Enable TSR (traffic sign recognition) on XL/XLT with FORScan -- DIY how-to

[daddio211]

Reading up on Forscan options I found that ALL models of the Maverick have this capability.

The "eye" (camera that detects oncoming cars for auto-dim) has other functions, including TSR. All Mavericks have this camera.

Using Forscan software and cable I enabled it easily. Here's how:

(I am surmising you know how to use Forscan. If you don't just Google or YouTube it. It's easy.)

1. Once connected choose the chip icon, then IPC Module Configuration (AS BUILT format). Find entry 720-03-02. Change the third character of the first octet to a letter C. [xxCx-xxxx]

2. Click "Write All" at the bottom of the screen and follow the screen prompts to turn ignition off/on.

3. Return to the "chip" button settings locate IPMA Module Configuration (AS BUILT format). Find 706-01-01 and change the third and fourth characters in the second octet as shown: [xxxx-xxD2-xxxxx]


4. Click "Write All" at the bottom of the screen and follow the screen prompts to turn ignition off/on.

5. On your dash display go to the "gears" icon indicating settings. Choose Driver Assistance, choose Traffic Sign Recognition and check Activate TSR.

THAT'S LITERALLY IT. You should now have working TSR indicating speed limit signs, no passing zones, etc.

I'm no expert on Forscan so I may not be able to help others troubleshoot much, but I'll try. I gained my knowledge by reading all of the (currently 18) pages of @Maverick2022XL 's thread here: https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...ition-tsr-forscan-mod-confirmed-working.9399/

Lots of discussion about Lariats and 6" screens so I weeded through it to find what works on the XL and XLT with the small screen. Following instructions there you can also activate other features regarding TSR.

Good luck and enjoy.

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[Dad]

Reading up on Forscan options I found that ALL models of the Maverick have this capability.

The "eye" (camera that detects oncoming cars for auto-dim) has other functions, including TSR. All Mavericks have this camera.

Using Forscan software and cable I enabled it easily. Here's how:

(I am surmising you know how to use Forscan. If you don't just Google or YouTube it. It's easy.)

1. Once connected choose the chip icon, then IPC Module Configuration (AS BUILT format). Find entry 720-03-02. Change the third character of the first octet to a letter C. [xxCx-xxxx]

2. Click "Write All" at the bottom of the screen and follow the screen prompts to turn ignition off/on.

3. Return to the "chip" button settings locate IPMA Module Configuration (AS BUILT format). Find 706-01-01 and change the third and fourth characters in the second octet as shown: [xxxx-xxD2-xxxxx]


4. Click "Write All" at the bottom of the screen and follow the screen prompts to turn ignition off/on.

5. On your dash display go to the "gears" icon indicating settings. Choose Driver Assistance, choose Traffic Sign Recognition and check Activate TSR.

THAT'S LITERALLY IT. You should now have working TSR indicating speed limit signs, no passing zones, etc.

I'm no expert on Forscan so I may not be able to help others troubleshoot much, but I'll try. I gained my knowledge by reading all of the (currently 18) pages of @Maverick2022XL 's thread here: https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...ition-tsr-forscan-mod-confirmed-working.9399/

Lots of discussion about Lariats and 6" screens so I weeded through it to find what works on the XL and XLT with the small screen. Following instructions there you can also activate other features regarding TSR.

Good luck and enjoy.

This is great! Love the feature. Thank you for posting!

 

[Mav2]

Reading up on Forscan options I found that ALL models of the Maverick have this capability.

The "eye" (camera that detects oncoming cars for auto-dim) has other functions, including TSR. All Mavericks have this camera.

Using Forscan software and cable I enabled it easily. Here's how:

(I am surmising you know how to use Forscan. If you don't just Google or YouTube it. It's easy.)

