Lightning Software Updates using FDRS

[Mike G]

I know the cost to use FDRS has gone up, but there is a very reasonably priced used Mongoose over on the ICE forum - https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/mongoose-plus-ford-cable-300-shipped.43325/post-725348

Which is what the Topdon Rlink J2532 costs, and it works on multiple OEM systems......not just Fords.

I have one of those I got during a Prime event, and it works just as well as my Mongoose does.

I got it with the intention of testing it out and then passing it on to one of my kids. I still use a VCM3 primarily, but would have no problems using the Rlink instead.

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[ytwytw]

does anyone know if walk away lock can be updated via FDRS? if not, can it be sideloaded with Forscan?

 

[PJnc284]

does anyone know if walk away lock can be updated via FDRS? if not, can it be sideloaded with Forscan?

You would either need a dealer to update the bcm or wait for the OTA

 

[rugedraw]

does anyone know if walk away lock can be updated via FDRS? if not, can it be sideloaded with Forscan?

I've never done it because I haven't had to, but it can be side-loaded if you are able to source the correct files. The BCM is VIN coded, so you would need to write your VIN to the proper block after you flash it.

I will STRONGLY suggest you do not trust FORScan to pull the correct files on its own. It's one thing FAAFO with a door module or something minor, but a bricked BCM will turn your truck into a 3 and a half ton paperweight.

 

[PJnc284]

Was just wondering if it could be done with the beta forscan. Updated the IPC on my 23 last week with one from a 24 to get the charge rate. Took 5.5 hours so wasn't the fastest process. Already had my bcm updated at the dealer though. Maybe @Jesse-Infotainment has some insight

 

[ytwytw]

I've never done it because I haven't had to, but it can be side-loaded if you are able to source the correct files. The BCM is VIN coded, so you would need to write your VIN to the proper block after you flash it.

I will STRONGLY suggest you do not trust FORScan to pull the correct files on its own. It's one thing FAAFO with a door module or something minor, but a bricked BCM will turn your truck into a 3 and a half ton paperweight.

Thanks! Hopefully Ford can deliver OTA soon to the north

 

[Mike G]

Thanks! Hopefully Ford can deliver OTA soon to the north

...ummm or anywhere really...would be good.

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

You can sideload the BCM update in Forscan. not really a big deal. You just need the files..

I used to be able to get a lot of it but Ford has declared war on me.. I cant even have an active FDRS account it gets banned the second I log in.

BCM doesn't take that long to flash maybe 3-5 mins.

Need to load the files in the correct spot and that's it. As far as the vin goes nothing in the as build will change during a flash of the BCM. You will have to write all after to clear the 2100 DTC.

There may be some as build changes after the update in FDRS.. but its easy enough to parse them out from a 24 as build.

 

[PJnc284]

I used to be able to get a lot of it but Ford has declared war on me.. I cant even have an active FDRS account it gets banned the second I log in.

@Ford Motor Company - come on Ford, do better. Give the wizard whatever he needs.

 

[rugedraw]

You can sideload the BCM update in Forscan. not really a big deal. You just need the files..

I used to be able to get a lot of it but Ford has declared war on me.. I cant even have an active FDRS account it gets banned the second I log in.

BCM doesn't take that long to flash maybe 3-5 mins.

Need to load the files in the correct spot and that's it. As far as the vin goes nothing in the as build will change during a flash of the BCM. You will have to write all after to clear the 2100 DTC.

There may be some as build changes after the update in FDRS.. but its easy enough to parse them out from a 24 as build.

Are the BCM files the same for all Lightnings? Because if you say it's safe, I don't mind helping peoiple do it like I have been with other side-loads.

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

Are the BCM files the same for all Lightnings? Because if you say it's safe, I don't mind helping peoiple do it like I have been with other side-loads.

Yes, all the way to 25.. its best to download the files from their vin but we use 24-25 bCM files for passive entry upgrades.

 

[rugedraw]

Yes, all the way to 25.. its best to download the files from their vin but we use 24-25 bCM files for passive entry upgrades.

Well, seeing that you and I are in the same FDRS boat up shits' creeek with no paddle, I can't ask somebody to get me files every time someone wants to do it, so we will have to make due.

I'm sure not paying for $1200 a year to Ford to help them fix their problems.

 

[Mike G]

Yesterday when I checked, all I had was the ACM update that never clears....

Today I've got a complete set of powertrain updates and yet another trailer module update.

I had to double-check that I'd entered the right VIN. I was so surprised that anything showed up for my truck. It's been a 'minute' as they say...

 

[Mike G]

Sooo mixed results.....

TRM was done first...took maybe a minute.

Then I stepped though the powertrain items by starting with the PCM and then just turning on and off the truck when told to do so. No drama.

And when that was finished I came back to the menu to find an OBCC update that I had initially overlooked mentioning in my previous post above.....so okay I started on that and got nowhere due to a comms error. This is using a Bosch VCM3 and the PL6100, and having just done a complete set of powertrain updates.....I knew it wasn't my rig that was the problem.

I exited.....did a selftest and everything was still reporting green.....and had another go...same thing. Rinse and repeat. Still the same.

So I've got the ACM update that never goes away along with an OBCC update that won't proceed because there's a communications error of some sort.....even though the module is working fine and communicating on the network...and is in fact now charging my truck as I write this.

I'm thinkin' others are gonna have issues with that OBCC update...post back here if you do...or if it went through for you, either way.

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