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

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.