Another BC 1.3 OTA expected?

[MachEnthusiast]

I just checked today after understanding better what this all is (I’ve been out of the loop on BC development). I have 10.1.1 installed. I have the two sliders but they are disabled and can’t be turned on. I have a 2021 GT.

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[rugedraw]

This OTA is officially being sent out now. @benk016 found a VIN of a car that got it and it's a config-only update that requires wifi to install. Make sure you guys got your wifi connected for this one.

Release notes say:


Group ID 1 - Feature Enhancement- BlueCruise 1.3

Ford BlueCruise 1.3 is now active on this vehicle!

• BlueCruise 1.3:
• More hands-free highway time: In our internal testing, BlueCruise 1.3 stayed engaged in hands-free mode for an average of 5 times longer compared to BlueCruise 1.0
• Smoother drive: BlueCruise 1.3 significantly enhances hands-free driving performance, including greater ability to navigate in curves and narrow lanes, reducing the number of hands-free disconnects from prior versions. New Features:
• Lane Change Assist: allows you to use the turn signal switch to indicate a desired lane change, which the system will perform when the path is clear. It will also suggest a lane change in slower-moving traffic.
• In-Lane Repositioning: can help provide more space by subtly shifting away from vehicles in adjacent lanes, giving you a little extra room when you need it.

Available Feature. Equipped Ford vehicles come with either a complimentary trial period or an included duration, after which purchase of a BlueCruise subscription is required. Modem activation is required for subscription purchase and for initial activation of BlueCruise. See ford.com/bluecruise for details. BlueCruise is a driver-assist feature and does not replace safe driving or driver’s attention, judgment or need to control the vehicle. Only remove hands in a Hands-Free Blue Zone. Always watch the road and be prepared to resume control. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations. IPMA-DC-24.204.8.27

@elmedico27 Add it to the github when you can.

 

[elmedico27]

Added! Thanks as always for the tag.
Am I reading right that this one is an inhibit update?

 

[rugedraw]

Added! Thanks as always for the tag.
Am I reading right that this one is an inhibit update?

Yes. It takes 1-2 minutes to install, but it does require the vehicle to be inhibited.

 

[MachEnthusiast]

I wonder how many months will go by before my vehicle recognizes that this one exists. Probably after 4 or 5 more updates come out. I didn't get 10.1.1 until January 30th even though I'm in the EA. I can't figure out why I get updates so late. Not failing updates, and I'm always parked in wifi range.

 

[CarGuy11]

Hmm wonder if all cars getting this or just 21s & Job 1 22s? My Job 2 22 doesn't have this issue.

 

[hack-e]

I laughed when I got this a couple of days ago since I've had BC 1.3 for several months now via FDRS and Forscan. I wonder why it took so long to get pushed OTA? I am glad I didn't wait for OTA.

 

[LabGoof]

I used Forscan to fix those things not working, works great.

What is the brand & model number of the forscan device you used & is it easy to use?

 

[Drkvampire2001]

What is the brand & model number of the forscan device you used & is it easy to use?

Used my laptop with the MX Bluetooth dongle

 

[LabGoof]

Used my laptop with the MX Bluetooth dongle

Do you think the wired OBDLink EX will work just as well? It has a MUCH friendlier price tag.

 

[rugedraw]

Do you think the wired OBDLink EX will work just as well? It has a MUCH friendlier price tag.

Wired is fine. I use the VLinker cable. It's like $28 on Amazon.

 

[Snakebitten]

The OBDlink EX hardwired adapter is perfect for Forscan @LabGoof

 

[LabGoof]

Wired is fine. I use the VLinker cable. It's like $28 on Amazon.

I like that pricetag even BETTER!

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