ECU module programming guide using FDRS

[Kanuck]

Do you mean when should you pony up license fee$ again?

So far the community has been fortunate to have someone(s) with active license that will generously check for others. So there's no reason to ri$k 50.

The members on this forum are generous in supplying update information from FDRS. What I was wondering, is how often should someone rely on that generosity and have a member check for updates on their truck. Once a month, every two months or more?

Also, when a member does check for someone and uploads a picture of their outstanding updates or other information, how is that screen shot taken in FDRS?

FYI ..... In Canada, it is $67.37 with exchange and fees.....LOL

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[Snakebitten]

The members on this forum are generous in supplying update information from FDRS. What I was wondering, is how often should someone rely on that generosity and have a member check for updates on their truck. Once a month, every two months or more?

Also, when a member does check for someone and uploads a picture of their outstanding updates or other information, how is that screen shot taken in FDRS?

FYI ..... In Canada, it is $67.37 with exchange and fees.....LOL

I bought an annual license when I had my 2021 Platinum Powerboost. It had so many updates that they just kept rolling out every time I thought I had caught up.

It's been just the opposite with my Job2 2022, so I doubt I will buy another annual. But who knows? I certainly don't mind using it to help others around here since I don't think I will ever be even with the folks that helped me out. Besides, avoiding just 1 visit to a dealership described by some folks is worth $1000 to avoid. At least to me it is. I want to enjoy this truck rather than be frustrated and have the ownership experience sullied unnecessarily.

So, if you can't get anyone else to look up your VIN, I will.

I do the screenshots with the Windows snipping tool and then upload them to the post or message I post here on the forum.

 

[Kanuck]

I bought an annual license when I had my 2021 Platinum Powerboost. It had so many updates that they just kept rolling out every time I thought I had caught up.

It's been just the opposite with my Job2 2022, so I doubt I will buy another annual. But who knows? I certainly don't mind using it to help others around here since I don't think I will ever be even with the folks that helped me out. Besides, avoiding just 1 visit to a dealership described by some folks is worth $1000 to avoid. At least to me it is. I want to enjoy this truck rather than be frustrated and have the ownership experience sullied unnecessarily.

So, if you can't get anyone else to look up your VIN, I will.

I do the screenshots with the Windows snipping tool and then upload them to the post or message I post here on the forum.

My question is because I don't want to bother members for a update on my truck. I am more that willing to get a 2 day license for FDRS. I am just wondering how often should I be looking for updates. I was just curious if anyone had noticed how often they came out for their trucks.

 

[Rodoni]

Hi All,

Happy to be here and overwhelmed with all the information lol. I’ve gone through a lot of threads and now it feels like the information is all blending together.

Just bought a used 21 platinum 700A job 1 truck. It was first on the road march 21. This is the most advanced vehicle I’ve ever owned lol. Im interested in attempting to make sure everything is updated as needed and it sounds like my best bet is to do it myself. I am not sure where I should start with my truck.

specs: Sync 4 Version 21281 revision 244
vin: 1FTFW1E8XMFA54034

I understand some updates take longer than others, use a battery tender, pay attention to shutting down completely , opening the door, etc etc. I just want confirmation on if I even need updates (bought from a dealer but not confident it’s updated), how I should start updates, and which thread to follow for instructions.

Thanks for everyone’s help in advance. There is a wealth of knowledge here

 

[zacko11288]

Hi All,

Happy to be here and overwhelmed with all the information lol. I’ve gone through a lot of threads and now it feels like the information is all blending together.

Just bought a used 21 platinum 700A job 1 truck. It was first on the road march 21. This is the most advanced vehicle I’ve ever owned lol. Im interested in attempting to make sure everything is updated as needed and it sounds like my best bet is to do it myself. I am not sure where I should start with my truck.

specs: Sync 4 Version 21281 revision 244
vin: 1FTFW1E8XMFA54034

I understand some updates take longer than others, use a battery tender, pay attention to shutting down completely , opening the door, etc etc. I just want confirmation on if I even need updates (bought from a dealer but not confident it’s updated), how I should start updates, and which thread to follow for instructions.

Thanks for everyone’s help in advance. There is a wealth of knowledge here

Welcome, are your automatic updates working or is the toggle grayed out?

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

Hi All,

Happy to be here and overwhelmed with all the information lol. I’ve gone through a lot of threads and now it feels like the information is all blending together.

Just bought a used 21 platinum 700A job 1 truck. It was first on the road march 21. This is the most advanced vehicle I’ve ever owned lol. Im interested in attempting to make sure everything is updated as needed and it sounds like my best bet is to do it myself. I am not sure where I should start with my truck.

specs: Sync 4 Version 21281 revision 244
vin: 1FTFW1E8XMFA54034

I understand some updates take longer than others, use a battery tender, pay attention to shutting down completely , opening the door, etc etc. I just want confirmation on if I even need updates (bought from a dealer but not confident it’s updated), how I should start updates, and which thread to follow for instructions.

