Ford Focus via OBDII Connection

Ford Focus OBDII Connection ECU Technical Documentation Release 1.00

INTRODUCTION
AIM has developed special applications for many of the most common ECUs: by special applications we mean user-friendly systems which allow to easily connect your ECU to our hi-tech data loggers: user need only to install harness between the logger and the ECU. Once connected, the logger displays (and/or records, depending on the logger) values like RPM, engine load, throttle position (TPS), air and water temperatures, battery voltage, speed, gear, lambda value (air/fuel ratio), analog channels etc All AIM loggers include free of charge Race Studio 2 software, a powerful tool to configure the system and analyze recorded data on your PC. Warning: once the ECU is connected to the logger, it is necessary to set it in the logger configuration in Race Studio 2 software. Select Manufacturer Ford and Model (depending on own car model refer to Communication protocols Chapter). Moreover refer to Race Studio configuration user manual for further information concerning the loggers configuration.

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INDEX
Chapter 1 Car Models ..................................................................................................... 3 Chapter 2 OBDII CAN Communication Setup ............................................................... 3 Chapter 3 OBDII position ............................................................................................... 4 Connections to AIM loggers ............................................................................................. 5 Chapter 4 Ford communication protocols.................................................................... 6
4.1 Ford Focus 2003-2004 communication protocol ............................................................................ 6 4.2 Ford Focus 2005-2007 communication protocol ............................................................................ 6 4.3 Ford Focus 2008 communication protocol ...................................................................................... 7

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Chapter 1 Car Models

Ford ECU is installed on the following car models: Focus 2003-2004 all models Focus 2005-2007 all models Focus 2008 all models
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Chapter 2 OBDII CAN Communication Setup

In all Ford Focus models listed in the previous chapter (ECU communicates On Board Diagnostic values to AIM loggers through the CAN bus (ISO 15765/4) communication protocol. It works with EVO4, MXL, EVO3, XGLog, ECU Bridge, using OBDII standard connector. OBDII standard connector and its pinout are (see below):

Pin 2 4 5 6 7 10 14 15 16

Function Bus positive Line of SAE-J1850 Chassis Ground Signal Ground CAN + (ISO 15765-4 and SAE J2234) K Line of ISO 9141-2 and ISO 14230-4 Bus negative Line of SAE-J1850 CAN (ISO 15765-4 and SAE-J2234) L line of ISO 9141-2 and ISO 14230-4 Battery voltage

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Chapter 3 OBDII position

OBDII connector position depends on the car model. The scheme below shows some of the most common OBDII connector position.

Location

Description
Drivers side, underneath dashboard, in the area under the steering column, +and150 mm (i.e.,+/-6 inches on either side of the steering column). Driver side, underneath dashboard, between the driver- side door and steering column area. Driver side, underneath dashboard, between the steering column area and the center console (also includes connectors on the driver side but connected to the center console). Drivers side, dashboard instrument/gauge area, between the steering column and the center console. Drivers side, dashboard instrument/gauge area, between the steering column and the center console Center console , vertical surface (i.e. near radio and climate controls), left of the vehicle centreline. Center console, vertical surface right of the vehicle centreline or on passenger side of center console. Center console, horizontal surface (i.e. armrest , and brake area) in front passenger area Any location other than locations #1-8 (i.e. rear passenger area, passenger side glove box, top of dashboard near windshield)

Note: some manufacturers use covers to protect the integrity of the connector. For further information it is suggested to ask to the dealer where OBDII connector is situated on the vehicle.
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Connections to AIM loggers

To connect Ford Focus vehicles to AIM loggers: connect the cable labelled CAN+ of the logger to pin 6 of the OBDII port connect the cable labelled CAN- of the logger to pin 14 of the OBDII port

Warning :OBDII is not powered by the vehicle master switch, so if AIM logger is connected to OBDII for a long time the battery runs down. The communication works only if the dashboard is switched on.

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Chapter 4 Ford communication protocols

Depending on the car model there is a different selection to configure the logger (refer to the appropriate paragraph for more detail about the correct configuration).
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4.1 Ford Focus 2003-2004 communication protocol

To configure Ford Focus 2003/2004 select the following ECU model Focus_2003-2004 Channels received by AIM loggers connected to Ford Focus 2003/2004 ECU are: ID ECU_1 ECU_2 ECU_3 ECU_4 ECU_5 ECU_6 ECU_7 ECU_8 ECU_9
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CHANNEL NAME F_RPM F_SPEED F_PEDAL_POS F_TENGINE F_FUEL_PULSE F_FUEL_LEVEL F_TYRE_FRONT F_TYRE_REAR F_BRAKE_SWITCH RPM Speed

FUNCTION

Pedal position sensor Engine temperature Fuel pulse Fuel level Front tyre circumference Real tyre circumference Brake switch

4.2 Ford Focus 2005-2007 communication protocol

To configure Ford Focus 2005-2007 select the following ECU model Focus_2005/07 Channels received by AIM loggers connected to Ford Focus 2005/2007 ECU are: ID ECU_1 ECU_2 ECU_3 ECU_4 ECU_5 ECU_6 ECU_7 ECU_8 ECU_11 ECU_12 ECU_13 ECU_14 CHANNEL NAME F_RPM F_SPEED F_PEDAL_POS F_WH_SPD_FL F_WH_SPD_FR F_WH_SPD_RL F_WH_SPD_RR F_TENGINE F_FUEL_PULSE F_FUEL_LEVEL F_TYRE_FRONT F_TYRE_REAR RPM Speed Pedal position sensor Front left wheel speed Front right wheel speed Rear left wheel speed Rear right wheel speed Engine temperature Fuel pulse Fuel level Front tyre circumference Rear tyre circumference
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FUNCTION

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4.3 Ford Focus 2008 communication protocol

To configure Ford Focus 2008 select the following ECU model Focus_2008 Channels received by AIM loggers connected to Ford Focus 2008 ECU are: ID ECU_1 ECU_2 ECU_3 ECU_4 ECU_5 ECU_6 ECU_7 ECU_8 ECU_9 ECU_10 ECU_11 ECU_12 ECU_13 ECU_14 ECU_15 ECU_16 ECU_17 CHANNEL NAME F_RPM F_SPEED F_PEDAL_POS F_WH_SPD_FL F_WH_SPD_FR F_WH_SPD_RL F_WH_SPD_RR F_ECT F_GEAR F_BRK_SW F_FFLOW F_FUEL_LEV F_MIL_TELTAL F_FAILSAFE_COOL F_ETC_TELTAL F_ABS_TELTAL F_TCS_ENG RPM Speed Pedal position sensor Front left wheel speed Front right wheel speed Rear left wheel speed Rear right wheel speed Engine cooling temperature Engaged gear Brake switch Fuel flow Fuel level Malfunction Indicator lamp Failsafe coolant tell tale Electronic traction control tell tale ABS Tell tale Engine traction control system FUNCTION

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