My Car Stalled Today

[Guest rabbit]

thanks for the update FordTech. Pls also keep us posted on how successful you're finding the new calibration.

[DBOSS]

can chipped T's be recalibrated with no affect's to the unichip?

[ktford]

Let's hope you all benefit from this update.

Scotty

[teebone]

No info on what the calibrations do or what the original problem was/is but these new cal's supposedly fix it.

Let us know how you all go.

Surely FMC provide some details on the software upgrades, what they fix etc - standard practice?

Is this for all T's or just those experiencing specific problems? -

worries me that they could be de-tuning the vehicles from the rockets originally tested by the car journos back at launch time, to minimise potential warranty issues surfacing - paranoid!!

[FORDTECH]

Surely FMC provide some details on the software upgrades, what they fix etc - standard practice?

Is this for all T's or just those experiencing specific problems? -

worries me that they could be de-tuning the vehicles from the rockets originally tested by the car journos back at launch time, to minimise potential warranty issues surfacing - paranoid!!

The information regarding what the calibrations do is delivered to the dealer network via Fordstar broadcasts which dont resume until February.The discs themselves are sent from the US and aren't supplied with any details regarding their contents.

These new calibrations are for the entire BA range of vehicles and possibly for all the imported models as well.

As for the new cals "de-tuning" your beasts,I strongly doubt that.But then again who knows :banghead:

xr6ikness,Yes you should be able to reflash even those fitted with Unichips.The Unichip is a stand alone component that doesnt actually comunicate with the WDS so it shouldnt be a problem(If in doubt,take it out)

One thing I must point out though,when I had the WDS plugged into 100%'s ute at Heathcote it had trouble actually identifying the original PCM in his vehicle when I selected Module Identification from the diagnostic menu.

[Trumpy]

Thanks for the info FORDTECH, I'm on the Dog-and-Bone first thing tomorrow to the local dealer.

[IM2QIK]

Hi Fordtech,

Can you please inform me of the new ECM Prefix# for the upgraded Calibration that you've just recieved. My dealer in North Queensland has no knowledge of its existance as yet .... my ECM's AHB .... many thanks

[dankman]

Took the dank mobeele in for a service on Tuesday and according to the manager there the update is on it's way, although they normally wait for upto 2 weeks before loading it inito the WDS.

They said the reason for this I s that by that stage Ford Australia have put out minor updates to fix anything that doesnt work in the disks straight from the US.

So for me my update wont happen till I get back from the Gold Coast mid next month.

[Gareth]

Gee I'm pleased to hear there is a fix. I'm embarrased! I lent my car to my business partner yesterday and it stalled 3 times in about 45 minutes. It's quite a concern, as it is not really safe.

[FORDTECH]

Hi Fordtech,

Can you please inform me of the new ECM Prefix# for the upgraded Calibration that you've just recieved. My dealer in North Queensland has no knowledge of its existance as yet .... my ECM's AHB .... many thanks

The WDS update discs are B29 Calibration disc and C2 System Calibration Disc.The first vehicle to be updated is due in on Tuesday next week so I'll let you all know the Cal number then.

As for waiting a couple of weeks to install them,I figure the customers have been patient enough to wait as long as they have why should they wait any longer.If the reflash doesnt work you can always restore the original settings anyway.