Ford Pass App and FCSP charge rate all messed up - RIP

[Punk9721]

So finally, I can get my FCSP to connect to the Ford app after it had been disconnected for so long, great job, Ford. So I start getting insights again which is great but I am starting a solar project so I am curious on how easy it is to adjust my charge rate through the app versus doing it manually.

So I initially tried to change my setting, which is set at 80 A on the charger to 40 A through the app and it does not work for a few days. I get one of these updates on the car and trying again, and it works! But now I have adjusted it back to 80 A within the app and still haven’t adjusted anything manually which the charger is still set at 80 A. But now my charge rate is stuck at the 40 amp level lmao. It’s always something…

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[Tony Burgh]

Treat it as a dumb charger and life will be simpler. If you want to change the charge rate, remove 9 bolts (T20 bit on battery powered drill) and turn the dial. Reattach cover w bolts. Keep expectations low.

 

[Maquis]

If I wanted to optimize my charging with solar output, I’d ditch the FCSP and get an Emporia. It can be setup to charge using only “excess” solar output.

 

[TaxmanHog]

I've noted the unreliable virtual controls of the FCSP via Fordpass in several other threads.

Until the FP app is fixed, we're stuck with unreliable adjustability.

One member, has a FCSP in a dry location (garage), he drilled a hole in the cover to allow easy access to the potentiometer setting, keeping the hole covered with a rubber plug when not adjusting it.

 

[Punk9721]

If I wanted to optimize my charging with solar output, I’d ditch the FCSP and get an Emporia. It can be setup to charge using only “excess” solar output.

Yeah, I’m going to text my electrician to see how much it will cost him to install that. Shame Ford doesn’t allow for Home Assistant integrations…

 

[Punk9721]

I've noted the unreliable virtual controls of the FCSP via Fordpass in several other threads.

Until the FP app i fixed, we're stuck with unreliable adjustability.

One member, has a FCSP in a dry location (garage), he drilled a hole in the cover to allow easy access to the potentiometer setting, keeping the hole covered with a rubber plug when not adjusting it.

Only issue now is that manually I am set at 80 amps… but it’s only out putting 40 amps still

 

[TaxmanHog]

Only issue now is that manually I am set at 80 amps… but it’s only out putting 40 amps still

Try force stopping the Fordpass app, clear the cache (not user data) restart the app and retry adjusting the FCSP to a higher rating ~70 amps, sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't.

 

[Punk9721]

Try force stopping the Fordpass app, clear the cache (not user data) restart the app and retry adjusting the FCSP to a higher rating ~70 amps, sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't.

How do I do this on Apple?

 

[TaxmanHog]

How do I do this on Apple?

I'm not apple fluent

 

[Punk9721]

I'm not apple fluent

Don’t think it exists unfortunately

 

[TaxmanHog]

Don’t think it exists unfortunately

shutdown / start phone may do the same

 

[Maquis]

How do I do this on Apple?

Swipe up half way. Then swipe the “floating” app off the top of the screen.

 

[Whammy Bar]

Have the emporia 48A and solar. Just works.

Unless you need the 80A due to mileage/utility rates... leave it in the box and put that thing on facebook marketplace. Or install both and use just the Emporia unless you're forced to use the Ford.

 

[9onmy6]

I've noted the unreliable virtual controls of the FCSP via Fordpass in several other threads.

Until the FP app i fixed, we're stuck with unreliable adjustability.

One member, has a FCSP in a dry location (garage), he drilled a hole in the cover to allow easy access to the potentiometer setting, keeping the hole covered with a rubber plug when not adjusting it.

Excellent idea. I will make a pencil hole. Since I’ve had to remove twice. Once, I forgot the dial, second was a reboot for WiFi. 9 screws is a bit excessive.

 

[Punk9721]

Swipe up half way. Then swipe the “floating” app off the top of the screen.

done that a million time unsure that clears the cache tho….

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