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chl replied to the thread 26C10 Trailer Module Reprogramming NHTSA#26V104.I guess I'll' either get the OTA or when the pawl fix comes...not quite boat towing season yet... -
chl reacted to TaxmanHog's post in the thread 26C10 Trailer Module Reprogramming NHTSA#26V104 with
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That will be coming later, in the meantime, I'll be scheduling a visit with my dealer to do this and the 30k tire rotations and minor... -
chl replied to the thread What is the Trick? To leaving the Pro Power ON?.
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chl reacted to Ford Motor Company's post in the thread What is the Trick? To leaving the Pro Power ON? with Like.
I've shared this with the team!
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chl replied to the thread CarPlay stopped working with my phone.did you get the latest sync update? Some other folks reported issue after that one - I use a SSD through the USB nad have had no issues...
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chl replied to the thread BMW i3 EV debut. 440 miles range is impressive.Where do I put the 2x4's and sheets of drywall. bags of gravel, cinder blocks and pavers? Nice but what's the price?
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chl reacted to TaxmanHog's post in the thread Buzzing sound, complete propulsion loss, followed by magical recovery??? with Like.
Welcome to the forum, please search for threads with opinions about Ohmmu 12v batteries, you might decide to get rid of it after reading...
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chl replied to the thread Buzzing sound, complete propulsion loss, followed by magical recovery???.Be wary of the ohmmu battery - there has been at least one, maybe two fires in the Lightning. If it was failing it could produce some of...
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chl replied to the thread Blown out phone and tablet lithium batteries.I had an MP3 player that was left on a charger and bulged. One cause is some chargers won't turn off when the battery is full and over...
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chl replied to the thread 26C10 Trailer Module Reprogramming NHTSA#26V104.The notice says it can be done via OTA...anyone got the OTA yet? " WHEN AUTOMATIC UPDATES ARE TURNED ON STANDARD FROM THE FACTORY, THE...
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chl reacted to oldman_74's post in the thread 26C10 Trailer Module Reprogramming NHTSA#26V104 with Sad.
Just got the same notice, my Dealer tells me they have to keep the truck 3-4 days too apply both recalls.. They must be manually...
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chl reacted to TaxmanHog's post in the thread 26C10 Trailer Module Reprogramming NHTSA#26V104 with Like.
Manufacturer Safety recall issued NHTSA: #26V104 Recall: #26C10 TRAILER MODULE REPROGRAMMING Status: Remedy Available Locate an...
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chl replied to the thread What is the Trick? To leaving the Pro Power ON?.I see. How much did the heater and timer cost and where do you put it, in the frunk? The only time I need to keep the PPOB and the...
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chl reacted to K6CCC's post in the thread What is the Trick? To leaving the Pro Power ON? with Like.
Because it's an easy fix. What you're missing is the duty cycle. In my example, 100 watts for 1 second every 210 second is about 2400...
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chl replied to the thread What is the Trick? To leaving the Pro Power ON?.LOL, no, the system did that somehow, not sure what I did to have it show up twice...go figure! Sorry about the HIS - if it were me, I...
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chl replied to the thread What is the Trick? To leaving the Pro Power ON?.So...in some years, 2022-2023 model years, it was a dangerous no no, and in others years 2024+, it was OK? That does not compute.
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chl replied to the thread What is the Trick? To leaving the Pro Power ON?.So...in some years it was a no no, and in others it was OK? That does not compute. Seems like on my truck, if I had the shut down time...
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chl replied to the thread Lightning Pro Power Outlet to Generator Inlet Cord Issues.If you are switching when there is utility power present, the truck will throw a ground fault. It is an issue with the GENERAC several...
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chl replied to the thread What is the Trick? To leaving the Pro Power ON?.In my case, if a storm is coming and I want to be ready to switch to PPOB, I'd like to have the bed outlet connected and on at the ready...
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chl replied to the thread Unable to Connect - Ford Pass.I used to teach classes/workshops in writing patent applications to young attorneys. Those applications are technical and legal...
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chl replied to the thread Unable to Connect - Ford Pass.Some how I became the 'battery guy' lol.:) How to make 12v lead acid batteries last a long time was literally one the first things my...
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Ha..... and We could build a special LOCKED PAGE with all the usual recommendations that Chris could hyperlink to and save time with...
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I love my lightning. (23 lariat extended) Absolutely love it. I paid too much and was bummed when Ford said they wouldn’t build any...
