ECU module programming guide using FDRS

[FordConvert]

Welp, I'm not what one would call a "good reader" apparently and started installing my truck's updates in basically random order, which has now led me to a failed IPMA and a stuck APIM, which I've tried twice using the USB stick. Would y'all recommend I jump straight into the TSB for the stuck APIM, or maybe give it some time first? It's been about an hour so far since the last time I tried it. Also could initially running the updates in random order cause problems later on that I should be aware of? It doesn't seem like I can roll back to where I started, which might be a good idea.

P.s. you guys are amazing and the willingness of this community to help each other out is top notch.

I would try the TSB and retry the APIM. And always do a GWM first if one is available. Other than that the updates will trigger others if there are dependencies. Sometimes an overnight nap helps things. Stick with it and you'll get there!

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[Jesse-Infotainment]

So.. I have an XL. WITH BLUE CRUISE!!

Welp, I'm not what one would call a "good reader" apparently and started installing my truck's updates in basically random order, which has now led me to a failed IPMA and a stuck APIM, which I've tried twice using the USB stick. Would y'all recommend I jump straight into the TSB for the stuck APIM, or maybe give it some time first? It's been about an hour so far since the last time I tried it. Also could initially running the updates in random order cause problems later on that I should be aware of? It doesn't seem like I can roll back to where I started, which might be a good idea.

P.s. you guys are amazing and the willingness of this community to help each other out is top notch.

Send me your vin so I can take a look at teh state of things.

 

[Snakebitten]

You're a MADMAN
In the best way

 

[antho]

So.. I have an XL. WITH BLUE CRUISE!!




Send me your vin so I can take a look at teh state of things.

well I want a raptor with blue cruise!

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

I told someone a long time ago where there is a will there is a way. THey didnt believe me.

I think it would be easier in yours since you have everything already. We would need to update everything that didnt get updated though.

 

[antho]

I told someone a long time ago where there is a will there is a way. THey didnt believe me.

I think it would be easier in yours since you have everything already. We would need to update everything that didnt get updated though.

agreed. I hate when someone says it can’t be done or it’s shouldn’t be done. I have been busy with work so haven’t had time to find what files are needed for the IPC, GWM or APIM. Even trying to download my factory files there are quite a few that aren’t even in the Forscan database.

 

[BHunted1]

The problem is that dealers have mechanics working on this and it take a little bit of technical computer knowledge to understand what is being done while following procedures to update computer modules. It a training issue, but also a background issue as well. Dealers will need to start hiring "Digital mechanics" to perform these functions and understand the internal networks of the vehicles and how they operate to properly service them.

Thats not going to happen till Ford gets new vehicles to the market. By time they do, they won't need as many highly trained techs. As it stands, all the techs are working on used vehicles more than new and not necessarily Fords... Used is a big market right now.
Job 1 F150s and 'stangs were the biggest hit. The tech that is at my dealer had no idea where to start and every move was being on the phone with an engineer when he got lost. They had to wait for a phone call with the vehicle in limbo before the next move.
Till then, this is the way it will stay.

 

[jordandev]

So.. I have an XL. WITH BLUE CRUISE!!

amazing

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

agreed. I hate when someone says it can’t be done or it’s shouldn’t be done. I have been busy with work so haven’t had time to find what files are needed for the IPC, GWM or APIM. Even trying to download my factory files there are quite a few that aren’t even in the Forscan database.

I have them all. The only issue would be your gateway and the apim the manifest can’t be faked.

the gateway is also the big thing we have to look at the update to see what files are in that.

not sure if you’ve updated anything but if you send the vin I can get a gauge of things

 

[Shoebox72069]

So.. I have an XL. WITH BLUE CRUISE!!




Send me your vin so I can take a look at teh state of things.

This is amazing!

 

[ronaldfreemanjr]

Hello F-150 Friends,

For those of you that updated the APIM and broke free of the software updates; has anyone seen the sync screen change to where you don’t have any access to the menu buttons on the bottom? This happened after I got blue cruise activated. I’ve completed a hard rest of the APIM and nothing changes.

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

Hello F-150 Friends,

For those of you that updated the APIM and broke free of the software updates; has anyone seen the sync screen change to where you don’t have any access to the menu buttons on the bottom? This happened after I got blue cruise activated. I’ve completed a hard rest of the APIM and nothing changes.

I think if it sits over night it make correct itself.

Did this happen right after the update, or is it a hit and miss

 

[ronaldfreemanjr]

I think if it sits over night it make correct itself.

Did this happen right after the update, or is it a hit and miss

This was right after the update. I’ll cross my fingers.

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

This was right after the update. I’ll cross my fingers.

If not let me know. What I would suggest if it doesn’t though try a PMI of the apim. If it still doesn’t then we will see what our options are

 

[ronaldfreemanjr]

If not let me know. What I would suggest if it doesn’t though try a PMI of the apim. If it still doesn’t then we will see what our options are

I appreciate it. Thank you.

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