Flashcal experience?

[mtap]

Anyone have experience (good/bad/ugly) with Flashcal? Ease of use vs Forscan? @StickerFab has a bunch and was thinkin of getting one.

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[Dmorty217]

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[F OR D]

i feel like this is basically an easy button for forscan.

a forscan cable is 50-70. app is free (or purchase for $12)
this is 200.

or buy this that does one third of the changes for 3-4x the cost. only benefit is you can't mess it up. not sure what happens when ford changes configs and how this device is updated.

 

[mtap]

i feel like this is basically an easy button for forscan.

a forscan cable is 50-70. app is free (or purchase for $12)
this is 200.

or buy this that does one third of the changes for 3-4x the cost. only benefit is you can't mess it up. not sure what happens when ford changes configs and how this device is updated.

Is it exact same features? Does one have more programming capabilities?

 

[OddBall88]

It’s extremely easy to use and a good choice if you don’t want to mess with forscan. The only thing that threw me off was changing the tire size. It’s a few more steps then with the other settings.

 

[F OR D]

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looking at it i think they are comparable. the feature link above outlines the changes via forscan.

-Speedometer adjust for Tire Size 28.25 – 36.75”
-Fog Lights: enable “Bambi Mode” for simultaneous use of fog lights with high-beams
-Headlamps Position Setting: option for headlamps to return to “Auto Lamps” or remain at last known position
-Auto Lights Delay: duration headlights illuminate after driver exit, 0, 5, 10, 20, 60, or 120 s.
-Daytime Running Light disable or enable
-TPMS Disable, for off-road wheels and tires
-Independent TPMS threshold: Front and rear axles can be set differently from 1– 90 psi.
-Auto Start/Stop Disable: Remains off with every restart, and can be reenabled with the Flashcal any time
-Silent Mode: Turns off most cabin and exterior lights, and door chime with open door, ignition chime remains
-Honk Warning Disable: 2-honk warning when driver exits running vehicle with key fob
-Lock Feedback Lights: Enables OR disables hazard blink with unlock command
-Auto Unlock: Vehicle unlocks with ignition off
-Auto Lock: Disables factory setting to lock doors when vehicle is in motion
-Auto Relock: Disables factory setting to re-lock doors 45 seconds after unlocking
-Remote Unlock: Option to trigger all doors or just driver door
-Remote Start: Selects engine run time duration for 0, 5, 10, 15 mins
-Reads and clears diagnostic trouble codes
-Digital Battery Voltage Display
-Real time Data Logging
-Real Time Data Monitoring

It’s extremely easy to use and a good choice if you don’t want to mess with forscan. The only thing that threw me off was changing the tire size. It’s a few more steps then with the other settings.

agree, this is safe and easy if you aren't comfortable reading and putting digits in the correct block. you can make mistakes doing it via forscan that are impactful.

 

[Copperhorse73]

The bad, besides price , is that it’s VIN locked

 

[mtap]

The bad, besides price , is that it’s VIN locked

I was just going to ask if you can use on multiples to save on cost

 

[F OR D]

to be transparent i did forscan. i've also helped a few local ford owners out using forscan.

using the forum thread it is super easy. i got the cable for $55. all you have to do is watch a 5m video and read the documents, install app/license, plug in, backup the registry of what you are changing, can put the correct information in a few blocks.

if you want to use it long term then pay $12.

 

[mtap]

We have a guy in our group that does Forscan, but obviously have to work around his schedule. I myself am not computer savvy so i might just do the flashcal route and call it a day.

 

[Badbadleroybrown]

The Flashcal was the way I went because I didn’t want to mess with my crappy laptop and I’ve heard lots of stories about dash lights and recalibrations using forscan. The Flashcal did cost more than the forscan would have, but the ease of use and no dash lights or recalibrating was enough to sell me on it.

 

[Tintop]

I thought it was super easy. I really wanted to disable the auto stop/start, and adjust the tire size. It took less than 1 minute. I only have a mac book, so didn't want to get a windows laptop and mess with forscan. I do hope that they continue to add features to flashcal.

 

[Mcdnd03]

I used flashcal yesterday to adjust my tire size and it was very easy. For $200 you really get limited bang for your Buck. I think it could have more features such as unlocking extra modes or possibly a mild tune

 

[uslfcfan]

It’s extremely easy to use and a good choice if you don’t want to mess with forscan. The only thing that threw me off was changing the tire size. It’s a few more steps then with the other settings.

When you changed tire size then went back in did it remember the new size? It says that it’s saved but when I go back in it says 32 inch again. I want to be sure that it’s saved

 

[OddBall88]

When you changed tire size then went back in did it remember the new size? It says that it’s saved but when I go back in it says 32 inch again. I want to be sure that it’s saved

I ran into that same issue. It does save and when you go back into the menu it reverts back to the original setting.

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