ECU module programming guide using FDRS

[Snakebitten]

I'm not saying anyone else should have the same perception as me, but honestly Adaptive Cruise with Lane Keeping and accident avoidance is like Bluecruise Light. Or put another way, it's amazing driving assistance on long drives. I've never had any vehicle like it.
So while I wait....... I'm loving the truck.

As for updates, I think I had 14 total for my Job1 truck. This thread took care of that!

OTA and Bluecruise delays are not going to sour my enjoyment of an amazing truck.

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[antho]

That's my worry, look how easy they dismissed the Raptor's from getting it. I hope I'm wrong but I bet we'll be next.

Im not even sure why they are ditching the raptors. Only thing I can think of is that Bluecruise is now bundled with active park assist which for some reason the raptor doesn’t have. I’m half tempted to add the sensors and see if I can get the park assist to work.

 

[JEB]

Not to add unnecessary complexity to the FDRS updating process, but I noticed something odd this evening and wanted to know if anyone had any experience with it. After two rounds of updates, the only module for which FDRS continues to offer a software update is the GSM. I expected that. If you hover over the update, it refers to transferring data from the parking assist module (PAM) when replacing the GSM module and since I only have co-pilot assist, I have no PAM. So the update doesn’t apply to me.

What I found unusual is that the ACM, the IPC and the TRM are not listed among the modules that are updated to the latest software. But no software update is offered for them, either. I updated the IPC yesterday, so that should be current. I did notice that under the “programmable features” tab, all three modules have upgrade or configuration routines that I haven’t performed. Anyone experiment with them? I am most interested in the ACM Sound System Upgrade and the IPC Trailer Kit Configuration routines. Did executing these routines result in the modules reporting in as updated to the latest software?

For reference, the “programmable features” tab is where Blue Cruise showed up briefly yesterday. I never saw it—I don’t have BC—but the ACM, IPC and TRM routines I am curious about all appear in the same place in FDRS.

 

[speedracercjr]

@JEB I’m tempted to do the trailer update as I’ve had a quirk with my new travel trailer and lights. No real clue what it does though!

 

[iceman77]

There is a new version of FRDS 31.6.4 which upon initial testing fixes the corrupted module info

Can anyone with VCX Nano confirm this ? My truck is at the dealer, I can’t test this out myself

 

[JEB]

Can anyone with VCX Nano confirm this ? My truck is at the dealer, I can’t test this out myself

I can, sort of. With the exception of the APIM, which appears to spontaneously report corrupted software even when I’m not not performing network scans, I haven’t seen any other modules report corruptions. I am using the VCX Nano and the newest version of FDRS.

 

[iceman77]

I can, sort of. With the exception of the APIM, which appears to spontaneously report corrupted software even when I’m not not performing network scans, I haven’t seen any other modules report corruptions. I am using the VCX Nano and the newest version of FDRS.

If you don’t mind, can you PM me your VIN, I would like to review your AsBuilt data, assuming you have performed Network Scan very recently

 

[antho]

Not to add unnecessary complexity to the FDRS updating process, but I noticed something odd this evening and wanted to know if anyone had any experience with it. After two rounds of updates, the only module for which FDRS continues to offer a software update is the GSM. I expected that. If you hover over the update, it refers to transferring data from the parking assist module (PAM) when replacing the GSM module and since I only have co-pilot assist, I have no PAM. So the update doesn’t apply to me.

What I found unusual is that the ACM, the IPC and the TRM are not listed among the modules that are updated to the latest software. But no software update is offered for them, either. I updated the IPC yesterday, so that should be current. I did notice that under the “programmable features” tab, all three modules have upgrade or configuration routines that I haven’t performed. Anyone experiment with them? I am most interested in the ACM Sound System Upgrade and the IPC Trailer Kit Configuration routines. Did executing these routines result in the modules reporting in as updated to the latest software?

For reference, the “programmable features” tab is where Blue Cruise showed up briefly yesterday. I never saw it—I don’t have BC—but the ACM, IPC and TRM routines I am curious about all appear in the same place in FDRS.

