I will add a "thank you" as well and mention that it worked great on a 2018 model.
2017 XLT F150 Trailer Brake Controller Activation
Re: 2017 XLT F150 Trailer Brake Controller Activation
Re: 2017 XLT F150 Trailer Brake Controller Activation
I just installed the brake control module on my 2016 f 150 and I down loaded the extended license and when I follow the video on how to activate it, It is still telling me that I need the extended license, could there be something I am doing wrong.
Thanks
Thanks
-
- Posts: 1
- Joined: Fri Jan 25, 2019 6:35 am
- Vehicle: 2018 Ford F150 2.7L Ecoboost
Re: 2017 XLT F150 Trailer Brake Controller Activation
Installed my own TBC and had to also install power using Ford's $67 wire with a fuse official fix for their screw-up on early 2018s (no fuse pins in #24) Now after just flashing it with Forscan, it seems to be working fine with the "No Trailer Attached " message and it will adjust gain on the display However hooking Forscan back up ...it shows a DTC code U0423 from Trailer Brake Control Module.(Invalid data received). No check engine light... I wonder how I can ge rid of it? Or will it disappear on its own? Tried disabling and enabling a second time. same result.jshanehood wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2017 8:24 pmFrom the videos I've seen, the Trailer Brake Control Gain Settings must be enabled. This is found in the IPC module. I too, am attempting to activate the TBC on a 2017 F150. I just received the OBDLink MX today. I'll try either tonight or tomorrow and let you know how it turns out.
Besides this code, which reappears each time I reun Forscan, all seems normal. Any Ideas?
-
- Posts: 5
- Joined: Sun Feb 03, 2019 5:03 pm
- Vehicle: 2015 Ford F150 XLT SCREW, 5.0, 4WD
Re: 2017 XLT F150 Trailer Brake Controller Activation
Has anyone been able to enable the TBC and TBC Gain with one of the USB ELM like this one?
https://www.amazon.com/OHP-ELMconfig-co ... pldnSite=1
https://www.amazon.com/OHP-ELMconfig-co ... pldnSite=1
Re: 2017 XLT F150 Trailer Brake Controller Activation
That’s the one I used.
Re: 2017 XLT F150 Trailer Brake Controller Activation
New to the forum and forscan. I ordered myself the obdlink mx . I already installed the brake controller and know it is fused and good to go. Am I able to enable the brake controller from the phone app or does it have to be through a computer?
Re: 2017 XLT F150 Trailer Brake Controller Activation
As far as i am aware you can only make changes on the Computer version not on the mobile versions currently
Re: 2017 XLT F150 Trailer Brake Controller Activation
Thats kind of what I figured. SO just connect my computer via bluetooth with the forscan application on it, get an extended license key and I should be able to follow that video to enable the brake and gain?
Re: 2017 XLT F150 Trailer Brake Controller Activation
it should be as simple as that and forscan are still offering the 2 month free licence
Re: 2017 XLT F150 Trailer Brake Controller Activation
Sounds good to me. I appreciate your help and quick response!