HCM module bricked after update

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DjTycka
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HCM module bricked after update

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hi i wanted to try to update the HCM unit. i uploaded the latest available firmware 7s71-14084-ak. the update ended with a checksum error. can anyone help me? Mondeo mk4 lights with AFS
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Re: HCM module bricked after update

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try loading the old file again
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Re: HCM module bricked after update

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Not works. Error with uploading ecu data
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Re: HCM module bricked after update

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you need to use the old car profile
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Re: HCM module bricked after update

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[Why does the update end with a checksum error when it is firmware intended for the correct HCM unit?]
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Re: HCM module bricked after update

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There are many reasons, power, adapter, data speed, incorrect boot file, incorrect software file, etc. etc.
HCM is a security-critical module and may cause errors when updated with foracan.
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