Looking for accurate (True) information from persons who would know. (who have directly working knowledge of Ford / Ford dealerships)
I can understand the rental vehicles are not approved for the test (in all is about just 2 hour "inspection")
Does that also mean no loaner vehicle is available...
Understand.
I view normal module programming as a simple procedure
My view is that THIS is more than a simple procedure. (for the vehicle, maybe not for the tech)
The procedures for updating modules are fairly simple. Even when it calls for the engine to be running for those modules. It just calls for ventilated area if I Remember.
I am overly cynical.
"Park the vehicle outside approximately 30 feet away from other vehicles.."
If it was an Edge or...
Please let us what the 55 min engine run test involves. Considering it been years of use for some people. The TEST is way beyond (my guess) some slight engine reeving and high idle rpm.
I am very anxious and concerned about a test that:
A: Pushes the engine to the upper limits / almost...
It's in the APIM module. It can be enabled plain text.
As I've mentioned before, it is Hit or Miss with vehicles. Meaning you can enable it, it may not work and just given error message.
It is not an option enabled typically, and as I've mentioned and as you seen, it is not an option enabled...
The brake controller (Ford/Redarc) do not really interface with the vehicle (ie talks sync).
It's only there to provide a separate variable/ settable controls to the trailer brakes.
There is no additional programing for or assorted with it.
You need to write all the values that I listed.
791-05-01 019F
791-07-01 C000 0060
The last two digits are only the checksum
Write all those values, and then write the entire module.
Form factor may be similar, but the guts may totally different. As well as the pin out for the outputs. May not be the same.
If you opened up the plastic white clamshell casing, does it have a relay inside?
Not sure that part is correct.
(M2DT-19H378-AB) # listed on actual part (see link below)
BUT
Fords number for ordering: M2DZ-19H332-A
Module Trailer Brake M2DZ-19H332-A | OEM Parts Online
That is all that is enabled by FDRS as well.
You can enable other functions, those may work. Not no guarantees, but that is all what you'll get from the factory.