Hi, I’m planning to add the TCU module to my 2017 Kuga, which originally doesn’t have it.
I’ve done some research, I think it’s doable.
I just have a few doubts to clear up.
It is totally doable. Yes, there are big differences between the 2 TCU’s. Physically they are the same. Both are on different carriers and networks so that alone will not let them work outside their designated area. The EU version runs independent of a Cell phone for emergency calls and requires additional wiring. The US version uses the driver’s cell to call emergency services.
Thanks Futura, I had no doubts about your quick response,
“you’re great”.
So could you point me to a series
which could be right for me, how long
I understand I shouldn’t go beyond the “J” series right?
A thousand thanks
If you are not familiar with it, Mk3 Technical | Ford Kuga Owners Club Forums has a lot of info available on this.
Thanks for the tip, Big Boss
I looked on that forum, but nothing on TCU.
You who are a genius in these things, could you tell me which number. series I have to orient myself, the “K” series is the most available on ebay.
Which one do you recommend?
A thousand thanks.
You can purchase a J or K series TCU and downgrade the firmware to J series for your vehicle, but it must be an EU unit. The downgrade can be done with FORScan, but beware it takes about 1 hour. Invest in a good battery charger if you are going to do things with FORScan like firmware upgrades, etc. Don’t just get a maintainer, you need a true charger capable of at least 12-15 amps continuous.
You will need to upgrade the APIM firmware to MY18.5+ if it is not already.
APIM Firmware Production Releases - Ford / Information - CyanLabs Official Community
It is best to go to at least 1U5T-14G374-EE with the TCU addition to support the feature sets with the J series TCU.
JL3T is a US (F-150) production TCU. This will not work in EU. In your case you will need to ensure the TCU indicates the region as Europe.
European TCU (TCU -E2)
Thank you very much F 150,
you are a mine of information, the MY18.5 calibration, we did it together a couple of years ago, it worked perfectly, I just have to make sure it is the U15T calibration…EE, thanks to you, also last month, together with Futura you helped me assemble the Dab, and it works great. Now I’m getting started on this other project. So I get the material, and then I update. Thank you so much for existing.
Hi F 150, I purchased the TCU module: KT1T-14G087-EL. My calibration is: 1U5T-14G347-EL.
Do you think I should downgrade to the H series anyway…?
Thanks for your availability.
You need to downgrade to a J series firmware.
Thanks for your reply, I think the right files are:
(JL3T-14G141AA vbf). (J…139CR vbf)
(J…144CR vbf) in this order. Can you confirm this, if so, tell me where I can find these files.
A thousand thanks
Hi, I mounted the TCU. This is what FORScan reads. now I wonder: about this unit KT1T-14G087-EL. seeing the files, the background has already been done. How should I proceed. A help. Geaziah
