Turn off your vehicle's ignition and wait patiently for 5 to 10 seconds. Start the engine and allow it to idle for several seconds. Switch off the ignition and wait patiently for another 30 to 40 seconds. Repeat these steps 2 to 3 times in order to reset your vehicle's transmission control module.note I’m used my scanner for the process (snap-on)
@CandaceVinson-bz3ph3 күн бұрын
Do you have to use Ford IDS for used ECU/ TCM modules? Or can I use a bidirectional with credits?
@BigBensCarsAndCycles2 күн бұрын
If you get a used TCM off the same year model focus then all you need to do is a clutch adaptive learn no programming
@BummyTaco3 ай бұрын
Do you need a certain program to be able to program the tcm and ecms? I have a matco scan tool but im bot able to do the programming on them
@hsamson11037 ай бұрын
subscribed..great videos..nice to have a lists of tips on how to's on focus that we can do without using expensive scan tool..i.e. resetting tranny, batery monitor, etc...without disconnecting battery that is...lastly, a list of things we cannot do without a scantool..
@BigBensCarsAndCycles7 ай бұрын
Awesome! Let me know if I can help
@mahirerensan5 ай бұрын
Thanks to video. Do you know FOCUS MK4 location of the TCU (Telematics control unit/4G modem) ? I Can' t find in the car. I don't want to remove plastics for nothing.
@fb0man9089 ай бұрын
I’ve heard that you need a special cable to use while programming the tcm otherwise it has a chance of frying it. If that’s true then would you know where to get said cable? If not what would you recommend using to connect my laptop to it.
@BigBensCarsAndCycles9 ай бұрын
For DIY programming, I recommend forscan with obdlink ex
@Kimsen21_Zomi Жыл бұрын
I got 2013 focus se The in instrument cluster didn’t show which gear i’m at even when pu it In. R / N / D it’s doesn’t show Recent i just replace the TCM with used one what you recommend to do on that?
@BigBensCarsAndCycles Жыл бұрын
Did you program the tcm to your car? If so, you may have a bad tcm again. Look at the range sensor for any damage too
@seacradev5400 Жыл бұрын
Did you go through TCM adaptive learning procedure? To teach it shift points as you movie the shifter and clutch points.
@husseinlove594011 ай бұрын
Did the TCM word?
@Kimsen21_Zomi11 ай бұрын
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles i did replace both of that still get the same TCM and Range sensor but I can’t program TCM lost communication
@Kimsen21_Zomi11 ай бұрын
@@seacradev5400 I tried it still get the same Using Forscan software
@chunkylad508427 күн бұрын
Do you remember if you had to download the necessary files or if ids already has them?
@thomasjames82464 ай бұрын
@bigben I keep trying to relearn my sons 2015 focus 2.0. Everything passes until final test when you floor the gas pedal. It fails immediately with message that rpm is t high enough! Now what?
@BigBensCarsAndCycles4 ай бұрын
You can try waiting a few seconds after flooring the gas, to let the rpm steady out. Before continuing the next step
@mistocli2 ай бұрын
Hi! I can disable tcm to install a manual box ford s-max model 2010 tdci
@Insidiousotter2 ай бұрын
Is there any possibility that a replacement TCM can work without programming? Does it start and drive weird or car just won't turn on at all until you've programmed it?
@BigBensCarsAndCycles2 ай бұрын
If you get a used one from the same year model focus, all it'll need is the touch point learn
@Insidiousotter2 ай бұрын
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles I got one from 1 year newer today so I guess I'll need to do all the steps. Hopefully it works! By the way, Ford issued a new recall that says even if you go past the 10 years/150,000 they'll do it ONE more time before June 2025.
@josesanchez89542 ай бұрын
@@Insidiousotteris this free reflags? Recall? Covered till 150k ?
