Search results

Thanks Javier, Yes I realized the updates failed, but why doesn't it tell me why or how to fix it? Why is there so little info on anything? It must know why it failed.....at the very least some kind of error code to look up. You say you can determine the error with the VIN. Is that because you...

This truly is frustrating.....the Tesla system is SOOOO much better. It seems that I never even get a complete update. It took 6 months before I got any updates. Now I've seen two 6.2 and 6.4, but neither one was completed (see attached photos). If it's not complete, what option do you have? It...

My situation was a bit different....I have 3 EVs in my garage and need charging access for all of them (my Lightning is in my workshop that has its own charger). Because I needed to get to all 3 vehicles, I mounted my charger (a ChargePoint in this situation) in the center and built a rotating...

Of course the truck doesn't have a "ground" ground....if you know what I mean, but I assume the truck frame is a ground for for the pro power electrical circuitry on the truck (and the 12v too, I guess). As for the GFI protection, I'm not a "professional", but yes, with 120v circuitry it is...

Yes, as I stated previously, we had a 4 hour outage a few weeks ago....I backed my truck up to my panel, opened main breaker and solar input breaker, hooked up cord, closed main breaker and started lightning Pro Power. It took 5 mins to set up and powered entire house (avoiding AC and large...

OK, here's the back up power cable supplied by PG&E....it has a standard twist-loc plug for connecting to the Lightning and, what I assume is a standard generator input connector on the other end. Yes, there are four conductors at each end of the cable....L,N,L, and ground. I checked continuity...

What even ARE any of the Ford options? Are they Ford generators? All I know is that I did have one of the generators listed so signed up for the program....a PG&E contractor came out about three weeks later and installed it in about 5 mins and left the cord and a basic instruction sheet (no...

To Wsh68 and frautumn, Yes, PG&E has a list of acceptable generators and fortunately mine was on the list...so I was approved. But, as was stated, no one ever confirms your generator....not PG&E or the installer. Also of note, I did see a list of compatible generators elsewhere that...

Thanks for sharing, but I don't see how this test can work. My understanding is that the generator (or Lightning) connector isn't even active unless the transfer switch has activated, which can only happen when grid power goes away. There is no user way to make the grid power go away as it's all...

To William...Thunterfamily, Thanks for your comments. Yes, everybody's situation is different and my thoughts are theoretical and simplified.....but possible?? My main home is on the central coast of CA, but I also spend a lot of time in yes, rural Georgia where I have 4 grandchildren! But...

I would be using ProPower only to feed my main panel...of course not trying to backfeed through it...yes, it's not bi-directional. But, because it's feeding my main panel, I can then plug in my Emporia charger and plug in the Lightning to charge. Since the solar also feeds the main panel and...

OK, thanks.....yes, I realize it's not actually a "Generlink" but didn't know what else to call it. But I wasn't even here when PG&E installed it and the only info I got was a simple, pictorial, how to connect pamphlet. I am curious about the "test routine" you describe (not that I really need...

Thanks WSH68 for all the info. I really didn't believe it could work, but after your post here I did manage to get on the PG&E list for the Generlink program. I was surprised when they showed up at my house within a month, and, as you said, had it installed within a few minutes. But, also as you...

This helps a lot! Thanks for sharing. Dan

Great, good to know. Thanks so much for your input. Can you share what transformer you used and other components in your setup? In hindsight, is there anything you'd do differently? How did you handle the neutral and ground connections on either side of the transformer? Any other details you can...

OK, it seems like we continue to go in circles here with what works, what doesn't, what's safe, and what's not. I love the idea of the utility supplied meter collar gen connection and, in fact, I'm on the waiting list for one from PG&E. But, I still really don't know if it will work with the...

Has anyone had success with installing cross bars over the cab? I'm hoping to mount a couple of cross bars for extra support when carrying long items. The cab of the truck does not have rails so mounting them would be a bit of a challenge, though I have seen some that look like they could work...

I'm guessing my Tesla would be the same. I see no reason to not tell me what update my truck is using, when it was last updated, and maybe to tell me that it is the most current for my particular vehicle. How do I know if I'm getting updates at all???

Still, that does seem a strange way to do it.....Shouldn't you always be able to see what update you're on? Why would Ford want to keep that hidden? So you never really know if you're up to date? With my Tesla, my computer, or my phone, I can always tell what update I'm using......why not always...

OK, thanks much. Perhaps that is the problem. But, I don't get it.....I did have the 12v battery monitor module replaced which I know can prevent updates and the truck is connected to wifi. I was just at the dealer and they supposedly updated all available software. Why wouldn't I have updates?