The Complete DIY Guide to Updating Your Mach-E with FDRS

[Fixbear]

Was thinking about dipping my toes into FDRS but had a question about the 12V power supply. Was looking at something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ER3LH1...L7WIQTAMS&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_cv_lig_dp_it&th=1

The question is would I need to get a new 60A breaker and circuit run to dedicate to FDRS use only? (Have an electrician coming to hardwire my L2 Ford Charger soon)

Might be a stupid question but can i use the existing 220V that the L2 charger will use, with some sort of converter (Could the electrician split off a 110V outlet?). Do you need to have the L2 charger plugged in as well when doing FDRS updates?

Since I have to have them run a line for the 220V was wondering if I should get a quote for a new 110V outlet or if I could somehow make something else work.

Just so you know, that power supply is designed for a RV. Motor homes and towable's. It does not have the features of a Clore. It is also designed for permeant mounting and has no leads for automotive use.

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[Snakebitten]

I purchased a similar unit recommended on this thread.
My Clore, which I have used many times successfully with FDRS on the Powerboost, was going to be insufficient for the Mach-E. (20 amps)

Anyways, I purchased a nice set of jump cables with the Amazon 55Amp "RV power supply", and cut them in half. Then soldered the cut copper into a nice tight tinned end, and attached them to the +- lugs.

Worked like a champ.
No need to mount the whole apparatus. I just store it in a dedicated storage bin between FDRS sessions.

 

[Fixbear]

You don't know me or my background. I was just asking why the risk, that's all.

Bruboy, Please don't be offended. Mike was just stating what he felt was obvious to him. If you go back threw the 294 pages of post here you'll see how many he has helped out. Let alone that he often comes up with accurate information long before the dealers.

 

[LeanneL]

I purchased a similar unit recommended on this thread.
My Clore, which I have used many times successfully with FDRS on the Powerboost, was going to be insufficient for the Mach-E. (20 amps)

Anyways, I purchased a nice set of jump cables with the Amazon 55Amp "RV power supply", and cut them in half. Then soldered the cut copper into a nice tight tinned end, and attached them to the +- lugs.

Worked like a champ.
No need to mount the whole apparatus. I just store it in a dedicated storage bin between FDRS sessions.

I did the exact same thing! My husband could not figure out why the hell I was cutting a brand new , good, pair of jumper cables in half!

 

[Snakebitten]

Surely he was impressed when he finally witnessed what you were up to? ?

 

[LeanneL]

Surely he was impressed when he finally witnessed what you were up to? ?

More like terrified, thought I needed my head examined and then immediately told his friend who is a high performance mechanic. lol

 

[Snakebitten]

That's hilarious.
So I gotta ask, because I'm too lazy to go find out myself....

Did you yet take a hole-saw to your frunk?

 

[LeanneL]

That's hilarious.
So I gotta ask, because I'm too lazy to go find out myself....

Did you yet take a hole-saw to your frunk?

But of course. And he was even more shocked that i was cutting a hole on my BRAND NEW car.

 

[rugedraw]

But of course. And he was even more shocked that i was cutting a hole on my BRAND NEW car.

Tbh, that's how it should have come from Ford.

 

[Woeo]

You don't know me or my background. I was just asking why the risk, that's all.

 

[Quranp]

Hello all. First off I want to say thanks to the creator and the contributors of this forum. Your knowledge and expertise has been a huge help. I knew when the MME's were first announced that I was going to grab one, until I heard all the woes of the charging curve and issues with O.T.A. I tried to keep myself informed with Google searches, which is how I came across this forum and the Mac & Cheese firmware update video, with that I didn't pass up on a great deal for a 21 Select w/ Tech & Comfort package. So I'm hoping to share my Vin for some feedback or any additional info you find perdonant for a software update to my modules. I understand with my fab date being pre July/21 i'm job1. Im expecting my 55A power supply and a VXDIAG in the next day or so.

 

[rugedraw]

Hello all. First off I want to say thanks to the creator and the contributors of this forum. Your knowledge and expertise has been a huge help. I knew when the MME's were first announced that I was going to grab one, until I heard all the woes of the charging curve and issues with O.T.A. I tried to keep myself informed with Google searches, which is how I came across this forum and the Mac & Cheese firmware update video, with that I didn't pass up on a great deal for a 21 Select w/ Tech & Comfort package. So I'm hoping to share my Vin for some feedback or any additional info you find perdonant for a software update to my modules. I understand with my fab date being pre July/21 i'm job1. Im expecting my 55A power supply and a VXDIAG in the next day or so.

VIN?

FYI: The Nano is not recommended for module updates on these vehicles. People have reported issues with bricking modules and not being able to recover them. The Mongoose is more expensive for good reasons.

 

[HuntingPudel]

I did the exact same thing! My husband could not figure out why the hell I was cutting a brand new , good, pair of jumper cables in half!

You could tell him that they’re Canadian and you needed to make them worth as much as US cables. ??

 

[Quranp]

VIN?

FYI: The Nano is not recommended for module updates on these vehicles. People have reported issues with bricking modules and not being able to recover them. The Mongoose is more expensive for good reasons.

I was basing that on the post from another member he had success with it, as well as the VCMII.

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...fdrs-alternative-to-forscan.10217/post-257402

 

[Snakebitten]

I bricked the CCM module in my Powerboost with the Nano. As did several others.
But fortunately recovered it with a Mongoose.

It also would corrupt some of the field labels it uploaded to the cloud after a scan of the vehicle. But that too would be corrected eventually as the vehicle communicated with the servers later.

I was disappointed that the $100 adapter couldn't be completely trusted. But the Mongoose has been very nice to work with.

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