ECU module programming guide using FDRS

[svtzx2]

I use a cheap Windows laptop. What I did is bought a couple of RAM sticks for $30 and plugged them into the board to boost up performance since FDRS ran slow on it. After the RAM upgrade (which is very easy to do even with no experience), it runs FDRS flawlessly.

What model is this cheap upgradable laptop? I’m going the rounds in Marketplace looking for deals.

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[rugedraw]

What model is this cheap upgradable laptop? I’m going the rounds in Marketplace looking for deals.

It's an Acer Aspire 5 with an i3 intel chip. I bought it used for $150 and just wiped it with a fresh windows install when I got it. It came with 4GB of RAM and 128GB hard drive. I added 16GB of RAM for a total of 20 and added a 1TB SSD. The RAM stick I bought is in the screenshot below (link is no longer active when I click it). The bigger hard drive is not needed for FDRS. I did that because I also use it to store old pics and videos.

 

[Bowtye8]

Hello- I have a 2021 early build (MArch 2021) was stuck at Sync 24XXX. as updates for the 2021's were on hold. Well I got in my truck yesterday and the display read somthing like "updates in progress some features may not work" today I checked and I am at 25094. Yay!!!
My son has a 2021 and his is still showing 22293. Hopefully he will get his soon. Will he get a couple? like 24xxx first or possible go right to 25094?

 

[rugedraw]

Hello- I have a 2021 early build (MArch 2021) was stuck at Sync 24XXX. as updates for the 2021's were on hold. Well I got in my truck yesterday and the display read somthing like "updates in progress some features may not work" today I checked and I am at 25094. Yay!!!
My son has a 2021 and his is still showing 22293. Hopefully he will get his soon. Will he get a couple? like 24xxx first or possible go right to 25094?

Awesome. My 2021 is stil on 24127 with nothing else showing. In the case of the other truck, it may be a while. 22293 is followed by 23159, 23291, 24127 and the 25094 which is the latest. His truck may be affected by the attached SSM.

 

[rugedraw]

Anyone with an active FDRS license? Need the HVAC files for a 2022-2023 PowerBoost. I have the VIN of one and can walk you through how to get the files if you don't know how to. Thanks.

 

[Fordphanatic]

Anyone with an active FDRS license? Need the HVAC files for a 2022-2023 PowerBoost. I have the VIN of one and can walk you through how to get the files if you don't know how to. Thanks.

I do Bro send it over

 

[aviator]

@rugedraw I bought a 2 day license trough the new method but as soon as I launch FDRS it prompts for a license key and does not let me login at all.

 

[ENG430]

@rugedraw I bought a 2 day license trough the new method but as soon as I launch FDRS it prompts for a license key and does not let me login at all.

Sorry for the interruption,
But change the user type to independent User,
Then if you have the license code install the FDRS as you have a license key.
If the license is registered in the motorcraft account so install the FDRS as user name and password then log into FDRS using the email and password for motorcraft account.

 

[aviator]

Sorry for the interruption,
But change the user type to independent User,
Then if you have the license code install the FDRS as you have a license key.
If the license is registered in the motorcraft account so install the FDRS as user name and password then log into FDRS using the email and password for motorcraft account.

That is my issue it will not even let me get to the login section. This pops up immediately and if I hit cancel it closes

 

[rugedraw]

@rugedraw I bought a 2 day license trough the new method but as soon as I launch FDRS it prompts for a license key and does not let me login at all.

Yea, start by changing the login type to non dealer.

 

[rugedraw]

That is my issue it will not even let me get to the login section. The pops up immediately and if I hit cancel it closes

I haven't used the new version of fdrs yet since they started with this bull shit, so hopefully someone can chime in.

 

[rugedraw]

That is my issue it will not even let me get to the login section. The pops up immediately and if I hit cancel it closes

Actually, are you sure that's the latest version of FDRS?

 

[rugedraw]

@aviator

Uninstall that version of FDRS and try this one:

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/IDS/FDRS/FDRS_45.5.8.exe

 

[Tired Lizard]

Post #16,327
"You have to be logged in to your Motorcraftservice.com acct on the computer in a separate window as you try logging in to FDRS.

Also you have to have pre purchased the subscription on the above website too before FDRS login."

 

[aviator]

Actually, are you sure that's the latest version of FDRS?

Well you guys were right - I swear I had the latest but nope did not - Sorry and thank you guys!

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