ECU module programming guide using FDRS

[coadr]

Does anyone know how to adjust the auto-brightness settings for the APIM screen by chance? On 24127 it randomly decides to go to minimum brightness for a few seconds at least 4-5 times per 30 minutes of driving during the day and it’s incredibly annoying

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[Kanuck]

I have mine set to night and not auto. Don't notice any change in brightness. Found it easier to look at during the day as well.

 

[Snakebitten]

Night Mode all the way.
From the first time it was discovered to be more stable than day mode.

 

[jfalat]

Working on a IPC update now..can’t believe this going to take 3 hours. Not sure I understand how ford thinks this could ever go OTA. also wonder how much data are they changing to make it take this long.

 

[coadr]

Night Mode all the way.
From the first time it was discovered to be more stable than day mode.

Heard there, the only thing I don't like about night mode is that it locks Apple Maps in CarPlay to dark as well. But I'll test it to see if I still have the same brightness issue in that mode. Something in the software must've changed because the light sensor on the dash is basically useless now

 

[imnuts]

Working on a IPC update now..can’t believe this going to take 3 hours. Not sure I understand how ford thinks this could ever go OTA. also wonder how much data are they changing to make it take this long.

It takes that long via FDRS because it's transferring via the canbus which is painfully slow by today's standards. If updated via OTA, I believe it transfers over the vehicle ethernet network taking a fraction of the time.

 

[Paul Neubauer]

Working on a IPC update now..can’t believe this going to take 3 hours. Not sure I understand how ford thinks this could ever go OTA. also wonder how much data are they changing to make it take this long.

If you forgot to buy beer before starting a CAN IPC update, you are in for a bad time because you now cannot go buy beer and have to patiently sit there watching and waiting for your truck to come back online while you think about the beer you forgot to buy...

 

[rugedraw]

Working on a IPC update now..can’t believe this going to take 3 hours. Not sure I understand how ford thinks this could ever go OTA. also wonder how much data are they changing to make it take this long.

Lucky you. The two old IPC updates I had to do took 6 hours each.

 

[booostin]

Does using fordpass or keyfob remote start have any effect on deploying the APIM update via USB? Going on 2 ish weeks here with my flash drive plugged in and still nada, truck does still recognize the USB drive as I can see the message and it listed as an audio source whenever I get in the truck, praying my update kicks in here soon.

 

[Gord0]

Does using fordpass or keyfob remote start have any effect on deploying the APIM update via USB? Going on 2 ish weeks here with my flash drive plugged in and still nada, truck does still recognize the USB drive as I can see the message and it listed as an audio source whenever I get in the truck, praying my update kicks in here soon.

Nothing you can do but be patient.

 

[poopy_pants]

Sorry if this has been asked and answered before but do the FDRS updates and OTA follow the same release cycle ... meaning if my truck doesn't show any OTA updates, will FDRS make a difference? I'm debating on getting another FDRS subscription since there's an APIM update (1286) I've seen floating round but the PTS/Motorcraft site showed no updates available for my vehicle. I'm on 1270 now.

 

[SilverPigeon]

Sorry if this has been asked and answered before but do the FDRS updates and OTA follow the same release cycle ... meaning if my truck doesn't show any OTA updates, will FDRS make a difference? I'm debating on getting another FDRS subscription since there's an APIM update (1286) I've seen floating round but the PTS/Motorcraft site showed no updates available for my vehicle. I'm on 1270 now.

I'm not sure. So, the best thing is to get on the request vin lookup thread and ask someone who already has FDRS to see if there are any updates listed before you commit to another licence.

 

[Gord0]

Sorry if this has been asked and answered before but do the FDRS updates and OTA follow the same release cycle ... meaning if my truck doesn't show any OTA updates, will FDRS make a difference? I'm debating on getting another FDRS subscription since there's an APIM update (1286) I've seen floating round but the PTS/Motorcraft site showed no updates available for my vehicle. I'm on 1270 now.

FDRS or pts are the only way to see what updates you have available.

 

[rugedraw]

Sorry if this has been asked and answered before but do the FDRS updates and OTA follow the same release cycle ... meaning if my truck doesn't show any OTA updates, will FDRS make a difference? I'm debating on getting another FDRS subscription since there's an APIM update (1286) I've seen floating round but the PTS/Motorcraft site showed no updates available for my vehicle. I'm on 1270 now.

It is possible that a network scan with FDRS will release the APIM update, but not guaranteed. It would cost you $50 to find out.

 

[millg2003]

Hi All.

I have a Job 1 '21 F150 and have had all sorts of issues with getting my truck up to date. I had sync version 20262 and after a lot of back and forth and many months at the dealership they replaced the GWM and APIM. The truck was returned to me with version 21146. I thought it was over the hump, but I'm not convinced of that anymore. It has been 6 months since it was at the dealer and there have not been any OTA updates. Which brings me to today.

I'm working through updates with FDRS, I have done a number of them (GWM, IPMA, ACM, PSCM, window modules, trailer module), but there is not any updates for the APIM. Any ideas on why FDRS is not showing or making the updates available to me for the APIM? There is a BCM update, but from what I have read in this forum that is a dealer only update. Do I have to get that done to get presented additional updates?

Images - main FDRS screen after the connection. Current list of available software updates. Sync version.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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