Any hidden instrument cluster features for the BA

[Rase]

The EL AND EF had Hidden Cluster functions Digital speed etc
You had to hold the [MODE] button down while starting the car
Is there anything like that with the BA-XT?

[sfr rob]

interesting... i would like to know of all the features you can "unlock" on the BA's as well.

[Rase]

So far i have been told there isnt any :(

[S3SR]

are there any in the AU

[MO]

Originally Posted by FALCONSR

are there any in the AU

There was something about this in the au tech section long time ago...hold button down for xsec gave digital speed and revs...hold for xxsecs gave digital temp etc.

[Fordy]

Im sure you can get digital speedo display on some models in place of the speed alert....

[Steve]

Yeah there is something like that on the BA's but I can't remember how to turn the feature on.

[BAWagonWheels]

you gotta get your Ford dealer to WDS reprogramme your BA cluster to enable digital speedo reading. as i did last month.

[Steve]

What features did you lose in the process?

[BAWagonWheels]

the average & instant fuel consumption readings are lost. however the DTE range is still there and also trip A meter.

[BAWagonWheels]

i could be going 100km/h on the dial where the digital speedo shows exact speed which might be 96km/h.

[Jeeepers]

There is a "Police" mode available for the BA\BF Which gives you a digital speed reading in the trip computer display on the non-premium sound version of the cluster. But you forfeit most of the trip computer readouts. It has to be enabled via the Ford Service computer.

[Zed7fiddy]

How many $$ would the above set the average bloke back?

[Jeeepers]

I would assume it's only about 15 minutes work, so in theory it shouldn't cost more than $30 or so. But don't quote me...

[MYVYSS]

Originally Posted by redfin

I would assume it's only about 15 minutes work, so in theory it shouldn't cost more than $30 or so. But don't quote me...

I cant comment on the cost of doing it on a Ford, however the same thing was and is available on the Comm's and I had mine switched over to Police Mode, and it cost me nothing...Just some ammo if you wanted to challenge your local ford Dealer for charging for the "privledge"

[Fingers]

Originally Posted by MYVYSS

I cant comment on the cost of doing it on a Ford, however the same thing was and is available on the Comm's and I had mine switched over to Police Mode, and it cost me nothing...Just some ammo if you wanted to challenge your local ford Dealer for charging for the "privledge"

So, you are expecting the dealer to book the car, get the tech to spend 1/4 to 1/2 an hour with a WDS worth thousands, and not charge you something for it? :

[Zed7fiddy]

Another mate got his VY Done for free

Although he was a salesman at the yard at the time!

[MYVYSS]

Originally Posted by Fingers

So, you are expecting the dealer to book the car, get the tech to spend 1/4 to 1/2 an hour with a WDS worth thousands, and not charge you something for it? :

Must be a hell of a lot more work to do the fords then, Mine was in and done in about 2 minutes, I never made a booking I just rolled up asked for Police Mode to be switched on, Tech2 was plugged in...JOB DONE!!!. Hence why I never paid for it.

[BlueRaven]

Originally Posted by MYVYSS

Must be a hell of a lot more work to do the fords then, Mine was in and done in about 2 minutes, I never made a booking I just rolled up asked for Police Mode to be switched on, Tech2 was plugged in...JOB DONE!!!. Hence why I never paid for it.

I wouldnt be surpised if all they were doing was flicking a software switch or something.

On VS/VTs, dont you just hold a button down while turning on the car to get it to work?

My brother in Law does it all the time to his fathers car..

[05MkIIFutura]

Originally Posted by BAWagonWheels

the average & instant fuel consumption readings are lost. however the DTE range is still there and also trip A meter.

Avg and Instant fuel consumption are more important that a digital speedo - they tried digital years ago but it has been canned. Why?? When you read the speedo while driving, you are not actually reading, but rather you can see where the needle is relative to where it was or should be (this can be done subconsciously, have you ever noticed how you can be sitting on the speed limit for hours at a time without thinking to read the speedo) Digital speedo's obviously lack any physical position/size change relative to roadspeed and thus actually have to be read. Sorta understand??

[jimmy_c]

Anyway. Can this be done on cars with premium sound (trip functions on the ICC). So loosing something thats not in the dash doesnt really matter. i would rather see what the true speed is rather than the needle.

[AnthonyQLD]

Originally Posted by FALCONSR

are there any in the AU

Try this. It may take you a couple of try's to get in.

the diagnostic mode can be entered by using the following method
1) With the ignition key in the off position, turn the Ignition Key to the On Position.
2) Using the Odometer Button, Press the Odometer Button Down, then release 5 Times within 10 Seconds (Note : You must be very accurate with the timing. Depress the Button for 1 second, then release for 1 second. Do this 5 Times in 10 seconds)
3) Release the Odometer Button for 5 seconds.
4) Depress the Odometer Button for 7 Seconds.
5) Release the Odometer Button for 5 Seconds.
6) Depress the Odometer Button for 7 Seconds.

You should now be within the AU Instrument Cluster Diagnostic Mode

Within Diagnostic mode, there are 19 Diagnostic Screens that are available.
At the moment we do not have enough information as to what all the screens actually are.
To Exit the Diagnostic mode, Depress the Odometer Button for 11 seconds.

Then these are all the modes. each time you press the button it will change the mode.

Mode
1
Petrol in Litres (No Level Buffering)
Petrol Sender Resistance (Unbuffered)

2
Coolant Temperature (Degrees C)

3
Engine RPM
Vehicle Speed (KM/H)

4
Oil Pressure (Bar, 1 decimal Point)
Battery Voltage (Volts)

5
Instant Fuel Consumption (L/100Km)
Instant Fuel Consumption (x 0.1 Litres)

6
Fuel used since Trip Avg L/100 Reset (x 0.1L)
This Value is used to calculate the Trip computer Average Fuel consumption L/100Km
Kms Travelled since Trip Avg L/100 Reset

7
Buffered Fuel Tank Level (In Litres)
Value used for Petrol Gauge
Buffered Fuel Tank Lever Sender Resistance

8
Gear Position (PNRD321)

[05MkIIFutura]

Are there any known existence of Ford software (outside of ford of course) that will let you view and log all this (and other) info an a laptop??

[Iphido]

Yes.. there is software that can read Canbus and I2C..

Forget which Ford used. I have heard of it being done.

Most likely why there aren't any secret dash functions..

[BAWagonWheels]

Ford should incorporate some sort of technology in the cluster that will monitor & detect highway patrol vehicles incoming... that'll be so cool. press this button and that button and you get into this mode.

[Rase]

If Digital speed is all that you get why get it done that way and lose the other 2 things like average & instant fuel consumption Why not buy a Dig ital Speedo you can get them on ebay get a Auto Elec to set it up for ya

[Bigredbf]

Dose anyone know a ford dealer in melbourne or machanic in ford that has a clue about reprogramming a bf cluster I’m not having much luck with the part changers

[Mechan1k]

Speak to auMatt .... he's on the forum ... and does cluster programming for B-series vehicle .... he's in Melbourne suburbs ... can't remember which one though ... but have had work done by him before with no issues.