Screwed up car with Forscan

[briandee]

Tried forscan for the first time this evening. Scrolling through the modules, I came across something like "auto locks" it was set as enabled, I changed it to disable, and clicked "write". (block #27) it confirmed, then asked me to cycle ignition. Problem is my car will not turn back on! So now, I cannot even change that setting back. Any suggestions? I need to get to work tomorrow! I tried disconnecting the battery with no luck.

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[neeqness]

Maybe you have to unlock it first?

 

[briandee]

Maybe you have to unlock it first?

Do you mean forscan, as in enabling extended license? Did that before starting.

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[neeqness]

Do you mean forscan, as in enabling extended license? Did that before starting.

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No, I meant the car. Don't really know though, just throwing out ideas.

 

[briandee]

I can lock/unlock doors from button on dash, but key fobs do nothing. Also sport mode warning is shown in radio, but no dash lights except odometer.

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[neeqness]

I can lock/unlock doors from button on dash, but key fobs do nothing. Also sport mode warning is shown in radio, but no dash lights except odometer.

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What year is your car? If you have a spare key, try starting it with that. Maybe your battery in the fob is low or dead. That happened to me once and I got a new battery and no problems.

 

[briandee]

What year is your car?

2016


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[neeqness]

2016


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If you have a spare key, try starting it with that. Maybe your battery in the fob is low or dead. That happened to me once and I got a new battery and no problems.

 

[briandee]

Neither key does anything.

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[neeqness]

Neither key does anything.

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Try this:

https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/how-do-you-activate-or-deactivate-the-auto-lock-feature

 

[briandee]

Kind of tried that method, but I can't get past step 1! Nothing happens when I press the start/stop button. It doesn't even light up.

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[neeqness]

Kind of tried that method, but I can't get past step 1! Nothing happens when I press the start/stop button. It doesn't even light up.

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Does the radio come on with its separate power button

 

[neeqness]

Do you have any way to connect to forscan?

 

[briandee]

Does the radio come on with its separate power button

Yes, but the "vehicle" icon is greyed out and doesn't do anything. I also get a message saying that sport mode is enabled, which seems weird.

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[neeqness]

Can you access it at all? Try using the interface to see if you can unlock it or something

 

[briandee]

No luck. Forscan needs acc turned on, which I can't do. I think I need to have it towed to the dealer tomorrow. Just hope they don't try to screw me over. I have a cobb ots stage 1 tune loaded, which I cannot revert back to stock, since I can't turn the car on!

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[brbauer2]

Sounds EXACTLY like what happened to mine but I did not use Forscan.

Dealer had it for 2 weeks. You can read posts in my thread

Here's the post about what the dealer did.

Never did figure out what went wrong or how it happened.

**Edit**
Just saw your post about the OTS Tune. I had my Stratified E-Tune loaded and they said nothing about it. Not sure if they just ignored it or can't see that it's even on there.

Make sure to remove your Accessport/cable/mount just in case.

Also, mine was fully covered under warranty.

 

[briandee]

Sounds EXACTLY like what happened to mine but I did not use Forscan.

Dealer had it for 2 weeks. You can read posts in my thread

Here's the post about what the dealer did.

Never did figure out what went wrong or how it happened.

**Edit**
Just saw your post about the OTS Tune. I had my Stratified E-Tune loaded and they said nothing about it. Not sure if they just ignored it or can't see that it's even on there.

Make sure to remove your Accessport/cable/mount just in case.

Also, mine was fully covered under warranty.

What scares me, is my local dealer has a huge sign in the service writers area that warns about tunes voiding warranty. I know they will try to pawn it off on a tune of they discover it. But, what can I do? Makes me feel better I'm not alone!

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[brbauer2]

See if roadside can take it to a different dealer?

The dealer I went to is my last choice when I can choose where to go. Sucks that it's only 1 mile from the house. Roadside wouldn't even take it to one that is only 7 miles away (I like their service dept. MUCH better).

 

[neeqness]

See if roadside can take it to a different dealer?

The dealer I went to is my last choice when I can choose where to go. Sucks that it's only 1 mile from the house. Roadside wouldn't even take it to one that is only 7 miles away (I like their service dept. MUCH better).

Exactly what I was going to say. Try to find one that honors the warranty and doesn't try to slip out of it. These are the dealers I try to buy from because that is the best way to show your appreciation.