Bezel Diagnostics -- Who actually uses this?

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Do the technicians at the dealership ever use this feature?

I always check it after an OTA Power-up is delivered and installed to see if I can determine what has changed. I'm not always successful in getting information out of it.

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I use it, most dealer techs probably have no idea it exists. Yes, it's for diagnostic use on the telematics and infotainment system. You're not going to be able to see OTA status, that's not its purpose.
 

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I tried to use it, but the diagnostic start animation would begin and then it would drop back to whatever screen/card was active before. Is there a specific setup one needs to do besides just holding the volume - and left arrow combination?
 

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I tried to use it, but the diagnostic start animation would begin and then it would drop back to whatever screen/card was active before. Is there a specific setup one needs to do besides just holding the volume - and left arrow combination?
Nope. Try starting on FM radio and don't touch the screen or knob till it fully loads.
 

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Nope. Try starting on FM radio and don't touch the screen or knob till it fully loads.
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I hadn't tried starting the FM radio and that seems to have got it to work.
 


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Thanks!
I hadn't tried starting the FM radio and that seems to have got it to work.
Yep... Can't remember where I saw it (roughly 2 years ago) but starting from FM Radio is Ford's official recommendation, too.

Remember to raise the volume back up once diagnostics begins loading. I've forgotten several times and then on my next drive, I'm wondering why I can't get the car to play my podcasts. 🤣
 

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Yep... Can't remember where I saw it (roughly 2 years ago) but starting from FM Radio is Ford's official recommendation, too.
with all of these arcane incantations i'm wondering if i need to invest in some rosary beads ... or is this more of a call for incense? 🤔
 

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with all of these arcane incantations i'm wondering if i need to invest in some rosary beads ... or is this more of a call for incense? 🤔
Intentionally arcane...

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