ECU module programming guide using FDRS

[Mike G]

I tried this morning, and reapplied the PSCM update, no change. the PSCM update is still in the SW updates list.

I could not reapply IPMI update as its not there anymore.

Any suggestions? I assume the PSCM update is important with the new IPMI update.

Thanks,

Sorry I didn't see this post earlier...I guess I need to check my forum settings for notifications.

IPMA and PSCM are scripted to be done together. You should get a message about multiple modules being programmed when you hit the "Run" button to start programming on either of those two.

The IPMA part of the two-part scripted update is a bit wonky. What should have happened when you did the IPMA was it should have done the block erase and replace, and then it should have checked and cleared DTCs before stepping into the "configuration" phase of the IPMA update. It didn't do the clearing of the DTCs for me, and it hasn't for several others. The end result was that the configuration step for the IPMA failed (due to DTCs that are present)...but the script went on into the PSCM update and did that. You'd actually have to be paying close attention to the messages flashing by to catch it.

So after it says the IPMA is completed, it then goes right into the PSCM part of the update. Same thing, block erase and replace, etc., but on the PSCM part of the scripted update it does actually check and clear DTCs before doing the configuration of the module.

I don't think you need to try the IPMA update again...there is a way to do it if you wanted to though (more on that below).

To fix the problem from where you are now in the process, I'd log into FDRS and clear all DTCs. Then go over to the toolbox tab and under the "All" section, scroll down until you find the "IPMA- Image Processing Module A (IPMA) Configuration" tool and download that and run it.

You will get a notification that multiple modules will be programmed.

FDRS will then get your configuration info from the cloud and put it back into your IPMA module, and then move on to the PSCM.

If it says the process is successful, then the PSCM should also drop off of the list.

If for some reason that fails, the fix would be to do a PMI on the IPMA module. (IPMA - Programmable Module Installation tool in FDRS). And when you run the PMI tool, and you're asked in the dialogs if the original module is still installed you make sure you say "No". Doing that will re-download and install the IPMA software again, and then apply the configuration settings from the cloud. It could also say afterward that it's going to re-do the PSCM update again, but once it checks and finds the software is current, it will simply reapply the same configuration settings you already have and the process should end successfully.

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[Mike G]

Bottom line...the current (as well as the previous) IPMA/PSCM software update combo has a script problem.

During the IPMA update after software is burned, the script never clears the DTCs caused by normal network interruptions during programming, and so the IPMA configuration step fails. The script moves into the PSCM update and that normally completes fine.

So yes, you may have the current IPMA software, but it's possible that your IPMA module didn't get it's configuration info restored after the new software was burned.

So the fix is to go back in and do the standalone IPMA Configuration to put the settings back in.

I wonder how many owners have gone in to have 24B56 done and have ended up getting sent home with issues relating to their IPMA configuration?

 

[21st Century Truck]

Bottom line...the current (as well as the previous) IPMA/PSCM software update combo has a script problem.

During the IPMA update after software is burned, the script never clears the DTCs caused by normal network interruptions during programming, and so the IPMA configuration step fails. The script moves into the PSCM update and that normally completes fine.

So yes, you may have the current IPMA software, but it's possible that your IPMA module didn't get it's configuration info restored after the new software was burned.

So the fix is to go back in and do the standalone IPMA Configuration to put the settings back in.

I wonder how many owners have gone in to have 24B56 done and have ended up getting sent home with issues relating to their IPMA configuration?

Hmmm... I wonder how many of the dealer techs know these ins & outs?

 

[rugedraw]

Bottom line...the current (as well as the previous) IPMA/PSCM software update combo has a script problem.

During the IPMA update after software is burned, the script never clears the DTCs caused by normal network interruptions during programming, and so the IPMA configuration step fails. The script moves into the PSCM update and that normally completes fine.

So yes, you may have the current IPMA software, but it's possible that your IPMA module didn't get it's configuration info restored after the new software was burned.

So the fix is to go back in and do the standalone IPMA Configuration to put the settings back in.

I wonder how many owners have gone in to have 24B56 done and have ended up getting sent home with issues relating to their IPMA configuration?

Interesting. I didn't know this either. My truck has an iron-clad IPMA. It takes updates like a champ. I never have any issues with mine.

 

[ChrisCon]

Interesting. I didn't know this either. My truck has an iron-clad IPMA. It takes updates like a champ. I never have any issues with mine.

Just throwing this out there that I had all of the exact same issues @Mike G did with that particular update. I followed all of his directions here to get the update to clear. Maybe 2022 lightning specific if the IPMA update cleared for you @rugedraw without these issues.

 

[ytwytw]

Sorry I didn't see this post earlier...I guess I need to check my forum settings for notifications.

IPMA and PSCM are scripted to be done together. You should get a message about multiple modules being programmed when you hit the "Run" button to start programming on either of those two.

The IPMA part of the two-part scripted update is a bit wonky. What should have happened when you did the IPMA was it should have done the block erase and replace, and then it should have checked and cleared DTCs before stepping into the "configuration" phase of the IPMA update. It didn't do the clearing of the DTCs for me, and it hasn't for several others. The end result was that the configuration step for the IPMA failed (due to DTCs that are present)...but the script went on into the PSCM update and did that. You'd actually have to be paying close attention to the messages flashing by to catch it.

So after it says the IPMA is completed, it then goes right into the PSCM part of the update. Same thing, block erase and replace, etc., but on the PSCM part of the scripted update it does actually check and clear DTCs before doing the configuration of the module.

I don't think you need to try the IPMA update again...there is a way to do it if you wanted to though (more on that below).

To fix the problem from where you are now in the process, I'd log into FDRS and clear all DTCs. Then go over to the toolbox tab and under the "All" section, scroll down until you find the "IPMA- Image Processing Module A (IPMA) Configuration" tool and download that and run it.

You will get a notification that multiple modules will be programmed.

FDRS will then get your configuration info from the cloud and put it back into your IPMA module, and then move on to the PSCM.

If it says the process is successful, then the PSCM should also drop off of the list.

If for some reason that fails, the fix would be to do a PMI on the IPMA module. (IPMA - Programmable Module Installation tool in FDRS). And when you run the PMI tool, and you're asked in the dialogs if the original module is still installed you make sure you say "No". Doing that will re-download and install the IPMA software again, and then apply the configuration settings from the cloud. It could also say afterward that it's going to re-do the PSCM update again, but once it checks and finds the software is current, it will simply reapply the same configuration settings you already have and the process should end successfully.

It works!!! Now the PSCM update is gone from the list

Since PMI can reinstall the software on the module, would it work for BCM so i can avoid dealer visit to get software updated?
im not dared enough to try as BCM update can brick the truck rendering inoperable...

Thanks,

 

[Mike G]

It works!!! Now the PSCM update is gone from the list

Since PMI can reinstall the software on the module, would it work for BCM so i can avoid dealer visit to get software updated?
im not dared enough to try as BCM update can brick the truck rendering inoperable...

Thanks,

Nope. The BCM would still have a 'permissions' requirement hurdle even if done as a PMI.

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