How to install Ford IDS V98 in Windows XP（free download ids V98）

OBDTOOL today has released the newest Ford VCM 2 IDS V98.01. And IDS 98.01 installation is offered by obdtool customer service. Hope this helps.

Free Download IDS V98:
http://www.chinaautodiag.com/html/ids-v98-free-download-23541.html

IDS 98 only for Ford VCM II with wireless card:

http://www.eobdtool.co.uk/wholesale/ford-vcm-ii-diagnostic-tool-with-wifi-card.html (best WIFI vcm ii)

http://www.eobdtool.co.uk/wholesale/ford-vcm-ii-diagnostic-tool-with-wifi-wireless.html

Operation system:

Windows XP

/ WIN 7

Video instruction on IDS V98 installation:

https://mega.nz/#!4tV3hLiC

Main steps:

Step 1 Install IDS V81

Step 2 Install and run IDS V91

Step 3 Install IDS V98

Step 4 IDS V98 test on Mondeo 2011 MY

Step 5 Install Deep Freeze

Detailed instruction:

Disable network connection

Go to Date and Time Properties/Internet Time, to cancel selection of "Automatically synchronize with an Internet time server"

Step 1 Install IDS V81

Insert IDS V81 DVD, open RPU DVD.

Click "Calibrations".

Click ‘"Next" to in install Calibrations.

Click "Next".

Click "Install" to begin installation.

Installing... (30 min)

Click "Finish" when successfully install Calibration.

Close DVD-ul VCM.

Eject IDS V81 DVD.

Step 2 Install and run IDS V91

Insert IDS V98 DVD.

Open "Ford Mazda IDS V98(D:)/ids-v91.01_full".

Choose the setup language.

Select "Yes" to proceed.

Click "Next" to install ISD.

Click "I accept...." and "Next" to go on.

Click "Next".

Click "Install" to begin installation.

Installing... (50 min)

An icon of "IDS" appeared on Desktop.

Configuring & updating database...

Successfully install IDS, and click "Reboot" to restart your computer.

Open IDS on Desktop.

Open “IDS” on Desktop.

Select “dealer type” and “country” and click the tick button to continue.

Click “Continue” on IDS Software-Computer Date Synchronization.

Click “Continue”.

(NOTE: a non-renewable Evaluation License has been installed on your computer which will expire in 3 days)

Exit IDS V91.

Step 3 Install IDS V98

Open "Ford Mazda IDS V98(D:)/IDS-v98.01_Full".

Select “Yes” to proceed.

Click “Next” to continue to update the installed version (90.01) of IDS to version 98.01.

Installing... (50 min)

Configuring...

Click “Close” to install successfully.

Configuring...

Updating database...

Configuring...

IDS has been updated to V98.01. Click “Reboot” to restart your computer.

Step 4 IDS V98 test on Mondeo 2011 MY

Connect Ford VCM II mux (version with wireless card) to the vehicle and install driver.

USB configuration...

Open “IDS” on Desktop.

Go to Start New Session>>All other, click on the tick button.

Select 2011 MY (models tested by technicians).

Vehicle specification, click Yes to go to.

Click the tick button.

Go to Self Test, click on the tick button.

Select CMDTCs to continue.

Select CMDTCs option for more information.

Exit CMDTCs.

Go to Module Programming and click on the tick button.

4 options in Module programming:

Programmable module installation

Module programming

Programmable parameters

As-built

Go to DataLogger, and click on the tick button.

Select Powertrain>>Engine.

Set the ignition switch on.

Exit and Delete session.

Exit IDS V98.

Step 5 Install Deep Freeze

Open “DFStd” on IDS V98 (D:).

Click Next.

Click “I accept...agreement” to go on.

Open “DFStd_KEY” on folder “DFStd”, to copy the license key for entering. Click Next.

Click Next, with the only selection of C: (cancel ticks on D: & E:)

Click Install.

Then restart your computer after installation Deep Freeze.

IDS V98 installation complete.

Tool advice to read transit ECU and ABS for Ford 1.8 tdci Focus?

I have an Fsuper obd2 scanner which works on my 1.8 tdci focus but doesn't have a menu for the transits with tdci engines.

My purpose is to find a software available to read transit ECU and ABS. My transit age is 58 plate 2.4L Duratorq-TDCi (100PS) 350 van. We have Transits 04-60 plate and an 09 Ford Ranger so it would be handy to cover them all.

