FORscan did not suggest anything. Just blind fields (there is an error shown while running Module firmware update on APIM). If I try on any other module, all is fine, no error at all and suggestions are shown.
FYI - This adapter is cautioned by FORScan. See this thread: ELM327-compatible adapters - how to choose - FORScan forum
Last versions of this adapter have buggy firmware 4.3.x. Recommended to downgrade to stable 4.1.1 or upgrade to stable 4.5.1
What is the error? If it is a timeout or no response error then it is most likely an adapter issue.
Sometimes this is just that the firmware part number is just unknown, so FORScan will assume it is a part number common or expected for this model, which would be GB5T-14G379-BA. Not so much an issue. You could try reloading that specific file to correct the error. This is actually not uncommon.
This build contains a ārecovery modeā that might be able to help. You are updating a āGā series APIM and these are known to be quite finicky when it comes to firmware updates. Iām not all too familiar with the process so I canāt be of much more help unfortunately.
With the truck off, only flash the following:
SBL: GB5T-14G376-AA.VBF
ECU Config/Sound Profile (CAN): GB5T-14G379-AA
ECU Config/Illumination Strat (CAN): GB5T-14G379-BA
It should come back to the ford logo when itās complete. Turn truck on and it should fully power up.
These 2 files are loaded and ok:
ECU Config/Sound Profile (CAN): GB5T-14G379-AA
ECU Config/Illumination Strat (CAN): GB5T-14G379-BA
This is good. The failure seems to be on the calibration file.The procedure is not overwriting the file, there may be an issue with the write or available space to write. Try this:
Remove power from the APIM by disconnecting the vehicle battery for 5 minutes.
Connect the battery.
Place the vehicle on a real battery charger. (If the battery power falls below 11.6 volts, FORScan may fail the write. FORScan will warn of battery low voltage, but I donāt see that in the log.
Connect with FORScan and see if the files are identified.
Since the strategy file loaded correctly before, reload only the calibration file. Check āForce Programā and āSilence Busesā.
If this is successful, the unit should boot and should identify the files.
See what happensā¦make sure you clear all the DTCās from silencing the buses.
By the wayā¦I notice that you are on Sync3 v3.0.20092 (JR3T-14G381-AU). Unless you upgraded to Sync 3.3/3.4, updating the firmware on this unit will do nothing. Honestly, if you upgrade to Sync 3.4, just purchase a āJā or āKā series APIM, it will perform much better than the old hardware with the new software.
@F150Chief attempted after letting it sit for at least 10 mins, got the multimeter out to check power on charger, that seems good too. These are what Iām getting:
If the CA file does not work again, go thru the power procedure above again but load both the strategy and calibration files. It might take 2 reloads to workā¦
I have an idea. We can try to update the unit to late 2016 specs, using these 2 files. If it works, it can stay there. (The DA file is the same as above.) Power reset then go thru that with both files.