ECU module programming guide using FDRS

[tony72cutlass's']

Hey guys late to the party here on programming. Is mongoose pretty much the only option that will guaranteed work for all the FORSCAN fun I need to get acquainted with or are there more budget friendly options?

thanks!

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[Big Dog Daddy]

Hey guys late to the party here on programming. Is mongoose pretty much the only option that will guaranteed work for all the FORSCAN fun I need to get acquainted with or are there more budget friendly options?

thanks!

You do not need the Mongoose if your only going to be using forscan. But, If there's any question in your mind that you may also need to use FDRS then then save the $125.00 and buy the Mongoose as it's the only one that works properly with FDRS and can be used with forscan as well.

 

[tony72cutlass's']

You do not need the Mongoose if your only going to be using forscan. But, If there's any question in your mind that you may also need to use FDRS then then save the $125.00 and buy the Mongoose as it's the only one that works properly with FDRS and can be used with forscan as well.

Awesome thanks!

im thinking I might want to use FDRS in the future since I’ve gotten the run around a couple of times at the dealer about updating all my modules

 

[tony72cutlass's']

I also just realized sometimes folks are selling them used on the marketplace I might hang tight and try to save a bit at least

 

[robry]

My 2023 has a GWM A update waiting in FRDS but I've not gotten any OTA since April... Tempted to do it, has anyone done the GWM A update, if so whats the usual length of time for one?

 

[llama150]

So i dont have bluecruise sensors, what happens if I run this ? just curious

 

[rugedraw]

So i dont have bluecruise sensors, what happens if I run this ? just curious

Idk, but I wouldn't do it. I don't know if it will cause configuration issues with your truck. If your truck is not BC equipped, I would stay away from that.

 

[Skier167]

I just logged into FDRS and see a new BCM update. Anyone have any info on this one? I have a '21 XLT 5.0l 302a with up to date FDRS packages.

I decided to temp fate and ran the bcm update. Looks like it has something to do with power tailgate on my 21.

 

[TJSparky]

I decided to temp fate and ran the bcm update. Looks like it has something to do with power tailgate on my 21.

Can you rescan and see if you get another BCM? I could have swore that was a release from a previous BCM update, but who knows…. it could be an update to the update that was updated before the previous update then updated again.
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[El Amigo]

Anyone installed CMR?

 

[rugedraw]

Anyone installed CMR?

Unless it is something new that just came out, it is safe. I did mine not too long ago.

The DSP update is the one to fix the popping/static sounds coming from speakers on the B&O systems. It is safe to do, but once you run it, it will install but will not come off the list.

 

[Skier167]

Anyone installed CMR?

I did this morning. It took

Can you rescan and see if you get another BCM? I could have swore that was a release from a previous BCM update, but who knows…. it could be an update to the update that was updated before the previous update then updated again.
?

i just rescanned and only update I have is the dsp module. I’m not doing that one since my radio isn’t having the loud popping issues.

 

[PDay1213]

Not sure I seen this in the thread, but if I need to Reprogram the Trailer Relay Module(TRM) with the latest level on FDRS, how would I do that? No software update shows in SW updates tab for TRM. Been having issues with the trailer lighting DTC logging

 

[fordtruckman2003]

I decided to temp fate and ran the bcm update. Looks like it has something to do with power tailgate on my 21.

Weird. That update changed tailgate from single button press inside and at tailgate to double button press. You should have already installed that if you ran FDRS previously. ??‍

 

[Skier167]

Weird. That update changed tailgate from single button press inside and at tailgate to double button press. You should have already installed that if you ran FDRS previously. ??‍

I ran FDRS back when the update became available to enable full screen CarPlay. Was running updates for my parents explorer over the weekend and had extra time so ran mine and updated what was there. How long ago was the tailgate update released?

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