Tool that highly recommend:

Obd compliance is for engine, abs etc are optional so you'll need a really good diagnostic kit to do it, VCM2 IDS for €115 is what i recommend all day long.

Certainly IDS would cover your Transits 04-60 plate and an 09 Ford Ranger.

Where to get VCM2 IDS?

I got mine from obdtool.co.uk, PayPal, a few members in the forum have said that1 of the disks was faulty, mine were fine too, however, you are free to shop where you like, at least message the seller to confirm things etc.

The clone Ford VCM 2 I tested for functionality. I purchased from here

http://www.eobdtool.co.uk/wholesale/best-quality-f-ord-vcm-ii-new-f-ord-oem-diagnostic-tool.html

I can verify it does seem to run faultless & already wifi enabled.

It's done Pcm update, pump/inj learns, config. Runs fine on w7 notebook and iPhone.

Which Windows Operation System(OS) is required?

Plus it's running on windows7 with 1 gb of ram on what could be called a netbook as not having a cd drive, which may boggle a few members including me from what we've learned.

I have a Sony VAIO fz38m dual core with t8100 and 4gb ram, with built in blue Ray etc, which is a good spec, had w7 and got ids working but then it wouldn't, yours loaded first time and at 1gb i think it should be hanging or locking up lol, another member had the same problem and got himself a higher spec laptop which sorted it, there is a chance that each manufacturer of laptop may be able to cope better at whatever the processes are involved in ids, but i don't know tbh, i know Ford use the tough book for ids so.........

If it works, it works, definately get a 2gb stick in that laptop you have, plus keep it as a backup one when you get your new 1, i have on occasion gone to my laptop and it has said darabase missing, which may have been down to the sequence of how i plug the vcm in but i have a way that i do it now and never have a problem

Answer to one FAQ:

Question: Finally got mine and the main installation and patch were fine, it recognises my fiesta, yet to try it at work on a transit.

The second disc is corrupt, I can read the file directory but no files, most importantly the calibration file V2012.9-81 will not load. Any workarounds?

Answer: Need to get hold of a calibrations disk, don't do any module programming until you do.

Recommend you watch video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZkV2R8jjAQ

Ford transit 2007 110 minibus code reader advice

I have been having problems with out 2007 110 minibus, so want to get a code reader but am a little bit confused which one is actually suitable for this one.

Optional advice and recommendations

1) Option one: Vcm2, elm 327 Bluetooth adapter or Autel AL519

Vcm2 is well worth the money.

http://www.eobdtool.co.uk/wholesale/best-quality-f-ord-vcm-ii-new-f-ord-oem-diagnostic-tool.html

VCM2 Ids is the best tho as it reads stored codes, all modules like engine, abs, srs etc etc and generally gives Ford specific codes which cheap ones will mainly give generic codes.

Most cheap code readers work on the mk7 for diagnosing codes related to engine management, i have a cheap elm 327 Bluetooth adapter that connects to my android phone using torque app.

I bought elm327 Bluetooth from:

http://www.eobdtool.co.uk/wholesale/viecar-mini-elm327-interface.html

I also have a 50 pound reader with lcd display Autel AL519 which is good for clearing engine fault codes.

2) Option two: VCM 2, Elm 327 or F Super

Unfortunately, it depends on what you call a proper answer. Also the goal posts have moved in the last year with the arrival of the ids clones for a cost not much more than a full tank of fuel.

For engine codes up to P1000 then an Elm 327 or F Super will read OK, and any other device that successfully communicates with the power train controller will. This is because those codes are fixed by international standards. Those same standards allow codes from P1001 to be manufacturer or model specific. I know the F-Super mk2 worked on my 2000 mk6 rwd TDDi but others appeared to have problems.

The best solution is the ids/vcm or ids/vcmii combination because it has the model specific stuff.

VCM2 can be found on ebay and on some of the obd equipment supplier websites eg. www.eobdtool.co.uk.

How to use Ford IDS remove a speed limiter on Ford Transit Connect?

Post is on How to use Ford IDS to remove a speed limiter on a Ford Transit Connect. Go on reading for instructions.

