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wojtekor
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Got a new idea to implement in my Scorpio. As we all know the economy mode is default for the gearbox which is driving me mad. What I'm looking to do is to tweak it so that the Sport mode is the default one. It's still just a theoratical matter as I didn't even have time to take a look at the diagrams nor anything... So I was hoping anyone has a ready solution...
Any ideas?
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #1 on: Jul 16th, 2009, 9:35pm » |
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Just guessing but does the defalt setting get controled by a sensor or relay . when the engine is switched on. if thats the case could the switch or relay be re-routed to the sports mode..... If you see what i mean.... To be honest i like to drive in sports mode it feels a lot better drive.....
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I think i'm going, erm what do you call it..... Senial.... 
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #2 on: Jul 16th, 2009, 10:00pm » |
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indeed, would be nice to have "sport" mode by default.
Btw, have you guys noticed that when in sport mode, torque convertor lock engages in higher speed than in e-mode  Difference is ~5km/h.
Maybe simplest solution is to connect relays 30 and 87 pins in parallel to s -button switch. Then pin 86 from III of ignition barrel and fourth pin to ground. When car is started (key is in III position), voltage comes to relay and button s is "pressed" by relay 
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #3 on: Jul 16th, 2009, 10:01pm » |
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it sure does and that's why it's the mode I use by default but having to push the button every time i start the engine drives me nuts
got the drift... gotta check the diagrams and figure something out...
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #4 on: Jul 17th, 2009, 8:52am » |
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woj.
Coleman Milne who stretched Scorpios into hearses and limousines,made sport mode the default because of the extra weight,I have never looked into it to investigate how it's done.
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wojtekor
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« Reply #5 on: Jul 17th, 2009, 8:13pm » |
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gozz if u get a chance please investigate this for me further...
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #6 on: Jul 18th, 2009, 12:16pm » |
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hi there
i would imagine it's an ECU setting, as pressing the 's' button just changes settings like holding the revs, changing the timing (although i never checked using OBD), sharping the throttle response, etc.
which setting to change? who knows! it'll be done using the FSD2000 though. a bit like changing to the taxi option on the boot lock.
hth
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #7 on: Jul 18th, 2009, 3:19pm » |
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I'll have a look tonite and see if theres an option
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on Oct 17th, 2011, 12:35pm, Simmo wrote:I give up !  Too much for an old boy! |
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #8 on: Jul 18th, 2009, 5:31pm » |
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cheers guys.
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #9 on: Jul 20th, 2009, 9:18am » |
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Any progress, Highlander? 
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #10 on: Jul 20th, 2009, 12:51pm » |
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good question
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #11 on: Jul 20th, 2009, 12:52pm » |
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Didnt manage guys will do it tonite
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #12 on: Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:26am » |
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Cant find any option to change it with the FDS,
doesnt mean there isnt one, maybe i just cant find it
I dont suppose it would be a simple matter of rewiring the switches?
Gozz does yours allow you to switch back and forward from S to E ?
I did however find an option in the comfort pack module to select the country code although there are only two options, Switzerland or Other, possibly the Switzerland option gives day time running lights?
It didnt with mine but i need the relay fitted too
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #13 on: Jul 23rd, 2009, 2:57pm » |
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on Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:26am, Highlander wrote:Cant find any option to change it with the FDS,
doesnt mean there isnt one, maybe i just cant find it
I dont suppose it would be a simple matter of rewiring the switches?
Gozz does yours allow you to switch back and forward from S to E ?
I did however find an option in the comfort pack module to select the country code although there are only two options, Switzerland or Other, possibly the Sweitzerland option gives day time running lights?
It didnt with mine but i need the relay fitted too
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hi stuart
isn't that the option for the flashing double lock?
hth
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #14 on: Jul 23rd, 2009, 4:54pm » |
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See you Jocks !
Stuart mine are switchable,they are just backwards,another odd thing we have discovered is that if you put the lever into a gear,turn the key to the start position then press the sport mode button,the inhibitor switch is overridden and the engine starts.Two out of my four do that
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #15 on: Jul 23rd, 2009, 4:57pm » |
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on Jul 23rd, 2009, 4:54pm, gozz wrote:See you Jocks !
Stuart mine are switchable,they are just backwards,another odd thing we have discovered is that if you put the lever into a gear,turn the key to the start position then press the sport mode button,the inhibitor switch is overridden and the engine starts.Two out of my four do that
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Do you guys have nothing better to do when waiting outside funeral services?? 
How on earth did someone find that out?? lol
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on Oct 17th, 2011, 12:35pm, Simmo wrote:| I give up ! Too much for an old boy! |
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #16 on: Jul 24th, 2009, 10:42am » |
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possibly the Switzerland option gives day time running lights?
It won't be that, they don't have daytime light law. Main concerns in Switzerland are exhaust emissions and noise regulations.
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #17 on: Jul 24th, 2009, 10:57am » |
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it didnt appear to do anything to mine, although the steering wheel is now on the other side
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on Oct 17th, 2011, 12:35pm, Simmo wrote:| I give up ! Too much for an old boy! |
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #18 on: Jul 24th, 2009, 12:33pm » |
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on Jul 23rd, 2009, 4:57pm, Highlander wrote:
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Stuart.
Someone changed a gearbox for me and forgot the clip on the front of the selector rod,it dropped off just before a funeral,when the driver tried to start it obviously it wouldn't because it was in second gear,in his panic he spotted the 'S' button and thought it might mean start,as it happens he was quite right
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Re: Sport mode for life ;)
« Reply #19 on: Jul 24th, 2009, 12:50pm » |
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on Jul 24th, 2009, 10:57am, Highlander wrote:| it didnt appear to do anything to mine, although the steering wheel is now on the other side |
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That would be handy for me then, save me having to reach out the passenger window at car parks to get the barrier up.
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