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10/07/2019 02:17AM
If you can see the windows process “XMLRegistryD.exe” in the windows task manager, then kill the windows process “XMLRegistryD.exe” before you run the “Ford-License for IDS.exe” License. While you install the License “Ford-License for IDS.exe”, if you see the picture 1, then you should do the step 1, step 2, step 3. This article is available with several hot Ford diagnostic tools & software buying guide. Top Ford diagnostic tools and software: Ford vcm 2 (Ford IDS software) Vxdiag vcx nano Ford/Mazda (IDS software) Fly VCMIDS 3 ForScan running on elm327 cable with HS-CAN / MS-CAN switch UCDSYS running on UCDS Pro FoCCCus etc. ForScan reviews: Forscan. As the web site says, FORScan is a software scanner for Ford, Mazda, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles, designed to work over ELM327 and compatible OBD2 to RS232 interpreters. Freediag A SourceForge project that provides a command line interface for controlling OBDII interfaces (with some support for ELM327 devices). FORD HS CAN FORD MS CAN (only for J2534-2, CANtieCAR, OBDLink MX, ELS27 or modified ELM327) FORD SCP FORD 9141 FORD UBP (only for Ford VCMII) Supported modules: Almost all of modules availabe through supported protocols. Full list is here. Supported platforms. The FordSys is fast and easy help you determine: Check Engine Light, Clears Codes, Read Trouble Code OEM Enhance module: PCM, ABS, RCM, TCM. ★ OBD2 Adapter/Dongle: WARNING! China clones ELM327 v2.1 is only work with OBD2. If you have this adapter, please don't rate this application! + Tested with OBDLink MX, ELM327 Clone Bluetooth V1.5, Vgate Bluetooth, ELM327 Wifi. + Hardware: OBDLink.
SP177-C1 is the best VCMII clone, but it’s too hot and sold out of stock always.Here, obdexpress.co.uk recommend two tool alternatives of VCM II Clone:
VCX Nano Ford IDS and ELM327, they can run ForScan and the price is cheaper than VCM2 Clone
1. Decent VCX Nano for Ford
There’s various clones of fords VCM hardware but the cheapest is the VCX Nano. There are however fake ones out there so try and find somewhere with reviews so you can make sure it’s legit. I got one from AliExpress here
***You need the module programming hack .You have to activate the timer then go back to module programming then it works. Anyway, it depends on car model and year.
Connect to a 2005 Ford Five Hundred, recognized (Good)
Programming:
A required file “Extendprogramming.exe”, download on mega:
Decompressed -> select the car brand you want.
I want to program a key to the vehicle PATS system as I only had one key when I brought the car and really wanted a spare in case of loss or damage
This VCX nano for Ford & Mazda device was able to delete all old keys from the system then and add 2 new keys, whilst I was there I did some software updates on the PCM.
Installation tip:
With v106.2 running in a VMWare virtual machine. I found that, even though the laptop was within the recommended spec, it just wasn’t up to it whilst running as a virtual machine. Of the three vans I tried it on it could only read the Car Configuration Parameters off one of them, but didn’t always fail with the same error!
So I loaded a native v86.04 on the same laptop and the VCX Nano has worked faultlessly so far. My feeling is the laptop performance spec is critical: it seems to fail if there is any data underrun.
2. ELM327 running ForScan
You could also look at using ForScan. It’s free software and does most of the stuff IDS does (Can’t do ECU update but can do pump learn etc) You need to buy an ELM327 to use that but they are only €15.
Forscan and a decent ELM327 is all you need. It will do ~90% of what IDS can do, including all the learns and valve resets etc… You can get Bluetooth ELM327’s but be aware that they can be a bit “flakey” sometimes, plus the Android and iPhone apps don’t have the full functionality of the Windows-based version.
I use an old W7 laptop with Forscan loaded on it and a “USB” cable type ELM327 and it works fine. TBH, Forscan is a lot more user friendly than IDS…don’t get me wrong, IDS is brilliant if you can get it to work with a VCM-2 clone but we’ve had a lot of trouble with a lot of the Chinese clones…some work but a lot don’t…it’s a bit of a lottery.
Description
FVDI J2534 Passthru Interface Support Online Module Programming Better thanFord VCM II
FVDI J2534 is a vehicle communication interface device that full compatible with SAE J2534-1 and partly compatible with SAE J2534-2.It supports most of vehicle communication protocols and can be used as J2534 PassThru device for many dealer level diagnostic software.And it can be used as a ELM327 device also,support most of ELM327 software.
FVDI J2534 Support Softwares:
Ford IDS V116
Mazda IDS V116
Toyota Techstream V13.00
Land Rover/Jaguar SDD2 V154
Nissan Consult II Plus R2R V80.11
Mazda IDS V116
Toyota Techstream V13.00
Land Rover/Jaguar SDD2 V154
Nissan Consult II Plus R2R V80.11
ELMconfig
Forscan
FOCCCUS
Forscan
FOCCCUS
FVDI J2534 Comparison Table with others IDS diagnostic Interface
Functions | FVDI J2534 | Genuine VCM 2 | Other Devices | Comments |
Automatically startup without license | √ | × | × | |
No virtual machine needed | √ | √ | × | |
Support online Modules Programming | √ | √ | × | |
Support online PATS/RKE learning | √ | √ | × | |
Support SAE J1850 PWM 83.3K baud rate | √ | √ | × | |
Support FEPS 18V programming voltage | √ | √ | √ | |
Support FEPS 5-20V adjustable voltage | √ | √ | × | |
Support Reading Programming voltage | √ | √ | × | |
Support EEC-V multiple items data logger | √ | √ | × | MY 1994-2000 Ford |
Support PTEC multiple items data logger | √ | √ | √ | MY 2000-2006 Ford |
Support SAE J1850 module programming | √ | × | × | MY 1995-2006 Ford |
Support power balance performance test | √ | √ | × | MY 1995-2006 Ford |
Support CANBUS module programming | √ | √ | √ | MY 2006-2018 Ford |
Support online software update | √ | × | × | Keep software latest |
Calculate incode pre-2010 for free | √ | × | × |
FVDI J2534 VS. Toyota TIS:
Function | FVDI J2534 | Genuine OTC | Other Devices | Comments |
Automatically startup without license | ● | |||
No virtual machine needed | ● | ● | ● | |
Support ISO15765 vehicle diagnostic | ● | ● | ● | |
Support ISO14230 vehicle diagnostic | ● | ● | MY1995~2006 Toyota | |
Support online software update | ● | Keep software latest | ||
Calculate smart system reset PIN for free | ● |
FVDI J2534 Support Protocols:
ISO9141 IS014230
J1850 VPW
J1850 PWM(Ford SCP)
IS011898 HS(500K BPS)
IS011898 MS(125K BPS)
IS015765 HS(500K BPS)
IS015765 MS(125K BPS)
FEPS(Flash EEPROM Program Signal)
KWP1281
J2819(TP2.0)
J1850 VPW
J1850 PWM(Ford SCP)
IS011898 HS(500K BPS)
IS011898 MS(125K BPS)
IS015765 HS(500K BPS)
IS015765 MS(125K BPS)
FEPS(Flash EEPROM Program Signal)
KWP1281
J2819(TP2.0)
What’s in FVDI J2534 Package ?
STIC FVDI J2534 Interface
Elm327 Usb software, free download
USB Data Cable
Elm327 Download
Software DVD