Where can I get Ford VCM 2

Option 1: cheaper Ford VCM 2 V97 OEM without wireless function

Option 2: Top quality VCM 2 V97 with wireless adapter

Personally, I got the cheaper Ford VCM 2 V96 for £81 + shipping, Item No. SP177 from

http://www.eobdtool.co.uk/wholesale/best-quality-f-ord-vcm-ii-new-f-ord-oem-diagnostic-tool.html

Step-by-step instruction goes as follows:

Once Ford VCM 2 & IDS have communicated with your Transit Connect

1. Open IDS, select toolbox and then "Module Programming"- click on tick mark

2. Select "Programmable Parameters", then "Speed Items" - click on tick mark.

3. Select "Vehicle Speed Limit -(PCM), then "Disable Speed Limiter" - click on tick mark.

4. It will then ask if equiped with PATS - Select yes for PATS.

IDS will then erase PCM (ECU)

IDS will download Data to PCM (ECU)

5. Click on tick mark to continue

-IDS will ask you to turn ignition off and on several times.

6. Run PATS service function - click on tick mark to continue

-IDS will ask you to turn ignition off and on several times.

7. Operation complete - click on tick mark to continue

After DTC's have been cleared process is completed

VCM II Do Ford Module Programming on Focus 2008.25MY

This is the instruction on how to do Ford Module Programming on Focus 2008.25MY, by Ford VCM 2 diagnostic tool.

Compatible device:

Ford VCM 2

Video instruction:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/43fb1jbrw21id0i/VCMII%20PASSTHRU_%E7%BC%96%E7%A8%8B.mp4?dl=0

Step-by-step instruction:

Open Ford Module Programming on Desktop.

Read the user information and click Continue.

Select New Session.

Establish an internet connection and then click Confirm.

Click the tick button.

Establishing communication to PCM.

Select vehicle information “2008.25 MY”. Click the tick button.

Prompt: was the vehicle built before 2008 March? Select No and click the tick button.

Waiting...

Click YES if the vehicle specification is correct.

RO Odometer interface: click the tick button.

Then you will read as follows:

Select Module Programming. Then click the tick button.

Select Programmable Module Installation>>PCM. Then click the tick button.

Click the tick button.

Establish an internet connection and then click Confirm.

Waiting...

Operator action: Set ignition switch to OFF (Position 0) and then click the tick button.

Click the tick button.

Click YES if the VIN displayed is correct.

Install a new module in vehicle and then click Confirm.

Note: Do not start a reprogramming session with a low battery on the vehicle and/or programming tool.

The fuel pump and the engine cooling fans may run the following procedure.

If you are programming a 6.0L diesel, the PICM relay must be removed before programming.

Operator action: Set ignition switch to ON and then click the tick button.

Erase procedure in progress, please wait...

PCM reprogramming, please wait...

Operator action: Set ignition switch to OFF (Position 0) and then click the tick button.

Operation in progress...

Operator action: Set ignition switch to ON and then click the tick button.

Operator action: Set ignition switch to OFF (Position 0) and then click the tick button.

Calibration has been loaded and checked and then click the tick button.

Prompt: If you programmed a 6.0L diesel, please reinstall the FICM relay. Click the tick button.

Read and click the tick button.

Operator action: Start engine, NOTE: Do not depress the throttle pedal. Then click the tick button.

Operator action: Set ignition switch to OFF (Position 0) and then click the tick button.

Operator action: Set ignition switch to ON and then click the tick button.

Clearing DTCs...

Operator action: Set ignition switch to OFF (Position 0) and then click the tick button.

Click the tick button.

Done!!

VXDIAG VCX NANO Ford IDS updated to V97

Ford IDS software of  VCM2 Ford & Mazda 2-in-1 diagnostic tool has  newly updated to V97 (V97.01).

Software version: Ford IDS V97, Mazda IDS V95

Compatible Hardware:

VXDIAG VCX NANO Ford and Mazda 2-in-1 (Item No:SP239)

VCMII 2-in-1 diagnostic tool for Ford IDS and Mazda IDS (Item No:SP239-B)

Multi-languages:

English/German/French/Italian/Spanish/Dutch/Swedish/Finland/Danish/Norwegian/Portuguese

Computer requirement:

1. Computer has at least 4GB Memory
2. Computer needs to be produced after 2000 year, computer too old can not run the software.
3. OS needs to be WINDOWS XP SP3. If you install the software on VMware, then you can install it on Win7 64bit laptop.

