ECU module programming guide using FDRS

[rugedraw]

Cancelling an update or just backing out of FDRS won’t cause issues when I go back to try to update again?

No, as long as it is not in the process of writing an update when you do so.

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[breadnbutta]

I’ve successfully updated the GWM, APIM, and TCU, however I don’t see the IPC under the SW Updates tab. Is that normal that it may not need to be updated or do I need to look for it in another place?

 

[rugedraw]

I’ve successfully updated the GWM, APIM, and TCU, however I don’t see the IPC under the SW Updates tab. Is that normal that it may not need to be updated or do I need to look for it in another place?

The latest IPC update does not get released for all vehicles for some reason. If you already got OTA 6.8.0, then you are on the latest version. If you never got that update and FDRS does not show an IPC update, there is nothing you can really do but wait for it to be released for your VIN. The latest version for our trucks is FCC strategy.

 

[Spiffy]

I'm stuck with update CMR. Fdrs says unable to communicate. It's for the drivers camera monitor. It this a normal thing?

How do I decifer the version of sync i have.

 

[breadnbutta]

I just finished updating the IPMA and PSCM which were basically done together it seems like. However, now back on the SW Updates tab it’s still showing the PSCM with a green run box. Should I click refresh on the ride side of the green run box?

 

[breadnbutta]

I just finished updating the IPMA and PSCM which were basically done together it seems like. However, now back on the SW Updates tab it’s still showing the PSCM with a green run box. Should I click refresh on the ride side of the green run box?

Disregard this. I looked back through some old posts and saw that the PSCM has now joined the likes of ACM and tends not to clear even after updating. Sorry for the redundancy.

 

[m_bt54]

Disregard this. I looked back through some old posts and saw that the PSCM has now joined the likes of ACM and tends not to clear even after updating. Sorry for the redundancy.

Don’t be sorry. Impossible to read every post of a 980 page thread

 

[breadnbutta]

Don’t be sorry. Impossible to read every post of a 980 page thread

After all the reading I’ve done today I feel like I’m pretty damn close lmao.

Is it worth giving a shot at the “run network scan” to see if that possibly clears the PSCM? I’m not exactly sure what that button does but it seems like I’ve read people have clicked it when an update won’t clear.

 

[breadnbutta]

10 hours later and I'm fully updated!! All in all: GWM, APIM, IPMA, TCU, GSM, DSP, ACM, PSCM, CMR, HVAC, & WACM were all updated in about 10 hours time. The APIM was by far the worst/longest one.

Made the changes in forscan, and confirmed I have all the new toggles for BC 1.4. Super stoked. Can't thank all of you guys enough for giving me the confidence to try this out on my own. You were all very helpful.

My biggest piece of advice for anyone taking this on is to try to ensure you have the most stable, fastest internet connection you can. I feel like my APIM update would've been by a lot quicker if I would've gotten that sorted out ahead of time.

Also, the stereo sounds SO much better after the ACM & DSP updates! Happy is an understatement.

Cheers!

 

[m_bt54]

10 hours later and I'm fully updated!! All in all: GWM, APIM, IPMA, TCU, GSM, DSP, ACM, PSCM, CMR, HVAC, & WACM were all updated in about 10 hours time. The APIM was by far the worst/longest one.

Made the changes in forscan, and confirmed I have all the new toggles for BC 1.4. Super stoked. Can't thank all of you guys enough for giving me the confidence to try this out on my own. You were all very helpful.

My biggest piece of advice for anyone taking this on is to try to ensure you have the most stable, fastest internet connection you can. I feel like my APIM update would've been by a lot quicker if I would've gotten that sorted out ahead of time.

Also, the stereo sounds SO much better after the ACM & DSP updates! Happy is an understatement.

Cheers!

This is what it’s all about!!! Glad it went so well for you for the most part

 

[JohnTrigger]

How do I decifer the version of sync i have.

You have Sync version 24127, basically dated the 127 day of 2024. About 6 May ‘24. That’s the version I’m on too. I think there’s at least one newer version, maybe two. But, I’m not sure if each new Sync version applies to every F150 model (year and (powerboost vs non powerboost) and (bluecruise vs non bluecruise)) or not, I haven’t been able to figure out that logic yet.

 

[breadnbutta]

Just took my truck out on i75 for about 45 min for the first time since FDRS updates and bluecruise never initiated? It’s a patch of the interstate that it’s always activated on before. Anybody have any ideas why? Do I need to do a camera calibration or something?

 

[rockfish]

I've gotten my 22 PB fully updated I believe. I was not able to do the BCM update due to the password, and the PSCM and ACM updates installed OK, but do not go away as others have said. I just made sure my X2 H7 battery was fully charged and hooked up a 15 amp battery charger to do all the updates and I never saw voltage in FDRS drop below 12.6v. The latest FDRS version 42 seemed to work a lot better than the version I used a year ago. If anyone would like to check on my truck my VIN is xx. I guess I will need to reach out to @rugedraw to see how to get the needed Forscan changes done. Thanks to all for the great information presented.

 

[Steverinofla]

The first thing he'll tell you is to take your Vin off the posting and use it in private messages only for your own security sake

 

[rockfish]

The first thing he'll tell you is to take your Vin off the posting and use it in private messages only for your own security sake

Done thanks

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