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

Free download Ford VCM2 IDS V97 (V97.1) software

Ford VCMII IDS software has been updated to V97.01 (23/09/2015). Free IDS V97 and update instruction is provided below. 

NOTE: IDS V97 is compatible with Ford VCM 2 scanner SP177-1, SP177-C, SP177-C1 and SP177-C2. Do not work on other VCM2.

Software version: IDS V97.1

Operating system: Windows XP/ Windows 7 on VMware (recommended)

Free download Ford IDS V97.1 software

http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/IDS/IDS-97.01_Full.exe

You can download form the link directly or download from Thunder (enter URL to download directly), because the software is huge.

How to update VCM2 IDS to V97?

1.       Have old V81, V91 IDS installed

1) First install C81 Calibration files and then V86 IDS

2) Then install V91 IDS, if the software displays 3 day trial prompt, then continue to install IDS V96, otherwise quit software installation and change another laptop to re-install software

3) After well install V96 IDS, install IDS V97 software

4) Update VCM2 firmware (following instructions below)

2. Have IDS V96 installed

If you already have VCM2 IDS V96 installed, then directly install V97 IDS and update VCM2 firmware.

How to update Ford VCM 2 scanner firmware?

1) Press the power button on VCM2 scan tool main unit

2) Long-press on the power button, connect VCM2 with power supply, wait for all 4 indicators turn on, then release the button. Then connect VCM2 with computer via USB cable

3) Run IDS software, software will prompt to update firmware. Wait the update procedure is done.

4. Restart computer when firmware update is completed. Connect VCM2 kit with vehicle to start diagnosing or programming functions.

How to Update Ford VCM II IDS To V97.01

This is the step-by-step instruction on how to update the newest Ford IDS V97 for VCM II.

Device to use:

Ford VCM II;

Laptop

What’s your FORD IDS version?

For users with FORD IDS V81/V91, please install the FORD IDS V96 first, then install IDS V97.

For users with FORD IDS V96, just install IDS V97 and the VCM 2 firmware to do diagnosis or programming on your Ford vehicles.

ps. ford ids v91/ v96 free download:
http://www.chinaautodiag.com/html/ford-ids-v91-v96-free-download-21527.html 

How to update to Ford IDS V97?

1. Find this button in the VCM 2 main unit, and then press on it.

2. Press the button until the power is connected and all the lights are lighted.

  Then connect the VCM II to the laptop via USB port.

3. Open the software, Ford IDS, then it will prompt update information on your VCM II.

Update success.

4. Restart your laptop after update. Then re-connect to the VCM II for diagnosis or programming.

5. The case is based on the installed FORD IDS V96. Just install V97 to do a test.

   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

6. Please install V97.01 FORD IDS in your laptop.

2015 New Ford Mazda VCM2 IDS 2-in-1 PCB display

Ford& Mazda VCM II 2 in 1 Diagnostic Tool (SP239-B) is compatible with OEM software of Ford IDS and Mazda IDS. VCM 2 Scanner work on Ford and Mazda till year 2015, support for Programming & Installation of new ECUs (PCM, ABS, Instrument Cluster, Air Bag, Fuel Pumps, etc.)

1. Support multi-languages:

English/Japanese/Portuguese/Romanian/Korean/Dutch/Polish/Turkish/Spanish/French/Italian/Croatian/Danish/German/Swedish/Finnish/Slovenian/Czech/Russian/Greek/Chinese

2. IDS Version: Ford IDS V96, Mazda IDS V95

3. Update by CD with unlocked firmware

4. Support virtual machine, Ford and Mazda IDS software can be installed on one computer.

5. Support both new and old vehicles.

VCM 2-in-1 (SP239-B) have the same outlook as SP177 series Ford/Mazda/JLR VCM2, but built with different PCB

SP239-B Ford and Mazda VCM2 Firmware PCB:

  

SP177 series Ford VCMII scanner (SP177-C1 best quality VCM2 PCB as an example)

 

VXDIAG VCX NANO Ford &Mazda license not valid (fixed)

Problem:

When install VXDIAG Ford IDS V95 on VMware, the VMware display License Not valid error message. Try to re-install software, but still fail to work.

Solution:

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 V95.05.

NOTE:

Ford IDS V95 installation video instruction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNT3204x-cU

Both Ford IDS and Mazda IDS can be installed on VMware.

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.