TCM adaptations and reflash
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TCM adaptations and reflash
I tried to clear my adaptaions and reflash the TCM tonight using WDS. The adaptations were cleared, but while the WDS was loading software for the reflash the hard drive failed. Unless I can pull the drive and resurrect it tomorrow I'll probably need to get a new drive and find a copy of the software. Does anyone know if there would be a problem driving the car during the intervening time? The reflash had not yet started when the drive failed, so only the adaptations were cleared.
Last edited by gmcgann; 12-17-2013 at 01:10 AM.
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Have you done the TCM adaptation drive?
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WDS will only have TCM software to 2006 level. I think that the WDS will only 'reflash' if the software version in the TCM is OLDER than the WDS version.
If you have a later version already in the TCM I believe you will only need to 'clear adaptations'.
I think it will warn you if the current installed version is later than the software available from WDS but I won't guaranty that.
If the WDS software is newer then it should ask if you want to continue to clear adaptations AND reflash. You might get a message like..... The following procedure will take longer than anticipated, please take precautions to ensure the battery is fully charged..... etc.....
I always put a small battery charger on the car when I am configuring keys, modules etc.....
good luck.
bob gauff
If you have a later version already in the TCM I believe you will only need to 'clear adaptations'.
I think it will warn you if the current installed version is later than the software available from WDS but I won't guaranty that.
If the WDS software is newer then it should ask if you want to continue to clear adaptations AND reflash. You might get a message like..... The following procedure will take longer than anticipated, please take precautions to ensure the battery is fully charged..... etc.....
I always put a small battery charger on the car when I am configuring keys, modules etc.....
good luck.
bob gauff
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I have a new hard drive, but where can I get the 3 CDs to load it? If I can get a clean load on the new drive I'll try to post a disk image somewhere to make it easier to reload. Also, where can I get the Ford software?
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I have lots of Jaguar and Ford WDS CD software.
I even keep extra HDDs with the software loaded so I can swap drives if one 'crashes'.
I even 'even' have a spare PTU loaded with Jaguar CD 43 if the other one 'acts-up'.
I don't like to have failures in the middle of trying to repair cars!!!!
I keep 2 versions of 43 and 1 version of 38 on HDDs ready to go.
The old HDDs (ATA33) are getting harder to find so get a few to keep as spares (4.3gb to 8gb).
I can send actual CDs via USPS but I believe others on the forum have access to a large file download site.
It would be faster/easier to download and create the CDs for install than to have me copy and send the CDs through the Mail.
Contact XJRGUY and see if he has info on how to get software.
bob gauff
I even keep extra HDDs with the software loaded so I can swap drives if one 'crashes'.
I even 'even' have a spare PTU loaded with Jaguar CD 43 if the other one 'acts-up'.
I don't like to have failures in the middle of trying to repair cars!!!!
I keep 2 versions of 43 and 1 version of 38 on HDDs ready to go.
The old HDDs (ATA33) are getting harder to find so get a few to keep as spares (4.3gb to 8gb).
I can send actual CDs via USPS but I believe others on the forum have access to a large file download site.
It would be faster/easier to download and create the CDs for install than to have me copy and send the CDs through the Mail.
Contact XJRGUY and see if he has info on how to get software.
bob gauff
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1. [QUOTE=motorcarman;875415]WDS will only have TCM software to 2006 level. I think that the WDS will only 'reflash' if the software version in the TCM is OLDER than the WDS version.
I understand therefore that a Mongoose with recent IDS-SDD (say v131) would be then fully suitable for reflashing the TCM of X350s. Could you please confirm?
2. I always put a small battery charger on the car when I am configuring keys, modules etc.....
What do you call a "small" battery charger? (Jag recommends a 55 Amps one)
I understand therefore that a Mongoose with recent IDS-SDD (say v131) would be then fully suitable for reflashing the TCM of X350s. Could you please confirm?
2. I always put a small battery charger on the car when I am configuring keys, modules etc.....
What do you call a "small" battery charger? (Jag recommends a 55 Amps one)
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When I worked at the dealer up until 2006 Jaguar did not have a specific charger that I was aware of. Jaguar Tech Hot Line just recommended that we put a charger to keep the battery at around 13 or 14 volts with the key on.
After I left the dealer I'm sure Jaguar issued or recommended a specific charger.
My advise would be to make sure you keep the battery from falling below 12 volts!!!!!
TSB 1-186 does not reference a way to keep the voltage up when configuring with WDS other than to make sure the battery is fully charged................THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!!
bob gauff
After I left the dealer I'm sure Jaguar issued or recommended a specific charger.
My advise would be to make sure you keep the battery from falling below 12 volts!!!!!
TSB 1-186 does not reference a way to keep the voltage up when configuring with WDS other than to make sure the battery is fully charged................THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!!
bob gauff
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