can just have it with me correct? Doesn’t need to be hooked up or anything? I’m not sure exactly what they need from it?

 

[Rednek]

they will need the old part still installed so pmi info can be retreved,and pushed to new module,if your screen is completly dead they should be able to use asbuilt data instead(will take longer)

 

[Deleted member 49144]

they will need the old part still installed so pmi info can be retreved,and pushed to new module,if your screen is completly dead they should be able to use asbuilt data instead(will take longer)

Okay so will they need access to the back of it ? Like can I install it and they can go from there? Sorry for the stupid questions. Or do they plug it in through another port in the vehicle ?

 

[Rednek]

They will use the obd port as there will probably be other modules that will need updating

 

[Deleted member 49144]

They will use the obd port as there will probably be other modules that will need updating

okay, awesome. Thanks a lot

 

[Schwaggle]

If the screen itself is bad, that's one thing. If it's the module itself, yes it has to be programmed once installed in the vehicle via FDRS. My second 8" module came with basic programming, but either it updates over-the-air, or it will take the programming via FDRS which is ideal for speed, reliability, and module updates (which, by the way, solved my headlight coming on by themselves issue). My 12" module either came blank, or I got a bad screen out the box. In your case, a 12" screen swap like for like, you're fine

 

[Deleted member 49144]

If the screen itself is bad, that's one thing. If it's the module itself, yes it has to be programmed once installed in the vehicle via FDRS. My second 8" module came with basic programming, but either it updates over-the-air, or it will take the programming via FDRS which is ideal for speed, reliability, and module updates (which, by the way, solved my headlight coming on by themselves issue). My 12" module either came blank, or I got a bad screen out the box. In your case, a 12" screen swap like for like, you're fine

Awesome! Thanks, that’s what I thought all along. It’s literally none of the “brains”, it’s screen only.

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