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chl replied to the thread Unable to Connect - Ford Pass.LOL, sometimes I can be brief. All that up and down - discharge too low - charge too fast - can put a strain on the battery over time...
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Man that is a lot shorter post than I was expecting lol... Looks like it charged at 14 volts for 3 hours and then dropped to 13.5...
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First off, thank you for your patience. I know I promised to get some answers for you all, and I appreciate you giving me the time to...
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chl replied to the thread Unable to Connect - Ford Pass.Two word solution: battery maintainer
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chl reacted to MidAtlanticLightningClub's post in the thread Another call from Ford for winter storm stories with Like.
Sounds like you are one of those owners who really needs to use a battery tender (and intelligent one that has an AGM setting) to keep...
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chl replied to the thread ‘Shockingly bad’: Nissan Leaf drivers voice anger over app shutdown.I own a 2012 Nissan Leaf. Originally system was called CarWings and used the AT&T 2G system. When AT&T dropped 2G in 2016, there was...
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chl reacted to MidAtlanticLightningClub's post in the thread ‘Shockingly bad’: Nissan Leaf drivers voice anger over app shutdown with Like.
Let's hope Ford never pulls this sort of stunt. from...
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chl replied to the thread How to insult a Lightning.Yes, my gas generator sat unused for some time after I bought it in 2011, but then when needed I was glad to have it, despite the noise...
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It never fails, you spend thousands of dollars and then the storm cycles change and the generator will sit for years collecting dust. I...
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If my parents do put in a generator, it will definitely have a transfer switch. They may do a major splurge and do an automatic setup.
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chl replied to the thread Intermittent "No Audio": FIX #23.Hard to be sure from a photo, but those brown spots just look like cosmetic soldering heat related discoloration, if the pads have not...
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chl replied to the thread My Last update 8/2025 Convenient Frunk - Has Ford stopped sending out updates?.2023 - btw, it's in my info under my Godzilla avatar :)
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chl replied to the thread At Home Level 2 Charging Experience from 7% to 90%.Good to know.
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chl replied to the thread What is the Trick? To leaving the Pro Power ON?.There is a FORscan tweak one can do to get that with the 2023's. Enable Pro Power Onboard with truck off (2022-2023 only. Standard on...
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chl replied to the thread What is the Trick? To leaving the Pro Power ON?.Not to seem like a Nervous Nelly but I guess space heaters never cause fires, right?
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chl reacted to vvgogh's post in the thread What is the Trick? To leaving the Pro Power ON? with Like.
ProPower on with truck off isn't an option on my 2023. Even if you have it on your Lightning version, people have stated the caveat of...
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chl replied to the thread Intermittent "No Audio": FIX #23.I'd call about this if it were me and was out of warranty...
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chl replied to the thread Intermittent "No Audio": FIX #23.I think your need the FDRS software (Ford Diagnostic and Repair Service) - FDRS is for OEM programming/updates. FORScan is for...
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chl replied to the thread Intermittent "No Audio": FIX #23.From the service bulletin, if that applies, it should have been done by Ford free of charge and it seems like it's a reprogramming fix...
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I didn't get a pic of the other side of the board, but it seemed clean as a whistle. I did look at that refurbishment place...there are...
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chl replied to the thread Intermittent "No Audio": FIX #23.PS: I saw this from the OP's prior thread? 24U14 Audio Control Module ACM Software Update...
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chl replied to the thread Intermittent "No Audio": FIX #23.There have been a few ACM failures though, in prior year F-150s too, a hardware failure or software...
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chl replied to the thread Intermittent "No Audio": FIX #23.Weird...and annoying. I got the recent sync update but my ssd through the usb still works fine. I usually turn my audio on and off...
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I doubt it's a wiring issue. I'm experiencing the same thing, it doesn't cut out while driving. It just won't have any audio playing...
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chl replied to the thread My Last update 8/2025 Convenient Frunk - Has Ford stopped sending out updates?.My most recent updates: ----- 2026-02-13 - PT 25 8 5 PT-25.8.5 This software update contains the following key changes: • Your...
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chl replied to the thread Reasons not to buy a Lightning?.I get it. I had zero troubles with my 2012 Nissan Leaf bought in Dec 2011, only 2 recalls and they were: 1) add more shielding to the...
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Yup, almost every brand new manufactured vehicle will have issues, even Toyota. Ford took a truck they should have had perfect and still...
