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

[Mike G]

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[Neil4Real]

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Any new updates to go with it?

 

[Mike G]

Any new updates to go with it?

Nothing in the release notes. But I've learned that you don't want something to go sideways while doing programming because you haven't updated when they told you to.

Remember to reset your preferences to SAE or Metric when you first start with the updated version, that always seems to reset to a default.

 

[skuker]

What Power supplies are people using? I have a job 1 that hasn't gotten updates since June i really want Bluecruise for my 100mile daily commute. I've bought a mongoose and 10amp psu but i understand that might not be enough.

 

[generaltso]

What Power supplies are people using? I have a job 1 that hasn't gotten updates since June i really want Bluecruise for my 100mile daily commute. I've bought a mongoose and 10amp psu but i understand that might not be enough.

That won’t be enough. The IPMA update alone runs for hours and can draw over 30A.

The Clore PL6100 is great, but pricey. Others have used a couple of Clore PL2320 units With good success.

 

[Mike G]

What Power supplies are people using? I have a job 1 that hasn't gotten updates since June i really want Bluecruise for my 100mile daily commute. I've bought a mongoose and 10amp psu but i understand that might not be enough.

@Mach-Lee says he uses two PL2320 piggybacked to get there. Cheaper than a PL6100.

 

[skuker]

@Mach-Lee says he uses two PL2320 piggybacked to get there. Cheaper than a PL6100.

Thats the route I think I'll go Amazon will have them to me in the morning!

 

[Mike G]

For those who may not know....during programming network connections between modules get interrupted which leads to all sorts of warnings of impending doom.

This usually, but not always, happens at the conclusion of the update of a module, but before FDRS says to shut the ignition off after the module gets updated.

You are liable to get all sorts, potentially every version of warning in the IPC that the car is capable of showing. They are safe to ignore.

Here's some that I got when doing the 4 door modules recently:

 

[JohnnyForensic]

What Power supplies are people using? I have a job 1 that hasn't gotten updates since June i really want Bluecruise for my 100mile daily commute. I've bought a mongoose and 10amp psu but i understand that might not be enough.

I bought this 30A power supply at Amazon and am REALLY happy with it. Right now it’s $299 which is less expensive than a lot of the others, it’s dead easy to use, and it worked fine for doing both 21P22 and BlueCruise in a single day. Highly recommend.

 

[JohnnyForensic]

For those who may not know....during programming network connections between modules get interrupted which leads to all sorts of warnings of impending doom.

This usually, but not always, happens at the conclusion of the update of a module, but before FDRS says to shut the ignition off after the module gets updated.

You are liable to get all sorts, potentially every version of warning in the IPC that the car is capable of showing. They are safe to ignore.

Here's some that I got when doing the 4 door modules recently:

It’s got a beat. You can dance to it!

 

[skuker]

So now that i have the PSU sorted. For the Bluecruise update do i just follow the instructions in 21G01. Sorry for asking dumb questions but this threads very long and hard to parse whats still accurate from it.

 

[ProximusAl]

For those who may not know....during programming network connections between modules get interrupted which leads to all sorts of warnings of impending doom.

This usually, but not always, happens at the conclusion of the update of a module, but before FDRS says to shut the ignition off after the module gets updated.

You are liable to get all sorts, potentially every version of warning in the IPC that the car is capable of showing. They are safe to ignore.

Here's some that I got when doing the 4 door modules recently:

Interesting your Frunk isn’t up! Do you have low profile cables for your power supply? My Frunk is always up when doing FDRS due to the power supply backup

EDIT: Looking back, it’s so highly polished it’s a reflection?

 

[JohnnyForensic]

So now that i have the PSU sorted. For the Bluecruise update do i just follow the instructions in 21G01. Sorry for asking dumb questions but this threads very long and hard to parse whats still accurate from it.

Here. @Mike G was kind enough to put this post together for me when I basically asked the same question. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS very carefully and you should be fine. Generally the problems seem to happen when people start going off script or not making the proper loops as printed in the instruction list. Once you get the hang of it, it’s not difficult…you just need to pay attention and do what’s asked by the directions and FDRS while doing it.

Good luck! It took me about 11 hours in total from start to finish basically babysitting it and working on it the entire time, so make sure you have a good chunk of space available in your schedule, because you won’t want to stop in the middle.

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...ernative-to-forscan.10217/page-84#post-515413

 

[skuker]

Here. @Mike G was kind enough to put this post together for me when I basically asked the same question. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS very carefully and you should be fine. Generally the problems seem to happen when people start going off script or not making the proper loops as printed in the instruction list. Once you get the hang of it, it’s not difficult…you just need to pay attention and do what’s asked by the directions and FDRS while doing it.

Good luck! It took me about 11 hours in total from start to finish basically babysitting it and working on it the entire time, so make sure you have a good chunk of space available in your schedule, because you won’t want to stop in the middle.

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...ernative-to-forscan.10217/page-84#post-515413

Thanks! I had 21p22 done at the dealer so that should make it easier.
One last question can you leave a door or window open my laptop doesn’t have the best battery life so it would ideally be plugged in throughout.

 

[Cjpayne]

Thanks! I had 21p22 done at the dealer so that should make it easier.
One last question can you leave a door or window open my laptop doesn’t have the best battery life so it would ideally be plugged in throughout.

I have done both. If you are updating the door modules you will need to have the door closed.

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