Will Autel Change Ford Solenoid Body Strategy and ID?

Question:

Am I able to change the solenoid body strategy and ID on a 2018 ford f150 with Autel MaxiSys Ultra scanner, I don’t see the option for it.

Use Forscan or Ford FJDS/FDRS.  You cannot do this with the scanner.

 It requires access to the Ford Server (something Autel doesn’t have). The solenoid ID is embedded in the software and you need Ford software to do this. 

You can use a PC program called ForScan and your Autel’s VCI for connecting to the vehicle.

Forscan is easy. A lot before 2011 will give a popup error regarding the TRID. In those cases, IDS/FJDS is needed. Then 2018-up FDRS vehicles will give an error that the “service procedure was interrupted”, and you’ll need FDRS. 

Just depends on the vehicle. Both options are very affordable. You can get a cheap VXDIAG VCX NANO Ford J2534 or Autel Maxiflash VCI for Forscan and FDRS software. Always have a backup plan.

Tips to change Ford Solenoid Body Strategy and ID with Forscan:

1) update to latest version of forscan, connect to the car.

2) click on the configuration and programming button (the diamond below the wrench), 

select transmission characterization update, 

select play at the bottom, click on OK, click OK again (update by solenoid strategy number should be highlighted), type in the new number (located on the drivers side of the trans, something like 2127292576721), select OK; if you haven't already downloaded the file it will ask to, then it will load the file.

3) select Transmission Repairs with replacement main control/valve body, then click OK; it should be it.

No need to update/program solenoid strategy unless swapping to a different valve body.