@joshuawebber1001Ай бұрын
Hey Ben hope your well . Had New TCM installed through recall but now ford dealership is telling me they can’t program TCM because clutch B is stuck and want 4k for clutch replacement or come get car but can’t drive because TCM isn’t programmed . Asked if they checked the actuators or manually unlocked clutch B and they said no . My question is can I check the actuators with a non programmed TCM . Wanted to swap actuators to see if code went from B to A but will I be able to do that with an unprogrammed TCM ? B4 I took the car in I would get code for clutch B stuck engaged and not have reverse and wouldn’t wanna start but then I could reset codes and have reverse
@BigBensCarsAndCyclesАй бұрын
@joshuawebber1001 hi, what they probably meant is the adaptive learn can't be done. I'm sure it's programmed. And yeah you should be able to swap and do testing like you want
@joshuawebber1001Ай бұрын
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles thank you so much for the fast reply. Do you think it could be the clutch if I could go in and reset codes and have reverse for a little bit then code get tossed and not have reverse ? Sound like actuator or clutch fork . Thanks Ben
@JustinOkel6 ай бұрын
I have a ‘17 focus that I just replaced the tcm on. My car has the push start. The car, after replacing the tcm, wont even turn on (meaning lights in car and touch screen on dash). I had to use my physical key to get into my car because the wireless keyfob wasn’t connecting to unlock the car. Is this normal? I know the programming and adaptive learning need done by the dealer, but is it normal for the car to just not turn on? Will the IDS software be needed to get my car to simply turn back on? Thanks
@BigBensCarsAndCycles6 ай бұрын
It should turn on, but it won't be able to actually start the engine
@JustinOkel6 ай бұрын
Thanks for replying! I researched and was also told that it wouldnt crank when replaced, but should turn on. So if its not turning on, did I do something wrong? Everything went well with the install IMO, so im unsure of what’s going on. Maybe my battery completely died? Or is it just not connecting to the tcm? Just trying to figure it out. After I replaced the tcm, my car was able to lock and unlock still that same night with the new one installed. I went back out to check it today to get paperwork out of it, and my keyfob wasnt connecting. Because of that, I then manually unlocked my car door, to which I found that my lights, nor my radio screen were turning on. Do you know what that might be related to?
@BigBensCarsAndCycles6 ай бұрын
@JustinOkel I would start with checking battery voltage. If it's 11.5v or higher it should power up. Make sure your cables are on tight and no corrosion. I've got a Facebook group and discord group, if you'd like to post pics of anything for a second opinion
@JustinOkel6 ай бұрын
I just checked and it was at 5.3V. Thanks for the recommendation. Now do I use a battery charger/jump starter or how do I go about getting it back to 12V?
@BigBensCarsAndCycles6 ай бұрын
@@JustinOkel charge it to 12v with a trickle charger overnight and see if it drains again
@zuplidoraquimica11812 ай бұрын
What tools did you use?
@curtislathrop10 ай бұрын
What if it won't learn shaft a or b. I just bought a new tcm well new to me has same miles as my car hoping it fixing the issue I have fixed everything other issue I had. I keep getting a transmission fault on dash but no codes all codes I do get are from my tcm so I believe mine is bad I rebuilt my transmission with new forks and accutator motors
@BigBensCarsAndCycles10 ай бұрын
What error are you getting when it tries to learn?
@curtislathrop10 ай бұрын
It passes everything but my tcm keeps giving me codes . Always says gears 1 3 and 5 can't learn touch points I have tried other tcm modules but I keep putting mine in because that's the only one that works and it only says trans fault . I don't get any other codes
@Inkadomination10 ай бұрын
I just installed a new clutch and clutch forks. Do I need to go through this ? Or can I drive it without
@BigBensCarsAndCycles10 ай бұрын
No, all you need to do is do the clutch touch point relearn. You can get forscan on a laptop for that (youll need a vehicle interface) or find a scan tool on amazon which can do that. Supposedly Kingbolen sells one for $120 on amazon that can do that
@Inkadomination10 ай бұрын
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles what can happen if I don’t do the clutch relearn ? 😅, thank you once again brother
@BigBensCarsAndCycles10 ай бұрын
@@Inkadomination I appreciate your super thanks! If you drive without the touch point learn, it won't feel right when accelerating from a stop and shifting. It's possible it'll learn on it's own eventually - but maybe not perfectly. I'll make a video next chance I get to see if one will learn on it's own!
@Inkadomination10 ай бұрын
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles there is 2 option clutch adaptive learning and shift drum adaptive learning . Which would be the one ? 😅
@themacofalltrades5738 ай бұрын
Which kingbolen device is it? I see a $140 one. Maybe that one will do adaptive learning also. I see it says gearbox learn
@priscillajohn36227 ай бұрын
Hi. I bought a used TCM for my ford focus and I want to relearn it with a scanner. Do I need to download the old TCM before I remove it for the used one?
@BigBensCarsAndCycles7 ай бұрын
Yes
@johnnylites24 күн бұрын
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles what happens if the old TCM is damaged and cannot be read/used. What options are available?
@eduarddavid28789 ай бұрын
Can I program a new tcm on a Ford cmax if I don’t have access to the old tcm anymore ? Any advice on how to do it as well ? Thanks.
