My Mav Module (Auto set default mode) Install video and review

[raymaines]

I could possibly be the dumbest guy in the MTC but I had a horrible time installing the module. As you might expect, I wasn't following instructions.

I was also using Harbor Freight wire splice clips and that had its own special effect on the story. In a nutshell, they aren't very good and I urge you to pay more and buy higher quality clips from pretty much anybody else. Those cheap clips complicated my KIA/Homelink mirror installation as well.

After I got a proper electrical connection, my personal "My Mav Module" cycled all the way around and put the truck back in Normal Mode and that's where my story really starts. I tried my darndest to program that stupid module but nothing worked. Nothing looked like, or worked like, the directions said it should. I got frustrated, put the fuse box cover back on and for a month now I've been annoyed every single time I start the truck and watched it cycle all the way around, and back to Normal.

Somehow today was different. I re-read the directions and saw that I was supposed to turn the truck on to the ACC position before programming the module. Hey, that's different than having the engine running, isn't it? Well, guess what? When you follow the directions it all works just as it's supposed to. My unit was programmed to click 8 times and I reset it to 6 times and all is well.

I guess I could be annoyed the unit was set to 8 clicks but It's designed for a number of Ford cars and I'm generally a pretty handy guy who doesn't mind fine tuning things to my exact needs.

All I'm asking is that you all tell me I'm not really as dumb as I appear to be and then buy and install this module because it really is a relatively easy DIY project and cures one of our favorite complaints about our Mavericks.

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[Telemachus]

I could possibly be the dumbest guy in the MTC but I had a horrible time installing the module. As you might expect, I wasn't following instructions.

I was also using Harbor Freight wire splice clips and that had its own special effect on the story. In a nutshell, they aren't very good and I urge you to pay more and buy higher quality clips from pretty much anybody else. Those cheap clips complicated my KIA/Homelink mirror installation as well.

After I got a proper electrical connection, my personal "My Mav Module" cycled all the way around and put the truck back in Normal Mode and that's where my story really starts. I tried my darndest to program that stupid module but nothing worked. Nothing looked like, or worked like, the directions said it should. I got frustrated, put the fuse box cover back on and for a month now I've been annoyed every single time I start the truck and watched it cycle all the way around, and back to Normal.

Somehow today was different. I re-read the directions and saw that I was supposed to turn the truck on to the ACC position before programming the module. Hey, that's different than having the engine running, isn't it? Well, guess what? When you follow the directions it all works just as it's supposed to. My unit was programmed to click 8 times and I reset it to 6 times and all is well.

I guess I could be annoyed the unit was set to 8 clicks but It's designed for a number of Ford cars and I'm generally a pretty handy guy who doesn't mind fine tuning things to my exact needs.

All I'm asking is that you all tell me I'm not really as dumb as I appear to be and then buy and install this module because it really is a relatively easy DIY project and cures one of our favorite complaints about our Mavericks.

I'm glad you got it working. The wire splice that was delivered with the unit generally works very well.

By default, the modules with out remote start are set to 7 cycles, and the ones with remote start are set to 5 cycles.

Strange that yours got set to eight...

 

[raymaines]

Actually, there wasn't a splice clip included in the package. I used a red clip that had been included in a KIA mirror package and it made all the difference, electricity speaking.

After installation the unit cycled all the way around to "Normal" and I tried to reprogram the module. I totally misread the directions and pushed all the buttons while the engine was running. None of that worked as I had hoped it would.

Now, a month later, I re-read the directions and tried again. This time with the ignition on and the engine off. Amazing difference. The LOP had been set to 8 and I dropped it to 6 and now everything works just fine.

For what it's worth, if anything, I have the ability to remote start my truck but have never, and will never use that feature so I specifically ordered the unit that doesn't work with remote start and saved $10.

 

[Deweyordeweynot]

I could possibly be the dumbest guy in the MTC but I had a horrible time installing the module. As you might expect, I wasn't following instructions.

I was also using Harbor Freight wire splice clips and that had its own special effect on the story. In a nutshell, they aren't very good and I urge you to pay more and buy higher quality clips from pretty much anybody else. Those cheap clips complicated my KIA/Homelink mirror installation as well.

