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by markb7
Sun Apr 05, 2026 9:43 am
Forum: Beta testing
Topic: Ford BA Falcon PCM VID edit
Replies: 27
Views: 7978

Re: Ford BA Falcon PCM VID edit

Extra note. My new PCM was from a 2005 fairmont so that probably helped
by markb7
Sun Apr 05, 2026 9:39 am
Forum: Beta testing
Topic: Ford BA Falcon PCM VID edit
Replies: 27
Views: 7978

Re: Ford BA Falcon PCM VID edit

Well, it worked! Speed correct and new firmware installed. Thanks guys.
Downloaded beta version from thread and it installed over the existing Forscan program keeping registration which was good.
Hooked laptop up to car and the PCM configure appeared. Not many options to configure. Changed diff ...
by markb7
Sun Apr 05, 2026 5:38 am
Forum: Beta testing
Topic: Ford BA Falcon PCM VID edit
Replies: 27
Views: 7978

Re: Ford BA Falcon PCM VID edit

thanks for the reply.
The car is quite drivable at the moment. The process of vid-block editing sounds interesting so will prpbably try it out. I have a paid licence. Oh, how I miss my old EH Holden!
by markb7
Sun Apr 05, 2026 2:18 am
Forum: Beta testing
Topic: Ford BA Falcon PCM VID edit
Replies: 27
Views: 7978

Re: Ford BA Falcon PCM VID edit

I'll carry on here for now.
So I restarted Forscan after deleting any profiles stored. Upon reconnection I did get a DTC in the PCM.
https://limewire.com/d/fegYY#su2ywmTBpW
Tried lots of things, even put the old PCM back in. Got a DTC saying car immobilised because of PATS problem. The PCM ...
by markb7
Sun Apr 05, 2026 1:55 am
Forum: Beta testing
Topic: Ford BA Falcon PCM VID edit
Replies: 27
Views: 7978

Re: Ford BA Falcon PCM VID edit

Thanks for the reply. your suggestions didn't work
New to forums. I started this as a new topic as well last night. Should I carry on under a new topic?
by markb7
Sat Apr 04, 2026 9:39 am
Forum: Configuration and Programming
Topic: 2003 BA Falcon PCM replacement
Replies: 0
Views: 50

2003 BA Falcon PCM replacement

Hi,
I replaced my faulty PCM in my 2003 wagon with a 2005 Fairmont Ghia PCM. Everything worked great using PATS. Only problem now is that the speedo reads wrong. Speedo says 40kph but actually doing 60kph. Have read on this forum that need to update PCM VID blocks? The PCM doesnt show up on the ...
by markb7
Sat Apr 04, 2026 9:06 am
Forum: Beta testing
Topic: Ford BA Falcon PCM VID edit
Replies: 27
Views: 7978

Re: Ford BA Falcon PCM VID edit

Hi,
I have a 2003 BA Falcon wagon and put a 2005 Fairmont Ghia PCM into it. Got everything working ok, but when I went for a drive discovered that when travelling at 60kph the speedo only reads 40kph. Do I need to install new VID files (whatever they are)? Cannot see PCM in configuration menu on ...