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

[Mach-Lee]

That option is just in case it won't update and gives you an error about being out of memory. So you would then remove the voice app to free up memory and then put it back after the update. If you never got an error while trying to do the update...you don't need to worry about it.

Yeah they had a memory leak issue that took up all the free space on the APIM so it couldn’t accept any new files. AFIK it only affected 3/4 but not 4A like we have.

You can ignore that option.

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[Mike G]

Yeah they had a memory leak issue that took up all the free space on the APIM so it couldn’t accept any new files. AFIK it only affected 3/4 but not 4A like we have.

You can ignore that option.

Do you have a VCM3 or are you using a Mongoose to do updates? I'm looking over the recent email from Rotunda and wondering if the VCM3 is worth the money they're asking.

 

[richsi]

Do you have a VCM3 or are you using a Mongoose to do updates? I'm looking over the recent email from Rotunda and wondering if the VCM3 is worth the money they're asking.

At least they are sending them out next day, took me over a year to get my VCM3 GEEZ

 

[rugedraw]

Do you have a VCM3 or are you using a Mongoose to do updates? I'm looking over the recent email from Rotunda and wondering if the VCM3 is worth the money they're asking.

I'm good with my peasant Mongoose. ?

 

[Robob]

I got the Bosch master tech 2 for 1100 but that’s wholesale cost. its the same as the ford Vcm 3 just different color. I assume bosch is making them for Rotunda

 

[Mach-Lee]

Do you have a VCM3 or are you using a Mongoose to do updates? I'm looking over the recent email from Rotunda and wondering if the VCM3 is worth the money they're asking.

Just Mongoose. VCM is way more.

 

[Mike G]

Just Mongoose. VCM is way more.

Actual VCM3s on Ebay are in the 1400 range now. These are not clones. But yeah, I get that it may be too painful to part with that much. My Mongoose has served me well for the last two years.

 

[LeanneL]

Just ordered a Mongoos and power supply, both will be here tomorrow. Is it possible for someone to take a look and let me know the best order to proceed for updates? And if there are any I should avoid? New to this and want to tread careful! 3FMTK4SX2PMA15319

 

[Jeff-NoVA]

Just ordered a Mongoos and power supply, both will be here tomorrow. Is it possible for someone to take a look and let me know the best order to proceed for updates? And if there are any I should avoid? New to this and want to tread careful! 3FMTK4SX2PMA15319

You want to post that in this thread:

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...lling-to-look-up-info-for-others.10230/unread

 

[LeanneL]

You want to post that in this thread:

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...lling-to-look-up-info-for-others.10230/unread

Oops, was reading this whole one and posted in the wrong one!

 

[bshaw]

Just ordered a Mongoos and power supply, both will be here tomorrow. Is it possible for someone to take a look and let me know the best order to proceed for updates? And if there are any I should avoid? New to this and want to tread careful! 3FMTK4SX2PMA15319

Good thinking to proceed carefully. Make sure you have a high speed/quality USB, and budget several hours to the process.
I don't know of any current restrictions on modules to avoid or complete in a specific order. Normally, FDRS handles all dependencies and if you pick a module that needs something else, it will do them both or several in a chain of updates.

 

[ProximusAl]

I bought mine from eBay when they first came out. They’ve now doubled in price.

 

[21st Century Pony]

Just ordered a Mongoos and power supply, both will be here tomorrow. Is it possible for someone to take a look and let me know the best order to proceed for updates? And if there are any I should avoid? New to this and want to tread careful! 3FMTK4SX2PMA15319

Congrats - having a Mongoose and an (occasional?) FDRS account is a very good way to learn and understand this really complex, wonderful car.

Many smart people have suggested the following update start order:
1. GWM (Gateway Module)
2. APIM
3. Telematics Control Module (TCU).
...then all other modules.

Be aware - you might find "many many" modules to update. Do these listed three 1st, in the order I listed. Often, doing one will immediately pull in other modules to automatically do - that is canned "module dependency" and you should just follow the prompts as these mods appear one after the other. Also, in a car which has not had recent OTA updates, doing any / all three listed modules i.e. GWM, APIM and TCU will often cause more recent versions of any of these three to appear the next morning... this is a good thing. If a new one appears, start again with the new GWM / APIM / TCU / all others update order.

Speed of downloads for updating modules: it is highly worth it to connect your home router with a hard ethernet wire to your laptop with FDRS if your home layout allows it. Especially if you have FIOS or similar optical Internet connections at home.

Most updates will download and then execute thru the Mongoose. But some lengthy (!!) updates will ask for a 32 MB USB. FIND AND USE THE NEWEST FORMAT, FASTEST USB, currently I think USB 3.2. This will save you lots of time. ...or...

Even faster: get any decent matchbox-size Solid State Drive (SSD) with a USB connection port. The laptop will think the SSD is a USB and this will greatly increase your download and car-loading speed over any USB. Very, very worth it as likely you will use this SSD over and over while you have this car.

Especially for updates which use the USB / SSD: carefully follow the laptop FDRS and Synch screen prompts to make sure this USB update method completes accurately. Sometimes there will be a few minutes of just sitting, or alternately instructions to shut off and leave the car but leave the driver door open and the USB / SSD inserted. This seems silly but is a necessary step.

Good Luck and enjoy!

 

[LeanneL]

Congrats - having a Mongoose and an (occasional?) FDRS account is a very good way to learn and understand this really complex, wonderful car.

Many smart people have suggested the following update start order:
1. GWM (Gateway Module)
2. APIM
3. Telematics Control Module (TCU).
...then all other modules.

Be aware - you might find "many many" modules to update. Do these listed three 1st, in the order I listed. Often, doing one will immediately pull in other modules to automatically do - that is canned "module dependency" and you should just follow the prompts as these mods appear one after the other. Also, in a car which has not had recent OTA updates, doing any / all three listed modules i.e. GWM, APIM and TCU will often cause more recent versions of any of these three to appear the next morning... this is a good thing. If a new one appears, start again with the new GWM / APIM / TCU / all others update order.

Speed of downloads for updating modules: it is highly worth it to connect your home router with a hard ethernet wire to your laptop with FDRS if your home layout allows it. Especially if you have FIOS or similar optical Internet connections at home.

Most updates will download and then execute thru the Mongoose. But some lengthy (!!) updates will ask for a 32 MB USB. FIND AND USE THE NEWEST FORMAT, FASTEST USB, currently I think USB 3.2. This will save you lots of time. ...or...

Even faster: get any decent matchbox-size Solid State Drive (SSD) with a USB connection port. The laptop will think the SSD is a USB and this will greatly increase your download and car-loading speed over any USB. Very, very worth it as likely you will use this SSD over and over while you have this car.

Especially for updates which use the USB / SSD: carefully follow the laptop FDRS and Synch screen prompts to make sure this USB update method completes accurately. Sometimes there will be a few minutes of just sitting, or alternately instructions to shut off and leave the car but leave the driver door open and the USB / SSD inserted. This seems silly but is a necessary step.

Good Luck and enjoy!

I have one of these that I had planned on using: Netac 128GB Portable External USB Solid State Drive Type-c and USB 3.2 Dual Interface. Should be perfect?

 

[21st Century Pony]

I have one of these that I had planned on using: Netac 128GB Portable External USB Solid State Drive Type-c and USB 3.2 Dual Interface. Should be perfect?

Yes, perfect. More than perfect. Benissimo

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