After I got a proper electrical connection, my personal "My Mav Module" cycled all the way around and put the truck back in Normal Mode and that's where my story really starts. I tried my darndest to program that stupid module but nothing worked. Nothing looked like, or worked like, the directions said it should. I got frustrated, put the fuse box cover back on and for a month now I've been annoyed every single time I start the truck and watched it cycle all the way around, and back to Normal.

Somehow today was different. I re-read the directions and saw that I was supposed to turn the truck on to the ACC position before programming the module. Hey, that's different than having the engine running, isn't it? Well, guess what? When you follow the directions it all works just as it's supposed to. My unit was programmed to click 8 times and I reset it to 6 times and all is well.

I guess I could be annoyed the unit was set to 8 clicks but It's designed for a number of Ford cars and I'm generally a pretty handy guy who doesn't mind fine tuning things to my exact needs.

All I'm asking is that you all tell me I'm not really as dumb as I appear to be and then buy and install this module because it really is a relatively easy DIY project and cures one of our favorite complaints about our Mavericks.

I just finished the install of the Mav Mod and yes, reading the instructions was key. I had to reprogram the module to match my build, but the additional instructions available in Google Drive explained how to do it...and now when I start up, it sets itself to Eco or Sport or whatever drive mode I want. It's actually one of the better-documented mods I've done and I don't expect any problems with changing the default drive mode on the module, should I decide to do it.
For me, definitely worth the low price...despite what some folks on here have said about it.
PS. Not a Harbor Freight fan when it comes to hand tools so imagine my lack of surprise that you had issues with their taps...

 

[Roman Canadian]

Нашел этот модуль, просматривая форум, и решил попробовать и сделать видео по установке, пока я был там (не судите, это мое первое видео по установке, лол). Продавец добавил опции, есть ли у вас дистанционный запуск!

MyMavMode Модуль выбора режима движения Ford Maverick ECO Default | eBay

[/ЦИТИРОВАТЬ]

Hello, could you please update the link where I can buy this? Is there a wiring diagram for the connection? Thanks

 

[Bluecarp]

The seller is no longer selling this on ebay. I just ordered it from mymavmode.com and look forward to installing it. It's really a pain to have to keep resetting my preferred drive mode every time I start the truck.

 

[White Thunder]

Found this module scouring the forum and decided to give it a go and make an install video while I was at it (Dont judge its my first install video lol). The seller added options for whether you have remote start!

https://www.mymavmode.com/

Intall video:



I hated having to switch to Eco mode every time I started and after a maybe 20-30 minute install my Mav automatically goes to Eco mode perfectly. The eBay seller does reach out to you to ask you what mode you want set as default so it doesnt have to be eco if you dont want. Highly recommend this module!

thank you

 

[Rcrew]

Interesting, very, thread. Only had my 2024 hybrid for 7 days now, had NO IDEA it was switching back to Normal on each and every start! WTF

Haven't decided on this module yet, but at least now I know to manually change to ECO or Slippery every time I jump in!

 

[Chris_G]

Interesting, very, thread. Only had my 2024 hybrid for 7 days now, had NO IDEA it was switching back to Normal on each and every start! WTF

Haven't decided on this module yet, but at least now I know to manually change to ECO or Slippery every time I jump in!

I've heard nothing but positive feedback, I'm getting one

 

[dadd75]

I like the way Slippery drives the best.
Try it consistently for a few days.
(Most effective in city conditions.)

I saw an increase when I started driving in slippery mode, instead of eco mode. I do a lot of short trips. I'm told in freeway driving, should have in eco mode though. Might try it out this summer, as we're going to Michigan from SC, about 900 miles one way.

 

[Peter Lukasch]

Transmission harness?

When you push the driving mode button in your Maverick, it is shorting one wire of a 40 pin connector to ground, and the IPC is reading that and making changes accordingly. Electronics and car enthusiasts have been using timers to automate the grounding of wires since the 1970s.

You know how a MOSFET works, right?

Most assuredly, adding a timer to an input for the IPC is nowhere near any "transmission harness"

It might be worth looking at Cuban Redneck's video so that you understand what is going on with modules like this:

 

[SUNDOG52]

So, I'm assuming that there is NO programming way (via ForScan) to achieve the same end?

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