Lightning Software Updates using FDRS

[SFsparkie]

Thanks. I’ve had the power supply since the FORscan MFU of the IPC.

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[rugedraw]

Thanks. I’ve had the power supply since the FORscan MFU of the IPC.

Oh, I think you'll be fine with FDRS if you manually flashed the IPC with FORScan. FDRS is just guided routines that literally walk you through the process, puts all the files where they need to go for you in the background. You just click and nod while sipping your beer and it does everything for you. All you need to do is cycle the ignition on and off as needed and/or insert the USB drive back and forth between the laptop and the truck when needed.

 

[PJnc284]

Yeah if you survived the ipc in forscan, then you should be good. That was way more involved than anything fdrs will throw at you

 

[SFsparkie]

Oh, I think you'll be fine with FDRS if you manually flashed the IPC with FORScan. FDRS is just guided routines that literally walk you through the process, puts all the files where they need to go for you in the background. You just click and nod while sipping your beer and it does everything for you. All you need to do is cycle the ignition on and off as needed and/or insert the USB drive back and forth between the laptop and the truck when needed.

Thank you. Your response is reassuring, hopefully not overstating my abilities. My backup is the 5mi tow to ford dealer.

 

[SFsparkie]

Yeah if you survived the ipc in forscan, then you should be good. That was way more involved than anything fdrs will throw at you

Thanks for the word of confidence. Yes the FORScan MFU was involved but I had the education of the many before me who shared their knowledge and files—and then there was the Video showing the precise sequence and how to manage a disruptive power supply.

 

[rugedraw]

Thank you. Your response is reassuring, hopefully not overstating my abilities. My backup is the 5mi tow to ford dealer.

Thanks for the word of confidence. Yes the FORScan MFU was involved but I had the education of the many before me who shared their knowledge and files—and then there was the Video showing the precise sequence and how to manage a disruptive power supply.

It is very easy. There are plenty of youtube videos on how to use it that you can watch to get acquainted with the process before you dive in. We're also here to help along the way.

 

[PJnc284]

Believe @Aminorjourney ordered a mongoose so there's probably going to be lots of FDRS goodness coming.

 

[Lake Placid Lightning]

Actually, it is the opposite. I added the WAL toggle via FORScan but haven't got the BCM update. I updated my '23 truck in May 2025 via FDRS, but wasn't able to update the BCM due to the password required.

Status update:

I was able to have my dealer update the BCM and now I have walk away locks.

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