Then the software is around $700 a year, and then another $2,000+ for the computer. For all intents, this will be for diagnosing and troubleshooting only.įrom what I understand, the official Ford / Rotunda VMCII module sells for something like $1300 - $1500, and that is just for the module. Maybe find an ECU, etc as a sacrificial part for practice? I don't know.

I really don't have plans to flash anything, unless in dire straits. Some opinions I have read are that it could brick the item you are trying to flash permanently. I haven't attempted to reflash or program any modules yet so I don't know how it would do. I blew the 20amp minifuse in the middle of getting the software and module figured out, and wasted a good hour on why the module stopped communicating with the laptop before realizing the fuse has blown.:doh: NOTE - Do Not have the VCMII module attached to your ODBII port and have a DC-AC inverter in the cigarette lighter (for my laptop - old worn out battery) at the same time. Normally she has an Edge Attitude Insight CTS with Juice Module attached to the ODBII port. Shortfalls of old software that would be possible are out-of-date vehicle calibrations, previous software bugs that have been fixed, etc.īTW, I have been using this setup on a F-250 King Ranch 6.0. The version numbering scheme for IDS is pretty strange, but I believe the newest version is IDS 89.01. The unit came with Ford IDS v84 and Calibration Files C81. The Ford IDS interface is definitely made to be used with a touch screen with a track pad it can feel a bit cumbersome. I am looking into enabling the wireless capability. I believe it is possible to also connect with the unit wirelessly using a specific D-Link Wireless USB card on the laptop and VCMII module. Plus, it covers everything till 2013, and that includes Fords, Jaguars, Lincolns, and Mazdas.Ģ013 New Release Ford VCM II IDS V84 OEM Level Diagnostic Tool support 2013 ford vehicles OBD2 Scanner FORD IDS VCM 2-in Engine Analyzer from Automobiles & Motorcycles on I will say that for $200.being able to analyze deeply what the engine, and every single system in the vehicle is doing (just like a Ford Tech) is a luxury that at $200 bucks, I recommend everyone should have. It took a few re-installs of both the operating system and software till I had everything working. However, the instructions were written by someone who can barely write English, they are barebones and lacking detail. The Ford IDS software installs easily, but there is a process you must follow if you will be using the included Ford IDS software with a license patch. I took a 7 year old laptop, wiped the operating system and loaded Windows XP sp3 from scratch. Just though I'd throw up some info and results for a Chinese clone of a Ford / Rotunda VCM II interface module with the IDS software.

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