Use VCM II to enable auto wipe/headlights with alarm on Ford Transit 2009

How to program Ford Transit GEM module using FORD VCM IDS?

First of all, a pic on what it is like in the dark:

Looks really good right? Now let us find out how to make this.

Vehicle: Ford Transit 2009 and onwards

Tool required:  Ford VCM II V86 with IDS software

Auto parts required:

Rain/ light sensor with plug & lengh of wiring - part no - 3S7T-17D547-AB

Rain/light sensor bracket/covers part no's F1488557, F1710216 & F1687666

headlamp switch with auto lights - part no 4M5T-13A024-DA

GEM module (MUST have CTM CL RKE AS on label) Part no 9T1T-15K600-ED

Antiptheft horn part no 2T1T-13832-AD

Bonnet switch part no F3553259

Rain sensor wiring details:

Pin 1 on sensor connect to Pin 8 on headlight switch

Pin 2 on sensor connect to GND

Pin 3 on sensor connect to GEM connector BL pin 22

Autolights wiring details:

Pin 4 on headlight switch connect to GEM connector IPR pin 21

Alarm wiring details:

Anti-theft horn connect to GEM connector IPL pin 1

Pin 1 on Bonnet switch (hood ajar) connect to GEM connector BL pin 23

Pin 2 on bonnet switch connect to GND

Before connecting VCM II to vehicle, you need to unplug GEM module, disconnect toughbook/laptop from internet

and then run Ford VCM II IDS (by disconnecting from internet, IDS ca not download vehicles "As Built Data"). Once IDS

has communicated with vehicle. Select Module programming and then Programmable module installation (PMI).

Select GEM, IDS will attempt to download "as built data" it will then give option to manually configure GEM module.

Select manual configuration & enter the following codes when instructed too. (There are 3 programming codes to enter

in - 1 at a time, shown in yellow box below)

Once done IDS with ask for module to be installed. At this point plug GEM module back in, and follow instructions on IDS to complete process

Now you have automatic wipers and headlights with Alarm.

Best Quality VCM II Diagnostic Tool For Ford With Multi-Language:

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How to update Ford VCMII software to V96

The new released Ford IDS V96 software fits all VCM2 diagnostic interfaces, including none-WIFI Ford VCM II IDS, WIFI Ford VCM2 IDS, Best quality WIFI ford VCM 2 IDS and Ford VCM2 IDS for Mazda.

Software version:

IDS (Integrated Diagnostic System) V96

Language:

English/German/French/Italian/Spanish/Dutch/Slovenian/Finnish/Danish/Norwegian/Portuguese(European)/Portuguese(Brazil)

Computer Requirement:

1. Computer has at least 4GB Memory

2. Computer need produced after 2000 year, too old computer can not run the software.

3. OS needs to be WINDOWS XP SP3.

Ford IDS V96 new added feature:

Diagnostic coverage includes most 1996 – 2016 MY (produced 1995 – 2015) Ford vehicles. 

Coverage has been extended with the following additions: 

FORD

Model additions

North America

2015 GT350/GT350R

2016 GT350/GT350R

2016 Mustang

2016 Fiesta

2016 Transit Connect

2016 Expedition

2016 Navigator

2016 F650-750

2016 Transit

FORD

Model additions

Reset of the world

2015 Everest (Thailand) 

2016 Navigator (China) 

2015 Figo (India) 

2015 Everest (FSAO) 

2016 Focus (AP) 

2016 EcoSport (FSAO) 

2016 Ka (FSAO) 

2016 Taurus (China) 

2016 Mustang (China)  

Ford VCM 2 IDS V96 software installation guide can be downloaded here:

https://mega.co.nz/#!75E1kLhT!MEZM_ppGCdYqkP36ZYX5bn6WFOLTEIiR6rvAZKtbPAY

How to update old Ford or Mazda VCM 2 IDS V86/V91/V94 to V96?

1. Send back your VCM2 main unit to our factory to change the firmware chip to update. Update cost 20USD/time not including shipping.

2. Old VCM II diagnostic system with Serial Number 31605352 can not be updated.

3. If install new V96 software on WIFI VCM2, WIFI wireless function will be disabled. If you need to use WIFI connection, please keep it V86 version. Our new VCM2 comes with both V86 and V96 software versions.