ECU module programming guide using FDRS

[JEB]

I would negate this statement. The truck writes back data to the USB drive once update completes. This is what I have observed: When FDRS copied files to my USD drive, it contained all the update files in a folder called FordSoftwareUpdates and a manifest file called 1FTFW1ED2NFAxxxxx_FordSoftwareManifest.der. Once the installation completed and removed the drive from the truck, it contained an extra file 1FTFW1ED2NFAxxxxx_vil. I am not sure what is the purpose of this "vil" file as FDRS never asked me to plug the USB drive back in to my laptop. It did its own validation over CAN without USB drive inserted.

I am also questioning the need of leaving the USB drive connected when it asks for system restart on the Sync screen. The only reason it would be, is to copy this "vil" file back, which is not used anyway. At least not by FDRS tool. Perhaps the older IDS/FJDS tool needs it ?

I’m not sure about this. I saw reading and indexing activity during the update but no indication that the truck was ever writing directly to the drive. But it’s possible. It’s also possible that files are written during post-install validation by the computer.

As for the prompt to return the USB to the computer, that prompt does not come from FRDS. It comes from the Sync screen following reboot after the truck is restarted. If you’ll recall, when you start the update procedure after inserting the drive into the truck’s USB reader, the sync screen has a pop up that cautions you to not remove the USB drive until prompted to do so. That removal prompt comes after restart and reboot, from Sync not FDRS, along with an instruction to transfer the drive back to the computer. Once that’s done, FDRS again takes over to continue the validation after you click “ok” on the computer that the update was successful. Whether this happens every time or not I don’t know. But it definitely happened with the TCU and APIM updates I did last month and the GWM update I did two days ago.

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[iceman77]

Did you notice how it always doubles the file counts?
If there is 1 file it will show 2 and so on.

Yes, I noticed that myself. I have no explanation why is it doing though

 

[JScaro]

Anyone have connection issues with the VCX Nano? I got it online the other night but can't today.

 

[Bob_Mac]

Anyone have connection issues with the VCX Nano? I got it online the other night but can't today.

No issue here...

 

[Bob_Mac]

Update: I neglected to add I did do a Network Scan after the comparisons and everything was still good!

Ok everyone, my theory about the corruption issue being FDRS or Ford appears to be correct and not the J2534 adapters. I copied the JSON file which showed errors from the other day when working with @tonesto7 and connected this morning via the cloud and everything now appears good when doing a compare. I also compared the ab from the other day and one that I downloaded this morning and today's now shows no errors i.e. Software P/N, Strategy, etc. Also, FDRS no longer has the banner indicating issues... pics below:

 

[JScaro]

No issue here...

No issues with what I have?
or
No issues with yours connecting?

 

[Snakebitten]

There's so many smart fellas in this thread.

 

[Bob_Mac]

No issues with what I have?
or
No issues with yours connecting?

No issues connecting, sorry.

 

[JEB]

Update: I neglected to add I did do a Network Scan after the comparisons and everything was still good!

Ok everyone, my theory about the corruption issue being FDRS or Ford appears to be correct and not the J2534 adapters. I copied the JSON file which showed errors from the other day when working with @tonesto7 and connected this morning via the cloud and everything now appears good when doing a compare. I also compared the ab from the other day and one that I downloaded this morning and today's now shows no errors i.e. Software P/N, Strategy, etc. Also, FDRS no longer has the banner indicating issues... pics below:

That’s good news. I wasn’t looking forward to springing for a another, more expensive adapter.

Does this mean it is now safe to go back to the regular use of network scanning?

 

[tonesto7]

No issues connecting, sorry.

No new module updates available?

 

[Snakebitten]

I licensed up again just out of curiosity. It's been a month. I really should stay out of this thread. ?

Seems like it was yesterday, to be honest.
Anyways, I see there's an IPM update. Guess I need to go get the truck out of the barn and at least get something for my $50??

Anybody know if I will be HAPPY about an updated IPM on an otherwise already updated Job1?

 

[JScaro]

No new module updates available?

I can’t connect, tried different laptops, reinstalling software Something blocking it from connecting to the server.

 

[JEB]

I licensed up again just out of curiosity. It's been a month. I really should stay out of this thread. ?

Seems like it was yesterday, to be honest.
Anyways, I see there's an IPM update. Guess I need to go get the truck out of the barn and at least get something for my $50??

Anybody know if I will be HAPPY about an updated IPM on an otherwise already updated Job1?

You mean IPC? If so, I installed the update. Didn’t notice any changes.

 

[Bob_Mac]

That’s good news. I wasn’t looking forward to springing for a another, more expensive adapter.

Does this mean it is now safe to go back to the regular use of network scanning?

I'm assuming yes but, I did the cloud regardless at the start and then I did the scan...

 

[Bob_Mac]

I licensed up again just out of curiosity. It's been a month. I really should stay out of this thread. ?

Seems like it was yesterday, to be honest.
Anyways, I see there's an IPM update. Guess I need to go get the truck out of the barn and at least get something for my $50??

Anybody know if I will be HAPPY about an updated IPM on an otherwise already updated Job1?

Next step towards or needed for BC?

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