Zarticus Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 I have a 2016 Titanium & it has the small screen so not all Titaniums have this upgrade. Looks like I'll be doing this conversion too/ Don Ridley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarticus Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I'e been looking for one of these upgrade instrument clusters & can't seem to find one. Anyone know where to get one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Search junkyards on the internet using the cluster part number. Use different search engines, Google, Bing, Yahoo etc LKQ is a nationwide company and may have one. Keep looking, a TC will end up in salvage yard sooner or later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Ebay has one https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=ft1t10849uh&_trksid=p2380057.m4084.l1313.TR3.TRC2.A0.H0.Xft1t.TRS0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarticus Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Thanks for the link, I just purchased it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarticus Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 I just got the upgraded instrument cluster & i'm going to hook it up to make sure everything works. If this cluster is installed as is will it show the mileage of the vehicle it came out of ?. If it was left that way would it show somewhere the original miles of my van if hooked up to fordscan ?. The reason I ask is because the cluster I got is only 1100 miles different than the miles on my van & it would be nice to save the $90 on reprogramming the odometer. Or could I just leave it as is, Write down the mileage at the time of the cluster switch & if I ever decide to sell my van have the cluster odometer changed to reflect the difference before I sell it ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 Yes, the new cluster will show the mileage from the donor vehicle. The general consensus is the mileage is stored in the cluster and somewhere else (like the PCM). But Nobody in the Forscan community knows for sure. Forscan only shows the IPC (cluster) mileage. Since the mileage is close, I would not spend the money to change it. Just make sure you note the difference when you sell the vehicle so you don't get accused of fraud. Remember, to remove the panel above the cluster you have to pull straight back....NOT up. It will pop as the clips release. Enjoy your new cluster! Bean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawcio79 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Zarticus.I understand your new instrument cluster has lower mileage than old. If so I have forscan version with working "odometer write" function for 14-18 connects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 1 hour ago, dawcio79 said: Zarticus.I understand your new instrument cluster has lower mileage than old. If so I have forscan version with working "odometer write" function for 14-18 connects. I did not see the odometer write function in the latest Forscan version, 2.3.33. Where is this function located (which module?). Can you please show a screenshot of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawcio79 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) I do have 2.3.34 test version. Function is located under IPC module, below is the download link. http://forscan.org/download/FORScanSetup2.3.34.test20200521.exe Important notes: 1. Please note this function can increase mileage, not decrease it. So if you enter wrong number that is bigger than have to be, you will not be able to return it back. So please be very careful. 2. Before run the change, please make sure FORScan show correct *current* mileage (it shows it when asks to enter new mileage). Edited June 19, 2020 by dawcio79 windguy, Don Ridley, Bean and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLB Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 On 5/7/2019 at 6:23 PM, Don Ridley said: Don, This upgrade is likely a plug and play on your TC. Mechanically, it is 4 screws and an electrical connector. If you want to try it, I can look at your existing IPC configuration and see if you need to make any changes. You would only need the Forscan app on a smartphone and the elm327 adapter to reset DTCs (if any). I am sure I could have simply installed the new cluster and everything would have worked and the only issue would have been the odometer. This was one of the best mods I have done. Don D adding a couple of colors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windguy Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) TO OTHER IPC UPGRADERS Have you noticed a difference between the digital and analog speedo after doing this upgrade? Maybe you're like me and never looked. I just noticed this after having done the upgrade in July 2019. I've been really happy with the new IPC since I primarily use the larger digital speedo and never look at the analog speedo. On a trip recently I by chance glanced at the analog speedo and noticed the difference: ANALOG = 69, DIGITAL = 65. Really? Which one is right? Hope it's the digital. I know the cruise control uses the digital value. TO OTHERS THAT HAVEN'T UPGRADES How close does your analog speedo match your digital? Please share your numbers. Thanks! Edited December 12, 2020 by windguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 Mine is off by about 1 to 1.5 mph at 60 mph. I never looked at the digital display on the old IPC. I have not found a way to adjust the analog gauge. This used to bug me but now I never use the analog gauge. A decades long driving habit has been broken. windguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windguy Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 @Don Ridley - Thanks Don. So you're under the assumption that the digital is correct and this has nothing to do with upgrading the IPC. That's good to know. Wonder what others are seeing both IPC upgraders and ones that haven't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) Yes. Speed is calculated from tire size and number of revolutions. This data bit