Ford VCM 2 IDS V97 Installation main steps:

1. Install V81 calibration files
2. Install V91 IDS

(Should have 3 day trail information after install V91 IDS, otherwise fail to install, quit the IDS.)

3. Install VCM2 IDS V96. if IDS V96 runs well, continue operation
4. Install IDS V97, make sure it runs OK
5. Then install the VX Driver

VX Driver can be downloaded free here:

Free download IDS V97 VCM2 2.2.01510 VX Driver

http://www.chinaautodiag.com/download/vx-driver-vcm2-2.2.0.1510.zip

6. Test and diagnose cars

7. Install frozen software

NOTE:

When you open the software, it prompt you do not have license or license not valid. Do not worry. After you finish the installation, just change the date and time (time zone) setting of master laptop to UTC+08:00 Beijing, ChongQin----, then to click OK. After that, it will be ok to run VMware for FORD IDS software

How to install Ford VCMII V97.01 in VMware Player

The new Ford VCMII V97 will be released soon. Here is the Ford VCMII V97.01 installation instruction.

Compatible device:

Newest Ford VCMII V97

Steps:

1. Install VMware Workstation
2. Establish a new Virtual Machine:Ford IDS
3. Install IDS V81
4. Install ids-91.01-full
5. Install Ford-IDS-96.01-Full
6. Install IDS-V97.01_Full

1. Install VMware Workstation

Open My Computer>>Ford IDS (E:), to copy “en_windows_xp.iso” to Local Disk (D:).

Open “VMware-workstation-full-10.0.3-1895310” in Ford IDS (E:).

Click Next to continue.

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

Select “Typical”.

Click Next to install to this folder or click Change to install to a different folder.

Click Next, with the selection of “Check for product updates on startup”.

Click Next.

Click Next, for shortcuts selection.

Click Continue to begin the process.

Performing the requested operations...

Enter license key:

go to E:\ to open “VMware-workstation-KEY” and copy the first key as “License key”.

Click Finish.

2. Establish a new Virtual Machine:Ford IDS

Go to My Computer>>Local Disk (D:), to establish a new folder named “Ford VCM II”.

Open VMware Workstation on Desktop.

Select Files>>New Virtual Machine...

Click Next, with “Typical”.

Select Install dics image file (iso), click Browse... Desktop>>My Computer>>Local Disk (D:)>>en_windows_xp.iso

Click Next.

Go to E:\ to open “VMware-workstation-KEY” and copy the second key as “Windows product key”.

Click Next.

Name the Virtual Machine: Ford IDS, and Browse Desktop>>My Computer>>Local Disk (D:)>>Ford VCM.

Click Next.

Maximum disk size (GB): 120.0, click Next.

Click Customer Hardware... Memory>>Memory for this virtual machine: 1024MB. (it should be less than RAM) Click Close.

Click Finish.

Click Open a Virtual Machine.

Click OK.

Click OK.

Windows XP Professional setup...

Error: click OK.

Type your name and click Next.

Continue Windows XP Professional setup...

Installing VMware Tools...

...

Open the Date and Time Properties in VMware and the real computer.

The date and time in VMware should be the same as those in the the real computer.

Turn off the computer in VMware Player.

Click OK.

Close Ford IDS virtual machine.

And remove “Ford IDS” from the library.

Close VMware workstation.

3. Install IDS V81

Open My Computer>>Ford IDS (E:), to open “VMware-workstation-KEY”.

Copy all lines with “time.synchronize...”.

Open My Computer>>Local Disk (D:)>>Ford VCMII.

Select Tools>>Folder Options.

Select View, to cancel the selection of “Hide extensions for known file types”, click OK.

Right click “Ford IDS.vmx”, select Open with>> Choose Program...>>Notepad. Click OK.

Paste at the last of the notepad, and save the change.

Open VMware workstation.

Select File>>Open...>>My Computer\Local Disk (D:)\Ford VCM II>>Ford IDS.vmx.

Click Create a new virtual machine.

Click Power on this virtual machine.

Click OK.

Click OK.

Open the Date and Time Properties in VMware and the real computer.

The date and time in VMware and those in the the real computer are different.

(Maximize the VMware interface.)

Select Start menu>>My Computer, show on Desktop.

