Don Ridley

Forscan has a learning curve. Read this tutorial and see if you are connecting properly. You need to get an extended license from. Forscan to make these changes. This is explained on the Forscan website. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-8dKaS_Spu4Zw4hV_CrKC4tLoP9G8yejqegF1wxIqxY/mobilebasic

Good catch MRTN.

There are posts about upgrading the stereo system. You should find wiring and installation info with some searching. An external amp will use speaker level inputs because the head of unit does not have pre amp outputs.

7ma is not a problem. Your battery will not be affected by this.

Here's some possible power sources near the overhead shelf. GPS module is a good candidate. connectors.pdf gps module.pdf

The installation was not easy and I need to work on some bugs with the manufacturer. Once everything is resolved I will post more details. liftgate 2-2.mp4

Good job.

2.5L or 1.6L Ecoboost? SWB is not uncommon but the Ecoboost is (only available in SWB through 2016).

Here is the wiring diagram for a 2016 without door modules. You should be able to put a switch in parallel with the door latch switch (similar to modification on the door module version). Locating the switch and wires may be a challenge. int lights_no module.pdf

It's possible your TC does not have door modules. Mine is an xlt trim. If you have a lower trim model it may not have the modules.

It's behind the door panel on the driver's door, near the interior door handle. You have to remove the door panel to access it.

Some of the photo links are broken. Here's one of the missing photos

The radio and CD player are one unit. Looks similar to this.

I think Bluetooth will function without the radio head unit (ACM). Bluetooth is handled by a separate module. Bluetooth, USB etc are handled by a separate module. Maybe someone who has replaced their ACM can verify.

There are several main computer modules. The Body Control Module BCM and Power Control Module are the main ones. You must load any module with firmware and a configuration file specific to your VIN. Your only hope to avoid the dealer is to find a used module from a vehicle that is virtually identical. But there is a possibility this may not work either.

LOL! The CD player is part of the radio head unit called the audio control module ACM. Pop the plastic cover above the ACM off the ACM by pulling it straight toward you. It's a struggle. Remove the plastic around the ACM the same way. The ACM is secured by a couple of screws.

I have been monitoring the charge voltage since I installed the AGM battery and disabled the BMS. The power control module appears to adjust the voltage based on the battery temperature and charge current. Max voltage has been 15.1 after start-up with 40 degree battery temp. The voltage is high at this phase even when the charge current is low. As the battery warms up the voltage slowly drops. I think the lowest charge voltage has been 13.9. This only happens after driving for about 30 minutes. It will be interesting to see what happens when it's 100 degrees. I don't know if theses voltages are ideal for an AGM. I will find out in a couple of years. But like Beta Don said, I want more cycling capacity. But in the end, it's just another lead acid battery that will fail eventually.

Yes, the 48 series batteries are taller than the OEM battery. It was easy to bend the ears on the battery clamp to adjust for this height difference...at least for the Odyssey 48 AGM. The battery box and cover are large enough for the 48 series batteries.

Autoease has a liftgate kit for the Gen 2 TC for $499. But installation requires some tricky modifications to the mounting brackets for the actuator/struts. Autoease does not supply the brackets for these modifications. I will order the kit and will make the necessary modifications. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Check online salvage yards. You will have to confirm the 2019s are the same as 2014+. If they are you should get a set for a good price.

I have been waiting for these guys to make a power liftgate kit for the TC. This just appeared on their website: https://www.che1.com/aftermarket-power-lift-gate-for-ford-custom/ I will contact them for details.

The BMS did not work for an AGM battery. It holds the state of charge (SOC) at 80% and only applies 12.2-12.7V to maintain the state. This is too low for an AGM that needs to be around 12.8-12.9V. I disabled BMS using Forscan and selected a different battery type: T7 IF 75ah 650CCA. Now the charging system increased the SOC from 80% to over 90%. At 90% the charge voltage dropped to 14.7V. This is the recommended float voltage by Odyssey for the AGM. Now the battery is holding 12.8-12.9V . It looks like I found the proper setting.

It fills gaps in the fender wells. Probably for sound deadening.

Yeah, I rarely use the horn to alert others. I choose to avoid whatever is happening (of course this is not always possible). What I really need is a "friendly" horn. Use it to say hi to other drivers, cyclists etc. More importantly, it can be used to alert pedestrians without scaring the crap out of them. I drive a Prius at work and often drive in alleys downtown. Pedestrians in the alley have no idea you are behind them and a horn blast in an alley is obnoxious.

There is no switch from the factory on the 2014-2017s... Here is how I did it.