Ford IDS V96 V97 Installation Order

These days, we obdtool customer service received many complaints about installation problem of Ford IDS. Here is the installation notes for sharing.

Device to use:

Ford VCM II

VXDIAG VCX NANO OEM Diagnostic Tool for Ford with Latest IDS V96

Operating system:

Windows XP or few WIN7.

Installation order:

1. IDS V81

2. IDS V91

(note: “a non-renewable Evaluation License has been installed on your computer which will expire 3 days”; if you do not get the message, it means the installation fails, then do not continue.)

3. IDS V96

4. IDS V97

   Open the software “Thunder”, and put the link below to the URL line.
   The link to free download Ford IDS v97.01:
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/IDS/IDS-97.01_Full.exe

Detailed information about:

How to install Ford IDS-V96 in VMware player

Ford IDS V97.01 for VCM II Update Guide

How To Factory Reset Your VCM II when Inoperable

Here is an easy way--- factory reset, for you to fix your Ford VCM II when it becomes inoperable. For example, VCM II will not boot-up properly, VCM II LED's not functioning properly, etc.

1. Shut down the IDS application if it is running.

2. Disconnect the VCM II DLC cable from the vehicle.

3. Disconnect the VCM II USB cable from the VCM II and PC.

4. Remove the rubber boot on the VCM II that is opposite the DLC connector to expose the Recovery Mode Switch.

5. Start the IDS application.

6. Press and hold the plastic tab. Do not release the tab until Step 9.

7. Connect the VCM II to the PC using the USB cable.

8. Wait for the VCM II's Power LED to remain on and for the unit to beep.

9. Release the plastic tab - the VCM II will be in Recovery Mode.

10. The IDS pop-up window below will appear notifying the user that a new version of VCM II software is available. Select the Tick button to update the VCM II software.

11. Follow the IDS on-screen instructions to complete the software installation.

Hope it help you guy out.

VCMI2 IDS from obdtool.co.uk feedback

Got my vcm2 scanner from obdtool.co.uk last year and help with software from a well known forum member, no name (fordtransit.org)

It arrived on time (4 days exactly) and well enough packed in a plastic box.

Came with v81 calibration file, V86 IDS and V91 IDS disks,

Software installation is a little bit tricky. I would say being computer literate would be an advantage, in the installing of the software, if you have anyone to help they could do it fairly swift. And easier if follow the video guide they provided on webpage (Win XP would be better).

Here is the v86 VCM2 IDS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZkV2R8jjAQ

and here’s another V91Ford IDS software video guide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r0pqBa0zRg

I am stick to V86, it is old enough for my Transit 2.2 2008. Operation of the thing itself via pc is straightforward enough, on screen prompts and so on. Vcm kit is working and has communicated with the van.

The Ford VCMII IDS OEM diagnostic tool helped force DPF Regeneration, successfully bleed brake, reset steering angle sensors, reset airbag and remove speed limiter (Connects use a calibration file when adapting\removing the speed limiter, you will have to re- do the cluster to ecu once done, you will need both keys to reprogram as well, when you choose speed limiter off it will come up with a message about a configuration file needed.)

€119 delivered for the sp177 not bad at all think that’s what ill be getting. Still works though and I am happy with it and it has more than paid for itself.

Ford VCM 2 Clone Works with Mazda IDS V96

Many people talk about Ford VCM 2 Clone with Mazda IDS V96 but cannot find a successful solution. Here, we obdtool technicians offer you the most detailed instruction to help those have trouble in China clone Ford VCM2 and Mazda IDS V96.

Set a new folder named “VCM 2” on Desktop.

Open “Computer/DVD Drive (E:) VCM2 MAZDA V96” to copy the three .rar files to the new folder “VCM 2” on Desktop.

Extract all the three files in the folder “VCM 2”.

1. Install IDS V96

Open “IDS V96”.

Choose the setup language to continue.

Preparing setup...

Select “Yes” to proceed.

Click “Next” to begin installation of IDS V96.

Click “Next” with the selection of “I accept... license agreement”.

Click “Next”.

Click “Install” to begin installation.

Installing... ( an IDS icon on Desktop)

Configuring...

Updating...

Configuring...

Click “Reboot” to restart your computer when IDS is installed.

2. Uninstall IDS

Open Start menu to select “Control Panel”

Select “Programs/ Programs and Features”. Select “Mazda IDS” in “Organize” and click “Uninstall”.

