fg6e wrote:Mate with the MK2 icc's there configuration is in ford's (AS BUILT) software for that vehicle (VIN Number).
All colour touch screens pretty much run the same software (Besides sat nav) just different welcome screens.
With the GTF gauges i can only suggest they might run off the software in the cluster for that vehicle (AS Built ) software. ONLY USE ON A FACTORY SAT NAV
Most Dealers wont update the software for the sake of it Only if there is an issue witht he icc they will update it.
With MK2 icc in to MK1 You just need a loom and clear security code and pretty much most features will work. There are issues with the heater and dimming the icc at night needs to be manually done.
Hope this helps you out
Cheers, brilliant info
But sounds like you have tinkered with this a bit previously?
Hmm alright, just need to compare a few AS BUILT files, and investigate the communication line during configuration (Not USB updating) to see what else is changed.
Im thinking the gauges in the ICC simply run straight from the data output by the ECU. All the live data is available in the car, the GTF screen is simply monitoring the bus and display that live data on screen.
Well.. could confirm this by emulating data to the ICC.. and see which specific frame changes the live view.. then work out which module is pumping this frame out (Unplug one by one will do!).
Well, Im sure the Ford factory scantools prevent it working on NON-Sat nav units... but.. will be interesting to see if I use my own custom tools. Just like Holdens tools, they prevent alot of flashing as they say "Hardware mismatch", although they can actually be flashed with that update when forced to.
Sounds like a bit of a checklist needed for the MK2 to MK1's:
1) Wiring harness... Check! (Ebay special on the way.. whether it works will be another thing)
2) Clear security code... Guessing this is security linking the ICC into the vehicle.. will need to tinker with this on bench as I dont have a FG to play with yet
3) Right.. heater and dimming issues. Anychance you have more info on that specifically?
Id assume the dimming is automatically controlled in an official MK2 by a photosensor. If this is connected directy to the unit.. this should be easily enough added in. If the "lighting dimming" is sent over the communication gateway, will need to chuck a microcontroller onto the bus to send the correct signals to the unit.. pickup the dimmer from the car.. then convert it to the standard the ICC wants.
As for heater, would need more details to know whats going on.