How to Add Temperature on Gauges Using FORScan

The Add Temperature on Gauges modification adds a temperature display to the vehicle’s gauge cluster.

The procedure uses FORScan and modifies the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) through the As-Built Format configuration.

After the configuration is written successfully, the gauge display can show the configured temperature information, such as a temperature value of 90°C, depending on the vehicle’s supported configuration.

What Does the Add Temperature on Gauges Modification Do?

The modification changes the IPC configuration to enable the temperature display on the vehicle’s gauges.

Function

Feature	Description
Temperature display	Displays temperature information on the gauge screen
Example display	90°C
Main module	IPC – Instrument Panel Cluster
Configuration method	As-Built Format
Diagnostic software	FORScan
Configuration address	720-07-01

The exact display and available temperature information can depend on the vehicle model, model year, IPC configuration, software version, and supported vehicle equipment.

What Do You Need Before Coding?

Before starting the procedure, prepare:

• A compatible vehicle.
• VCI diagnostic interface.
• Laptop with FORScan.
• Stable communication between the vehicle, VCI, and laptop.
• Access to the vehicle’s IPC As-Built configuration.
• The original IPC configuration.

Because this procedure modifies the IPC configuration, save the original configuration before making changes.

The general workflow is:

Connect → Select IPC → Save Original Configuration → Modify → Write → Verify

How to Add Temperature on the Gauges

Step 1: Select IPC As-Built Format

Connect the VCI to the vehicle and establish communication with FORScan.

Open:

Configuration and Programming

Select:

IPC – Instrument Panel Cluster

Then choose:

As-Built Format

IPC module selection

The IPC is the relevant module for this modification because the requested change affects information displayed on the instrument cluster.

Step 2: Change 720-07-01 and Write

Locate the following IPC configuration address:

720-07-01

Change the value according to the supplied coding reference.

Then select Write to apply the configuration to the IPC.

720-07-01 configuration

During the writing process, maintain stable communication between the vehicle, VCI, and laptop.

Do not interrupt the programming operation while FORScan is writing the configuration.

Step 3: Check the Vehicle

After the IPC configuration has been written, check the vehicle’s gauge display.

Verify whether the temperature information is now displayed correctly.

The expected result is a temperature value displayed on the gauge screen, for example: 90°C

The actual temperature shown will depend on the vehicle’s current operating conditions and the temperature information available to the vehicle.

Expected Result

After the 720-07-01 configuration has been successfully modified and written, the vehicle’s gauge cluster should display the configured temperature information.

Expected Function

IPC configuration → Temperature display on gauges

For example, the gauge display may show: 90°C

The exact display format and temperature information depend on the vehicle’s IPC configuration and supported software.

Why Add Temperature to the Gauge Display?

Adding temperature information to the gauge display can make the relevant vehicle information easier to view while driving.

Instead of requiring the driver to navigate through additional menus, the configured temperature information can be presented directly through the instrument cluster interface.

The available display behavior remains vehicle-dependent.

Important Coding Notes

This procedure modifies the IPC As-Built configuration.

Before making changes, save the original IPC configuration. This provides a reference for the vehicle’s original settings and can help when restoring the previous configuration.

Do not assume that the same As-Built value applies to every vehicle.

Compatibility can depend on:

• Vehicle model.
• Model year.
• IPC version.
• IPC software configuration.
• Instrument cluster type.
• Vehicle equipment.
• Available temperature data.
• FORScan version.
• VCI interface.
• Vehicle configuration.

The presence of a configuration option does not necessarily mean that every vehicle has the required hardware or data source.

Programming requirements and risks can also depend on the vehicle, module, software version, power supply, and programming interface.

FAQ

What does Add Temperature on Gauges do?

It modifies the IPC configuration to enable temperature information to be displayed on the vehicle’s gauge cluster.

Which module is modified?

The supplied procedure modifies:

IPC – Instrument Panel Cluster

Which As-Built address is changed?

The procedure identifies:

720-07-01

The exact replacement value should be taken from the applicable coding screenshot/reference.

What temperature will be displayed?

The procedure example shows a temperature value such as 90°C.

The actual temperature displayed depends on the vehicle’s current conditions and supported temperature information.

Does this modification add a new temperature sensor?

The supplied procedure only specifies an IPC As-Built configuration change. It does not provide information confirming that a new physical temperature sensor is added.

Do I need to save the original IPC configuration?

Yes. Saving the original As-Built configuration is recommended before making any changes.

Will this work on every vehicle?

Not necessarily. Availability depends on the vehicle model, model year, IPC configuration, software, hardware, and available vehicle data.

What should I do if the temperature does not appear?

First confirm that the 720-07-01 configuration was written successfully. Then verify the value against the applicable coding reference and check whether the vehicle supports the required temperature information.

Conclusion

The Add Temperature on Gauges modification uses FORScan to change the IPC As-Built configuration and add temperature information to the gauge display.

The supplied procedure is:

Choose IPC (AB Format) → Change 720-07-01 → Write → Check the vehicle

The expected result is temperature information displayed on the gauge cluster, with an example such as 90°C.

Because As-Built configurations are vehicle-specific, always save the original IPC configuration and verify the applicable coding value before programming.

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