1. Once connected choose the chip icon, then IPC Module Configuration (AS BUILT format). Find entry 720-03-02. Change the third character of the first octet to a letter C. [xxCx-xxxx]

2. Click "Write All" at the bottom of the screen and follow the screen prompts to turn ignition off/on.

3. Return to the "chip" button settings locate IPMA Module Configuration (AS BUILT format). Find 706-01-01 and change the third and fourth characters in the second octet as shown: [xxxx-xxD2-xxxxx]


4. Click "Write All" at the bottom of the screen and follow the screen prompts to turn ignition off/on.

5. On your dash display go to the "gears" icon indicating settings. Choose Driver Assistance, choose Traffic Sign Recognition and check Activate TSR.

THAT'S LITERALLY IT. You should now have working TSR indicating speed limit signs, no passing zones, etc.

I'm no expert on Forscan so I may not be able to help others troubleshoot much, but I'll try. I gained my knowledge by reading all of the (currently 18) pages of @Maverick2022XL 's thread here: https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...ition-tsr-forscan-mod-confirmed-working.9399/

Lots of discussion about Lariats and 6" screens so I weeded through it to find what works on the XL and XLT with the small screen. Following instructions there you can also activate other features regarding TSR.

Good luck and enjoy.

Where can I buy the forscan tool at? Sorry I'm a newbie to this forscan stuff

 

[jtpc2021]

why didn’t Ford make this feature part of the system from the factory if it is capable?

 

[daddio211]

Where can I buy the forscan tool at? Sorry I'm a newbie to this forscan stuff

forscan.org - you'll also need a USB to OBD cable, several suggestions posted on that site.

why didn’t Ford make this feature part of the system from the factory if it is capable?

No idea. It's not even considered an available "feature."

 

[Mav2]

forscan.org - you'll also need a USB to OBD cable, several suggestions posted on that site.



No idea. It's not even considered an available "feature."

Thank you for your reply.

 

[daddio211]

FYI - if anyone is interested I also did a quick write up on cruise control for XL's and XLT's with the small screen.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...o-tutorial-adding-cruise-control-to-xl.23230/

 

[NevergettinMaverick]

This is AWESOME!!! Quick question, how would you revert it back if you needed to?

 

[sprubs]

what exactly does this feature do in practice?

 

[Cromwell]

what exactly does this feature do in practice?

If you look closely at the image in the first post, you'll see a "Limit 35" sign.

 

[daddio211]

This is AWESOME!!! Quick question, how would you revert it back if you needed to?

Just use the "As Built" file. Piece of cake.

what exactly does this feature do in practice?

If you look closely at the image in the first post, you'll see a "Limit 35" sign.

Thanks @Cromwell. So @sprubs, whenever I pass a speed limit sign it shows an image of the sign.

You'll notice "speed" isn't showing in the pic above. It does initially, but the screen I drive with covers "speed" after about 10 (?) seconds.

About a minute later the sign will invert colors (black with white lettering) to be still obvious, but less distracting.

The sign will remain there until I pass another speed limit sign or... change streets? I haven't quite figured that out yet.

Of course, if you're on the highway passing a large truck and the sign is on the other side the camera won't pick it up. Likewise if the sign is obscured by a tree or such.

 

[sprubs]

got it. I was googling and reading things like it would adjust your CC setting which seems a little too invasive for my liking but just showing you the last speed limit sign that was seen is kind of handy.

 

[daddio211]

got it. I was googling and reading things like it would adjust your CC setting which seems a little too invasive for my liking but just showing you the last speed limit sign that was seen is kind of handy.

I'll see if I can get a short video of it today.

 

[CSmith]

Thanks @daddio211 ! I'll be tweaking my FX4 to

• Enable all drive modes
• Lane keeping assist
• Add the TSR undocumented feature

Does yours chime when exceeding the speed limit? If not, you might take a look at this instruction -

Edit this code is needed to enable the chime alert option which makes an audible noise when you drive above the posted speed limit or set threshold to trigger a warning.​

IPC​

720-04-01​

xxxx-xx*x-xxxx​

change * to 4 to enable the chime setting​

Another forumite posted this along with your recommended changes.

 

[CSmith]

what exactly does this feature do in practice?

This link from Ford tells you a bit about it - Traffic Sign Recognition

If you happen to have a Lariat Lux with ACC then this feature should also automatically adjust your cruise control speed to match the speed limit! Speed Control

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