ECU module programming guide using FDRS

[Snakebitten]

It's not the only option.
But it's the least expensive.

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[dolsen]

So what modules can is not update? How bad is it really? Is the mongoose really the only option?

For the sake of your sanity, yea it’s the only option. Listen to @Jesse-Infotainment because if you use the NANO, there’s a decent chance you’ll screw something up, and Jesse is the only one that can fix it. I think everyone on here considers him the resident expert, having literal world-class knowledge of how the modules (and everything else) in these trucks work.

Using the NANO is a metaphorical version of Russian roulette for the modules in your truck.

 

[bgalakazam]

Why is FDRS so slow to write to USB? Taking over an hour to transfer 5GB updates. The USB is rated at 11.8MB/s write, but with FDRS it caps out at 1.8MB/s (not sustainable). I've used the USB from this very computer and it was much faster.

coffee break

 

[Snakebitten]

FDRS definitely throttles writing USB sticks.
It's time to listen to a Playlist, sip a beverage, and catch up on the forum while it does it's thing.

 

[bgalakazam]

Last APIM (I think) based on public releases. Still downloading then another 1-2hr transfer to USB and 30~ min update. Almost dinner time.

 

[bgalakazam]

Well, done for now, ran out of time. After the last large APIM that brought my Sync to 23*** another GWM popped up. What else is left past my current status? 1FTFW1E58MFC14482

I wanted the full screen CarPlay and got it, along with some other updates that were stacked. I might update again if something good comes out, otherwise I can't justify the $50.

 

[rugedraw]

Last APIM (I think) based on public releases. Still downloading then another 1-2hr transfer to USB and 30~ min update. Almost dinner time.

Sounds like the equivalent to 3.5.3 which gives you full-screen capability. There should of also been a TCU update that would take you to 3.5.4, and the GWM is most likely 4.2.1.

I would agree that it is not worth spending the $50 on the rest of the updates. You don't get any new or useful features out of the other updates. Now that you got the troublesome older updates out of the way, you should get the rest via OTA as intended.

 

[bgalakazam]

Now that you got the troublesome older updates out of the way, you should get the rest via OTA as intended.

Once I am back in the USA in late 2025


This is the order I did updates:
PCM, ABS, SCCM, BCM, DDM, PDM, IPMA, TCM, GWM, APIM (Sync 22090), GWM, TCU, GWM, APIM (Sync 230**)

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

Once I am back in the USA in late 2025


This is the order I did updates:
PCM, ABS, SCCM, BCM, DDM, PDM, IPMA, TCM, GWM, APIM (Sync 22090), GWM, TCU, GWM, APIM (Sync 230**)

You have 2 updates left. One Gateway and one TCU.

I can send you the Gateway If you want. Icant send the TCU it wont how unless the Gateway is done.

 

[bgalakazam]

You have 2 updates left. One Gateway and one TCU.

I can send you the Gateway If you want. Icant send the TCU it wont how unless the Gateway is done.

If you send it, can I just put it on USB and update? Or do I have to do FDRS again? I have no use for the TCU I don't think being overseas (I know TCU controls more than the 5G, but that's the main thing I want). If it's no trouble and I can easily update without FDRS, please send. Otherwise I can wait.

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

If you send it, can I just put it on USB and update? Or do I have to do FDRS again? I have no use for the TCU I don't think being overseas (I know TCU controls more than the 5G, but that's the main thing I want). If it's no trouble and I can easily update without FDRS, please send. Otherwise I can wait.

USB. No need for FDRS.

 

[Foxtrot150]

Why is FDRS so slow to write to USB? Taking over an hour to transfer 5GB updates. The USB is rated at 11.8MB/s write, but with FDRS it caps out at 1.8MB/s (not sustainable). I've used the USB from this very computer and it was much faster.

coffee break

May I ask what battery charger/tender you are using?

 

[RcFlyer330]

looks like a NOCO genius 10A charger to me.

 

[apMechorse]

OK, so this means I'm finally all caught up now, right? I should be at PU 4.3.2?

(Disregard the DTC for PCM, its a U0645 - Lost Communication With Active Air Dam Module. Snow drift broke it last winter then I just removed it entirely.)

Is there anything else I should be doing while I still have time on my license?

 

[Big Dog Daddy]

Why is FDRS so slow to write to USB? Taking over an hour to transfer 5GB updates. The USB is rated at 11.8MB/s write, but with FDRS it caps out at 1.8MB/s (not sustainable). I've used the USB from this very computer and it was much faster.

coffee break

I'm very happy to see that you were finally able to get your truck fully updated. It's an amazing day we live in that the members of the forum here were able provide you the information and guidance to do this, But ultimately through your own determination you made it happen, Great work! Hopefully you and that F-150 will be back rolling on the U.S. Interstates soon.
With Memorial day coming up, Let's take a moment to remember our fallen heroes, and I'd like thank you personally for your service to our great Country.
Thank you, Sir!

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