ECU module programming guide using FDRS

[Mike G]

would you mind checking what updates I am showing ?
1FTFW1ed3mfb23739

No problem.

Mike

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[mflynndelta]

No problem.

Mike

thanks !

 

[Airborne_Ape]

It's been declared "fixed"

Still would give me the heebyjeeby's clicking that download button though in the driveway.

Isn’t there a way to check the software manifest before download and install?

 

[Mike G]

Isn’t there a way to check the software manifest before download and install?

Well even if there was there's likely a couple of problems with that (unless your @Jesse-Infotainment)...

1) what would we compare it to, and

2) I'd be like a hog lookin' at a wristwatch, with no idea what packages do what.

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

??

 

[Airborne_Ape]

what would we compare it to

The known-good files Jesse listed. Since he identified the problem. Anyone having doubts about updating their BCM can use the info in this thread as a cross-reference right?

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

Every BCM is different. there are MANY BCM packages. even for Power boost there can be a variance.

I can see the called for files. Before they are installed. The issue is they may have CAlled for the correct file but download the WRONG one.

There are so many variables. There is no one size fits all situation. There may be many trucks that have the same package but there just as many that do not.

 

[tonesto7]

The known-good files Jesse listed. Since he identified the problem. Anyone having doubts about updating their BCM can use the info in this thread as a cross-reference right?

This is not something you really want the average end user to do. It will lead to them causing more problems than it solves.

Plus there is no way to keep info with the different cross-reference info up to date.

 

[Airborne_Ape]

That sucks. My fault for being optimistic there would be a simple way to manually validate updates prior to install. I assumed if a file called doesn’t match a file downloaded a validation check would halt the installation process; it’s a tad concerning to read otherwise.

 

[JIMFOUNTAIN]

Short version: Dealer has had the truck 3 weeks... what have they done? VIN 1FTFW1ED5MFB13052

Longer version: Took the truck in to get an oil change. Did the walk around with the service writer. I pointed out zero dings. Two small rock chips in front.... Emphasized I wanted it back in the same condition. 2 hours later - truck returned with the oil changed and a nice dent in the right front fender. Showed service writer and management and they agreed to fix. Then the wait for a loaner began.

I got the Ford service survey and made the proper/correct marks/feedback. Dealer management got involved and finally found a loaner.. a few weeks from when the dealer vandalized my truck. Supposed to be 3-4 days in body shop. While I finally had a loaner I asked them to also fix the console not staying up, driver seat cushion loose, factory Ford bedliner peeling on the tailgate and the air dam occasionally sticking down. Expectation was another day or so in the shop. 5 calendar days later they had ordered a lid (national back order), reconnected a tab/hook on the seat and replaced the motor on the air dam.

Off to paint and body after 8 days. And at least .5-2 true hours of repair work completed. Got a text on day 9 that the body shop should finish on day 12. Day 12 AM got a text that bodywork should finish that day. Day 13 and I ping on status... "ran into issues." Day 14 and the truck has been sent to a subcontractor (Line-x) to fix bedliner.

Just wondering what they are telling Ford they did.... And hoping they didn't screw something up as the had to "re-program" to fix the air dam. Not what I wanted to hear.....

 

[Kanuck]

I went to but a 2 day license for FDRS and I was directed to IDS. Is this were I get the license for FDRS?

 

[Mike G]

I went to but a 2 day license for FDRS and I was directed to IDS. Is this were I get the license for FDRS?

Yes...I don't know why they do that. It's for IDS, FJDS, and FDRS.

You'll need your previous username and password unless you want to setup a new account.

Go here and select "Click here to continue".

 

[Kanuck]

Yes...I don't know why they do that. It's for IDS, FJDS, and FDRS.

You'll need your previous username and password unless you want to setup a new account.

Go here and select "Click here to continue".

I have set up an account. Will get it tomorrow morning. Thanks Mike

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

A note for anyone that is wanting to do any programming this weekend

 

[Kanuck]

PMI may also be effected... Guess I am waiting till my next full weekend off....DAM

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