Lightning Software Updates using FDRS

[Mike G]

The tricky part is knowing where the files go. In the case of the OBCC, it may be much easier than the BCM since I doubt it has so many config files. Plug in with beta and post a screenshot of what the programming page looks like. If the OBCC is just one of each (one strat, one config and/or calibration file, then it will be easy.

I would recommend you PMI the OBCC as it is and keep those files handy in case you need to revert back after you flash the new files.

ECU Configuration, Secondary Bootloader, and Strategy. To isolate them so as not to get confused, I deleted everything in each FDRS vehicle software folder...and then re-downloaded and hit "run" to get just the files I was interested in, and nothing else. Makes figuring out which files are needed easier.

And I have it on good authority that this problem is being worked this morning...and it does apply to both the versions sent to the Lightning and the Mach-E.

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[MDErnst]

And I have it on good authority that this problem is being worked this morning...and it does apply to both the versions sent to the Lightning and the Mach-E.

Pls keep us in the loop. I only have a 2 day FDRS sub and if they get it fixed before expiry I will load it.

Thx,
Mike

 

[rugedraw]

ECU Configuration, Secondary Bootloader, and Strategy. To isolate them so as not to get confused, I deleted everything in each FDRS vehicle software folder...and then re-downloaded and hit "run" to get just the files I was interested in, and nothing else. Makes figuring out which files are needed easier.

And I have it on good authority that this problem is being worked this morning...and it does apply to both the versions sent to the Lightning and the Mach-E.

In that case, it would be easy. FORScan will only show the file that goes in each location, so you can't make a mistake. I doubt you stand to gain anything from updating that module that warrants the side-load process, though.

 

[Mike G]

If you’ve been following this I can tell you that the OBCC update now works as intended. I just finished updating my truck and will do my MME shortly.

 

[BSEE SPARKY]

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

I had not had a OTA since I was at ford dealer in APR. I called ford. They told me my modem was not working correctly. They acted like they tried to ping it. I am/was 2 updates behind. One is WAL. I am not sure what is wrong with modem. I can always link to truck with app. The wifi link seems like it finds my home WIFI and connects. Any thoughts before I go to dealer tomorrow and roll the dice?

 

[21st Century Truck]

I had not had a OTA since I was at ford dealer in APR. I called ford. They told me my modem was not working correctly. They acted like they tried to ping it. I am/was 2 updates behind. One is WAL. I am not sure what is wrong with modem. I can always link to truck with app. The wifi link seems like it finds my home WIFI and connects. Any thoughts before I go to dealer tomorrow and roll the dice?

Unplug the modem and re-plug it after 20 seconds. This pretty much resets it.

The modem is behind the rear seats on the wall, right about where the 60/40 seat break is. Just pull off the felt wall lining by pulling out the one or two press-in trim plugs straight out with a trim tool. The modem is the smallish horizontal module with some vehicle network cables and the power line. It's all unpluggable by hand.

 

[digitaldad]

There’s a connectivity check for the modem in the advanced menu.

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...ics-menu-undocumented-in-owners-manual.16392/

 

[rugedraw]

I had not had a OTA since I was at ford dealer in APR. I called ford. They told me my modem was not working correctly. They acted like they tried to ping it. I am/was 2 updates behind. One is WAL. I am not sure what is wrong with modem. I can always link to truck with app. The wifi link seems like it finds my home WIFI and connects. Any thoughts before I go to dealer tomorrow and roll the dice?

You sent me your VIN before. I see they have not sent you any OTA's in a while, but your modem seems to be working just fine. It reported itself to the cloud as recently as today at 11:22am and it is not reporting any codes that would indicate any connectivity issues. Matter of fact, it is not reporting any codes at all......just some stored codes and nothing active.

 

[flyin525]

I had not had a OTA since I was at ford dealer in APR. I called ford. They told me my modem was not working correctly. They acted like they tried to ping it. I am/was 2 updates behind. One is WAL. I am not sure what is wrong with modem. I can always link to truck with app. The wifi link seems like it finds my home WIFI and connects. Any thoughts before I go to dealer tomorrow and roll the dice?

Are you in EAP by chance?

I stopped recieving OTAs and was 9 months behind. I went into the EAP website and saw that in my profile for the field "Vehicle Used For Business Purpose" was set to yes somehow. I changed it to no and BOOM I started getting OTAs the next time I drove it, and then 1-2 a week for the next 2 months.

 

[Mike G]

Are you in EAP by chance?

I stopped recieving OTAs and was 9 months behind. I went into the EAP website and saw that in my profile for the field "Vehicle Used For Business Purpose" was set to yes somehow. I changed it to no and BOOM I started getting OTAs the next time I drove it, and then 1-2 a week for the next 2 months.

EAP now has a website?

 

[PJnc284]

I'm not cool enough for EAP.

 

[flyin525]

EAP now has a website?

There is. No real reason to go there other than to verify you are still in EAP. That’s why it took nine months to notice that I was showing as a commercial vehicle.

 

[Mike G]

There is. No real reason to go there other than to verify you are still in EAP. That’s why it took nine months to notice that I was showing as a commercial vehicle.

Yeah, I had forgotten about that site...and in fact I don't think it had the same functionality the last time I was there (long ago). But you're right, it basically says you're in or not....and really that's all the info that's there.

 

[sstevetx]

Are you in EAP by chance?

I stopped recieving OTAs and was 9 months behind. I went into the EAP website and saw that in my profile for the field "Vehicle Used For Business Purpose" was set to yes somehow. I changed it to no and BOOM I started getting OTAs the next time I drove it, and then 1-2 a week for the next 2 months.

I'm on EAP and I haven't received any OTA updates in a long time either and have relied on occasional FDRS updates. I just checked my EAP profile and the business use had no value in it. Just changed it to "No", so maybe that will do something. Thanks for posting the EAP tip.

 

[Mike G]

I'm on EAP and I haven't received any OTA updates in a long time either and have relied on occasional FDRS updates. I just checked my EAP profile and the business use had no value in it. Just changed it to "No", so maybe that will do something. Thanks for posting the EAP tip.

I don't think that question was there when I signed up originally (back when the Mach-E had dirt floors)...it was a while ago...

I left mine blank....I assumed that was the same thing as "No"...Hmmm.... I guess I should go back.....

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