@BigBensCarsAndCycles9 ай бұрын
Yes, get as-built data and use forscan if possible or pay Ford to do it
@eduarddavid28789 ай бұрын
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles thanks a lot for your answer. Do you have any link or can you tell me where I can get this as-built data from ? I’ve got forscan and also vgate link fs cable. Thanks.
@BigBensCarsAndCycles9 ай бұрын
@eduarddavid2878 I'm not familiar enough to help with that. But there's people in my discord that can help. Link is on my channel page
@user-fs9sj3tr7e Жыл бұрын
when i replace TCM blank, program TCM blank shows error: data is corrupt. Do you know the reason why? Thank so much
@BigBensCarsAndCycles Жыл бұрын
Is your scan tool able to download the data from the old module and upload it to the new?
@user-fs9sj3tr7e Жыл бұрын
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles yes, I think maybe, because I have program Airbag and everything is fine and I use FJDS, but when I program TCM error occurs, don't know what is the cause. thank you so much
@mikehuckabay72548 ай бұрын
Where can I buy the tool I have a 2011 mustang I replaced transmission from a 2012 mustang with 52k miles and Ford says you need to reprogram a used transmission
@BigBensCarsAndCycles8 ай бұрын
You can program the transmission strategy using Forscan
@mikehuckabay72548 ай бұрын
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles thank you I appreciate it
@prakashharnarine34869 ай бұрын
If i install a TCM from a crash car into mines would it work? and how can it be programmed ?
@BigBensCarsAndCycles9 ай бұрын
Itll be loaded with a calibration for the year model focus it came out of. 12 to 14 models should be plug and play. 15 and 16 better to stick with the same year because I'm not sure. I'd throw it in and drive it for a few days and see if it learns on its own. If not, get forscan and do the learn. BTW you can use any focus or Fiesta tcm in any of these cars If you're able to program as built
@parkermize9 ай бұрын
So maybe i can program my new one myself... i just need forscan software on a laptop and the adapter from the laptop to the OBD2? The adapter is around 50 bucks from what i saw. Is the software free to download and use?
@BigBensCarsAndCycles thanks. i was going to take it to the dealship but now I'm going to try it! I think I got it with your videos.
@parkermize9 ай бұрын
@BigBensCarsAndCycles hey! I'm sitting in my car with my new TCM and my OBDlink ex cable. I'm connected and I got the extended license. I'm failing the TCM adaptive learn.
@qrevere55463 ай бұрын
@@parkermize Did you get it to work?
@alexouchakov14237 ай бұрын
can i do this with FJDS? and is IDS compatible with Mongoose-Plus J2534?
@BigBensCarsAndCycles7 ай бұрын
I know it works with ids and forscan. Not sure about the others
@alexouchakov14237 ай бұрын
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles I just put in a new clutch and forks because the car was shifting very roughly and would “slip” especially on 1st and second gear… the car doesn’t have that rough shifting and excessive slippage now but the more I drive the more I notice the slipping and stuttering on 1-3 gears. I don’t have any codes at the moment. I did all the adaptation, the car has 40k miles… do you think it’s the TCM module that needs to be replaced?
@BigBensCarsAndCycles7 ай бұрын
@alexouchakov1423 I think you need to give the new clutch 1k miles to break in and it'll be ok
@alexouchakov14237 ай бұрын
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles okay but you should make a video on TCM updating and programming with Forscan lol So many videos out there but poorly made.
@BigBensCarsAndCycles7 ай бұрын
@@alexouchakov1423 okay! I'll look into it
@youngheartoldsoul8242 ай бұрын
Can you rest TCMwith Forscan ?
@BigBensCarsAndCycles2 ай бұрын
Yes
@Inkadomination10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@BigBensCarsAndCycles10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found the video helpful, I appreciate your support
@Inkadomination10 ай бұрын
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles mann.. I seen your videos and it has helped me so much . I got it done and everything went smooth. Thank you 🙏🏾
@dealerauctionnightmare46896 ай бұрын
Forscan will do this functionality?
@BigBensCarsAndCycles6 ай бұрын
Yes, I haven't tried it, but I'm told it can download the old modules configuration and upload it to the new module once installed
@dealerauctionnightmare46896 ай бұрын
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles cool. Does that require a subscription?
@czarreyes18611 ай бұрын
Hi what programming tool your using?
@BigBensCarsAndCycles11 ай бұрын
Ford IDS
@Inkadomination10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@BigBensCarsAndCycles10 ай бұрын
Thanks for another super thanks! I'm so glad my videos helped you! Let me know if you've got any further questions. I've got a FB and discord group too, for quicker responses