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Updating Software Issues

Andywest2k1
Andywest2k1
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Hi all,

I recently attempted updating the software in the Fiesta by following the instructions:

http://www.ford-mobile-connectivity.com/downloadsUpdates

However, when I turn the key, a message appears saying the update has started and is immediately followed by a message stating the update has failed and to start again.

Can anyone shed any light on this?

I've checked the troubleshoot guide from ford, who recommend that the files be split and only the English files are to be left in the folder. However, the zip file that is available from the link above doesnt contain the files: English: 8M5T-14D511-AT

I may be doing someting completely wrong!

Any help will be much appreciated!

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    Think there is a new update out last week

    files

    8M5T-14D511-AU .BVC

    8M5T-14D511-AU .VBF

    Cannot comment if these work cos i cannot get them to work

    Ive put these onto a usb stick - tried a few times and all i get is "no files on usb"

    I think my problem may be something to do with the bonnet open warning being on all the time as well as seatbelt warning not bleeping and coming on

    gonna try again on thursday after ive took it back to ford to fix the bonnet and seatbelt warnings

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    Release: April 2012

    The update to your Ford Bluetooth and multimedia module provides you with improvements in the following areas:

    - Playback of music files via the USB stick

    - Connection stability of iPod/iPhone devices

    - Connection stability for Bluetooth, telephony and music streaming via Bluetooth

    - Compatibility of mobile phones

    Release: October 2011

    The update to your Ford Bluetooth and multimedia module provides you with improvements in the following areas:

    - Supports the original Apple USB cable

    - Apple iOS 5 compatibility: display of the phones battery level and signal strenght

    - Apple iOS 5 compatibility: improved stability for music streaming via Bluetooth

    - Playback of music files via the USB stick

    - Connection stability of iPod/iPhone devices

    - Connection stability for Bluetooth, telephony and music streaming via Bluetooth

    - Compatibility of mobile phones

    - Display of phone book and call lists

    This update is applicable to the following vehicles:

    Model Built date

    Fiesta: July 2008 - December 2011

    Focus: February 2008 - January 2012

    C-MAX: February 2008 - January 2012

    Kuga: February 2008 - January 2012

    Mondeo: September 2008 - January 2012

    S-MAX: September 2008 - January 2012

    Galaxy: September 2008 - January 2012

    Transit: from June 2009

    Ranger: from April 2009

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    Will my Fiesta (Built JAN 2012) have the latest update on it then?

    looking at this

    This update is applicable to the following vehicles:

    Model Built date

    Fiesta: July 2008 - December 2011

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    • Author

    Think there is a new update out last week

    files

    8M5T-14D511-AU .BVC

    8M5T-14D511-AU .VBF

    Cannot comment if these work cos i cannot get them to work

    Ive put these onto a usb stick - tried a few times and all i get is "no files on usb"

    I think my problem may be something to do with the bonnet open warning being on all the time as well as seatbelt warning not bleeping and coming on

    gonna try again on thursday after ive took it back to ford to fix the bonnet and seatbelt warnings

    Copied the above files onto a usb, deleted everything else and voila! it worked!

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    are we meant to upload all those files on the link to a USB?

    Or just the two files that are mentioned?

    8M5T-14D511-AU .BVC

    8M5T-14D511-AU .VBF
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