is sent to the IPC on the MS CAN and displayed. There is no resolution loss or calibration needed. Any calibration is done in the tire size data field. I did some research and also took apart the original IPC. The only adjustment you can make on the analog speedo is to change the starting point of the pointer. This is very tedious and requires disassembling the unit. Basically you carefully note the current ) mph position and determine how far it needs to move. Pry off the needle without changing it's position and reinstall in the new location. The shaft on the needle is not keyed. The IPC will reset the needle to the 0 mph position every key cycle. If your speed error increases with speed I have not found any way to fix or adjust this. Edited December 12, 2020 by Don Ridley add calib info windguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm223 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Since my van is an XL, it doesn't have a digital speed display, aside from the cruise control setting (I even had to add the CC, dealer-ordered van with just power locks/windows only). But, I have a ScanGuage II hooked up and the analog speedometer matches the SGII pretty well 99% of the time, sometimes they'll be off by 1MPH from each other but even that is pretty rare. windguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williaty Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 So there was great advice in this thread about how to find the correct IPC on lkqonline. Anyone know how to find a 2014 steering wheel with the audio controls on the right side spoke? It's like lkqonline doesn't think steering wheels exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windguy Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 @don r - thanks for the additional input. Interesting. As long as the digital speedo is accurate I don't really care about the analog since I'm like you and never look at it anymore. @jrm223 - didn't realize the XL trim doesn't have a digital speedo on the IPC. Time to upgrade (if you can). You won't regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windguy Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, williaty said: So there was great advice in this thread about how to find the correct IPC on lkqonline. Anyone know how to find a 2014 steering wheel with the audio controls on the right side spoke? It's like lkqonline doesn't think steering wheels exist. I'd give them a call. I checked to see the parts listing and I see the steering column but not just the steering wheel. If you find a vehicle that has a picture of the steering wheel style you're after, call them for a quote for just the steering wheel. Example links below. If you currently have cruise control then make sure this steering wheel also has CC. I think all XLT and Titanium trims come with CC but XL trim doesn't unless ordered as an option. My trim is black but it looks like one in the linked listing and pictured below is beige (could just be the sun) so perhaps there are a few color trims. Something to make sure before buying. I'd also try to source it from a vehicle with low mileage if possible so it's less beat-up. Check that out under the tab SOURCE VEHICLE. Also noticed that LKQ now offers warranty options. That's new since I bought my IPC. Good luck! https://www.lkqonline.com/2015-Ford-Transit-Connect-Steering-Column/-hS3mOPnc3Pm https://www.lkqonline.com/2015-FORD-TRANSIT-CONNECT-Steering-Column/-hS3mOPnc3Pm/-i~249152420 Edited December 14, 2020 by windguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm223 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 That's silver trim, same as my XL van, lol. I think sun & reflections are making it look different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panic_Button Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Upgraded mine today. Speedo $75 on ebay, & $89 to get the mileage corrected. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gossipninja Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 what additional information does the color screen have? Looks like it may have light and door open status on the right side car avatar. Is there anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windguy Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, gossipninja said: what additional information does the color screen have? Looks like it may have light and door open status on the right side car avatar. Is there anything else? I tried to load images using the regular attachment option but it keeps timing out. Low res pics too. Not sure why? Instead, I loaded them to my Gallery. Use link below to view or they should be visible on the Forum's main page under IMAGES. The carrot for me making this mod was getting a larger digital speedo, which is well worth it. Many thanks to pioneer Don R. Edited September 6, 2021 by windguy gossipninja 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gossipninja Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 thanks for adding those pics. If I can figure out a cheap way to handle the odometer swap I might have to get silly and do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jseda Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 (edited) Hey everyone...! I have a 2014 TC , XL With no Cruise control, steering wheel has no buttons either, and the speedometer has the tiny screen. I want to change the speedometer with the big screen to have Trip 1 and Trip 2 also the big digital speedometer...! Also I know I will need the steering wheel with buttons to control the speedometer screen... My question is.... If I swap the steering wheel with the one with buttons, this would be plug and play..? What else I will need to complete this swap.. I want to find one steering wheel with buttons in both sides because I want to upgrade the radio with a touch screen android unit or may be one sync 3 Also I have the forscan already installed in my computer and know how to use it.. Edited October 6, 2021 by Jseda Adding a picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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