I saw them a few days ago when i had access. The ACM if i remember correctly was for the kicker upgrade. Ipc had a Tow Bar config and TRM i cant remember exactly.

 

[JEB]

I saw them a few days ago when i had access. The ACM if i remember correctly was for the kicker upgrade. Ipc had a Tow Bar config and TRM i cant remember exactly.

TRM was also for a tow bar. The descriptions are interesting. I wanted to see if anyone actually executed them and if it caused the modules to report in as updated to the latest software version.

 

[Jaug]

I guess I won't be updating the IPC tonight. It keeps erroring out in the beginning when it starts to download update software. Tried multiple times still a no go. Guess I won't be fully updating tonight.

 

[superfordman]

Not too bad. Do the Gateway (GWM) first and leave the IPC last.

Awesome, thanks! I've been having good luck with OTA updates recently so figured the list shouldn't be too long.

 

[jcaspar]

OK! I am ready to jump on board this train. Got updates till Dec 13th but nothing since and update history says "campaign has expired". Have a APIM DTC for checksum error which I cannot clear with Forscan. Truck never seems to connect to WiFi unless running.
Looks like the vxdiag vcx nano linked on Amazon is sold out till April. Are their different versions I should be concerned about? I see one on eBay I can get in a few days here. Also looks like the VX Manager is now a subscription too? (only $6.99). Appreciate the help.

 

[antho]

Has anyone had an issue with the VXDiag and CANFD? I can’t get it to populate the SODCMC and SODCMD in forscan but also found errors in a debug on FDRS pertaining to CANFD.

 

[Bob_Mac]

Can anyone with VCX Nano confirm this ? My truck is at the dealer, I can’t test this out myself

@tonesto7 and I worked on this most of the afternoon yesterday, I have updated to FDRS 31.6.4 and use a VCX Nano. As of this morning the following modules (there may be more) report corruption in my latest AsBuilt (xml showing as not properly formatted) and they are:

• BCM - PartNumber
• DDM - PartNumber
• RTM - PartNumber
• TCU - Calibration
• SODR - PartNumber

I will run another scan this morning and see if it works itself out. @iceman77 I pm'ed you my VIN and uploaded the latest AsBuilt in case I scan prior to you coming online.

Thoughts:

• If this doesn't clear up I'm thinking that FORScan may possibly help if a module change is done then 'write all', it's worth a shot.
• How fast do the changes propagate to the AsBuilt data on the Ford Servers when I do the above?

Adding @Jesse-Infotainment for his thoughts...

 

[JEB]

@tonesto7 and I worked on this most of the afternoon yesterday, I have updated to FDRS 31.6.4 and use a VCX Nano. As of this morning the following modules (there may be more) report corruption in my latest AsBuilt (xml showing as not properly formatted) and they are:

• BCM - PartNumber
• DDM - PartNumber
• RTM - PartNumber
• TCU - Calibration
• SODR - PartNumber

I will run another scan this morning and see if it works itself out. @iceman77 I pm'ed you my VIN and uploaded the latest AsBuilt in case I scan prior to you coming online.

Thoughts:

• If this doesn't clear up I'm thinking that FORScan may possibly help if a module change is done then 'write all', it's worth a shot.
• How fast do the changes propagate to the AsBuilt data on the Ford Servers when I do the above?

Adding @Jesse-Infotainment for his thoughts...

I spoke too soon. @iceman77 looked through my as-built data and saw some evidence of corruption there, too. Nothing serious, and he expects it eventually to self-correct, but it is there. Not known when the truck will check in with the Ford servers and upload it’s as-built data or what triggers it.

I also noticed that there is now a disclaimer on the FDRS log-in page: “FDRS users may experience difficulties with the Vehicle Identification process on vehicles equipped with Sync 4 at this time. The FDRS team is engaged in resolving the issue.” Not sure what this means or if it bears on the corruption issue we’re seeing.

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