Insert V81 DVD.

Open Computer>>DVD RW Drive (E:)>>VCMDVD.

Select “Calibrations”.

Click “Next”.

Click “Next”.

Click “Install”to begin the installation.

Installing.... (please wait until the software complete installation. Usually it will take about 30min-2h)

Calibration installation success.

Click “Finish” to exit the Wizard.

Click the exit button at the left bottom in VCM DVD interface.

4. Install ids-91.01-full

Insert V96 DVD.

Open “Computer->DVD RW Drive (E:) Ford IDS”.

Close the “AutoPlay” interface.

Open “ids-91.01-full”

Choose setup language. And click “Next”.

Preparing setup...

Click “Yes” to proceed.

Click “Next”.

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

Destination: click “Next”.

Click “Install”to begin the installation.

Installing.... (please wait until the software complete installation. Usually it will take about 30min-2h)

IDS icon on Desktop.

Configuring...

Adobe SVG Viewer 3.0 Setup...

Configuring...

Updating the database....

Configuring...

Successfully installed IDS.

Click “Reboot” to restart your computer.

Open “IDS” on Desktop.

Open it and you will get message.

(Note:

If you get this message, wait for several minutes, then IDS will start;

if you wait for more than 20 minutes and IDS cannot start, you have to uninstall IDS and re-install;

if you do not get this message and you can access to IDS, that okay.)

Click Abort IDS Start-Up.

Fill in the dealer type, country, and then click the tick button to continue.

IDS Software - Computer Date Synchronization, click “Continue”.

Open it and you will get message reading a non-renewable Evaluation License.... expire in 3 days.

(Note: If you do not get the message below it means the installation fails, then do not continue to operate.)

Click Continue.

Close IDS-91.1 interface. Click the tick button.

5. Install Ford-IDS-96.01-Full

Open Computer>>Ford IDS (D:) >>Ford-IDS-96.01-Full.

Preparing setup...

Click “Yes” to proceed.

Click “Next”to update the installed IDS V91.01 to V96.01.

Installing.... (please wait until the software complete installation. Usually it will take about 30min-2h)

Configuring...

Adobe SVG Viewer 3.0 Setup...

Configuring...

Updating the database....

Configuring...

Successfully updated IDS to version 96.01.

Click “Reboot” to restart your computer.

Close Windows Security Center.

Open “IDS” on Desktop.

Click OK.

Minimize IDS-96.01 interface.

Open “Start” menu on Desktop. Start menu>>software updates>>control panel.

Network and Internet Connections>>Network Connections

Connect the vehicle and device Ford VCMII, you will see “Found New Hardware” prompt.

Wait the communication complete.

You will see “Local Area Connection” *ETAS VCI USB*, and close the interface.

Back to IDS-96.01 interface.

Start New Session->All other. Click the tick button.

Establishing communication to PCM...

Select vehicle specification, and click the tick button. E.g. The case here, select “2011 MY”.

Vehicle specification: click “YES” to go on.

Click the tick button.

Select Self Test.

Click the tick button.

Select “All CMDTCs” and click the tick button.

Read and exit.

Delete (deletes session), then to go on.

Close the interface to exit IDS-96.01.

6. Install IDS-V97.01_Full

Open Computer>>Ford IDS (D:) >>Ford-IDS-96.01-Full.

Preparing setup...

Click “Yes” to proceed.

Click “Next”to update the installed IDS V96.01 to V97.01.

Installing....

Configuring...

Adobe SVG Viewer 3.0 Setup...

Configuring...

Updating the database....

Configuring...

Successfully updated IDS to version 96.01.

Click “Reboot” to restart your computer.

Open “IDS” on Desktop.

Click the tick button to update VCMII software.

Installing Software Update on VCM II...(about 1 hour)

Click the tick button to continue.

Select Start New Session->All other. Click the tick button.

Establishing communication to PCM...

Select vehicle specification, and click the tick button. E.g. The case here, select “2011 MY”.

Vehicle specification: click “YES” to go on.

Select Self Test.

Click the tick button.

Select “All CMDTCs” and click the tick button.

Read and exit.

Done.

Ps. Read more about Ford VCM2 V97.01:

http://www.eobdtool.co.uk/wholesale/ford-vcm-ii-diagnostic-tool-with-wifi-card.html