Preparing setup...

Click “Continue” with the selection of “Uninstall IDS only”.

Uninstalling...

Click “Finish” to restart your computer now.

3. Install Mazda IDS

Open “VCM 2/IDS V96/setup”.

Choose the setup language to continue.

Preparing setup...

Select “Yes” to proceed.

Click “Next” to begin installation of Mazda IDS.

Click “Next” with the selection of “I accept... license agreement”.

Click “Next”.

Click “Install” to begin installation.

Installing... ( an Mazda IDS icon on Desktop)

Configuring...

Adobe SVG Viewer 3.0 setup...

Configuring...

Updating...

Configuring...

Click “Reboot” to restart your computer when Mazda IDS is installed.

4. Install Mazda C93.

Open “VCM 2/C_CD/setup”.

Calibration...

Click “Next” to begin installing Mazda C93.

Click “Next”.

Click “Install” to begin installation.

Installing... (about 30 minutes)

Click “Finish” to exit the wizard when Mazda C93 is installed.

Open “Computer/Local Disk (C:)/Program Files/Bosch/VIX-VCI/”. Two folders--- “VCI Software (Ford-VCM-II)” and “VCI Software (Mazda-VCM-II)”. Copy all the files from “VCI Software (Ford-VCM-II)” to “VCI Software (Mazda-VCM-II)”.

Click “Yes” with selection of “Do this for all current items”.

Copy and replace for all conflicts.

Click “Continue”.

5. Run Mazda IDS.

Connect your VCM II and vehicle.

Open “Mazda IDS” on Desktop.

Select “dealer type: Non-Dealer” and “country: IRELAND”. Then click the tick button.

Configuring PC and VCM II use...

Select “Start New Session/All other”.

Establishing communication to PCM...

Select “Yes” for the vehicle specification.

Select “No” and click the tick button.

Click the tick button.

Turn to this interface to select “DataLogger” and click the tick button.

Select “Modules/PCM” and click the tick button.

Establishing communication with the ECU...

Select “Test (MODE)” and click the tick button.

Then you will get the engine coolant temperature.

Turn to this interface to see the vehicle specification and then select “Delete (delete session)” .

Exit the software Mazda IDS V96.

END.

Guide to buy Clone Ford VCM II from China

Want a cost and effective clone Ford VCM II? Worried about the quality of the cheap one? Here, I would like to share some customer guide for you all to buy a good-quality FORD VCM 2 from China.

Wireless OEM Ford VCM II Diagnose tool Flight Recorder VCMII IDS

Reasons1: multi-functions as same as the original

Maybe you have nervous about this purchase, but actually, the clone ford vcm II has the same functions as the original one. Here lists the functions for your reference.

* Automatic vehicle recognition

* Read & Clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

* Live Data-stream with Recording & Playback Functions for Main ECUs

* Guided Fault Finding

* New Software Re-flash for Existing ECUs

* Programming & Installation of new ECUs (PCM, ABS, Instrument Cluster, Air Bag, Fuel Pumps, etc.)

* Program New Keys

* Injector Coding

* Set, Adjust or Remove Speed Governors

* DPF Regeneration

* Brake Bleeding

* Steering Angle Resets

* All Other Dealer Functions

Reasons2: Clone VCM II features

Why the China clone vcm II is so cheap. with incomplete features? No, the clone vcm II is of good quality as well as the original as follows:

* Ford VCM II is the new Ford OEM diagnostic tool. It provides dealer-level diagnostics using the IDS software.                                
* Ford VCM II is the brand new diagnostics interface from Ford for use with the Integrated Diagnostics Software (IDS).     
* Ford VCM II will be required for parts of new 2013 Ford vehicles and is backwards compatible with most 16 pin Fords. It supports the Vehicle Measurement Module (VMM) and new Customer Flight Recorder (CFR).   
* The CFR is an optional cable that allows the VCM II to monitor and record live data streams. This provides an advantage for technicians when diagnosing.

Here are some customer feedback from forums:

---I bought this one a few weeks ago and it works great. Except I heard the wifi doesn't work with newer ids versions but I just use the usb one anyway
It's the SP177-C1 version

---I just got a VCM II SP177-C1 Clone from China... I installed IDS V95 and it did a software update which finished successfully. 

--- “I have attached pictures of the PCB's of the unit.”

that looks like a good quality clone