Thanks for everyone’s help in advance. There is a wealth of knowledge here

Welcome, are your automatic updates working or is the toggle grayed out?

I bet they work. He is at a later Sync Verison.

Here are the updates available for your truck. You do not have BlueCruise. More updates will show as you completethe updates available now. They are released sequentially.

Your OTA history is not very successful. So manually updating will be the only way to guarantee successfully getting the truck fully up to date.

 

[Rodoni]

Welcome, are your automatic updates working or is the toggle grayed out?

They are not grayed out but it does say there are no updates for my vehicle.

I bet they work. He is at a later Sync Verison.

Here are the updates available for your truck. You do not have BlueCruise. More updates will show as you completethe updates available now. They are released sequentially.

Your OTA history is not very successful. So manually updating will be the only way to guarantee successfully getting the truck fully up to date.

Thank you for this! So as of now, I should follow the instructions in the first couple of posts in this thread to do these current updates? After those are complete, do I wait a few days for the most current updates to show up to complete them or will they show up as soon as these old ones are completed?

 

[Mwathey515]

Hi All,

Happy to be here and overwhelmed with all the information lol. I’ve gone through a lot of threads and now it feels like the information is all blending together.

Just bought a used 21 platinum 700A job 1 truck. It was first on the road march 21. This is the most advanced vehicle I’ve ever owned lol. Im interested in attempting to make sure everything is updated as needed and it sounds like my best bet is to do it myself. I am not sure where I should start with my truck.

specs: Sync 4 Version 21281 revision 244
vin: 1FTFW1E8XMFA54034

I understand some updates take longer than others, use a battery tender, pay attention to shutting down completely , opening the door, etc etc. I just want confirmation on if I even need updates (bought from a dealer but not confident it’s updated), how I should start updates, and which thread to follow for instructions.

Thanks for everyone’s help in advance. There is a wealth of knowledge here

My opinion is : buy the tools, follow the instructions & pay attention to @Jesse-Infotainment & your truck will operate as it was designed to if not better, took me 15hrs over 2 days & was worth every bit.

 

[Deleted member 8023]

Having issues so I'm wondering if more updates have come out since I last updated. Anyone with active FDRS that can check my VIN before I purchase another license? thanks, 1FTFW1CD4MFB42027

 

[dolsen]

Is it possible to have someone download the updates from FDRS for me, send them to me on a USB and then just have me install it? I don't really care to spend the money upfront for the cable or the licenses for FDRS (between my F150 and my Explorer ST I have 22 updates, so I am sure it would take more than a 2 day license, and may take more than a couple of licenses). Obviously I wouldn't expect any of this to be free, but I also don't care to have my vehicles at the dealership for multiple days only to be disappointed they didn't do anything.

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

Is it possible to have someone download the updates from FDRS for me, send them to me on a USB and then just have me install it? I don't really care to spend the money upfront for the cable or the licenses for FDRS (between my F150 and my Explorer ST I have 22 updates, so I am sure it would take more than a 2 day license, and may take more than a couple of licenses). Obviously I wouldn't expect any of this to be free, but I also don't care to have my vehicles at the dealership for multiple days only to be disappointed they didn't do anything.

No. Not how it works.

 

[Snakebitten]

No. Not how it works.

Can you imagine your life if it was possible?
Your OneDrive folder structure would be something to behold. ?

 

[dolsen]

No. Not how it works.

Fair enough, I thought it was at least worth asking.

 

[redditn00b92]

Hello! Member of the mach-e forum here trying to get some more info on an APIM update. My Mach-E is stuck on the 1.7.1 update, and I think a previous dealer managed to get the vin locked out so the module repair won't work. That said, I have the APIM software needed downloaded to USB. It's formatted exFAT and the file structure is correct. I've had it plugged in driving around for well-over 15 days or so now. Still nothing.

For those who have used this method for their trucks, how long did it take to get the truck to finally recognize the USB and update? I am getting discouraged.

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

Can you imagine your life if it was possible?
Your OneDrive folder structure would be something to behold. ?

Yeah.. Its already pretty full.

Hello! Member of the mach-e forum here trying to get some more info on an APIM update. My Mach-E is stuck on the 1.7.1 update, and I think a previous dealer managed to get the vin locked out so the module repair won't work. That said, I have the APIM software needed downloaded to USB. It's formatted exFAT and the file structure is correct. I've had it plugged in driving around for well-over 15 days or so now. Still nothing.

For those who have used this method for their trucks, how long did it take to get the truck to finally recognize the USB and update? I am getting discouraged.

Takes about a month in most cases. If it hasnt kicked off in that time you have a bad apim. The other thing is the USB name cant be long needs to be short, I use Sync. Someone left it as Samsung and it wouldnt kick off. He changed it to sync and then it immediately kicked off.

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